Archive - 18 September 2010

Sabah BN seeks to close ranks after LDP row

Sabah BN seeks to close ranks after LDP row

Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman said today BN component parties in the state discussed all problems and resolved them in the spirit of the coalition.
Mukhriz blames opposition for FDI plunge

Mukhriz blames opposition for FDI plunge

mukhriz mahathir 290508 He says disparaging remarks directed at the BN government had instilled fear in foreign investors.
Perkasa not like Hindraf, claims Umno leader

Perkasa not like Hindraf, claims Umno leader

Deputy Education Minister Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi said right-wing group Perkasa was merely championing the people's rights as spelt out in the constitution.
Forensic team still scouring Sosilawati's murder site

Forensic team still scouring Sosilawati's murder site

Police's forensic team vehicles continue to be seen moving in and out of Ladang Gadong in Banting where cosmetics millionaire Sosilawati Lawiya and three others were brutally murdered.
Kit Siang: Najib's 1Malaysia a 'work in regress'

Kit Siang: Najib's 1Malaysia a 'work in regress'

lim kit siang 201108 Lim challenges the PM to get his own ministers to pass the ‘1Malaysia litmus test’ or be shown the door, if he is sincere.
No decision yet to raise retirement age to 60

No decision yet to raise retirement age to 60

Cuepacs's proposal on raising the retirement age of public servants from 58 to 60 had been discussed at the ministry's highest level.
Brawl in Klang DAP Youth AGM

Brawl in Klang DAP Youth AGM

The AGM in Klang DAP Youth turned ugly when the "support letter" factions showed up in full force and emotions started running high.
Azmin shoots ahead in PKR nomination battle

Azmin shoots ahead in PKR nomination battle

UPDATED 8.11PM The gap in nominations for the closely-watched race for PKR deputy presidency widens today.
Ex-PM: We don't need Lee Kuan Yew's advice

Ex-PM: We don't need Lee Kuan Yew's advice

abdullah ahmad badawi pak lah 110907 'Lee's statement can't be accepted because we've different approaches to our multi-racial population.'

26 Makkal Sakti CC members resign for fresh polls

26 Makkal Sakti CC members resign for fresh polls

'The mass resignations to hold the elections were necessary to solve the party’s leadership crisis and prevent it from losing the people's support.'
Minister ready to table minimum wage proposal to cabinet

Minister ready to table minimum wage proposal to cabinet

The minimum wage model that Malaysia is to implement will be across the board for all sectors, but it may vary regionally
Anwar: Investors looking away despite NEM

Anwar: Investors looking away despite NEM

NONE Investors look for such fundamentals as justice and integrity, without which they'll not be taken in by any economic model.
Pak Lah all for Najib's 1Malaysia test

Pak Lah all for Najib's 1Malaysia test

The former premier has supported a proposal that those aspiring to positions of authority undergo the '1Malaysia test'.
Second suspect nabbed in missing Indian millionaire case

Second suspect nabbed in missing Indian millionaire case

Police picked up just after midnight last night the second suspect in the case of the millionaire from India who went missing in Banting, Selangor, this year.
Penang Gerakan revolt: Koh against calling EGM

Penang Gerakan revolt: Koh against calling EGM

He does not consider the arduous attempts to remove the Penang party head as aimed at his leadership.
Women candidates: All eyes on PKR's 30% target

Women candidates: All eyes on PKR's 30% target

'Many have shown commitment to the party and its struggles, are fully qualified, independent and capable young leaders,' says the PKR info chief.
Beware of backlash in next GE, Nizar warns BN

Beware of backlash in next GE, Nizar warns BN

The ousted Perak MB says the rakyat will no longer stand for the abuse of democracy that caused Pakatan’s downfall in the state.
Sarawak Forest Dept defends logging giant

Sarawak Forest Dept defends logging giant

It defended Samling Global following the Norwegian Pension Fund's decision to withdraw a US$16 million investment from the timber conglomerate.
Police after Filipino abductors of Sabah workers

Police after Filipino abductors of Sabah workers

Understandably the family of the kidnap victims is growing anxious as the days drag on and, in desperation, is turning to the PM for help.
Muhd Taib breaks one-year silence

Muhd Taib breaks one-year silence

Former Umno information chief Muhammad Muhamad Taib has broken more than a year's silence to dismiss allegations that he was sulking. 
Penan power and a press conference that wasn't

Penan power and a press conference that wasn't

NONE COMMENT In 1990 when the FRU stormed a Penan blockade killing a young boy, the villagers decided enough was enough.
Pahang-KL match postponed over lights failure

Pahang-KL match postponed over lights failure

Poor lighting forced the postponement of the Pahang-Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Cup match at Darul Makmur Stadium last night.

M'sians, be wary of S'pore CPF amendments

M'sians, be wary of S'pore CPF amendments

COMMENT The latest amendments to the Cental Provident Fund Act will affect to what extent withdrawals to the fund can be made post retirement.
Sosilawati murder: Remand extended for three suspects

Sosilawati murder: Remand extended for three suspects

Sosilawati Lawiya The police have another week to question three of eight suspects in the murder of cosmetic millionaire Sosilawati.

Plan to use 'killer' mosquitoes draws fire

Plan to use 'killer' mosquitoes draws fire

aedes mosquito 180910 aedes mosquito Releasing genetically-modified mosquitoes from the laboratories into the wild has potential for grave consequences.
Review 'two seats for one candidate' call

Review 'two seats for one candidate' call

Perak's DAP deputy might have hit the right note just when the people appear to be in the mood for a change for the better.
Time Dr Dzul takes the bit between the teeth

Time Dr Dzul takes the bit between the teeth

dzulkifli ahmad 100605 COMMENT The numbers argument posited by PAS MP Dzulkelfy in the Islamic state issue can and must yield to more viable ones.
How our brains are 'bonsified' by Utusan

How our brains are 'bonsified' by Utusan

FREE 'They may even say that all criminals are members of Pakatan next. You can clearly see what ‘bonsification' has done to the majority.'
PM, show your convictions, name the extremists

PM, show your convictions, name the extremists

NONE FREE 'A good leader is a man who shows courage in convictions, without which his followers may have their courage wavered.'