Archive - 15 September 2013

Sanusi Junid's son to challenge Khairy

Sanusi Junid's son to challenge Khairy

akhramsyah sanusi akhramsyah muammar ubaidah Akhramsyah Sanusi wants to devote himself to the party and restore the glory of Umno Youth.
Teachers told not to openly criticise edu blueprint

Teachers told not to openly criticise edu blueprint

NONE Those who are unhappy with the Education Blueprint should complain through the right channels, said the deputy education minister.
New village allocation not abolished, says minister

New village allocation not abolished, says minister

The government has denied claims by certain quarters that the development allocation for new villages has been abolished.
Najib: We'll never leave Sabah and Sarawak behind

Najib: We'll never leave Sabah and Sarawak behind

The PM vows to continue developing Sabah and Sarawak, which are two of Malaysia's poorest states in terms of household income.
After delays, book on Pak Lah to unveil on M'sia Day

After delays, book on Pak Lah to unveil on M'sia Day

NONE The new book on Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will finally be launched  tomorrow by a member of the RCI on the Lingam Tape.
Nik Aziz okays Pakatan review but rules out exit

Nik Aziz okays Pakatan review but rules out exit

NONE The PAS spiritual leader okays a review of PAS' position in the coalition but political realities require the party to stay put.
Timely to recall Yasmin's messages of understanding

Timely to recall Yasmin's messages of understanding

On the eve of Malaysia Day, the heart-tugging works of the late filmmaker Yasmin Ahmad are more relevant than ever.

 

Yasmin Ahmad museum in the works in Ipoh

Yasmin Ahmad museum in the works in Ipoh

NONE Friends of acclaimed film director will set up a museum dedicated to her work in a town where she had filmed extensively.
'Factionalism exists but can be managed'

'Factionalism exists but can be managed'

'No way that everyone will follow what the chairperson says. If that is the case, then we have a dictator,' says newly minted Penang chief Teng Chang Yeow.
Another bumi booster, but why are they still behind?

Another bumi booster, but why are they still behind?

Despite the feel-good factor of Najib's windfall, Seri Setia rep Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad asks why they are so behind after decades of Umno rule.
GLCs don't belong to just one race, MCA tells PM

GLCs don't belong to just one race, MCA tells PM

Putrajaya should not use GLCs to benefit the bumiputera alone because such companies are funded by taxpayers of all ethnicities.
Umno's no-end-in-sight policies

Umno's no-end-in-sight policies

umno agm COMMENT Pandering of the right wing Malay element is crucial for the survival of the current crop of Umno Malay elites.
No surprises as Gerakan takes safe route with Teng

No surprises as Gerakan takes safe route with Teng

NONE UPDATED 2.11PM Teng Chang Yeow wins two-thirds of the vote to become the new Penang Gerakan head, beating Baljit Singh.
Tanda Putera 'urination' scene deliberate, not error

Tanda Putera 'urination' scene deliberate, not error

FREE YOURSAY 'The standard modus operandi of the depraved - create a libellous incident and then pretend to say it was erroneous...'
Putrajaya must focus on the four 'real problems'

Putrajaya must focus on the four 'real problems'

NONE In his Malaysia Day message, the Penang CM hopes Putrajaya will tackle crime, corruption, the budget deficit and education.
Najib now officially Malay first, 1Malaysian second

Najib now officially Malay first, 1Malaysian second

FREE YOURSAY 'Najib keeps announcing bumiputera policies for then, now and forever... but has never openly announced any non-bumi policies..'
EGMS: AXA Affin appointed through competitive process

EGMS: AXA Affin appointed through competitive process

Putrajaya-owned EGMS explains why only one firm provides health insurance for foreign students and why most panel clinics are from one firm.
Chang: Tokong, like the Pope, is 'infallible'

Chang: Tokong, like the Pope, is 'infallible'

UPDATED 2.52PM Gerakan acting chief Chang Ko Youn takes a dig at Penang CM Lim Guan Eng, lamenting the latter could 'do no wrong'.
PAS' Ulama in two minds about staying in Pakatan

PAS' Ulama in two minds about staying in Pakatan

NONE Ulama leader Harun Taib urges the party to review ties with Pakatan, but PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang plays that down.

DAP joins MCA in wanting direct new village funding

DAP joins MCA in wanting direct new village funding

DAP says the federal gov't's plans to shift the task of infrastructure development in new villages to their local councils would only increase red tape.
'Mr Inclusive' now a danger to unity, warns PKR

'Mr Inclusive' now a danger to unity, warns PKR

najib hari raya open house pc 080813 thumbnail UPDATED 12.43PM It says the PM's new plan could set back development, promote racial division and disharmony.

Groups thrash out Penang's traffic woes at forum

Groups thrash out Penang's traffic woes at forum

road block and traffic jam congestions 221107 State and civil society go head to head over Penang's worsening traffic situation, but are immediate solutions in sight?