KUCHING, 23 Jan 2009: The government will maintain the annual allocation of RM200 million for the Federal Compassionate Aid Fund to provide relief to victims of natural disasters in the country, said Datuk Seri Najib Razak. The Deputy Prime Minister said that since 2004, the government had spent RM574 million to assist victims of the […]
Archives for January 2009
MYC against building LCCT in Labu
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 Jan 2009: The Malaysian Youth Council (MYC) has objected to the proposal by AirAsia and Sime Darby to build a low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT) in Labu, Negeri Sembilan. Its secretary-general Tajudin Ahmad said the project would have adverse effects on the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), managed by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd […]
Bar wants independent investigation
By N Shashi KalaKUALA LUMPUR, 23 Jan 2009: The Bar Council has called for prompt and serious action by the authorities, including an immediate and thorough investigation into the death of police detainee A Kugan, preferably by an independent committee. “We are shocked and appalled that yet another young man has died in police custody,” Bar president Datuk […]
SUPP’s Soon Choon Teck resigns from party post
SIBU, 23 Jan 2009: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) veteran Datuk Dr Soon Choon Teck today announced his resignation as its assistant publicity secretary, a post he had been holding since 1991. He told reporters here that he resigned as he could no longer function effectively in the post. He said he was very […]
Squatter residents must relocate by year-end
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 Jan 2009: More than 10,000 squatter residents in the the city have been asked to vacate their settlements by year-end. Federal Territories Deputy Minister Datuk M Saravanan said this was necessary to achieve zero squatter status in the Federal Territory. He said almost half of them resided on government land while the […]
Evidence by child victim must be corroborated
PUTRAJAYA, 23 Jan 2009: The testimony of a child rape victim in court cannot implicate an accused person in the crime unless it is supported by independent evidence, the Court of Appeal here ruled today. The panel of three judges held that the evidence by a child of tender years must be corroborated by material […]
PBRS, PBS leaders told to stop quarrel
SANDAKAN, 23 Jan 2009: Parti Bersatu Rakyat Sabah (PBRS) and Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) leaders were told to stop their quarrel as it could affect team spirit in the Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN). Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) president Datuk Liew Vui Keong said the quarrel was unhealthy and hence should not be allowed to prolong. […]
Govt approves Rihanna concert on 13 Feb
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 Jan 2009: The government has approved the Rihanna Concert, scheduled for 13 Feb at Stadium Putra in Bukit Jalil, despite the Federal Territory PAS Youth’s objection to it. Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Mohd Shafie Apdal said: “They (PAS Youth) can always protest, but the ministry has the final say.” […]
21 charged with illegal assembly
(Updated 6:35pm; 23 Jan 2009) PETALING JAYA, 23 Jan 2009: Twenty-one men including three elected representatives and a city councillor were charged in the Sessions Court here today with taking part in an illegal assembly and ignoring the police order to disperse. They pleaded not guilty. The four were Member of Parliament for Petaling Jaya […]
Announcement on revised bus, taxi fares in March
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 Jan 2009: New bus and taxi fares are expected to be announced by the first quarter of the year after taking into consideration the needs of passengers and public transportation operators, said Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board (CVLB) chairperson Datuk Markiman Kobiran. He said the proposal on fare revision prepared by the CVLB […]
