Archive - 21 March 2010

GST delay not due to lack of political will - Husni

GST delay not due to lack of political will - Husni

The government's decision to postpone tabling the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill for second reading in parliament is not
due to lack of political will.
Parliament must tackle conversion-related problems: DAP

Parliament must tackle conversion-related problems: DAP

indira gandhi conversion case 110310 DAP national vice chairman M Kula Segaran called on the nation’s parliamentarians to address the protracted problems arising from conversions.
Select committee should investigate Anwar - Rais

Select committee should investigate Anwar - Rais

The Information Communication and Culture Minister said the Dewan Rakyat can determine whether or not Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim had falsely invoked the King and armed forces.
Two book launches, one spirit

Two book launches, one spirit

Two seemingly disparate book launches are linked in a way that proves the foresight of the one author in the work of the other.
Tee Keat unfazed by speculation over support

Tee Keat unfazed by speculation over support

ong tee keat Tee Keat is unfazed by media speculation as to whether he would be able garner enough support to defend his post.
Ka Ting: Let's not run on the spot

Ka Ting: Let's not run on the spot

ong ka ting interview 200310 EXCLUSIVE He is banking on his experience in resolving a previous MCA feud.
Anwar drums up support in London

Anwar drums up support in London

Anwar Ibrahim's visit to London will draw more support from the British Parliament and also likely coalesce more sympathy for him and international pressure against the Malaysian government.
Umno Youth lodge 3 police reports on 'Sept 16'

Umno Youth lodge 3 police reports on 'Sept 16'

Umno Youth lodged three police reports today over the intended takeover of the federal government on Sept 16, 2008 by the opposition.
Chua: Yes, I'm going for No 1

Chua: Yes, I'm going for No 1

NONE UPDATED 5.05PM The stage is set for a three-way tussle for the MCA president's post. [VIDEO INSIDE]
IGP: 'Third party' intervening in the police force

IGP: 'Third party' intervening in the police force

Embattled police chief Musa Hassan has revealed the presence of a ‘third party’ that is making demands on the police force.
Bold reforms needed to reach high-income status: group

Bold reforms needed to reach high-income status: group

Malaysia needs to boldly reform economic policies to stay ahead of the competition and realise the aspiration of achieving the status of a high-income nation.
MCA polls: Liow to run for deputy president

MCA polls: Liow to run for deputy president

UPDATED 2.10PM He will be face Chua's running mate Kong Cho Ha in a straight fight at the March 28 polls. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Strong earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

Strong earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

A strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale hit New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea at 10pm yesterday.
MCA contestants: The more, the better

MCA contestants: The more, the better

your say free 'Why should we stop anybody from contesting for the top post? What better way to show they walk the talk than by allowing every able man to join in the fray?'
'It's a shame that Dr M is backing Perkasa'

'It's a shame that Dr M is backing Perkasa'

free ‘Zaid Ibrahim has been in Umno and he knows everything that is going on with its machinery. Perkasa is just one of its tentacles that is doing its dirty policies to win over the Malay population.'