KOTA BARU, 2 April 2009: Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Nik Aziz Nik Mat hopes that the state government will have closer ties with the federal government after Datuk Seri Najib Razak becomes Prime Minister. The PAS spiritual leader expect positive changes as he did not want Kelantan to continue being victimised via the Kelantan Federal […]
Archives for April 2009
Pak Lah fetes ministry staff
PUTRAJAYA, 2 April 2009: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi today feted about 130 staff of the Prime Minister and Defence Minister’s offices to lunch at Seri Perdana here. Abdullah, accompanied by his wife, Datin Seri Jeanne Abdullah, was given a rousing reception when he arrived. Also present was his religious advisor, Datuk Dr […]
EC gears up for any eventualities in Batang Ai
LUBOK ANTU, 2 April 2009: The Election Commission (EC) is prepared for any eventualities in reaching the most remote corners of the Batang Ai state constituency in next Tuesday’s by-election, its state director Takun Sunggah said today. He said the 201 election personnel would be deployed to the 25 polling stations and 26 polling streams […]
Bringing change to Bukit Selambau
By Shanon ShahDATUK S Ganesan likes to tout two things during his interviews: his past links with some Hindu Rights Action Front (Hindraf) leaders, and his belief that he can bring positive change à la US President Barack Obama. Ganesan meeting a breakfast crowd on 27 Mar. When asked if he is campaigning, he says, “No, that’s […]
Ask the PM
By Cindy ThamUpdated at 5.30pm, 4 June 2009 WHEN Barack Obama first became the US president, he issued a memo to his team, saying the government should be transparent, participatory and collaborative. Demonstrating his commitment to at least the participatory bit, Obama had his first virtual town hall on 26 March 2009. During the event held at […]
Mahathir to campaign in Bkt Gantang?
By Deborah LohTAIPING, 2 April 2009: Barisan Nasional (BN) is looking to unleash its secret weapon as it makes its final assault to woo Malay Malaysian voters in Bukit Gantang by bringing in Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to help with the campaign. The former prime minister may turn up to stump for the BN candidate Ismail Saffian, […]
No chance for independents: PKR
SUNGAI PETANI, 2 April 2009: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) said today it is impossible for any of the 13 independent candidates to win the Bukit Selambau state by-election. PKR information chief Tian Chua said their presence would only split PKR’s votes and confuse the voters. “It is unlikely that any of them can win. They […]
State Tourism Action Councils to be shut
KUALA LUMPUR, 2 April 2009: The Ministry of Tourism has decided to close down all state Tourism Action Council offices and instead set up a central department for Tourism Action. Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said a Department for Tourism Action at the federal level would be set up to handle such duties […]
RM11.7 million to repatriate illegals last year
KUALA LUMPUR, 2 April 2009: The government spent RM11.7 million last year to repatriate 60,800 illegal immigrants, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Chor Chee Heung. He said RM9.8 million was spent in 2007 for repatriation. “The government has to spend RM30 a day on each detainee which covers administrative and medical costs,” Chor said when […]
Abdullah steps down (Updated)
(Updated 12:58pm, 2 April 2009) Abdullah Badawi and the Agong (Agong pic source: parlimen.gov.my) KUALA LUMPUR, 2 April 2009: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi had an audience with Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin at Istana Negara today to hand over his resignation letter as prime minister. Abdullah also sought consent to appoint Datuk […]
