Archive - 11 September 2011

Gov't to dish out bigger Orang Asli allocations

Gov't to dish out bigger Orang Asli allocations

The government will provide a bigger allocation for Orang Asli development under the Tenth Malaysia Plan (10MP) compared with RM417 million under 9MP.    
Jakim helping Jais monitor Hassan Jonit teachings

Jakim helping Jais monitor Hassan Jonit teachings

Jakim will cooperate with Jais to monitor and stop the deviant Ajaran Ilmu Hakikat Hassan Jonit, believed being revived in the state.  
Hisham: ISA on Mat Sabu 'not appropriate'

Hisham: ISA on Mat Sabu 'not appropriate'

It is not appropriate to use the security act against a politician as long he does not threaten the national security, said home minister.
Indian vote swing may cost S'gor MB, Nurul Izzah

Indian vote swing may cost S'gor MB, Nurul Izzah

Analyst Ong Kian Ming thinks a number of Pakatan big names may lose their seats due to BN recapturing the Indian vote.
RM30 million MCA education loan up and running

RM30 million MCA education loan up and running

The 1MCA Education Loan is accepting applications from students pursuing undergraduate and post-graduate studies.
Boys encouraged to go to university

Boys encouraged to go to university

Malaysia is mulling ways to encourage boys to take up higher education in a bid to improve gender imbalance at universities.
MCA open to seat swapping

MCA open to seat swapping

Party president Dr Chua Soi Lek said the objective was to enable BN component parties to win more seats.
Sabah CM scoffs 2-term limit suggestion

Sabah CM scoffs 2-term limit suggestion

Musa Aman is not hot on Jeffrey Kitingan's call to follow developed nations’ practice of capping the terms of the PM, CMs and MBs.
Religious tensions simmer ahead of polls

Religious tensions simmer ahead of polls

ANALYSIS A raid on a church by Muslim authorities has raised religious tension and could cost PM much-needed votes.

 

Karpal: Najib's tea with judges 'ill-advised'

Karpal: Najib's tea with judges 'ill-advised'

umno 65th anniversary 110511 najib making doa He slams lawyer Shafee Abdullah’s twisted logic - unlike Najib, former PMs did not have subpoenas hanging over their heads.
Johor DAP slams PKR for 'racist' standards

Johor DAP slams PKR for 'racist' standards

It claims PKR set unwarranted guidelines for seats negotiation by belittling DAP as only fit to contest in Chinese-majority seats.

Let's debate our history like adults

Let's debate our history like adults

Ten years after 9/11: A time to reflect

Ten years after 9/11: A time to reflect

Mat Sabu: Umno fears the facts of history

Mat Sabu: Umno fears the facts of history

The party fears it may lose its position of power if its version of history is rewritten to make known non-Umno freedom fighters. [VIDEO INSIDE]

 

 

'Safeguarding Jln Petaling' parade on M'sia Day

'Safeguarding Jln Petaling' parade on M'sia Day

petaling street thumbnail It's hoped that the historical and cultural value of the buildings therein would be appreciated.
Thousands throng national Hari Raya open house

Thousands throng national Hari Raya open house

rais yatim 02 UPDATED 2.56PM A beaming Rais says Penang CPO had 'whispered in my ears' that the crowd was no less than 25,000.
Up to AG to act against Mat Sabu, says Hisham

Up to AG to act against Mat Sabu, says Hisham

Penang police had said that the investigation papers have been sent to Bukit Aman and would be referred to the public prosecutor.
Constitution expert: In reality, we were colonised

Constitution expert: In reality, we were colonised

NONE UPDATED 3.37PM The British introduced a system of indirect rule but in practical terms, they actually ran the country.
6% prepaid tax: 'Gov't unfairly shifting blame'

6% prepaid tax: 'Gov't unfairly shifting blame'

'Every time his own policy ignites strong opposition from the public, Najib will wash his hands and blame others instead.'
1Malay at home, 1Malaysia abroad

1Malay at home, 1Malaysia abroad

FREE VOXPOP 'In London, Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin talks of national unity, when back here, he will say something else.'
Taxpayers should get two votes each in GE

Taxpayers should get two votes each in GE

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'A doctor who pays tens of thousand of dollars in taxes has equal vote with a ‘mat rempit'. Is that fair?'
Little difference between colony and protectorate

Little difference between colony and protectorate

tunku abdul rahman merdeka FREE YOURSAY 'The fact is the British ruled this country and a good amount of wealth has been taken from us.'
Merdeka Day: Have we been celebrating a lie?

Merdeka Day: Have we been celebrating a lie?

FREE YOURSAY 'If the British did not colonise Malaysia, then why did we need to seek independence? Independence from what? From being 'protected'?'