Archive - 11 March 2012

PM: Shahrizat's decision is appropriate

PM: Shahrizat's decision is appropriate

The PM calls the minister’s offer over the deepening Cowgate scandal a ‘sacrifice in the interest of the government and party’
Stepping down? More like clinging on, says PKR

Stepping down? More like clinging on, says PKR

Shahrizat Abdul Jalil's definition of 'stepping down' entails clinging on to her post until the very last minute, points out PKR veep N Surendran.
NUJ gives Pahang MB 24 hours to apologise

NUJ gives Pahang MB 24 hours to apologise

NONE Adnan had called a number of journalists 'stupid' and the NUJ will file a complaint to the PM if his apology is not forthcoming.

Sg Lembing folks protest Lynas dump site plan

Sg Lembing folks protest Lynas dump site plan

sg lembing lynas protest 110312 The former mining town does not want to see its newly-revived tourism industry 'nuked' by radioactive contamination.
'Shahrizat's Bollywood drama dragging on too long'

'Shahrizat's Bollywood drama dragging on too long'

Calling her a 'Bollywood auntie' Cheras Umno division chief Syed Ali Syed Abas Alhabshee says the minister should quit now as a sign of repentance.
DPM: Education revamp needed due to competition

DPM: Education revamp needed due to competition

chinese primary school students thumbnail DPM Muhyiddin says improvements to the education system is not because the current system has no quality.
Lam Thye wants ban on shark hunting

Lam Thye wants ban on shark hunting

shark fin finning 110312 Social activist Lee Lam Thye has called for legislation to put a ban to shark hunting both in Sabah and M'sian waters.
Shahrizat to step down next month

Shahrizat to step down next month

UPDATED 5.32PM She will cease to be cabinet minister after her senatorship term expires in April but will not step down as Wanita Umno chief.
PM: Pekan to be known worldwide as automotive hub

PM: Pekan to be known worldwide as automotive hub

Joint ventures between DRB-Hicom Bhd and Volkswagen will make Pekan known all over the world says Najib Abdul Razak today.

 

Drop in HFMD cases in Sarawak

Drop in HFMD cases in Sarawak

The number of new hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) cases recorded in Sarawak has dropped to 49 cases today from 103 yesterday.
Deaths of Sg Teria fish show pesticides' dangers

Deaths of Sg Teria fish show pesticides' dangers

Najib's SBPA move 'copying Buku Jingga' says PAS

Najib's SBPA move 'copying Buku Jingga' says PAS

PAS Youth exco Mohd Firdaus Jaafar said the PM was ‘lacking creativity’ in cribbing something the latter has called unrealistic.
1Care: MOH to hit the road soon

1Care: MOH to hit the road soon

NONE The Health Ministry will organise a nationwide series of roadshows on its 1Care national health insurance scheme.
Ku Nan: No quit letter from Shahrizat

Ku Nan: No quit letter from Shahrizat

Umno secretary-general Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor says he did speak to Shahrizat Abdul Jalil lately, but can't divulge details.
'Votebusters' called in to detect phantom voters

'Votebusters' called in to detect phantom voters

pandamaran dap balloon 110312 A 1,000-strong team has been formed in Pandamaran by DAP due to doubts over high number of new voters registered.
Confluence of times past, times present in times future

Confluence of times past, times present in times future

COMMENT A well-supported fundraiser for PKR MP Nurul Izzah at a venue with a historically fraught echo, augurs well for the future.
Anti-PPSMI rally at Muhyiddin's turf soon

Anti-PPSMI rally at Muhyiddin's turf soon

NONE The rally will be held at Pagoh, Johor - the parliamentary constituency of Education Minister Muhyiddin.
Low turnout at Anwar's event due to 'directive'?

Low turnout at Anwar's event due to 'directive'?

State Pakatan Rakyat officials think so but a Penang Indian business NGO denies issuing or receiving any such directive.

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The real meaning of press freedom

The real meaning of press freedom

FREE YOURSAY 'What is free press? It is not freedom of expression. It should be the complete removal of restrictions to own a mainstream media.'
For some M'sians, S'wak is turning into Israel

For some M'sians, S'wak is turning into Israel

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'Is S'wak under the influence of the Israeli gov't? From what I know, M'sians are barred from entering Israel.'
Can Umno ride on Najib's coattails?

Can Umno ride on Najib's coattails?

FREE VOXPOP 'And the so-called smart Malaysians are going to give away their votes to corrupted BN for 45 sen per day?'
One Tun nabbed, three more to go

One Tun nabbed, three more to go

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'Remember the Tun who said if you want to get me, you should investigate all the other Tuns too?'
Bizarre case of ex-IGP, AG and an underworld boss

Bizarre case of ex-IGP, AG and an underworld boss

ramli yusuff police commercial crime director aca EXCLUSIVE New info sheds more light on a five-year-old case allegedly involving the ex-IGP, AG and underworld boss.