(Updated 6:48pm; 19 March 2009) KUALA LUMPUR, 19 March 2009: Umno deputy president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has described as “irresponsible and malicious” the statement by former Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Zaid Ibrahim on the country’s leadership transition. He said the statement was clearly aimed at creating unease among Umno members in […]
Karpal Singh’s sedition case for mention on 23 March
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 March 2009: DAP chairperson Karpal Singh’s sedition case will be mentioned in the High Court here on 23 March. Judicial Commissioner Azman Abdullah will try the case. Karpal Singh pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court on 17 March to uttering seditious words relating to the Sultan of Perak at a news […]
PAS to announce Bkt Gantang candidate on 23 March
KUALA TERENGGANU, 19 March 2009: PAS is to announce its candidate for the Bukit Gantang parliamentary by-election in Perak on Monday, PAS election director Datuk Mustafa Ali said today. He said the name of the candidate would be announced by PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang. “We will hold a meeting on Monday and […]
Small employers exempted from paying HRD levy
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 March 2009: Small employers registered with Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad (PSMB) will be fully exempted from paying the human resources development (HRD) levy for the period 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2011. Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr S.Subramaniam said today 1,067 employers in the manufacturing sector with 50 workers and below […]
Probe into Krishnasamy’s murder ongoing: Syed Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 March 2009: The investigation into the murder of Johor assemblyperson for Tenggaroh Datuk S Krishnasamy is continuing, Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar said today. Thirteen men were held in stages to help in the investigation into the case but all the suspects were released as there was no strong evidence […]
Claims for cash rebate extended to 14 April
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 March 2009: Claims under the cash rebate disbursement scheme for vehicle owners have been extended to 14 April. In a statement here today, Pos Malaysia said the government had informed the company about the extension. It said eligible vehicle owners are encouraged to renew their road tax personally at any post offices […]
MACC questions Rights & Privileges committee members
IPOH, 19 March 2009: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today recorded statements from four members of the Rights and Privileges committee which had suspended the menteri besar and six state executive councillors from the Perak legislative assembly. The four — Loke Chee Yan (state assemblyperson for Kepayang), Ong Boon Piow (Tebing Tinggi), Sum Cheok Leng […]
One Aids death recorded daily
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 March 2009: An average of one Aids death and three HIV infections are recorded daily in the country, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Abd Latif Ahmad said the figure was based on the number of HIV infections, totalling 80,000 cases a year. He said there was […]
Faulty ATMs thwart luckless robbers
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 March 2009: Faulty automated teller machines (ATMs) are the bane of bank customers desperate to withdraw money, but one homemaker had reason to be happy for the machines not being operational. The woman, in her 20s, was blindfolded and in the clutches of four robbers who had earlier abducted her and tried […]
“One Community, One Association” programme for youths
PUTRAJAYA, 19 March 2009: In a move to ensure that every community in the country has its own youth association, the Youth and Sports Ministry is organising a “One Community, One Association” programme to be launched in Petaling Jaya on 22 March. Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob told reporters here this […]
