KUALA LUMPUR, 9 Jan 2009: The National Child Care Protection Policy, which among others, gives protection to abused children, is expected to be tabled at the cabinet meeting for approval soon. Woman, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Dr Ng Yen Yen said the policy paper which was in the final stage, was expected to […]
Archives for January 2009
4,000 university students protest Israel offensive
KUANTAN, 9 Jan 2009 About 4,000 students from Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) and the Kuantan branch of International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), staged separate protests against the Israeli offensive in Palestine today. At the UMP campus, Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Daing Nasir Ibrahim launched “Tabung Air Matamu Palestin” (Your Palestinian Tears Fund). “Allah bless most […]
Perak officials receive Toyota Camry
IPOH, 9 Jan 2009: The Perak government today traded in its fleet of Proton Perdana V6 Executive cars with new black Toyota Camry 2.4 cars for use by state executive councillors and senior officers. Previously the government had been criticised by the people who opposed the move, saying it was a waste of money and […]
Jawi introduces new marriage certificate
KUALA LUMPUR, 9 Jan 2009: The Federal Territory Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) has introduced a new marriage certificate which comes with security features to prevent forgery. Its director Datuk Che Mat Che Ali said the security features would be found in the logo, paper, words, microchip and serial number, thus making it difficult to forge […]
Zoal Azha promoted to Sec-Gen of ministry
KUALA LUMPUR, 9 Jan 2009: Deputy Secretary-General I of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Datuk Zoal Azha Yusof has been promoted to the post of secretary-general of the ministry, succeeding Datuk Suboh Mohd Yassin whose contract of service expires tomorrow. Zoal Azha, 53, holds a Masters degree in Public Policies from the University […]
Abdullah’s presence may tip scales
KUALA TERENGGANU, 9 Jan 2009: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s presence here yesterday was brief but it might have just tipped the scales in Barisan Nasional (BN)’s favour to retain the Kuala Terengganu parliamentary seat. He might not have been able to meet the voters himself, but the prime minister’s visit has injected a fresh […]
Medical specialist incentives raised
KUALA TERENGGANU, 9 Jan 2009: The incentive for over 4,000 medical specialists in government service nationwide will be raised between RM300 and RM700 from this month, Health Minister Datuk Liow Tiong Lai said today. “Hopefully, this package will be able to retain more doctors and medical and health workers to continue to serve with the […]
Gua Musang-Lojing road still closed
GUA MUSANG, 9 Jan 2009: Jalan Gua Musang-Lojing remained closed to all vehicles at Km 65 following Sunday’s landslide. Kelantan Public Works Department director Ednan Ibrahim said repair works would take some time as the landslide was quite serious. “We will inform motorists once the repair is completed,” he said when contacted. — Bernama
Najib: Opposition cannot match BN
KUALA TERENGGANU, 9 Jan 2009: Datuk Seri Najib Razak said today the relationship between Pakatan Rakyat parties was not as strong as those between Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties. Additionally, he claimed that the relationship among the opposition parties was getting weaker by the day. The deputy prime minister said that the Pakatan Rakyat, comprising […]
Two men to hang for murder
KUALA LUMPUR, 9 Jan 2009: A shipping officer was sentenced to death by the High Court here today after he was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend. Rusman Sulaiman, 42, was charged with killing 36-year-old Sheeren Liau Ee and setting fire to her body in room number 321, Paramour Villa Hotel, Lebuh Turi, off Persiaran […]
