KUALA LUMPUR, 26 May 2009: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he would verify the People’s Progressive Party (PPP)’s status before deciding whether to accept the party’s invitation to open its general assembly. Najib, who is also Barisan Nasional chairperson, said the PPP had invited him to open the general assembly on 7 June. […]
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Info ministry to explain 1Malaysia concept
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 May 2009: The Information, Communication and Culture Ministry will go down to the ground to explain the 1Malaysia concept so that it will not be abused by the people, Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said today. He said the explanation was important to ensure that the people understood the concept introduced […]
BN acted within the law in Perak MB case (Updated)
Updated 8.49pm, 22 May 2009 SINGAPORE, 22 May 2009: Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the Court of Appeal ruling in Putrajaya today declaring Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir as the rightful menteri besar of Perak proved that the Barisan Nasional (BN) had acted within the law in the matter. Expressing satisfaction […]
M’sia proposes third bridge link to S’pore (Updated)
Updated 4.39pm, 22 May 2009 SINGAPORE, 22 May 2009: Malaysia has proposed to Singapore that a new bridge be built to link the eastern side of Johor to the island republic. The new bridge will help to further facilitate the movement of people and goods and services between both countries, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri […]
M’sia remains on high alert for influenza A (H1N1) (Updated 6.16pm)
JOHOR BARU, 21 May 2009: The government will remain on high alert for influenza A(H1N1) even though the country has been declared free of local transmission of the virus. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said that checks at entry points would continue, especially on those arriving from affected countries such as the United States. […]
Penang MCA respects Tsu Koon’s appointment
PUTRAJAYA, 21 May 2009: MCA vice-president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the decision by the Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman to appoint Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon as Penang BN Liaison Committee chairman would be respected, despite the “voices of resentment on the ground”. Liow, who is also Penang MCA Liaison Committee chairperson, however, […]
No slowing down of FDI to Iskandar M’sia
JOHOR BARU, 21 May 2009: The government does not expect Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) to Iskandar Malaysia to suffer as a result of the current global economic slowdown, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said today. Najib, who is also the Finance Minister, said the government expected the bullish inflow of FDI to Malaysia’s southernmost […]
Chua’s second coming
By Deborah LohChua Soi Lik explaining his role as BN chief coordinator THE post of Barisan Nasional (BN) chief coordinator has been called a “consolation prize” for MCA deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek, who has been sidelined in the party by his boss, Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat. There’s also talk that the post […]
Govt to gain 10% profit from TIA
KUALA LUMPUR, 18 May 2009: The federal government will gain from the success of the Terengganu Investment Authority (TIA) as it will receive 10% from the net profit of TIA, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Razak said today. He said this while responding to a question on the rationale of the government’s guarantee for […]
Najib defers Perak crisis talks with PR
By Deborah LohKUALA LUMPUR, 18 May 2009: After his initial offer to meet Pakatan Rakyat over the Perak political impasse, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak now wants to wait for the matter to be decided in court. Najib said only after the court made its ruling on Perak’s lawful menteri besar would Barisan Nasional (BN) be […]