Updated at 8.20pm PUTRAJAYA, 27 Feb 2009: The Cabinet today decided to postpone indefinitely the toll increase for five expressways that was supposed to take effect on 1 March, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. In a Bernama report, Najib said the new toll rates announced by Works Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Zin […]
Tighter security in Parliament after fracas
KUALA LUMPUR, 27 Fec 2009: Security at Parliament has been tightened following yesterday’s brawl, Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Dr Abdul Hamid Pawanteh said today. He said this was tragic because Parliament was supposed to be a place where anyone can freely visit. Speaking to reporters after receiving a visit from European Parliament Chairperson Hartmut […]
Nizar returns keys to MB’s residence, keeps the Camry
IPOH, 27 Feb 2009: Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin today returned the keys to the menteri besar’s official residence to the Perak government but refused to hand over the Toyota Camry car that is used for official duties. Mohammad Nizar and his family had moved out of the menteri besar’s official residence on Jalan Raja […]
Herald to discuss new order with AG’s Chambers
By BernamaKUALA LUMPUR, 27 Feb 2009: The High Court here was told today that the use of the word “Allah” in publications relating to Christianity is no longer prohibited due a new order gazetted by the home minister early this year. Senior federal counsel Nizam Zakaria, for the Attorney-General’s (AG’s) Chambers, informed the court that the […]
Where’s MCA heading after 60 years?
KUALA LUMPUR, 27 Feb 2009: As the MCA turns 60 today, a pertinent question that lingers on the minds of the people and party members is whether it has served its purpose of being the political vehicle for the Chinese populace in Malaysia. If the answer is in the affirmative, then the next question that […]
S’gor Umno Youth confronted Karpal in Parliament (Updated)
Updated at 11.45am, 27 Feb 2009 KUALA LUMPUR, 26 Feb 2009: A group of 15 Selangor Umno Youth members today stopped DAP chairperson Karpal Singh from entering Parliament House here and demanded an apology from the Bukit Gelugor member of Parliament (MP) for alleging that Umno Youth had sent live bullets to him. The incident […]
Khairy gives Karpal 24 hrs to prove Umno sent bullets
KUALA LUMPUR, 26 Feb 2009: Umno Youth today gave DAP chairperson Karpal Singh 24 hours to provide evidence that the movement was responsible for sending bullets to him recently. Umno Youth deputy chief Khairy Jamaluddin said the accusation by the Bukit Gelugor member of Parliament was wild, an act of madness and ill-intentioned. “Karpal should […]
MCA president frustrated with deputy’s blame game
PUTRAJAYA, 26 Feb 2009: MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat is frustrated with his deputy, Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek constantly blaming him for the latter’s involvement in a sex scandal. “Last year, he blamed my predecessor (Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting) and now, he blames me. “He (Dr Chua) blames the media […]
Cabinet to reconsider toll hike: PM
PATTAYA, 26 Feb 2009: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said he will ask the Cabinet to reconsider the toll increase for five expressways scheduled to be effective on 1 March, because it is presently inappropriate. He said the review would be discussed at the Cabinet’s weekly meeting tomorrow, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri […]
S’gor and fed govts yet to start water asset talks
SHAH ALAM, 26 Feb 2009: The water review panel, formed by the Selangor government to review the restructuring of the water industry in the state, has yet to begin negotiations with the federal government for the acquisition of its water assets. One of the panel members, Professor Dr Subramaniam Pillay, told a media briefing the […]
