Archive - 26 September 2010

Hishammuddin: Umno must endear itself to rakyat

Hishammuddin: Umno must endear itself to rakyat

Umno and the Federal Territory Barisan Nasional (BN) need to find new approaches "outside the box" to endear themselves to people who are now more sophisticated and exposed to sophisticated technology, said Umno vice president Hishammuddin Hussein today.  
Nomination battle - Azmin's 78 vs Zaid's 29

Nomination battle - Azmin's 78 vs Zaid's 29

NONE Selangor MB Khalid Ibrahim also joined the list of eligibles for party No 2 with four nominations.
Gov't ready to fly lecturers to US to allay Islamophobia

Gov't ready to fly lecturers to US to allay Islamophobia

The deputy education minister says the country's many experts could correct the misconception about Islam among Americans.
NKRA projects not empty promises, says Shafie

NKRA projects not empty promises, says Shafie

He was confident that NKRA projects, especially in Sabah and Sarawak, would be completed on time.
I'm not crazy for power, says Nik Aziz

I'm not crazy for power, says Nik Aziz

Kelantan MB Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat said he was only continuing to lead the state at the behest of the leaders of PAS.
RM70 million to upgrade Tamil schools under 10MP

RM70 million to upgrade Tamil schools under 10MP

'The upgrading work on the schools concerned is expected to be completed in the middle of 2012,' says MIC's Dr S Subramaniam.
Toll rates for Penang bridges being determined

Toll rates for Penang bridges being determined

The federal government is looking for a suitable mechanism so that the people won't be burdened.

 

 

PKR polls fracas lead 7 divisions to call off voting

PKR polls fracas lead 7 divisions to call off voting

pkr elections 2010 UPDATED 11.38PM Tempers and fists flew, police reports lodged and voting has been called off in seven divisions.
'Irresponsible' to approve development next to clock tower

'Irresponsible' to approve development next to clock tower

State tourism, culture and environment minister Masidi Manjun says his stand is consistent with the latest decision of the state cabinet on the matter.
S'wak offers RM6 billion for Bakun hydro project

S'wak offers RM6 billion for Bakun hydro project

However Sarawak CM Abdul Taib Mahmud said negotiations are still ongoing with the federal government.

 

Gerakan: Guan Eng a 'Hitler', Kit Siang 'desperate'

Gerakan: Guan Eng a 'Hitler', Kit Siang 'desperate'

Guan Eng had earlier been described as dictatorial and 'communist-minded’. Now, he has been compared to Adolf Hitler.
Civil activists, NGOs stand behind Zunar

Civil activists, NGOs stand behind Zunar

They came out in force at the Kuala Lumpur-Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall to show their support for the political cartoonist. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Umno-PAS-PKR-Perkasa youth roundtable mooted

Umno-PAS-PKR-Perkasa youth roundtable mooted

Suggesting this today, Kedah Perkasa said it did not have any agenda and that it was only an initiative to advance Malay unity.
Nurul Izzah surprised by nomination for No 2

Nurul Izzah surprised by nomination for No 2

nurul izzah The Puteri Reformasi however maintains that she will only run for the vice president post.
Karpal: CJ complaint 'not political'

Karpal: CJ complaint 'not political'

The DAP chairperson refutes Chief Justice Zaki’s denial, of having received a complaint and that it was a political matter.
SUPP faces possible decimation in S'wak polls

SUPP faces possible decimation in S'wak polls

The SUPP faces this grim prospect if Chinese support for them falters in the next state election.
New MyKads: Best to rectify mistakes quickly

New MyKads: Best to rectify mistakes quickly

NONE Sabah NRD says errors are easily rectified at collection time rather than coming back months or years later.
Malay NGO: Kit Siang should be more rational

Malay NGO: Kit Siang should be more rational

lim kit siang 201108 'He is not necessarily a know-all. He should refer to the General Orders and the powers vested in the PSD.'
Teething problems in Perak elections

Teething problems in Perak elections

Among them are low turnout at the AGMs due to lack of publicity, logistics problems, and insufficient notification.
Teng: 'I will go if EGM says so'

Teng: 'I will go if EGM says so'

Embattled Penang Gerakan chief Teng Hock Nan plays nice, tells members to support the EGM and vows to honour its outcome.
Hornbill case: Whistleblowers on the line

Hornbill case: Whistleblowers on the line

What started off as minor event is turning into something that could be decisive in the battle against corruption.
'Challenge Singapore's facade democracy'

'Challenge Singapore's facade democracy'

Tan Wah Piow, former student activist, says the people must break the "culture of silence" and speak out when something is wrong. 

Rapper unfazed as sedition charge looms

Rapper unfazed as sedition charge looms

NONE His Facebook has more than 340,000 fans and his songs have had more than 600,000 hits on YouTube.
Help Najib to overcome his 'cartoon-o-phobia'

Help Najib to overcome his 'cartoon-o-phobia'

zunar cartoonist with cartoon work FREE 'Najib, don't forget to tell Obama that the word 'Allah' is not allowed to be used by Christians...'
Same old, same old with new IGP

Same old, same old with new IGP

police deputy inspector general ismail omar FREE 'For those who had hoped that the new IGP would bring changes, you will be disappointed.'