ALOR SETAR, 22 May 2009: Umno has introduced two formulas, known as SMSS and KBSM, in an effort to win back Kedah in the next general election. Umno information chief Ahmad Maslan said the SMSS formula stressed on working day and night while KBSM encouraged Umno leaders to attend four important occasions namely feasts, funerals […]
Provide equal opportunities for scholarships
PETALING JAYA, 22 May 2009: Gerakan Youth urged the government to ensure that our youth has equal opportunity to pursue local tertiary education to prevent brain drain. Its secretary-general Dr Dominic Lau said it was common for top scorers to pursue their tertiary studies overseas because of lack of opportunities in Malaysia. “Quite often, after […]
EC to meet on 28 May on Manik Urau by-election
PUTRAJAYA, 22 May 2009: The Election Commission (EC) is to meet on 28 May to decide on the dates for nomination and polling in the by-election for the Manik Urai state seat in Kelantan which fell vacant following the death of assemblyperson Ismail Yaacob today. EC chairperson Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof, when contacted […]
M’sia proposes third bridge link to S’pore (Updated)
Updated 4.39pm, 22 May 2009 SINGAPORE, 22 May 2009: Malaysia has proposed to Singapore that a new bridge be built to link the eastern side of Johor to the island republic. The new bridge will help to further facilitate the movement of people and goods and services between both countries, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri […]
Another 16 detained for holding vigil
The Edge Financial DailyKUALA LUMPUR: In the second round of vigil-related arrests this week, police yesterday detained 16 people, including Teratai state assemblywoman Jenice Lee Ying Ha outside her office here in Taman Muda. Lee, when contacted, said the 16, a mix of DAP members and residents, were arrested at about 9pm after police moved in on their […]
Ulama being sidelined in PAS?
KUALA LUMPUR, 21 May 2009: PAS elections next month will not only witness a clash between the ulama and the professional group, but will also showcase how far the party is willing to go in defending its struggle to set up an Islamic administration. PAS today is a pale shadow of its former self. Twenty […]
M’sia remains on high alert for influenza A (H1N1) (Updated 6.16pm)
JOHOR BARU, 21 May 2009: The government will remain on high alert for influenza A(H1N1) even though the country has been declared free of local transmission of the virus. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said that checks at entry points would continue, especially on those arriving from affected countries such as the United States. […]
PKA chairperson no longer has power to release PKFZ report
By Sharon TanKUALA LUMPUR: Even though all technical issues have been cleared for the Port Klang Authority to release the controversial Port Klang Free Zone report, the PKA board meeting had on 21 May resolved that PKA chairman Datuk Lee Hwa Beng cannot make the report public since it is now being deliberated in cabinet. Lee said […]
Penang MCA respects Tsu Koon’s appointment
PUTRAJAYA, 21 May 2009: MCA vice-president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the decision by the Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman to appoint Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon as Penang BN Liaison Committee chairman would be respected, despite the “voices of resentment on the ground”. Liow, who is also Penang MCA Liaison Committee chairperson, however, […]
No slowing down of FDI to Iskandar M’sia
JOHOR BARU, 21 May 2009: The government does not expect Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) to Iskandar Malaysia to suffer as a result of the current global economic slowdown, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said today. Najib, who is also the Finance Minister, said the government expected the bullish inflow of FDI to Malaysia’s southernmost […]
