KUALA LUMPUR, 3 Nov 2008: Although online news is more popular with the Malaysian youth due to its fast updates and interactive discussion forums, it has its downside, Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek said today. “At times, internet news or blogs can be mischievous and be used as vehicles for rumour mongering and are […]
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Plan to reacquire Kamunting hits snag
By Khairil AnharKUALA LUMPUR, 3 Nov 2008: The Perak state government’s plan to reacquire the land where the Kamunting detention centre is situated from the federal government may experience hiccups, said law experts. Universiti Teknologi Mara’s professor of law Dr Shad Saleem Faruqi told The Nut Graph that reacquiring Kamunting is not feasible. Shad said that Articles […]
Malay supremacy concept enriches only some: Anwar
IPOH, 3 Nov 2008: The “ketuanan Melayu” or Malay supremacy concept as advocated by certain groups benefits and enriches only a small group of Malays, Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) advisor Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said. “I believe that the Malays and bumiputeras should not be sidelined,” he said. “We should do all we can to […]
No double standard in issuing permits for gatherings
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 Nov 2008: The police do not practise double standard in the issuing of permits for gatherings by political parties, non-governmental organisations and the public, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Home Minister Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh said national security and public order were the main criteria for the police […]
Abdul Razak can be rearrested if prosecution appeals
PUTRAJAYA, 3 Nov 2008: Political analyst Abdul Razak Baginda faces the possibility of being re-arrested and remanded pending the outcome should the prosecution appeal to the Court of Appeal against his acquittal. Lawyer Karpal Singh said the prosecution could make such application under Section 56A of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964 to prevent Abdul […]
Gerakan VP Vijayaratnam found dead
SEREMBAN, 3 Nov 2008: Gerakan vice-president Datuk Dr S Vijayaratnam, 58, was found dead in front of his clinic at the Vijaya Mahal building in Jalan Tunku Hassan here at 12.15pm today. He is believed to have fallen from the third floor of the building which he owned. Negeri Sembilan police chief Datuk Osman Salleh […]
Review of plan to send second astronaut into space
PETALING JAYA, 3 Nov 2008: A review seems likely of the plan to send the country’s second astronaut into space in 2011 or 2012 in view of the uncertain global economy. Deputy Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Fadhillah Yusof said today priority had to be given to more important programmes in view of the current […]
Face economic challenges with confidence: PM
PUTRAJAYA, 3 Nov 2008: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi today urged the people to have confidence in the country’s capacity to face the challenges brought on by the current global financial turmoil. He said the country cannot escape the impact of the crisis but that did not mean the people must allow themselves […]
Najib secures Umno presidency
KUALA LUMPUR, 2 Nov 2008: Datuk Seri Najib Razak today won the Umno presidency unopposed after securing 134 nominations for the post. With only 57 nominations available, no one else can garner the 58 nominations necessary to qualify to contest the presidency. Najib, who is Umno deputy president and the deputy prime minister, will be […]
New fares for buses, taxis next year
PUTRAJAYA, 2 Nov 2008: New fares for buses and taxis would be announced early next year, Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Minister Datuk Noh Omar said today. While ensuring that the new fares would not burden the majority of users, he said the government would also give equal consideration to public transport operators. “While the government […]
