BEHIND many a talented artiste or group is Ahmad Izham Omar. Names such as Too Phat, OAG, Poetic Ammo, Ruffedge, VE and Innuendo were under the Positive Tone label, which he founded and became managing director of in 1994. In recent years, he’s unearthed more local talent through Malaysian Idol, So You Think You Can […]
Archives for July 2009
PR’s strategy in Manik Urai
By Zedeck SiewDESPITE earlier indications that the Manik Urai contest would hinge on local, bread-and-butter issues, leaders on both sides of the political divide have been reminding constituents of the by-election’s wider significance. On 6 July 2009, Kelantan Umno chief Datuk Mustapa Mohamed told the residents of Laloh that the Manik Urai fight — should the Barisan […]
Groups react to decision on maths and science
KUALA LUMPUR, 8 July 2009: The move to teach science and mathematics in Bahasa Malaysia and the mother tongue in vernacular schools effective 2012 has been described as a realistic and a welcome policy change by many quarters, although they felt the need to strengthen proficiency of English should still continue. Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) […]
Issue with DAP resolved, says Kedah MB
KUALA LUMPUR, 8 July 2009: Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak considers the rift between the Kedah DAP and the PAS-led Kedah government as having been resolved. Describing the matter as a “storm in the tea cup”, he said the issue was settled following the clarification given by both parties at a meeting […]
Khalid: No proof of irregularities in PKFZ issue
SHAH ALAM, 8 July 2009: Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim today said there had not been any proof that showed there had been any irregularities in the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) project. He said it was his opinion that what happened was that the Port Klang Authority (PKA) was not experienced […]
Zambry dismisses talk of two reps returning to PKR
IPOH, 8 July 2009: Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir today dismissed talk that independent assemblypersons Jamaluddin Mohd Radzi and Capt (Rtd) Osman Jailu were contemplating returning to Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR). “I hope the people will not be hoodwinked by the [political] game of certain quarters which try to portray that […]
Penang Gerakan Youth wants Guan Eng to explain luxury bungalow
PENANG, 8 July 2009: Penang Gerakan Youth today called on Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng to explain the renting of a luxury bungalow. The movement’s vice-head, H’ng Khoon Leng, said the explanation would be in line with the concept of “Efficiency, Accountability and Transparency” practised by the state government led by Lim, and that Lim’s […]
Manoharan – glad to be back?
SHAH ALAM, 8 July 2009: Kota Alam Shah assemblyperson M Manoharan, who made his debut at the Selangor state assembly sitting today after his release from detention under the Internal Security Act (ISA) in May, said he was happy and excited to play his role as representative of his constituency. He was elected to the […]
State intervention needed for domestic workers
By Ragunath KesavanTHE Bar Council commends the Ministry of Human Resources for proposing that domestic workers be given a rest day and for suggesting that all domestic workers have a standard employment contract. Despite adverse reaction from some individuals, we must proceed to do what is right and uphold human dignity regardless of nationality or class of […]
Most believe Najib can improve race relations
PETALING JAYA, 8 July 2009: Most peninsular Malaysians think Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will be able to improve race relations, according to the latest Merdeka Centre poll. The survey, titled 100 days of the Najib administration, found that 60% of respondents, comprising 72% Indian, 71% Malay and 40% Chinese Malaysians, were confident that […]
