Archive - 20 January 2011

Gapena's No 2 said universities had no right to use English just to attract foreign students and enhance its use among locals.

Though his party wants him to take legal action, Badrul Hisham Abdullah was unwilling to commit to this when pressed by reporters.

He is in the centre of a storm for his comments on Singaporean Malays' position in the republic.

Three cars of devotees celebrating Thaipusam at temples along Jalan Kebun Bunga here were destroyed in a fire yesterday.

The Malaysians for Beng Hock NGO held a 'lying down' demonstration in front of the Pudu Jail.

The Bakun dam, which is linked to the issue of relocation of indigenous residents in Belaga would not threaten the popularity of the Sarawak BN.

The cabinet has directed the Education Ministry to continue discussions with interested parties.

When completed next year, it will transport visitors and temple devotees to the top of Batu Caves without having to walk up the 272 steps.

 

'Among the items missing are five computers which contained information on the Interlok novel.'

UPDATED 7.50PM However, BN will not support proposals to amend to the state constitution which will be tabled by the state government.

TENANG POLLS BN has been urged to make good a promise made 25 years ago or risk losing support from the Chinese community.

EC deputy chief Wan Ahmad says the commission had addressed all problems raised by political parties.

The Terengganu government has allocated RM3 million for each BN assemblyman in the state to carry out projects for the people's well-being.

N Tharmendran should return to work after he was freed yesterday, says Defence Minister Ahmad Zahid.

Rosmah Mansor said she is not distracted by negative comments levelled against her over her visits abroad.

It advises Muslims not to attend other religious festivals that include symbols such as the cross, candles, Christmas trees and so on.

UPDATED 9PM Merlimau state rep Mohd Hidhir Abu Hassan at 8.10pm, triggering by-election no 15 and the first in Malacca.

He will discuss with PM Najib on the possibility of calling for simultaneous parliamentary and state elections.

'If we vote for PAS, we are telling the Malays that we can accept the nation to be ruled according to Islam,' says the MCA boss.

Injustice to Beng Hock and Hindraf.

The first autopsy ruled a stomach ulcer caused his death but the family thinks he was assaulted while in police custody.

Malaysia is among the top five exporters of illicit capital, said a financial watchdog.

More than one million Hindu devotees flocked to Batu Caves temple today to mark Thaipusam.

Beberapa anggota Parti Hak Asasi Manusia (HRP) ditahan pagi ini dalam satu demonstrasi yang bertukar liar di tapak sambutan Thaipusam di Batu Caves.

Beberapa anggota Parti Hak Asasi Manusia (HRP) ditahan pagi ini dalam satu demonstrasi yang bertukar liar di tapak sambutan Thaipusam di Batu Caves.

UPDATED 11.43PM They were outside the temple as Najib arrived. [VIDEO INSIDE]

DPM Muhyiddin Yassin urged the people to respect each others religious beliefs although they may practice different religions.

Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah has renewed the call to continue the struggle for Kelantan's rights on the oil royalty issue.

COMMENT While Zaid may have quit one party and launched a new one, he has not found sustainable justification for doing so.

FREE VOXPOP 'Keep the seat vacant according to the constitution even though the EC says no by-election.'

FREE YOURSAY 'Sometimes I wonder if Prophet Mohammad would be sad if he saw all these followers of him, being so barbaric, worse than when it was before Islam.'