KOTA BARU, 17 Nov 2008: PAS spiritual leader Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat said today no one should question the decision of the National Fatwa Council’s decree outlawing “pengkid” (tomboyism). The Kelantan Menteri Besar said non-governmental organisations (NGOs) had no right to question Islamic matters. “Who are we to go against Allah’s commands, are […]
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Leftist parties explore cooperation
By Shanon ShahPETALING JAYA, 14 Nov 2008: Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) and Parti Rakyat Malaysia (PRM) will not be considering a merger in the near future. However, the two parties are in discussions on how to cooperate more effectively on their future programmes, given their common ideology and history, said newly elected PRM president Hassan Karim. […]
Najib: Works Minister to issue statement on toll pacts
PUTRAJAYA, 17 Nov 2008: Works Minister Datuk Mohd Zin Mohamad will issue a statement on the government’s reported declassification of toll concession agreements, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said today. “I think I will ask the minister to make a statement to ensure (that it is) technically correct. I will leave it to […]
Creation of award for authors of children’s books
KUALA LUMPUR, 14 Nov 2008: The Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage ministry will channel an allocation to the National Library for the creation of an award for authors of children’s books. Deputy Minister Teng Boon Soon said the award would serve to recognise and produce authors capable of great works such as the internationally popular […]
Indonesia, Malaysia EPG to hold history dialogue
JAKARTA, 14 Nov 2008: The Indonesia-Malaysia Eminent Persons Group (EPG) has agreed to organise a dialogue on historical aspects to foster understanding among the peoples of both countries and improve relations. A spokesman of the Indonesian EPG, Dr Musni Umar, said priority would be given to the dialogue to improve bilateral relations through the cultural […]
Rafidah asked to sacrifice for Wanita Umno
JOHOR BARU, 14 Nov 2008: Wanita Umno chief Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz and her executive council line-up should review their decision to reject a proposal to hasten the transition of leadership in the movement, said Johor Wanita Umno deputy head, Senator Sharifah Azizah Syed Zain. Her view, however, went against the stand of Johor Wanita […]
New reading module for Year One pupils next year
KUALA LUMPUR, 14 Nov 2008: The government will implement the “First Stack Reading Module” programme for 1,000 primary schools throughout the country beginning next year. Deputy Education Minister Datuk Razali Ismail said the module, inspired by the Australian education system, would start with Year One pupils. He said this to reporters at a reception to […]
Azhar rejects allowance for Penang opposition leader
PENANG, 14 Nov 2008: Penang oppposition leader Datuk Azhar Ibrahim has rejected the RM1,000 monthly allowance allocated by the Pakatan Rakyat state government for the position. Azhar said he would confirm his rejection of the allowance at the State Legislative Assembly sitting on 17 Nov. The provision for the allowance is contained in the Administrative […]
Leadership changes merely cosmetic: Hishamuddin Rais
By Khairil AnharKuala Lumpur, 14 Nov 2008: Filmmaker, writer and Reformasi activist Hishamuddin Rais said that changes in the country’s leadership don’t necessarily bring about fundamental transformations. Speaking at a forum yesterday entitled Reformasi’lah! Membincangkan (lagi) 10 Tahun Reformasi Malaysia dan Indonesia, Hishamuddin said that changes in leadership are merely cosmetic rather than structural. “The change of […]
Prosecution not appealing Razak’s acquittal
KUALA LUMPUR, 14 Nov 2008: The prosecution in the Altantuya Shaariibuu case confirmed today that it will not appeal the decision made by the Shah Alam High Court to acquit political analyst Abdul Razak Abdullah Baginda of abetment in her murder. Deputy public prosecutor Tun Abdul Majid Tun Hamzah, who is leading the prosecution, said […]
