KUALA LUMPUR, 20 April 2009: Women in the country are under-represented at the decision-making level, indicating that not many make it to the top of the occupational hierarchy, a seminar was told today. The ‘glass ceiling’ in the corporate world and to a lesser extent, in the public sector, blocked women’s access to top positions, […]
Archives for April 2009
Pahang MB ordered to pay RM63 mln
KUANTAN, 20 April 2009: The High Court has ordered the Pahang Menteri Besar to pay logging company Seruan Gemilang Makmur Sdn Bhd RM63 million within 14 days from today. Justice Datuk Abd Halim Aman made the order after allowing the company’s application for a writ of mandamus with cost. He said the mandamus action was […]
Support centre to overcome family problems
PENANG, 20 April 2009: The Women, Family and Community Development Ministry will set up a Family Support Centre in Selayang, Selangor to help overcome family-related problems in that area. Its deputy minister, Senator Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun, said the centre was expected to be operational this June and it was a pioneering project which […]
Najib committed to Iskandar Malaysia
JOHOR BARU, 20 April 2009: The federal government is committed to the continued development of Iskandar Malaysia to turn the special economic corridor in southern Malaysia into a new growth centre in the country. In giving the assurance, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said his administration’s development policy on Iskandar Malaysia was a continuation […]
RapidKL changes E4 bus route
KUALA LUMPUR, 20 April 2009: Rangkaian Pengangkutan Integrasi Deras Sdn Bhd (RapidKL) will change the E4 bus route (Klang Sentral-Terminal Pasar Seni) beginning 22 April. The new route for E4 will begin from the Bandar Klang bus terminal and will stop at Jalan Pasar, Lebuh Tapah, Jalan Mantin, Persiaran Sultan Ibrahim, Lebuhraya Persekutuan, Mid Valley, […]
It’s not about winning or losing: Dr M (Updated)
Updated 7:31pm, 20 April 2009 CYBERJAYA, 20 April 2009: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today the Barisan Nasional’s (BN) decision on whether or not to contest in the Penanti by-election should not be based only on the chances of winning. “It’s not a question of winning or losing, we are the underdog […]
Crooked bridge project welcomed
KUALA LUMPUR, 20 April 2009: The Former Malaysian Customs Officers’ Association (Perbekas) has welcomed the suggestion from several parties to continue with the construction of the crooked bridge connecting Malaysia and Singapore. Its president, Datuk Abdul Rahman Manan, said this was because the association seriously regarded the traffic congestion between Malaysia and Singapore through the […]
PPP to discuss party election date
SHAH ALAM, 20 April 2009: The PPP supreme council will meet this weekend to set the dates for the nomination and polling for party elections, expected to be held in June this year. PPP president Datuk M Kayveas said the party had to hold elections for the top posts this year following requests by state […]
Keep mum, PKR tells Guan Eng
By Zedeck SiewPETALING JAYA, 20 April 2009: Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng has been asked to keep mum to the press about his unhappiness over Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin’s resignation as Penanti state assemblyperson. “PKR advisor Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Lim met today to discuss the issue and I believe that all confusion has been settled,” […]
Water issue: Khalid to meet ministry (Updated)
Updated 7:46pm, 20 April 2009 SHAH ALAM, 20 April 2009: Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said the Selangor government hopes to discuss the restructuring of the water industry with the Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry this week. “The state government has written a letter to the federal government on our offer to […]
