KOTA KINABALU, 14 Oct 2008: A Wanita Umno division in Sabah has called for an early leadership transition between Wanita Umno chief Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz and her deputy Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil. The move it said will help to strengthen the movement ahead of the coming general election. Kalabakan Wanita Umno chief Datuk […]
Archives for October 2008
PDRM’s 60,000 recruitment target can be achieved, says Syed Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, 14 Oct 2008: Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar told the Dewan Rakyat today that the Malaysian Police Force (PDRM) would achieve its target of recruiting 60,000 new personnel under its five year strategic plan (2007-2012). He said the police force had taken proactive measures to achieve the target by increasing its […]
Samy Vellu’s injunction against Tamil daily and four others lifted
KUALA LUMPUR, 14 Oct 2008: The High Court here today dismissed an injunction obtained by MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu restraining the Tamil daily, Malaysia Nanban, and three others from publishing further alleged libellous articles about him. Counsel for the four defendants, S Arumugam, told reporters that Justice Datuk Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat […]
Anwar’s open house
By Zedeck Siew
ON 12 Oct 2008, Kg Baru’s Sultan Sulaiman Club was swamped by a public in search of food and photo opportunities with de facto Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Aidilfitri open house held from 2pm to 5pm was the second such event hosted by the opposition leader and his family. […]
Time to save the BN
By Chan Kheng Hoe(© Alan Snelling/Dreamstime) MARRIAGES get into trouble. Even political marriages like the Barisan Nasional (BN) face tough times. When (as opposed to “if”) marriages get into trouble, there are a few options available. The trendy option is to divorce, but like all trends, it comes with a hefty price tag. The boring approach is to […]
The sword of Damocles
By Tony PuaSword of Damocles by Richard Westall, 1812 (Public domain) I AM breathing a little easier now. Teresa Kok, Member of Parliament (MP) for Seputeh and state assemblyperson for Kinrara was arrested under the Internal Security Act (ISA) on 12 Sept 2008 for some fictitious crime. She was released after being detained for seven days, when […]
Grousebusters!
By Zedeck SiewPAIN is almost always expected when dealing with Malaysian government agencies. We are surprised by helpfulness and efficiency, sometimes to the point that people are thrilled enough to write happy letters to the editor. More often than not, we expect bureaucratic feet-dragging, wildly inconsistent adherence to standard procedure, and no follow-up. When we do choose […]
Opposition wants finance minister to table new budget
KUALA LUMPUR, 13 Oct 2008: Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (PKR-Permatang Pauh) today asked Finance Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to table a new budget or make amendments to the original before it is debated in the Dewan Rakyat. According to him, the budget tabled by Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who was also […]
Tee Keat, Jui Meng in straight fight for MCA presidency
KUALA LUMPUR, 13 Oct 2008: It will be a one-to-one battle for the MCA top post at the party elections on 18 Oct, with vice-president and favourite Datuk Ong Tee Keat battling it out with former vice-president Datuk Chua Jui Meng. At the close of nomination for national positions at the party headquarters this evening, […]
Wee Ka Siong wins MCA Youth Chief post uncontested
KUALA LUMPUR, 13 Oct 2008: Deputy Education Minister Dr Wee Ka Siong is the new MCA Youth Chief after he was unchallenged when nominations for the post closed today. Speaking to reporters after nominations, held at Wisma MCA here, closed at 5pm, he said he would carry out a number of structural reforms to ensure […]
