KUALA LUMPUR, 31 Dec 2008: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has warned of stern action against those publishing offensive and indecent content about race and religion online. Any action that constitutes a contravention of Malaysian laws in the offline world also constitutes an offence in the online world, including the internet, an MCMC […]
Archives for December 2008
Manikavasagam quits Selangor PKR post
PETALING JAYA, 31 Dec 2008: Kapar Member of Parliament (MP) S Manikavasagam today resigned with immediate effect as Selangor Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) deputy liaison chairperson citing disappointment over certain Selangor leaders for neglecting the people’s needs. He said his letter of resignation dated 31 Dec had been sent to Selangor Menteri Besar and Selangor […]
MCA opposes non-Muslim mandatory testing
KUALA LUMPUR, 31 Dec 2008: The MCA’s government affairs monitoring bureau is against any plans to make it compulsory for non-Muslims to undergo human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) screening before getting married. Bureau head Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek, who is also the party deputy president, said: “We feel that it should not be made […]
Executives of melamine scandal stand trial
SHIJIAZHUANG, 31 Dec 2008: Four executives of Sanlu Group, the major dairy at the center of China’s tainted milk scandal, went on trial Wednesday at a court in Shijiazhuang, capital of northern Hebei Province, Xinhua news agency reported. The Shijiazhuang Intermediate People’s Court accused Tian Wenhua, Sanlu’s former board chairperson and general manager and three […]
Bargain hunting opportunities in 2009
KUALA LUMPUR, 31 Dec 2008: The Malaysian Investors’ Association is confident that the stock market next year will provide investors the opportunity for bargain hunting in blue chip companies. Its president Datuk Dr PHS Lim said companies which may perform well despite facing challenging times include fast food operator KFC, super market chain Jusco, food […]
Salary review for MACC staff
KUALA LUMPUR, 31 Dec 2008: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said last night the government would review the salary scheme for officers and staff of the Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) who will be absorbed into the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). The MACC will be operational in January 2009. The Prime Minister said a committee headed by […]
Govt measures to stimulate construction
BUKIT MERTAJAM, 30 Dec 2008: The government has implemented various mechanisms to stimulate the growth of the construction industry during the world economic slowdown. Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan said the housing loan repayment period had been extended to enable buyers to pay less monthly. State governments have been urged […]
Abdul Rashid: Election system needs review
PUTRAJAYA, 30 Dec 2008: Election Commission (EC) chairperson Tan Sri Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman said the country’s election system needs to be reviewed to give the commission autonomous power and total control over the election process, including over the media. Speaking on his last day in office after 25 years of service, the retiring EC […]
Negotiation with pirates ongoing
KUALA LUMPUR, 30 Dec 2008: The owners of Masindra 7, a Port Kelang-registered vessel which was seized by pirates in Somalian waters on 16 Dec, are still in talks with the captors over the vessel and crew’s release. National Security Council secretary Datuk Muhamad Hatta Abdul Aziz said today the government was not involved in […]
RTM launches Disaster Unit
KUALA LUMPUR, 30 Dec 2008: Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) today launched a Disaster Unit to broadcast the latest report on disasters through television and radio stations. The unit will disseminate information on the weather, earthquakes, landslides, floods, haze, storms, river levels, sea conditions, tides and other disasters. Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek said the […]
