Archive - 13 June 2010

Bukit Bendera Umno to hold fresh elections in July

Bukit Bendera Umno to hold fresh elections in July

The Bukit Bendera Umno division will hold a fresh election in July under new party rules, said Penang Umno Liaison Committee
chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Three Umno state reps to cross over, says Perak PKR

Three Umno state reps to cross over, says Perak PKR

Negotiations are allegedly going on between the three Umno assemblypersons and PKR’s top leadership, says a Perak PKR leader.
MIC lauds compulsory Tamil, Mandarin classes proposal

MIC lauds compulsory Tamil, Mandarin classes proposal

The MIC supports a proposal to make the teaching of Tamil and Mandarin compulsory in schools.
PAS top leaders say it again

PAS top leaders say it again

The teachings of Islam do not bar its followers from cooperating with non-Muslims as long as the principles and teachings of the religion are not compromised, PAS' top two leaders reiterated once again.
Don't doubt Najib's credibility, says Pak Lah

Don't doubt Najib's credibility, says Pak Lah

najib and pak lah abdullah ahmad badawi Former PM Abdullah Badawi says his efforts and policies are already showing good results.
Zambry: Allegations of Umno defectors a lie

Zambry: Allegations of Umno defectors a lie

The claim is not true, says Perak MB. However the three assemblypersons are reportedly dissatisfied with Zambry's style of leadership.
Non-Malay DPM issue 'not discussed yet'

Non-Malay DPM issue 'not discussed yet'

The media should not play up Anwar’s claim as it will confuse people, says Mustafa Ali.
PAS sets sights on Putrajaya

PAS sets sights on Putrajaya

NONE PAS MUKTAMAR Like its Pakatan partners, PAS is catching Putrajaya fever as it wraps its 56th muktamar, armed with a list of initiatives.
'Wooing non-Malays will not be a liability for PAS'

'Wooing non-Malays will not be a liability for PAS'

PAS MUKTAMAR This follows concerns that the party risks sidelining its core audience by courting non-Malays and non-Muslims.
Register new voters or face collapse, PAS told

Register new voters or face collapse, PAS told

abdul halim abdul rahman PAS must work hard to register new voters or risk losing its seats and state governments, said the party’s national election director.
Housing for poor - don't repeat past mistakes

Housing for poor - don't repeat past mistakes

adequate housing a human right COMMENT The 10MP on affordable housing must tackle age-old issues if it is to make any difference where previous plans have failed.
PPP's Kayveas to step down... in 2014

PPP's Kayveas to step down... in 2014

kayveas M Kayveas indicates he will step down as People's Progressive Party chief to make way for a younger leader in about four years.

Najib to visit Kelantan Wednesday

Najib to visit Kelantan Wednesday

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak is to make a one-day visit to Kelantan on Wednesday.

Johor Umno rejects betting in sports

Johor Umno rejects betting in sports

abdul ghani othman and umno Johor Umno rejects all forms of betting in sports, including football betting, says MB Abdul Ghani Othman.

Umno 'lies' having an effect on Malays, warns PAS Youth

Umno 'lies' having an effect on Malays, warns PAS Youth

PAS MUKTAMAR While Umno has had to resort to 'lying' and spreading 'propaganda' in its attacks, PAS leaders shoudn't assume such lies have had no effect on Malays.
'Khir Toyo's criticisms on sand mining issue baseless'

'Khir Toyo's criticisms on sand mining issue baseless'

He has done nothing for the sand industry, why is he suddenly a champion of the cause now, asks the MB's political secretary Nik Nazmi.
'Bar Israeli ships from entering M'sian waters'

'Bar Israeli ships from entering M'sian waters'

Israeli commercial vessels were allowed to dock at Malaysian ports on at least two occasions recently.
Say 'no' to sports betting, urges ex-national footballer

Say 'no' to sports betting, urges ex-national footballer

PAS MUKTAMAR The 'beautiful game' will be destroyed by bribery, manipulation and money politics, says the Kedah soccer coach.
New minimum wage move for security guards deferred

New minimum wage move for security guards deferred

Cabinet is temporarily shelving new minimum salary for security guards to give time for the industry to 'streamline operations'.
NEM to be showcased at ILO meet in Geneva

NEM to be showcased at ILO meet in Geneva

The Human Resource Minister is expected to share his thoughts on the New Economic Model at the International Labour Conference in Geneva.

Our fixation over royal titles

Our fixation over royal titles

vox populi small thumbnail free 'It's high time we scrap this title thing. Even in America, the president is only called Mr President.'
Najib in quandary over sports betting

Najib in quandary over sports betting

world cup 2006 free 'The arrogance of the high and mighty can only be destroyed by the high and mighty. Vincent Tan vs Najib: place your bets!'