KUALA LUMPUR, 23 Dec 2008: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), through its de facto leader, should speak on the issue of PAS’s intention to introduce hudud laws (Islamic penal code) in the country, said DAP chairperson Karpal Singh. He said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim cannot afford to remain silent in the face of Kelantan Menteri Besar […]
Mandatory HIV testing not the solution: MAC
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 Dec 2008: The Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC) says that mandatory premarital HIV testing for Muslim couples is not the solution to the increase in contraction of the disease among women. MAC president, Professor Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, said a once-off life time test did not guarantee that an individual or his or her […]
Othman Omar appointed PKNS GM
SHAH ALAM, 23 Dec 2008: The guessing game on who would be appointed the general manager of the Selangor Economic Development Corporation (PKNS) was answered today when corporate figure Othman Omar was selected to helm it effective 1 Feb next year. Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, when making the announcement on his […]
Teresa sues Khir Toyo, Utusan for RM30 mil
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 Dec 2008: Seputeh Member of Parliament Teresa Kok Suh Sim has filed a suit for RM30 million against Datuk Seri Mohamad Khir Toyo and Utusan Melayu Sdn Bhd over the issue of the ‘azan’ (call for prayer) at the Kinrara mosque recently. The writ of summons was filed at the Civil High […]
Do study on HIV tests before protesting
BANGI, 23 Dec 2008: Those who are worried about the government’s decision, making it compulsory for Muslims couples who want to get married to undergo testing for HIV, are advised to do studies before objecting to the move. Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim)’s director-general, Datuk Wan Mohamad Sheikh Abdul Aziz, said the government had […]
Former Health DG dies
KUALA LUMPUR, 23 Dec 2008: Former Director-General of Health Tan Sri Dr Raja Ahmad Noordin Raja Shahbudin who died last night due to complications after suffering a mild stroke, was laid to rest at the Bukit Kiara Muslim Cemetery juts before noon today. Raja Ahmad, 84, was pronounced dead at 10.46 pm at University Malaya […]
Perak needs NLC approval to award land titles
PUTRAJAYA, 23 Dec 2008: The Perak government needs the approval of the National Land Council (NLC) to award freehold land titles to residents of new and planned villages in the state, said Datuk Seri Najib Razak. The Deputy Prime Minister said the National Land Policy (NLP) stated freehold titles can only be given if these […]
Umno Disciplinary Board refutes Mubarak’s claim
KUALA LUMPUR, 22 Dec 2008: The Umno Disciplinary Board today refuted an allegation by the Association of Former Elected Representatives (Mubarak) that the board dragged its feet over action against complaints of money politics and corruption in the party. Board chairman Tengku Tan Sri Ahmad Rithauddeen Tengku Ismail circulated to the media a six-page document […]
Court acquits former air steward of producing smut
SHAH ALAM, 22 Dec 2008: A former Malaysia Airlines (Mas) steward charged with producing a pornographic video compact disc (VCD) was acquitted and discharged today after the High Court here quashed his conviction and 18-month jail term. The court, in allowing the appeal of Mohd Rizal Mat Yusuf, held that the finding of guilt and […]
Romance novels, entertainment rags tops with readers
KUALA LUMPUR, 22 Dec 2008: Love stories and entertainment magazines remain a favourite read among the public compared with academic books says Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) deputy director general Kamarul Zaman Shaharuddin. He added that entertainment magazines and books featuring love stories are always prominently displayed on the shelves of book shops and enjoy […]
