Archive - 3 October 2010

Territorial army support comm: 'No political motive'

Territorial army support comm: 'No political motive'

Defence Minister Ahmad Zahid maintains that there is no 'political, racial considerations' in the setting up of the state-level committee.
MIC: more Indians seek help from special task force

MIC: more Indians seek help from special task force

The Special Implementation Task Force (SITF) set up by the government to resolve problems faced by the Indian community, today received almost 700 fresh cases, mostly related to citizenship and welfare aid. 
Ku Li's appointment 'appropriate' says Umno

Ku Li's appointment 'appropriate' says Umno

The appointment of the Gua Musang MP Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah as the director of the by-election for the Galas state seat is appropriate and meets the wishes of the constituents there, said Umno Supreme Council (MT) member Ismail Sabri Yaakob. 
Hishammuddin takes swipe at PKR election woes

Hishammuddin takes swipe at PKR election woes

Hishammuddin Hussein says the turmoil in Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), especially during the party elections, should open the people's eyes to what PKR's struggle is about. 
Why is Mustaffa Kamil going for PKR No 2?

Why is Mustaffa Kamil going for PKR No 2?

ANALYSIS The PKR veep is keeping his hopes of being MB of Perak alive by going for the No 2 position, which he has scant hope of winning.
Khalid: I've not rejected nominations for No 2

Khalid: I've not rejected nominations for No 2

'While it's good that the party division has named Wan Azizah, it doesn't stop me from contesting for No 2 if I wanted to.'
Mahathir responding well to medication

Mahathir responding well to medication

mahathir mohamad 180108 The Australian doctors are happy with his progress and he is responding well to the antibiotics given and to physiotherapy.
Magistrate jailed 6 years, fined RM40K for bribery

Magistrate jailed 6 years, fined RM40K for bribery

A magistrate was sentenced to six years' jail and fined RM40,000 by the Kota Baharu Sessions Court today for bribery.

'1Malaysia concept enshrined in constitution'

'1Malaysia concept enshrined in constitution'

International Trade and Industry Minister Mustapa Mohamed said this to Malaysian students in Melboune and explained how it linked to the ETP.
Khalid: Sabak Bernam fracas a lesson to PKR

Khalid: Sabak Bernam fracas a lesson to PKR

He said members should be matured to accept election results as they were decided via the ballot box.
Perak DAP clams up on Kula

Perak DAP clams up on Kula

NONE Lim Guan Eng has asked the party to zip up on the matter until a meeting can be convened upon Kula’s return.
Najib to launch EU-Msia FTA talks in Brussels

Najib to launch EU-Msia FTA talks in Brussels

The FTA would pave the way for long-term and stable Malaysia-EU trade ties, says the EU ambassador to Malaysia.
M'sia set to retrieve stolen jet engines from Uruguay

M'sia set to retrieve stolen jet engines from Uruguay

The Uruguay court has ruled that the two stolen F-5E engines, in the custody of the Uruguay government belong to the Malaysian government.

 

Raveentharan crashes out of Bkt Gelugor race

Raveentharan crashes out of Bkt Gelugor race

S Raveentharan UPDATED 7.11 He bemoans a smear campaign claiming everything from disrespect for Islam to administrative incompetence.
'YBs backing indicates candidates short of support'

'YBs backing indicates candidates short of support'

NONE Some feel the practice, as seen in the Penang PKR division polls, encourages factionalism within the party.
PAS to pick 'non-smoking' candidate for Galas

PAS to pick 'non-smoking' candidate for Galas

pas nik aziz Nik Aziz Nik Mat also said the candidate must pray regularly and be a non-gambler.
Three 'attacked' at Sabak Bernam PKR meet

Three 'attacked' at Sabak Bernam PKR meet

A father and son and a newspaper photographer were attacked during the counting of the Sabak Bernam PKR division election.

100 youths stage protest against Penang CM

100 youths stage protest against Penang CM

Calling themselves 'Pemuda Pulau Pinang', they condemned the Penang CM for giving aid to Muslims from gambling sources.
'Malays cannot live on bumi privileges alone...'

'Malays cannot live on bumi privileges alone...'

FREE 'How are you planning to pay for these so-called bumiputera privileges? By shouting ‘bumi privileges' at every given opportunity?'

Kula challenges Ngeh to an open debate

Kula challenges Ngeh to an open debate

m kulasegaran FREE 'I am willing to debate with him issue by issue. I challenged Ngeh yesterday. He avoided a direct reply. Why?'
Ku Li not without options in political chess game

Ku Li not without options in political chess game

COMMENT He can turn the tables by saying he would lead the BN campaign for Galas if his oil royalty stance is upheld.