Archive - 6 February 2011

PKR's 'presidential council' to tackle Sabah issues

PKR's 'presidential council' to tackle Sabah issues

The council's portfolios are designed to match the BN-state cabinet and train PKR Sabah leaders to press for accountability.
Federal Constitution 'silent' on tribal claim to country

Federal Constitution 'silent' on tribal claim to country

COMMENT Exceptions in the Federal Constitution aside - which in any case does not water down its equality clauses - no one is any more special than the other citizens of Malaysia.
Something is not right with PKR, says PM

Something is not right with PKR, says PM

The resignation of the Sabah PKR chairman, Pajudin Nordin, was proof of that, says Najib in Miri today.

 

Malay NGOs to withhold support for Indian leaders

Malay NGOs to withhold support for Indian leaders

According to the Malay Consultative Council, Indian leaders have forced the government into bowing to threats over 'Interlok'.
Saudi Arabia loans two planes to send M'sians home

Saudi Arabia loans two planes to send M'sians home

It has given Malaysia two mercy flights using two 747 jumbo jets from Saudi Airlines to speed up process of sending Malaysians home.
BN turns open house into partisan affray

BN turns open house into partisan affray

Penang BN CNY open house Muhyiddin and Koh can't resist engaging in one-upmanship at an open house where CM Lim is a guest.

 

Guan Eng wants Putrajaya to be fair to Penang

Guan Eng wants Putrajaya to be fair to Penang

NONE If BN were fair to Penang, it would get at least RM5 bil of the RM67 bil NKEA investments, says the Penang CM.
Balik Pulau booklet row: Umno rep won't apologise

Balik Pulau booklet row: Umno rep won't apologise

The Penang CM has threatened to take legal action on Muhammad Farid Saad who says there are errors in a booklet on Balik Pulau.
Nik Aziz will only debate with persons of authority

Nik Aziz will only debate with persons of authority

PAS' spiritual leader is willing to debate on Islamic issues, but only with someone with position and has the proper authority.

DPM tells Lim to treat all races equally

DPM tells Lim to treat all races equally

muhyiddin yassin He says the Penang CM must give all, regardless of race, a chance to venture into business without discrimination.
10 Tawau DAP leaders quit, join Gerakan

10 Tawau DAP leaders quit, join Gerakan

They are said to have lost confidence in the party leadership who were only good at talking and incapable of delivering their promises.
Sng's breakfast date with Anwar raises eyebrows

Sng's breakfast date with Anwar raises eyebrows

sng chee hua Rumour has it that the businessman might be involved in the financing of 15 PKR candidates in the election.
Where are the flood mitigation efforts?

Where are the flood mitigation efforts?

As much as RM3 bil to 10 bil could have been lost as a result of the floodwaters that have submerged much of the south over the past few weeks.
Najib-Rosmah's ties with Saudi king help evacuations

Najib-Rosmah's ties with Saudi king help evacuations

najib and rosmah Najib and Rosmah's close personal ties with King Abdullah led to the grant of unlimited access for RMAF, MAS and AirAsia.
Anwar explains Pajudin's departure

Anwar explains Pajudin's departure

NONE Anwar claims the newly-anointed Sabah PKR chief quit after getting wind of plans by PKR's leadership to have him replaced.
Najib meets S'wak BN state reps ahead of polls

Najib meets S'wak BN state reps ahead of polls

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak has a closed-door meeting with 63 BN Sarawak state assemblypersons at a leading hotel in Miri today.
Taib and Mubarak: Spot the difference

Taib and Mubarak: Spot the difference

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'Compare Taib and Mubarak - both billionaires, both corrupt and like to think they are Pharaohs.'
Who do you believe - Chow or the cops?

Who do you believe - Chow or the cops?

Chow Soo Meng pregnant woman FREE YOURSAY 'Long ago, the public would not have believed the pregnant store-owner. Now it's a different story.'
Malaysia is Singapore's talent pipeline

Malaysia is Singapore's talent pipeline

FREE YOURSAY 'Singapore is lucky because she has, at her doorstep, a pipeline that is constantly supplying her with foreign talents.'