PENANG, 19 June 2009: The proposed introduction of a modular system to replace the terminal system for the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination is good as it can make students understand better the purpose of education, instead of focusing only on passing examinations, Malaysian Examinations Council (MEC) Board chairperson Prof Tan Sri Dzulkifli Abdul […]
Supporters of unity govt not barred from ceramah
KOTA BARU, 19 June 2009: Kelantan PAS has not discussed any proposal to bar party leaders who are in favour of the idea of a unity government with Umno from giving ceramah during the campaign for the Manik Urai state by-election. State deputy PAS commissioner II Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah said the proposal was […]
Nizar files leave application at Federal Court (Updated 6.42pm)
By Chua Sue-AnnUpdated 19 June 2009 at 6.45pm PUTRAJAYA, 19 June 2009: The Federal Court will hear on 9 and 10 July former Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin’s leave application to challenge a Court of Appeal decision on the Perak menteri besar position. The Federal Court’s deputy registrar fixed the date after Nizar filed […]
Over 6,800 NS trainees face legal action
KUCHING, 19 June 2009: National Service Training Department director-general Abdul Hadi Awang Kechil has warned of legal action against 6,804 National Service (NS) trainees who failed to take part in the programme in 2004. He said although the recently amended National Service Act 2003 only required such candidates to engage in community service, the department […]
Govt to narrow rural-urban education gap in 10MP
KUALA KRAI, 19 June 2009: Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the government will give priority to narrowing the rural-urban education gap in the 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP). Muhyiddin, who is education minister, said the government has always been striving to create a balanced development between the rural and urban areas, especially in […]
Those who vote for BN or PAS can go to heaven: Muhyiddin
KUALA KRAI, 19 June 2009: Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin said today Muslims who vote for either the Barisan Nasional (BN) or PAS have an equal chance of going to heaven. He said what could prevent them from going to heaven was their sins and not their votes for a political party. […]
Any MIC leader can contest deputy presidency: Samy Vellu
KUALA LUMPUR, 18 June 2009: MIC president Datuk Seri S Samy Vellu said today he would not prevent any party leader from contesting the post of deputy president. “Anybody can contest, but what is more important is the way they are going to campaign,” he told reporters after chairing a meeting of the MIC Central […]
Umno will contest Manik Urai state seat
SAMARAHAN, 18 June 2009: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the issue on the unity government and the by-election for the Manik Urai state seat in Kelantan are two different issues, and each needs a unique solution. Najib, who is also Umno president, said the party would certainly field a candidate for the 14 […]
Govt has no plans to abolish Sedition Act
KUALA LUMPUR, 18 June 2009: The government has no plan to abolish the Sedition Act 1948 as its provisions are still relevant at present, Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said today. He said the provisions enabled the government to act if individuals or organisations attempted to undermine security and public order. “Individuals who use […]
Woman claims trial to injuring maid
KUALA LUMPUR, 18 June 2009: A single mother pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to two counts of causing grievous hurt to Indonesian maid Siti Hajar Sadli using hot water and a hammer. Hau Yuan Tyng, 43, also claimed trial to another charge of injuring the woman with a pair of scissors. […]
