KUALA LUMPUR, 19 June 2009: Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said it was not appropriate for PAS spiritual leader Datuk Nik Aziz Nik Mat to ask Nasharuddin Mat Isa to step down as PAS deputy president and Bachok Member of Parliament for supporting the proposal for the formation of a […]
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“Manik Urai candidate will be chosen based on grassroots’ views”
KUALA KRAI, 19 June 2009: Umno deputy president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the selection of the candidate for the Manik Urai state by-election will be decided fully by the party leadership after considering the views of the grassroots. He said the Barisan Nasional (BN) was now looking at the list of several people who […]
“STPM modular system broadens education purpose”
PENANG, 19 June 2009: The proposed introduction of a modular system to replace the terminal system for the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination is good as it can make students understand better the purpose of education, instead of focusing only on passing examinations, Malaysian Examinations Council (MEC) Board chairperson Prof Tan Sri Dzulkifli Abdul […]
Supporters of unity govt not barred from ceramah
KOTA BARU, 19 June 2009: Kelantan PAS has not discussed any proposal to bar party leaders who are in favour of the idea of a unity government with Umno from giving ceramah during the campaign for the Manik Urai state by-election. State deputy PAS commissioner II Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah said the proposal was […]
Nizar files leave application at Federal Court (Updated 6.42pm)
By Chua Sue-AnnUpdated 19 June 2009 at 6.45pm PUTRAJAYA, 19 June 2009: The Federal Court will hear on 9 and 10 July former Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin’s leave application to challenge a Court of Appeal decision on the Perak menteri besar position. The Federal Court’s deputy registrar fixed the date after Nizar filed […]
Over 6,800 NS trainees face legal action
KUCHING, 19 June 2009: National Service Training Department director-general Abdul Hadi Awang Kechil has warned of legal action against 6,804 National Service (NS) trainees who failed to take part in the programme in 2004. He said although the recently amended National Service Act 2003 only required such candidates to engage in community service, the department […]
Govt to narrow rural-urban education gap in 10MP
KUALA KRAI, 19 June 2009: Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the government will give priority to narrowing the rural-urban education gap in the 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP). Muhyiddin, who is education minister, said the government has always been striving to create a balanced development between the rural and urban areas, especially in […]
Those who vote for BN or PAS can go to heaven: Muhyiddin
KUALA KRAI, 19 June 2009: Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin said today Muslims who vote for either the Barisan Nasional (BN) or PAS have an equal chance of going to heaven. He said what could prevent them from going to heaven was their sins and not their votes for a political party. […]
Speed up talks on unity govt: Muhyiddin
Muhyiddin (File pic courtesy of theSun) KUALA KRAI, 19 June 2009: Umno wants talks on a unity government to be sped up and asks PAS leaders to forget past conflicts in the interest of the unity of Muslims in the country. Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said today he wanted the talks to […]
Stars join call for Suu Kyi’s release
BANGKOK, 19 June 2009: Renowned stars Paul McCartney, Julia Roberts and top footballer David Beckham have joined other celebrities and millions of people around the world calling for the release of Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi on her 64th birthday today. To commemorate her birthday and almost 14 years in detention, protests and […]
