‘TIS the season for by-elections, or so it must feel to Malaysians, who have been subject to six — Permatang Pauh, Kuala Terengganu, Batang Ai, Bukit Gantang, Bukit Selambau, and now Penanti — since the general election in March 2008. And now, we stand on the brink of yet another one — in Manik Urai, Kelantan. […]
Archives for May 2009
Police might seek Interpol’s help to trace RPK
KUALA LUMPUR, 26 May 2009: Police will seek Interpol’s help if needed to track down Malaysia-Today editor Raja Petra Raja Kamarudin. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan said the court had issued a warrant of arrest for him and the police were tracing his whereabouts. “We will cooperate with our counterparts’ to track […]
Decision on maths, science next month (Updated)
Updated 9.18pm, 26 May 2009 PUTRAJAYA, 26 May 2009: The decision on the policy of teaching Science and Mathematics in English is expected to be announced within the next few weeks, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said. Muhyiddin, who is Education Minister, said he was finalising a report on the matter and would […]
Reconsider nuclear power plans, urges Dr M
By Gan Pei LingPETALING JAYA, 26 May 2009: Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad urged Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) to reconsider its plan to commission a nuclear power plant in Malaysia by 2025. “I am not a nuclear scientist but I believe I know enough of the dangers of using nuclear (fissionable) material,” said Mahathir in a […]
Fomca sends open letter to PM and cabinet
PETALING JAYA, 26 May 2009: The Federation of Malaysian Consumer Associations (Fomca) today sent an open letter to the Prime Minister and his cabinet urging them to take immediate steps to improve the public transportation system in the country. The letter, made available to Bernama, said that despite promises made by the government over the […]
Nai doesn’t have to toe party lines
By Shanon ShahNai Khan Ari Nai Keow (maroon shirt) greets the press on nomination day on 23 May “CAN I ask my friend to come pick you up on his motorcycle? I am still at the Malay kampung and will be coming late to the temple,” Nai Khan Ari Nai Keow tells The Nut Graph over the […]
Nizar not contesting PAS vice-presidency
KUALA LUMPUR, 26 May 2009: Former Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin will only contest for the post of PAS central committee member at the party’s general assembly next month, and not the vice-presidency. PAS election committee chairperson Datuk Mustafa Ali, who announced the list of candidates today, said the vice-presidency would see […]
DPM wants swift end to PPP crisis: Kayveas
PUTRAJAYA, 26 May 2009: Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has called for a swift end to the crisis facing the PPP, its president Datuk M Kayveas said. He said that Muhyiddin, who is deputy Barisan Nasional (BN) chairperson, conveyed this at their meeting at the deputy prime minister’s office here. Kayveas, who declined […]
PKR admits reps met Aminah, denies bribery (Updated)
By Shanon ShahUpdated 5.50pm, 26 May 2009 BUKIT MERTAJAM, 26 May 2009: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) today acknowledged that two of its members had met independent candidate Aminah Abdullah over the Penanti state by-election, but denied that any attempt was made to bribe her. In a press conference today, PKR elections director Saifuddin Nasution said the party […]
Najib to verify PPP’s status
KUALA LUMPUR, 26 May 2009: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said he would verify the People’s Progressive Party (PPP)’s status before deciding whether to accept the party’s invitation to open its general assembly. Najib, who is also Barisan Nasional chairperson, said the PPP had invited him to open the general assembly on 7 June. […]
