SANDAKAN, 7 April 2009: Francis Indanan, 41, one of 13 Internal Security Act (ISA) detainees released three days ago wants to focus on his family. “My priority is to make up for the three years lost when detained under the ISA. I missed my wife and five children so much and want to spend my […]
Vote-counting starts in Batang Ai
LUBOK ANTU, 7 April 2009: Vote-counting for the Batang Ai state by-election started at the sports complex hall here at 3.04pm. The first votes to be counted were those from the polling stations at Sesco Township Hall, Kerangan Mong Kemas kindergarten and the Batu Kaya Sacra Multipurpose Hall. It is learnt that as at 3pm, […]
Directors fined over Tabung Haji withdrawals
KUALA LUMPUR, 7 April 2009: Two Metrowangsa Asset Management Sdn Bhd (MAM) directors were fined RM200,000 each by the Sessions Court here today for abetting in the withdrawal of RM50 million from its Tabung Haji account. Ghazali Atan, 57, and Mohamed Abdul Wahab, 58, were found guilty of abetting in withdrawing the money from the […]
58% voter turnout at Bkt Gantang
TAIPING, 7 April 2009: A total of 28,418 voters or 58% of the total in the Bukit Gantang parliamentary constituency have cast their ballots in the by-election as at 2.30pm today. Election Commission (EC) chairperson Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said that at the same time, 17,103 voters or 51% of the total registered […]
CIMB urged to reconsider branch closures
KUALA LUMPUR, 7 April 2009: The National Union of Bank Employees (NUBE) today called on CIMB Bank to reconsider its plans to close 60 of its branches as it would send a wrong signal to its employees and customers. NUBE Secretary-General, J Solomon, told Bernama that Bank Negara should also intervene and persuade CIMB Bank […]
MCA submits names for cabinet line-up
TAIPING, 6 April 2009: MCA President Datuk Seri Ong Tee Kiat said he has submitted a list of names to Prime Minister Seri Najib Abdul Razak to be considered for cabinet appointment. “I met the prime minister this morning. We had an hour-long talk, very meaningful but unfortunately, I can’t reveal it to you. “I […]
Results of by-elections out by 9pm
TAIPING, 6 April 2009: The results of the Bukit Selambau and Batang Ai state seats, as well as the Bukit Gantang parliamentary seat by-elections are expected to be announced by 9pm tomorrow. Election Commission (EC) chairperson Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said however, the announcement of the results could probably come even earlier, in […]
PM: We need world-class, fact-based reporting
KUALA LUMPUR, 6 April 2009: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today stressed on the need of world-class and fact-based reporting in Malaysia and the media must be fair and responsible in their reporting. “This is crucial if we are to foster a constructive debate about our nation’s future. I believe we can move beyond […]
Role of minority group crucial in elections
SUNGAI PETANI, 6 April 2009: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today the role of the minority groups is important in every election in the country. He said these groups usually determined the winner in an election even though the total votes could be small. “In an election, usually the contest is between […]
Freed ISA detainee wants to return to teaching
TAWAU, 6 April 2009: Mohd Nazri Dollah, who was freed from Internal Security Act (ISA) detention along with 12 others yesterday, said he is willing to resume his service as a teacher if he is allowed to do so. Mohd Nazri, who arrived at his home at Mile 1.5 in Jalan Apas at about 4.10pm […]
