Archive - 17 October 2010

Ku Li confident BN can wrest back Galas

Ku Li confident BN can wrest back Galas

He says they are keen on getting the seat back, with the help of BN's efficient election machinery.
PBS: Chinese candidate for Batu Sapi likely

PBS: Chinese candidate for Batu Sapi likely

'The late Edmund Chong was from the Chinese community. The candidates we're proposing will from the Chinese community as well.'
Khalid denies pullout due to pressure from the top

Khalid denies pullout due to pressure from the top

Abdul Khalid Ibrahim has denied that pressure from the top forced his withdrawal from contesting PKR deputy president's post.
Transplantation Act to curb illegal organ sales

Transplantation Act to curb illegal organ sales

The act will include aspects like human trafficking, organ donation, counseling, place of organ transfer and other relevant areas.
Kedah Umno Youth chief disappointed with quit calls

Kedah Umno Youth chief disappointed with quit calls

Badrolhisham said he had always been open to criticism, but this time the demands felt like they were coming from the opposition.
Najib: Time for BN to spell out deeds to the people

Najib: Time for BN to spell out deeds to the people

The opposition boast about what they've done even though it didn't amount to much, while BN had been relatively quiet about its contributions, says Najib.
Khalid: Saving S'gor more important than PKR post

Khalid: Saving S'gor more important than PKR post

The Selangor MB said that the Greater KL plan warranted his close scrutiny to ensure transparency and the absence of hanky panky.
Police probe 'puppy torture' pictures on Twitter

Police probe 'puppy torture' pictures on Twitter

Pictures of a puppy apparently being tortured appeared on micro-blogging website Twitter.
Bonus payment depends on economic situation

Bonus payment depends on economic situation

Second Finance Minister Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah said it was not included in the 2011 Budget, as the government wanted to reduce the budget deficit.

DAP: Najib stoking 'racial fires' in the civil service

DAP: Najib stoking 'racial fires' in the civil service

Najib is using racial rhetoric to scare civil servants into supporting Umno, says the opposition DAP.
Gov't collects RM226 mil in open AP fees

Gov't collects RM226 mil in open AP fees

foreign asean cars The proceeds from the RM10,000 fee would be used for the bumi development plan in the automotive sector.
Astronaut programme to continue if funds available

Astronaut programme to continue if funds available

The Technology and Innovation Minister Fadillah Yusof said no provision was provided for the astronaut programme under the 10MP.

'100-storey tower Najib's ego trip at KL's expense'

'100-storey tower Najib's ego trip at KL's expense'

NONE Seputeh MP Teresa Kok blasted the PM for ‘stroking his ego’ on a project that will worsen Kuala Lumpur’s congestion woes.
Fomca: What about our social safety net?

Fomca: What about our social safety net?

It says the federal government's top priority must be to enhance the quality of life of all Malaysians.

 

Two more battles ahead for voter support

Two more battles ahead for voter support

Since backing for BN from the Chinese appears to be on the decline, Galas and Batu Sapi by-elections will be important gauges.

'We may disagree, but we wish Ibrahim Ali well'

'We may disagree, but we wish Ibrahim Ali well'

NONE FREE 'We should wish good health to everyone, whether friend or foe. He fought for what he believed in. If he is wrong, God will punish him.'
Two cheers for Jeffery Kitingan

Two cheers for Jeffery Kitingan

dr jeffery gopari kitingan COMMENT He opts out of the party polls for two reasons: its essential meaninglessness and its distraction from pressing priorities.
Our 'yen' for the longest, tallest and biggest

Our 'yen' for the longest, tallest and biggest

FREE 'Ng Yen Yen is a bootlicker who would say anything just to please her boss so that she can continue to spend taxpayers money without any sense of accountability.'