Archive - 4 August 2012

'The important thing is that the revenue obtained is channeled in the interest of the people and national development,' says Shafie Apdal.

'BN is 10 steps ahead of the opposition when it comes to reducing the people's burden,' claims the Selangor Umno deputy chief.

Even though the minimum retirement age will be 60 years from January, private sector workers can withdraw their full EPF savings at age 55.

The Makkal Sakti Party, a BN supporter, will hold its fourth national annual general meeting in Teluk Batik near Lumut tomorrow.

The DAP leader demands evidence to back the allegation as during the May 13, 1969 period he was 'never in Kuala Lumpur'.

The government stays firm on theme and will not budge, says information, communications and culture minister in his Twitter posting today.

'The musicians were not expelled, rather their contracts were not being renewed as is the norm in the music world,' says the orchestra.

This prompted him to visit the state next weekend as well as his focus on the RCI on illegal immigrants, says the PKR veep.

The mysterious 'Saya Pilih Malaysia' campaign ran a newspaper ad featuring, among others, Big Dog and My Anger.

This is to create a fair and just society, Najib Abdul Razak says when handing out tithe contributions in his constituency of Pekan.

Premier Najib Abdul Razak's visit is believed to be related to BN's promise to resolve the Kelantan oil royalty issue before the polls.

PM's wife Rosmah Mansor, who is patron of BAM, will leave for London tonight to give inspiration to Chong Wei.

The committee will identify the east coast states that would be eligible to receive the cash payment from petroleum revenue.

Three injured in incident in Kulim, Kedah, and Fire and Rescue Dept uncovers syndicate transferring cooking gas into industrial gas cylinders.

UPDATED 1.25PM The PM in a letter to the MB's private secretary requests a state representative at meeting on payment of oil royalty to Kelantan.

EXCLUSIVE 'The MACC went into Ho Hup's premises, they asked our staff how come the documents were leaked?' says the company's ex-MD.

Wrong for the AG to enjoy sole discretionary powers in commencing criminal prosecution or dropping a case.

As fierce criticism of the 'Janji Ditepati' song for Merdeka Day and Malaysia Day celebrations continues, Hasmi Hashim offers a compromise.

The presence of journalists is vital not just to report but to check on possible abuses of power, media watchdog says.

'Syabas repeatedly violated the concession agreement since 2005 and no action was taken against it,' says Charles Santiago.

FREE YOURSAY Based on lawyer Shafee's definition, Khir Toyo is a king to be served and not an elected civil servant to serve.'

FREE YOURSAY 'The second-hand value of my car would be affected. But I don't mind as I recognise the long-term benefit.'

FREE VOXPOP 'Only in Malaysia can a company that failed in all aspects become the winner in a multi-billion tender.'

FREE YOURSAY 'Don't worry, Rais. Just confess that you had plagiarised the Indonesian gospel song. The Christians will definitely forgive you.'

EXCLUSIVE 'I want to tell the truth. Once my family is safe, they can do anything to me. Let them. My family is more important.'