THE Conference of Rulers’ statement on the social contract, the MCA’s proposal for a second deputy chairperson’s post in the Barisan Nasional (BN) and money politics in Umno were the focus in the Malay dailies from 18 to 24 Oct. The statement, issued on 16 Oct, was about the special privileges of the Malay rulers, […]
The value of Valuecap
Translation by Ng Boon HooiFROM 18 to 24 Oct, the Chinese media highlighted the government’s plan to inject RM5 billion into Valuecap Sdn Bhd, Datuk Ong Ka Chuan’s unsuccessful bid to be MCA deputy president, as well as Utusan Malaysia‘s changing role in two different eras. Sin Chew Daily‘s editorial on 21 Oct, titled The impact of rescuing the […]
Of Mahathirism, debates and inflation
Translation by Ng Boon HooiFROM 11 to 16 Oct, three major issues were spotlighted in the Chinese media: the impact of Umno president Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s decision to relinquish his presidency; the debate between the MCA candidates; and the problem of high inflation despite lower petrol prices. Lum Chih Feng’s Oriental Daily article on 13 Oct titled […]
The ban on Hindraf
Translation by Sevan DoraisamyTHE banning of Hindraf, the rights of tea plantation workers, and school and temple issues received much attention in the Tamil papers from 11 to 17 Oct 2008. The government’s banning of Hindraf dominated the front pages of Makkal Osai, Malaysia Nanban and Tamil Nesan on 16 Oct. Earlier, in 11 Oct reports in Makkal […]
Furore over Tan Lian Hoe’s comments
Translation by Khairil AnharIN the week of 11 to 17 Oct, the Malay dailies gave extensive coverage to the fallout from Gerakan Wanita chief Datuk Tan Lian Hoe’s speech at the party’s National Delegates Conference on 10 Oct. Tan reportedly said the Malays were immigrants from the Malay Archipelago (Nusantara), the Indians from India and the Chinese from […]
MCA Youth says restrictive laws should be updated
By Ng Boon Hooi and Deborah LohKUALA LUMPUR, 17 Oct 2008: MCA Youth has called for a review of the certain laws, such as the Internal Security Act (ISA) and the Printing Presses and Publications Act (PPPA) to suit current times. This was one of the resolutions passed in the movement’s 45th annual convention held today at the MCA headquarters. The […]
Dr M dismisses talk of him being de facto PM
TRONOH, 16 Oct 2008: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today brushed off talk that he will be the de facto prime minister, standing behind Datuk Seri Najib Razak, as alleged by former de facto law minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim. Zaid had also suggested that the fall of Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was the result of […]
MIC will continue to push for release of Hindraf five
KUALA LUMPUR, 16 Oct 2008: The MIC will continue with its efforts to secure the freedom of the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) leaders who have been detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA) since December 2007, said MIC president Datuk Seri S Samy Vellu. He said the MIC was pursuing the matter on humanitarian […]
Malaysia bans raising agent from China
PUTRAJAYA, 16 Oct 2008: Malaysia has banned the import of the raising agent “ammonium bicarbonate” from China as the substance has been found to contain an excessive level of melamine. Following the finding, Health Minister Datuk Liow Tiong Lai said, two local biscuit manufacturers, Khong Guan and Khian Guan, had been ordered to recall several […]
Perak Umno Youth makes ACA report against MB’s aide
IPOH, 16 Oct 2008: Perak Umno Youth today lodged a report with the Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) to probe the alleged interference of the Perak Menteri Besar’s political secretary in the affairs of the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID). Perak Umno Youth chief and Sungai Manik state assemblyman, Zainol Padzi Paharuddin, alleged that the political secretary, […]
