Archive - 14 November 2010

Kedah Sultan regrets state flood contribution not appreciated

Kedah Sultan regrets state flood contribution not appreciated

The Sultan of Kedah Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah today expressed regret that certain groups were not appreciating the contribution and sacrifice made by the state government and all those involved in assisting the flood victims in the state.
'Govt must expedite flood projects in Perlis'

'Govt must expedite flood projects in Perlis'

The Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalulail today called on the federal government to expedite flood mitigation projects in Perlis.    
Yayasan S'gor GM ducks questions of overruns

Yayasan S'gor GM ducks questions of overruns

Yayasan Selangor general manager Ilham Marzuki today declined to comment on an allegation that the cost of organising the foundation's 40th anniversary celebration is more than RM800,000 instead of RM300,000 as previously reported. 
Kula and Sivanesan offered vice-chief posts

Kula and Sivanesan offered vice-chief posts

Heading the victorious camp, Ngeh calls for the mending of bridges to prepare for the upcoming general election.
MACC sets up taskforce to track donors of RTD event

MACC sets up taskforce to track donors of RTD event

The Negeri Sembilan chapter of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has established a taskforce to identify all donors of the Negeri Sembilan Road Transport Department (RTD) "get-together" that did not take place.
BN mulls cyber war to defend Sarawak

BN mulls cyber war to defend Sarawak

It is planning an aggressive strategy to fight cyberspace critics.
Koh Tsu Koon: No plans for May 13 memorial

Koh Tsu Koon: No plans for May 13 memorial

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Koh Tsu Koon said the government had no intention yet of remembering the May 13 incident as the 'National Muhibah Day' like Singapore which turned the worst racial riot in the republic on July 21, 1964 as Racial Harmony Day.
Burmese want Aung San Suu Kyi to uplift the country

Burmese want Aung San Suu Kyi to uplift the country

The people of Myanmar want its revered democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi to take the country to greater heights, in as far as unity and democracy are concerned, said National League for Democracy of Myanmar (foreign affairs committee) chairman Nyo Ohn Myint.
New Batu Sapi MP makes her rounds

New Batu Sapi MP makes her rounds

Linda Tsen returns to her constituency for the first time since being sworn into office, and hits the town to thank her supporters.
Kula's camp routed in Perak DAP polls

Kula's camp routed in Perak DAP polls

UPDATED 8.35PM The Ngeh-Nga combo stormed to victory, clinching 14 of the 15 positions.
10 'elected' for NGO quota in Penang municipal councils

10 'elected' for NGO quota in Penang municipal councils

Their names will be submitted to the state government which will have the final say on who will sit for next year.
PKR polls: Smooth sailing at 'problematic' divisions

PKR polls: Smooth sailing at 'problematic' divisions

Despite stormy first round polls for several Selangor divisions in September, today’s polls were almost a dull affair with tepid turnout.
'Umno must not be allowed to hijack Article 153'

'Umno must not be allowed to hijack Article 153'

DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng emphasises it covers Malays as well as other races.

 

GM mosquitoes: 'Wait for Cayman trials results'

GM mosquitoes: 'Wait for Cayman trials results'

Malaysia should hold off trials on this ‘unproven technology’ until the ongoing Cayman Islands trials are fully studied, says a British geneticist.
Judges must uphold justice regardless of faith

Judges must uphold justice regardless of faith

judiciary gavel They must act according to the law even when the issues touch on their personal faith, says former MCCBCHST president.
Suu Kyi's release and our great escape

Suu Kyi's release and our great escape

NONE COMMENT Freedom from a 21-year confinement for Suu Kyi prompts thoughts on the what-might-have-been in Malaysia.
Tee Keat peeved at Health Ministry 'ban'

Tee Keat peeved at Health Ministry 'ban'

ong tee keat Pandan MP Ong Tee Keat was apparently not invited to two functions involving the King and Queen at the Ampang hospital this year.
Ngeh downplays Perak DAP's internal feud

Ngeh downplays Perak DAP's internal feud

DAP Perak chief downplayed the ongoing feud asking the press not to sensationalise what was ‘a healthy process’.
Burma's democracy icon seeks opposition unity

Burma's democracy icon seeks opposition unity

Suu Kyi reached out to Burma's splintered opposition forces as she addressed thousands of exuberant supporters following her release.
Minister urges end to student politics ban

Minister urges end to student politics ban

Students are prevented by a 1971 law from involvement in political parties and trade unions.
Zaid looks set on forming new party

Zaid looks set on forming new party

From interviews with two pro-Umno dailies today, it seems inevitable that the former party FT chief will part ways with PKR.
Utusan poll: Most skeptical about ETP

Utusan poll: Most skeptical about ETP

According to an ongoing survey on Utusan Malaysia's website, most survey respondents are skeptical that the ETP can achieve its goals.
'Friending' the PM: Social media and politics in Asia

'Friending' the PM: Social media and politics in Asia

Asian governments are still cautious about harnessing the power of social media, compared to the people who taken to it quickly.

Whither post-'elections' Burma?

Whither post-'elections' Burma?

NONE The 'general elections' in Burma is now over but under the military junta, the many problems it faces still remain and its future looks dim.

 

 

Kedah assembly off limits to some journalists

Kedah assembly off limits to some journalists

kedah state assembly checking media ban list thumb UPDATED 3.30PM No entry today for a number of media organisations, including Malaysiakini.
Boy's lunch threatens to raise religious tensions

Boy's lunch threatens to raise religious tensions

Basil's fried rice with pork sausages has increased the mercury in religiously sensitive Malaysia.
Georgian women put M'sia's death penalty in spotlight

Georgian women put M'sia's death penalty in spotlight

Two Georgian women - Babutsa Gorgadze, 26, and Darejan Kokhtashvili, 37 - are facing the gallows in Malaysia.
Zaid has crossed the Rubicon

Zaid has crossed the Rubicon

NONE FREE 'There is no turning back now even if he admits his mistake and apologises.'
'No matter who wins, reformasi must go on'

'No matter who wins, reformasi must go on'

FREE YOURSAY 'The mental reformation must be on-going, and this is where currently PKR is lacking. Azmin, once he becomes PKR deputy president, must prove his worth.'