Archive - 27 August 2011

Malaysian small retailers should take a leaf from the world's large retail companies, in terms of using systematic ways to sell products, said former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

He says local investors should get the same perks as foreign ones as they now have the same ability to invest.

Libyan rebels said they were closing in on fugitive strongman Muammar Gaddafi and would merge their disparate fighters in the capital under one command to streamline operations.

A committee has been set up to look into the matter of university entrance for holders of the Unified Examination Certificate.

Traffic volume on the North-South Expressway was increasingly heavier this evening as more motorists made their way back to their hometowns.

The government should persuade ExxonMobil to reconsider an offer by the Armed Forces Fund Board to acquire a stake in Esso Malaysia. 

Twenty-four people were killed in road accidents yesterday, the fourth day of the 24th Ops Sikap, launched in conjunction with Hari Raya.

The Aidilfitri celebration is a joyous occasion for Muslims as it signifies personal triumph and victory of self-restraint.

Writers have issued an open letter to the education minister following failure to receive remuneration for works used in secondary school textbooks.

Questioning if such efficiency is possible for the sluggish EC, DAP’s Canning rep asks if postal votes are being ‘manipulated’ as in 2007.

The NGO has temporily moved its outreach centre for single mothers and people living with HIV/AIDS as well as its tuition centre for needy children.

Pakatan working committee announces it is looking to introduce a 'floor wage'. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Bruno Manser Fund is concerned that America's FBI appears to be 'unduly backing the Taib family and its illicit foreign assets'.

Traffic was moving slowly at several stretches of highway as at noon today but the flow was smooth, says highway authorities.

Net profit surged nearly 50 percent in the latest quarter on higher oil prices but warned the weak global economy could hit full-year profits.

The weather on Hari Raya Aidilfitri, which will be celebrated by Muslims in a few days, is expected to be fine nationwide.

Imran Khan, who was representing Hindraf, was barred from entering Malaysia to see his clients on Aug 12 but his colleague was let in.

The PM opens the upgraded Puduraya bus terminal and renamed it Pudu Sentral as suggested by one of his Twitter fans.

The NRD's online database shows that she holds a green identity card while the EC's website says she is a voter in Pandan.

In its Hari Raya message, Bersih urged M'sians to do an online check on the electoral roll and alert it of any discrepancies.

A Malay DAP leader has suggested that PKR give way in five Malay-majority seats in Penang to help strengthen the coalition.

FREE VOXPOP 'Unfortunately because of the many incompetent people helming the religious institutions, Asri was even labelled a Wahabbi.'

FREE YOURSAY 'CJ, you've failed to change the perception that the courts are friendly to Umno and BN.'

FREE YOURSAY 'Excuses after excuses after excuses! The solution is simple but it does not amaze me why it's not...'

FREE YOURSAY 'The forensic division of the Chemistry Dept is still on probation. Better re-visit all cases where it has given evidence in court.'

COMMENT This is the second of two articles about how Malaysia's electoral system compares to that of other countries.