KUALA LUMPUR, 17 Oct 2008: New MCA Wanita chief Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun has resolved to woo young members under 35. She hoped to increase the membership by between 35 and 40% from 418,000 at present. “Currently, about 30% of MCA Wanita members are under 35. I will strive to increase the membership to […]
Former MPK assistant accountant charged with CBT
KUANTAN, 17 Oct 2008: A former assistant accountant of the Kuantan Municipal Council (MPK) today pleaded not guilty in four Sessions Courts here to committing 25 counts of criminal breach of trust (CBT) totalling over RM91,000 between February and March 2006. Zamily Nur Zainal Abidin, 35, from No 36, Lorong Indera Mahkota here, is alleged […]
Sheih Kickdefella’s bail extended by a month
KUALA LUMPUR, 17 Oct 2008: Police today extended bail on blogger Sheih Kickdefella, whose real name is Syed Azidi Syed Aziz, till 21 Nov to enable investigations on him to be completed. Syed Azidi, 38, arrived at the Commercial Crimes Investigation Department (CCID) in Jalan Datuk Onn here at 10am accompanied by a friend, said […]
New CJ must demonstrate independence and impartiality
By Shanon ShahKUALA LUMPUR, 17 Oct 2008: Only “a demonstration of independence and impartiality at all times” can dispel concerns about the appointment of the new Chief Justice, said the Malaysian Bar. In a press statement today, president of the Malaysian Bar Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan said concerns about Chief Justice Tan Sri Zaki Azmi can only be […]
Gerakan: Not right to ban Hindraf
IPOH, 17 Oct 2008: Gerakan sees the government’s decision to ban the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) as not appropriate as it means putting aside the issues raised by the group, besides creating other problems. Its deputy president Datuk Chang Ko Youn said although many of Hindraf’s actions had been improper, the government must give […]
Wanita MCA calls for reforms in judiciary, ACA
KUALA LUMPUR, 17 Oct 2008: Wanita MCA wants the government to immediately implement reforms in the judiciary and Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) and set up an Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) to regain support from the people. Such a move, it believes, will also reduce abuse of power in the judiciary, ACA and the […]
M’sia’s first planetarium to be upgraded using Warner Bros expertise
KUCHING, 17 Oct 2008: The Sultan Iskandar Planetarium here, Malaysia’s first astronomy education centre, is to be upgraded, with the possibility of using expertise from Warner Bros, one of the world’s largest producers of film and television entertainment. Science, Technology and Innovation Deputy Minister Fadillah Yusof who disclosed this, said the ministry was prepared to […]
PKR’s Zulkifli dismisses talk of crossing over to Umno
KUALA LUMPUR, 14 Oct 2008: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Member of Parliament for Kulim/Bandar Baharu Zulkifli Noordin today dismissed talk that he would join Umno. This comes on the heels of Datuk Abdul Aziz Sheikh Fadzir of the Barisan Nasional (BN) withdrawing his petition seeking to nullify Zulkifli’s election in the 12th general election last […]
Petrol price down 15 sen a litre tomorrow, says Abdullah
KUALA LUMPUR, 14 Oct 2008: The RON97 petrol price will be down by 15 sen to RM2.30 a litre, RON92 less 10 sen to RM2.20 and diesel sheds 20 sen to RM2.20 effective tomorrow. This followed a marked drop in world oil prices of late, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in a […]
Ministry mulls setting up fund to assist retrenched workers
KUALA LUMPUR, 14 Oct 2008: The Human Resources Ministry is mulling setting up a special fund to help retrenched workers. Minister Datuk Dr S Subramaniam said the ministry was currently studying the amount to be contributed by employers and workers before rolling out the fund. A study should be carried out to determine the amount […]
