PUTRAJAYA, 4 Sept 2008: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi today urged all non-Malays not to regard a recent remark by an Umno division chief which offended the Chinese community as reflective of Umno policy. He said the remark by Bukit Bendera Umno division chief Datuk Ahmad Ismail was a personal opinion which did […]
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Tengku Adnan’s reputation affected, court told
KUALA LUMPUR, 4 Sept 2008: The findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry on the VK Lingam video clip adversely affected Umno secretary-general Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor and damaged his reputation, the High Court here was told today. Tengku Adnan’s counsel Datuk Bastian Pius Vendargon said due to the commission’s findings, Tengku Adnan […]
Cuepacs still hoping for bonus for pensioners
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 Sept 08: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) is appealing to the government for a bonus or cost of living assistance of RM750 be given to government retirees. In a letter to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi dated today, Cuepacs makes the appeal […]
Gerakan to push for BN code of conduct
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 Sept 2008: Gerakan will push for a Barisan Nasional (BN) Code of Conduct with an effective disciplinary mechanism at the next BN Supreme Council meeting, its Acting President Tan Sri Koh Tsu Koon said today. A BN Code of Conduct with stern disciplinary action for all members of BN component parties was […]
Limau Manis Umno branch leader splashed with acid
KOTA BARU, 3 Sept 2008: An Umno branch leader here was seriously injured when his face was splashed with acid by an unknown man in the compound of his house at Kampung Chekok, Panji, near here, early today. Deputy Kelantan Police Chief SAC II Amir Hamzah Ibrahim said the incident happened at about 2.30am when […]
Police uncover largest drug processing syndicate in Penang
PENANG, 3 Sept 2008: Police have uncovered the largest drug processing syndicate activity in Penang with the arrest of four men during a raid in Machang Bubok, Seberang Perai Tengah, yesterday. State Deputy Chief Police Officer Datuk Salleh Mat Rasid said the men in their 30s were nabbed at 4.10pm at a village house which […]
USM is Malaysia’s Apex university
PUTRAJAYA, 3 Sept 2008: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) was today chosen for the Accelerated Programme for Excellence (Apex), beating three other univerisities, including the country’s oldest, Universiti Malaya (UM). Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said USM was selected based on the university’s transformation plan and its preparedness to make changes to its […]
Media should not be afraid to uphold the truth – PM
PUTRAJAYA, 3 Sept 2008: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said today the media should not be afraid of or feel apologetic in upholding the truth. He said upholding the truth was a fundamental principle towards ensuring that justice prevailed. “Hold steadfastly to the principle of truth because the credibility of any institution depends […]
Malaysian Bar loses final attempt to review decision
PUTRAJAYA, 3 Sept 2008: The Malaysian Bar failed in its final attempt to challenge the Apex court ruling that law lecturer Dr Badariah Sahamid was qualified to be appointed judicial commissioner (JC). A five-man Federal Court quorum headed by Court of Appeal President Tan Sri Zaki Tun Azmi unanimously dismissed the Bar’s application to review […]
Abdullah launches Bernama Web TV
PUTRAJAYA, 3 Sept 2008: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi today launched Bernama Web TV, Southeast Asia’s first live Internet news channel, at the Prime Minister’s Office here. The latest product of Bernama TV can be accessed free-of-charge beginning today at www.bernama.com. Abdullah, in his speech launching the service, said he hoped that Bernama […]
