Archive - 8 April 2012

M'sia may fund Bangladesh bridge project

M'sia may fund Bangladesh bridge project

NONE Malaysia is expected to commence talks on funding the construction of a 6.15km Padma bridge in Bangladesh worth RM8.86 billion
Rela forms new youth unit

Rela forms new youth unit

The Malaysian Civil Volunteers Corps (Rela) has formed a Youth Unit for volunteers between 18 and 25, as a speedy back up for the organisation.        
Selangor seeks RM1bil from Putrajaya for flood relief

Selangor seeks RM1bil from Putrajaya for flood relief

khalid ibrahim Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim says only the Drainage and Irrigation Department can construct water retention ponds.
Koh denies media playing field not level

Koh denies media playing field not level

Minister in the PM's Department Koh Tsu Koon says the current media was different compared with the last 10 years, especially with the new media.
M'sia and China to sign bird's nest draft protocol

M'sia and China to sign bird's nest draft protocol

NONE Noh Omar says the three main conditions for the resumption of bird’s nest exports to China had been agreed upon.
Ban eating of all turtle eggs, urges WWF Malaysia

Ban eating of all turtle eggs, urges WWF Malaysia

NONE WWF's Rahayu Zulkifli says the open sale of turtle eggs shows lack of public awareness.
Najib best man for women's ministry, says Shahrizat

Najib best man for women's ministry, says Shahrizat

UPDATED 6.55PM The Wanita chief dodges the issue of sidelining women, reminding that the ministry deals with social development in general.

Shahrizat 'the boss' slams armchair critics

Shahrizat 'the boss' slams armchair critics

UPDATED 6.50PM The embattled Wanita boss reminds her foes that she is still very much in charge of the wing.
29 HFMD cases in Sarawak today, total now 4,423

29 HFMD cases in Sarawak today, total now 4,423

A downward trend in new cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in Sarawak had been recorded over the last one week with 29 reported today.
Popia Mohamed and Mee Abu are Agong's favourite dishes

Popia Mohamed and Mee Abu are Agong's favourite dishes

These two dishes are also favoured by Tuanku Abdul Halim for official state functions at Istana Anak Bukit since 1958.
Special RM3,000 aid for ex-cops latest by June

Special RM3,000 aid for ex-cops latest by June

The Home Ministry’s Procurement Division secretary Wan Ali Besar says to date 55,000 had received the aid since March 25.
Hindraf gives thumbs up to Bersih 3.0

Hindraf gives thumbs up to Bersih 3.0

The makkal sakthi advocates however emphasise that the call for reforms must also allow the voice of minorities to be heard and heeded.
Scomi Engineering bids for Chennai monorail project

Scomi Engineering bids for Chennai monorail project

Scomi Engineering Bhd is hopeful that its bid for the monorail project in Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, will succeed.
Nedim's affray: Make public CCTV footage, says MP

Nedim's affray: Make public CCTV footage, says MP

Puchong MP Gobind Singh Deo wants the AG to publicise the video of the incident allegedly involving Nedim Nazri to clear the air.
Malay groups to hold anti-LGBT rally on April 21

Malay groups to hold anti-LGBT rally on April 21

Jaringan Melayu Malaysia will also blow the whistle on local NGOs allegedly receiving funds from 'pro-LGBT international organisations'.
Lynas plant 2km away from M'sia-China project

Lynas plant 2km away from M'sia-China project

NONE The park is sister project to the Qinzhou Industrial Park launched by Najib and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in Guangxi.
Dr M made me lose in last GE, says Samy Vellu

Dr M made me lose in last GE, says Samy Vellu

The former MIC president says the high number of spoilt votes in the Sungai Siput constituency was the former premier’s doing.
Protest at PMO aborted after MB agrees to meet

Protest at PMO aborted after MB agrees to meet

NONE Cameron Highlands residents are upset over rejections of applications for temporary occupation licences for farmers.
Lynas threatens to sue anti-rare earth plant groups

Lynas threatens to sue anti-rare earth plant groups

NONE Lynas threatens to sue them for endorsing the open letter, which it claims has caused injury to its reputation.
PM taking women's porfolio 'regressive', says PKR

PM taking women's porfolio 'regressive', says PKR

NONE UPDATED 2.43PM It reflects poorly on the will to improve women's participation in gov't, says Zuraida Kamaruddin.

Anwar: Sub probe will shed light on Altantuya murder

Anwar: Sub probe will shed light on Altantuya murder

Najib will not be able to sleep well, he adds cheekily during the 25th anniversary celebration of Shah Alam PAS last night.
The problem with P Uthayakumar

The problem with P Uthayakumar

FREE YOURSAY 'Hindraf needs people with courage and intelligence, not courage and arrogance. Thank you, P Ramesh for making your stand clear.'
A prelude to violence as GE13 looms

A prelude to violence as GE13 looms

NONE FREE VOXPOP 'History had recorded many failed regimes. The nearer they get to losing power, the more brutal they become.'
Cops super efficient when clearing Umnoputras

Cops super efficient when clearing Umnoputras

FREE YOURSAY 'For a case similar to Nedim's, the police would normally ask for a seven-day remand that can easily be extended by the magistrate.'
'Dubious' voters may decide GE13

'Dubious' voters may decide GE13

They can be illegal kingmakers in at least 35 seats.
Altantuya's dad in KL for three-day visit

Altantuya's dad in KL for three-day visit

setev shaariibuu Setev plans to meet Karpal and Suaram to seek closure to his daughter's death which has haunted Malaysians since 2006.