Archive - 20 June 2010

Special team set up to oversee delayed federal projects

Special team set up to oversee delayed federal projects

The federal government has set up a special team to oversee delay in Federal projects carried out in Kelantan.

BN gov't strives to be fair to all races, says Najib

BN gov't strives to be fair to all races, says Najib

The BN government has always adopted the principle of social justice in accordance with the Federal Constitution and Rukun Negara, says the PM.

Kelantan appoints 13 deputy state execos

Kelantan appoints 13 deputy state execos

It has created 13 deputy state exco posts to ease the workload of its cabinet members.

Workers urged to reject changes to labour laws

Workers urged to reject changes to labour laws

MTUC claims the proposed changes would not look after the welfare of workers, including in the payment of compensation.

Miti to help K'tan boost private sector investment

Miti to help K'tan boost private sector investment

Its minister Mustapa Mohamed said this would help the private
sector investment grow at 12.8 percent per annum under the 10MP.

Tan: Gov't meddling caused Felda's overruns

Tan: Gov't meddling caused Felda's overruns

tan kee kwong Former deputy minister Tan Kee Kwong points to Najib for meddling in Felda, such as deciding on the new RM660 million HQ.
M'sia-Indonesia to sign MoU on maids soon

M'sia-Indonesia to sign MoU on maids soon

Indonesia's freeze on maids to Malaysia is expected to be lifted once both countries signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Nazri: Parliament need not decide on Tian Chua

Nazri: Parliament need not decide on Tian Chua

Minister in the PM's Department Nazri Aziz said everyone should hold to the High Court decision to avoid a by-election for the Batu parliamentary seat.
Umno must adapt to changing times, says Najib

Umno must adapt to changing times, says Najib

Najib appeared to be facing resistance within Umno to undergo 'transformation'.
Batang Kali: Call renewed for British gov't to apologise

Batang Kali: Call renewed for British gov't to apologise

batang kali massacre 1948 121208 If the British can express regret for the Bloody Sunday '72, then why not apologise for Batang Kali of '48?

No national-level Gawai do this year, says Salang

No national-level Gawai do this year, says Salang

The Information Communication and Culture deputy minister says there would be no national level Gawai Dayak celebrations this year.
Why the Second Penang Bridge may be delayed

Why the Second Penang Bridge may be delayed

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said six main factors may cause a delay in the completion of the second Penang bridge by 2012.
Police arrest family of football bookies

Police arrest family of football bookies

A family of four were shocked when police raided their premises while they were busy online betting on a World Cup match last night.

Pudu jail demolition gets negative public response

Pudu jail demolition gets negative public response

At 10pm tomorrow, the Pudu Jail wall will be demolished after having served its purpose for the past 100 years.

JI threat is real, says PM

JI threat is real, says PM

Najib tells the people not to be influenced by opposition claims on the issue over Jemaah Islamiah (JI) militants.
Heed PM's advice, says Muhyiddin

Heed PM's advice, says Muhyiddin

BN component party leaders should heed Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's advice to avoid open criticism and focus on the opposition.

Muhyiddin: UPSR and PMR exams may be abolished

Muhyiddin: UPSR and PMR exams may be abolished

The government wants to restructure the learning system which is seen as too examination-oriented.
Erectile dysfunction strong sign of heart attack

Erectile dysfunction strong sign of heart attack

University of Malaya Medical Centre provides hard evidence on the link between the two.
1Care scheme link with EPF proposal being studied

1Care scheme link with EPF proposal being studied

The health ministry is looking into aligning its proposed '1Care for 1Malaysia' health financing scheme with the EPF.

A bitter pill for Muslim women

A bitter pill for Muslim women

australian muslim students 'The Pill' celebrated its 50th anniversary in May but there is no cheer for Muslim women.
Rosnah denies friction among Puteri Umno leaders

Rosnah denies friction among Puteri Umno leaders

Puteri Umno chief Rosnah Abd Rashid Shirlin dismissed talk of friction among leaders, particularly at division level as mere speculation to divide them.

Putrajaya is 'gambling' on our future

Putrajaya is 'gambling' on our future

NONE free 'The woes that excessive gambling can bring is well-established and yet our leaders are still undecided on this.'
Futile for Ku Li to convince Umno to change

Futile for Ku Li to convince Umno to change

tengku razaleigh and umno free 'Can Umnoputras change their values, norms, and belief system ...after so many years of enjoying the easy money?'
'NEM will help bumi companies to compete'

'NEM will help bumi companies to compete'

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak said the NEM will not only identify capable bumiputera companies but also help them compete globally.