Archive - 29 October 2011

‘We believe the government can also take a bold action and form the commission of inquiry,’ says Pairin Kitingan.

Mohd Shafie Apdal reminded Felcra participants not to be influenced by the incitement of any parties out to discredit the government.

'I will not hesitate to resign as the chancellor of UTHM should any of our students be involved in such activities..,' he says.

It objects to discussion on women and sexuality issues based on human rights, including questioning Islamic family laws.

The Malay language can become the lingua franca of Asean countries as it is spoken by over three-quarters of residents in the region.

Selangor senior exco member Teresa Kok calls for an investigation into the Tourism Ministry’s shortcomings highlighted in the AG’s Report.

‘This is necessary so that the guilty do not escape punishment and the irregularities are not repeated.’

Sabah Umno deputy chief Salleh Said Keruak has called on the youth to give Najib a clear mandate to govern the country in the next GE.

The former prime minister says the zakat money would be distributed to the eight Asnaf (eight categories of needy people).

UPDATED 5.45PM Australia’s Qantas Airways grounded its entire fleet today in an unprecedented move.

UPDATED 4.12PM They say their cars were attacked while hot on the trail of another ‘entrepreneurial course’.

Quoting from a UN report, Page says that results show the policy was starting to work when the decision to abolish it was made.

Through the rebranding exercise, Fama will not only market farm produce but also assist in increasing farmers' income. 

Tributes, accolades and words of appreciation further pour in for the prominent lawyer during the private ceremony.

Nor Fazilah Rohani, 24, is believed to have disappeared on Oct 11 after she withdrew RM3,000 to pay electricity bills.

UPDATED 2.15PM Disrespect the sultan and meet your death, says the note that accompanied the bullet aimed at silencing the vocal professor.

UPDATED 4.15PM Gov't leaders meet to thrash out proposals seen as critical to the bloc remaining relevant.

INTERVIEW Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman says he senses a change of climate in Malaysia, which is kinder to what he has to say.

An Israeli’s claim he was allowed to enter Malaysia without his passport being stamped begs a review of immigration policies, says the party.

UPDATED 3.15PM Parit Buntar Umno division chief Abdul Raman Suliman died early today at Parit Buntar Hospital. He was 62. 

Seow Kuwing says he was transferred out of ‘Special Weekly’ magazine after Hishammuddin visited Sin Chew’s office.

UPDATED 11.35PM The DPM says there is ‘nothing unusual’ about the audit findings and passes the hot potato to Noh Omar.

UPDATED 1.55PM Muhyiddin says the Education Ministry will not allow schools to decide for themselves on the matter.

The Ahmadiyah sect want to tell its side of the story and prove that they are indeed bona fide followers of Islam.

Advocates of human rights must be regarded as true defenders of the spirit of the federal constitution, says Proham.

FREE VOXPOP 'Between 15% commission and 72.1% overpayment, you chose the latter? I would have sacked you.'

FREE YOURSAY 'Are they using contributors money to pay dividends? Otherwise where does the money come from?'

FREE VOXPOP 'It's funny because common folks on the ground in Sabah can tell you a lot about the ICs and the Filipinos.'