Archive - 19 February 2011

PM challenges Pakatan to unveil shadow cabinet

PM challenges Pakatan to unveil shadow cabinet

Prime Minister Najib Razak today challenged the opposition to unveil their shadow cabinet.
Petronas, TNB to bring LNG to eastern Sabah

Petronas, TNB to bring LNG to eastern Sabah

This is to address the critical shortage of power supply in the east coast, says Chief Minister Musa Aman.
Rosmah to receive another award for social work

Rosmah to receive another award for social work

NONE This time, it's the city of Ankara which will confer on Rosmah Turkey's prestigious 'Award of Social Responsibility'.
Pakatan to meet over Kerdau poll

Pakatan to meet over Kerdau poll

Pakatan leaders will meet soon to decide on which party will represent the pact in the Kerdau by-election, says Anwar Ibrahim.
BN to announce by-election candidates by Wednesday

BN to announce by-election candidates by Wednesday

The BN will be naming its candidates for the Merlimau and Kerdau by-elections by Wednesday, says PM Najib Abdul Razak.
Leaders toast Kit Siang's achievements

Leaders toast Kit Siang's achievements

lim kit siang 03 Even Umno’s Ku Li gives a glowing account of the DAP stalwart as he celebrates his 70th birthday tomorrow.
Ambiga to MACC: Resign if you're not heeded

Ambiga to MACC: Resign if you're not heeded

The forum with MACC on graft generates plenty of heat, mostly with the commission at the receiving end for its endless excuses.
Najib: M'sia can repeat strong performance in 2011

Najib: M'sia can repeat strong performance in 2011

Bank Negara announced yesterday that Malaysia's economy had registered a 7.2 percent growth last year, the highest since 2000.
PAS determined to recover Malay support

PAS determined to recover Malay support

hadi awang 010807 PAS is going all out boost its dwindling support among the Malays by reaffirming its commitment to the community.
Anwar: Growth or not, M'sia losing competitiveness

Anwar: Growth or not, M'sia losing competitiveness

UPDATED 8.17PM Despite Bank Negara’s euphoria over our 7.2% growth, Singapore and Indonesia actually outperformed us, says the opposition leader.
Karpal: It's not us who's prolonging the TBH ordeal

Karpal: It's not us who's prolonging the TBH ordeal

Was it the opposition who declined a police investigation into Teoh's death, or delayed the RCI 18 months after it was demanded, he asks.
Hadi: PAS has never trusted the EC

Hadi: PAS has never trusted the EC

But the party can take comfort in reading the EC decision as a sign that the BN is running scared of the Pakatan.
Same day polling dates unsettle PAS

Same day polling dates unsettle PAS

The Islamic party has been rocked back on its heels by this latest innovative move by the Election Commission. But it is ready.
Hired thugs threaten S'wak natives over blockade

Hired thugs threaten S'wak natives over blockade

Sarawak NGO Brimas claims that an oil palm company sent two busloads of gangsters to force the longhouse residents to end resistance.
Low cops-to-people ratio in Selangor

Low cops-to-people ratio in Selangor

Given the still-high crime rate in Selangor, the rakyat are still fearful for their safety and security, says MB Khalid's political secretary.
HRP vows to continue with its protest

HRP vows to continue with its protest

Defying the odds, the party insists it will push the envelope to test the freedoms guaranteed under the nation's charter, come what may.
Weighing in on ketuanan Melayu

Weighing in on ketuanan Melayu

NONE Malays are still PAS' priority, but the party favours ‘empowerment’ rather than supremacy.
NGO takes on Guan Eng over use of 'Islam'

NGO takes on Guan Eng over use of 'Islam'

The entity is all flustered that the chief minister's usage of the word could sow confusion about the religion's status in the nation.
Thousands turn up for PAS Youth Kedah rally

Thousands turn up for PAS Youth Kedah rally

They are targetting 30,000 participants in the day long event planned at retaining Kedah in the next GE.
Ngumbang faction eyes six Pesaka state seats

Ngumbang faction eyes six Pesaka state seats

Former Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) deputy information chief Tedewin Ngumbang Datu has ruled out joining the Sarawak National Party (Snap).
Software proficiency does not an expert make

Software proficiency does not an expert make

FREE YOURSAY A certificate to use highly complicated software? For such a high profile trial as Anwar’s, they have rolled out such low quality actors.
Port Klang ruling: Whither separation of powers?

Port Klang ruling: Whither separation of powers?

FREE VOXPOP Why bother having a speaker if practically any judge can at will assume that function and override any decisions of the Dewan?