Archive - 26 November 2010

However, in an apparent dig at his previous party, he said the new party would certainly not have ‘Keadilan’ (Justice) in its name.

As expected, the incumbent Wanita chief Zuraida Kamaruddin and Youth head Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin retained their seats.

PKR CONGRESS Thirteen out of the 20 elected positions in the wing are won by new faces, with even more women elected into leadership.

PKR CONGRESS analysis As the curtains fall over the PKR Youth congress, closing ranks and improving discipline are in order for the new leadership.

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak describes Dr Lim Chong Eu as an iconic leader in the country’s political history.

The police have rejected DAP's application for a permit to hold a gathering in Kuching tomorrow, adding that no justification was needed.

Palm oil giant said today its first quarter profits slid due to weakness in its plantations and energy divisions.

However, ex-premier is not clear whether the bridge should be like the scenic bridge he planned to replace the causeway.

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the state executive council at its meeting today decided on the name change.

The BN emblem incorporating the latest political fashion may be small potatoes, but the necessity for it raises questions.

Samy Vellu is expected to make some major announcements concerning MIC affairs at the CWC.

PKR has denied the validity of a series of photographs posted on the Internet which purportedly depict election monitors' bias and irregularities.

The people are advised to be wary and adopt preventive measures, says Deputy Health Minister Rosnah Rashid Shirlin.

Exports were suspended in June 2008 for failing to meet health standards, including concerns over hygiene issues and food safety management.

Menteri Besar Zambry Abd Kadir says this budget will be tailored to the welfare and needs of the civil society.

Tharmendran's lawyer has filed a habeas corpus application against the ex-RMAF sergeant's arrest.

New Selangor police chief Tun Hisan Tun Hamzah wants to upgrade frontline service to the public.

The PAS youth chief also proposes enforcement of whipping and stoning for those caught indulging in pre-marital sex and adultery.

TNB has in its annual report said that a 'revised DEIA report will be re-submitted for review and approval' for the plant.

He will buckle down to repair a party damaged by a bruising bout of infighting that has hurt its prospects of seizing power.

COMMENT The issue of homosexuality has threatened to divide many societies just as slavery did in the United States.

These ‘rumours' are considered by the DAP as a BN tactic to discredit the state government ahead of the coming general election.

PKR CONGRESS UPDATED 2.10pm PKR Wanita Wing says the post should be given due recognition and be helmed by Anwar Ibrahim only. [VIDEO INSIDE]

PKR CONGRESS In his swan song address, PKR deputy president Syed Husin Ali urged the youth wing to unite and the Wanita wing to be inclusive.

It'll only ensure one less country is interested in us.

The government decision for foreign workers' employers to provide them with medical insurance grabbed today's headlines for most dailies.

COMMENT Unlike other retired leaders, Lim kept his word and retired absolutely from politics, and never bad-mouthed his successors.

PKR CONGRESS Regardless of whether he defended his post, there would have been conflict in the party polls. [VIDEO INSIDE]

UPDATED 3.05PM The Federal Court has dismissed the petition to challenge the regent's assumption of the throne.

UPDATED 2.30PM The judge in the Anwar sodomy trial will decide on Dec 6 whether or not to recuse himself.

Disgruntled members take to cyberspace to vent their frustrations against the party.

UPDATED 1.42PM The chemicals arm of Petronas debuts at a 9.8 percent premium of RM5.71 in Southeast Asia's biggest ever listing Friday.

COMMENT Zaid Ibrahim can forget the idea of him leading the Third Force. The Force must be led by the natives of Sabah and Sarawak.

LIVE REPORTS DPP Hanafiah describes Anwar's application to recuse the judge as frivolous and vexatious.

FREE VOXPOP 'The more they are trying to silence him, the worse they are made to look in the eyes of the public.'

FREE YOURSAY 'Not only Malaysians are watching, the whole world is watching how this sodomy case is being conducted.'

The 'Ride It Right' or 'Mat Rempit Ride... Don't Helter Skelter' campaign seeks to train illegal motorcycle racers to become professionals.