Archive - 27 November 2010

Government to help test drive Proton hybrid

Government to help test drive Proton hybrid

Proton is preparing to produce 50 to 200 units of the hybrid, and would start to deliver them this January.
Mood to capture Putrajaya 'beginning to wane'

Mood to capture Putrajaya 'beginning to wane'

A PKR delegate said today the mood among some party members to fight and take over Putrajaya is waning.
Delegates on soul-searching mode

Delegates on soul-searching mode

pkr congress 271110 standing ovation for anwar fariz musa PKR CONGRESS Top on many delegates' agenda is to close ranks and move on.
Baby-for-sale case: Ball in AG's court, says cops

Baby-for-sale case: Ball in AG's court, says cops

Police are still waiting for instructions from the Attorney-General's Chambers concerning a baby-for-sale case, said Sarawak police commissioner Mohmad Salleh.
Dr Ayam certified halal PKR member

Dr Ayam certified halal PKR member

PKR CONGRESS It’s official: ex-MCA's Lee Chong Meng is PKR Bukit Bintang chief, and shows up to cluck about his delegate’s status.
Public universities see 130% increase in PhD holders

Public universities see 130% increase in PhD holders

The number of PhD holders among academic staff in public universities had increased by 133 percent since 2005.
Still sore over polls irregularities

Still sore over polls irregularities

PKR CONGRESS The issue continues to simmer through today’s debates, with calls for continued investigation into all complaints.
Deviationist cults routed, says Jakim

Deviationist cults routed, says Jakim

Deviationist cults in the country have been routed by state and federal religious authorities.
Media please, women athletes not sex objects

Media please, women athletes not sex objects

PKR has 370,000 members, reveals Saifuddin

PKR has 370,000 members, reveals Saifuddin

PKR CONGRESS PKR sec-gen Saifuddin Nasution Ismail today reiterated that the party had about 400,000 members in the country.
Party members will close ranks, says Azizah

Party members will close ranks, says Azizah

PKR CONGRESS 'We will go ahead with the election as we know that in any competition, there are winners and losers.'
Najib open to 'Third Force' joining BN

Najib open to 'Third Force' joining BN

NONE 'They can become associate members, affiliate members (of BN) and so on. We are open and inclusive.'
Who is the best candidate to lead DAP Selangor?

Who is the best candidate to lead DAP Selangor?

Last-minute campaign ahead of tomorrow's polls

Last-minute campaign ahead of tomorrow's polls

NONE After campaigning in the shadows, Teng Chang Khim finally unveils his running mates for tomorrow's Selangor polls.
PKR delegates back Anwar amid growing criticism

PKR delegates back Anwar amid growing criticism

PKR CONGRESS A delegate reminds his audience that Anwar was made de facto leader at the 2007 congress.
DAP man to challenge Sabah native cert ruling

DAP man to challenge Sabah native cert ruling

The state assemblyperson is nursing the suspicion that the BN government is attempting to stifle the opposition.
Hindraf emerges a hydra three years later

Hindraf emerges a hydra three years later

NONE ANALYSIS Today the movement is split into many factions. The question is who can Hindraf do business with?
Ex-deputy sec-gen: Jenapala 'sacked' letter forged

Ex-deputy sec-gen: Jenapala 'sacked' letter forged

Jonson Chong says he was 'dumbfounded' that PKR could resort to cover up 'an honest mistake'.
8 motions to dock ministers' salaries next week

8 motions to dock ministers' salaries next week

Parliament is set to deal with six out of eight pay-cut motions, believed to be a record highest number in one such sitting.
On record: Taib a shareholder of Mulu Resort

On record: Taib a shareholder of Mulu Resort

NONE Taib Mahmud is a major shareholder in one of the most controversial projects in Sarawak.
PKR seeks to tap Felda 'gold mine'

PKR seeks to tap Felda 'gold mine'

PKR CONGRESS After the president's policy speech, representatives of minority groups air their views in a special session.

PKR president defends controversial polls

PKR president defends controversial polls

PKR CONGRESS Despite the barrage of criticism and bad press, PKR president regards the party polls a 'success' and a 'celebration' of democracy.
S'pore kids of mixed descent can now choose

S'pore kids of mixed descent can now choose

There may come a time when a person professing one race chooses another to take advantage of the benefits. But should race matter?
MPSP councillors 'misleading' on telco towers

MPSP councillors 'misleading' on telco towers

The group against EMF radiation has blasted the Seberang Perai councillors’ ignorance of the health hazards  of the broadband towers.
Health minister's denial of Tee Keat ban deplorable

Health minister's denial of Tee Keat ban deplorable

Azizah rallies party faithful, trashes 'ketuanan Melayu'

Azizah rallies party faithful, trashes 'ketuanan Melayu'

pkr congress pc 271110 PKR CONGRESS 'Ketuanan Melayu' should be abandoned, said Wan Azizah in her speech.
Sarawak minister okays underground radio

Sarawak minister okays underground radio

james jemut masing It seems like James Masing is anticipating a wind of change in the land of the hornbills.
Protest, anti-Anwar newsletter mar opening

Protest, anti-Anwar newsletter mar opening

anti-pkr banner at pkr congress 2010 frontimage PKR CONGRESS Protestors from Kota Raja division complain of alleged fraud in recent polls. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Coal plant a revenue killer, say NGOs

Coal plant a revenue killer, say NGOs

Green Surf warns that the proposed coal-fired power plant in Lahad Datu could hamstring plans to start carbon trading in Sabah.
No use waiting for a 'perfect' opposition

No use waiting for a 'perfect' opposition

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'This will never come under the current oppressive regime because every potential opposition leader is...'
A man's anguish for a fair trial

A man's anguish for a fair trial

your say FREE YOURSAY 'The judge refused to make available to the defence what it was inherently entitled to. Worse, he...'