KUALA LUMPUR, 10 Dec 2008: There is no clear proof that human negligence was the cause of the landslide in Bukit Antarabanga, Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan said. He said that natural factors could be the reason as it had been raining prior to the incident. “If it was due […]
Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission Bill tabled (Updated)
Updated 7:02pm, 10 Dec 2009 KUALA LUMPUR, 10 Dec 2008: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi tabled the Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission Bill for first reading in the Dewan Rakyat today. The new act, which provides for the setting up of a commission to replace the Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA), will replace the Anti-Corruption Act 1997. […]
Landslide tragedy beyond control, says Abdullah
KUALA LUMPUR, 9 Dec 2008: Housing developers and all relevant agencies had taken necessary measures to ensure the safety of the houses at Bukit Antarabangsa, where a major landslide destroyed 14 houses and killed four people on 6 Dec. “The tragedy was something that we regret very much and it was something that was beyond […]
PPP free to leave BN, says Abdullah
KUALA LUMPUR, 9 Dec 2008: The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is free to leave Barisan Nasional (BN) if it chooses to do so, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. “If that is their choice, what can we do?” he told reporters after chairing the BN supreme council meeting at Menara Dato’ Onn, here, […]
It was a dog, not human remains, says Khalid
KUALA LUMPUR, 9 Dec 2008: The body, located this afternoon near the spot where the body of Dr N Yogeswari was found, was actually the remains of a dog. Selangor Chief Police Officer Datuk Khalid Abu Bakar told a press conference at the site that the rescue team had found the maid’s room and the […]
Police detain 45 bus passengers for obstruction
IPOH, 9 Dec 2008: Police detained 45 passengers of a bus, including Sungai Siput Member of Parliament Dr D Jeyakumar, who were travelling from the north to the city during a roadblock at the Kuala Kangsar Toll Plaza, today. Perak Police Chief, Datuk Zulkefli Abdullah, said they were all taken to the Kuala Kangsar Police […]
Yoga ruled ‘haram’ for Muslims in Sarawak
KUCHING, 9 Dec 2008: Sarawak has ruled that yoga is “haram” (forbidden) for Muslims in the state in line with the fatwa (edict) issued by the National Fatwa Council on yoga exercise last month. Assistant Minister (Islamic Affairs) in the Chief Minister’s Office, Datuk Daud Abdul Rahman, said the decision on the fatwa was made […]
Bukit Antarabangsa residents want compensation
KUALA LUMPUR, 9 Dec 2008: Residents in Bukit Antarabangsa affected by 6 Dec’s landslide in the area plan to sue the authorities concerned and claim compensation. Chairperson of the Bukit Antarabangsa Action Committee, Datuk N Muneandy, said the committee would get legal advice on the matter as they were confident of having strong evidence to […]
Soldiers urged to write about experiences
KUALA LUMPUR, 9 Dec 2008: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi today urged military personnel to write books on their experiences during overseas stints. Abdullah, who is also defence minister, said military personnel who had served in places like Bosnia Herzegovina and Somalia should put pen to paper to give a true picture of […]
Cops to investigate complaint against rescue team
KUALA LUMPUR, 9 Dec 2008: Selangor Police Chief Datuk Khalid Abu Bakar said a complaint lodged by a Bukit Antarabangsa landslide victim against the search and rescue operations team would be investigated. The husband of Ng Yee Peng who perished in the landslide at Taman Bukit Mewah, Bukit Antarabangsa here on 6 Dec, had alleged […]
