PUTRAJAYA, 4 Feb 2009: The Barisan Nasional (BN) is ready to form a new government in Perak following four assemblypersons in the state quitting their parties to support the BN, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. “We wish extend our thanks if they have taken the decision to state their support for the […]
Seek mandate from people, says Nik Aziz
KUALA LUMPUR, 4 Feb 2009: PAS spiritual leader Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat said the political quagmire in Perak should be resolved through a snap state election. He said the people should be given the opportunity to decide which party should be given the mandate to rule the state. “I will be happy if […]
Muslim NGOs view Herald’s action as rude
KUALA LUMPUR, 4 Feb 2009: The action of the Catholic weekly Herald to continue to use the word “Allah” as a translation for “God” in its Malay edition is rude and can lead to racial tensions. Muslim Consumers Association Malaysia secretary general Datuk Dr Ma’mor Osman said use of the word which was sacred to […]
Thaipusam: Stern action against illegal gatherings
KUALA LUMPUR, 4 Feb 2009: Stern action awaits those organising illegal gatherings during the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves this weekend, police warned today. The three-day event, which is expected to attract some one million Hindus, tourists and people from all walks of life, should be trouble-free and the cops are leaving no stone unturned […]
RapidPenang provides shuttle service for Thaipusam
PENANG, 4 Feb 2009: Rapid Penang Sdn Bhd (RapidPenang) will provide a special service from 7 Feb to 9 Feb to cater for increased passengers during the Thaipusam festival. Its creative communication manager, Yap Lee Ying said 10 additional buses would ply from the Weld Quay (jetty) to Pulau Tikus and Komtar and back every […]
Najib to seek audience with Sultan of Perak
By Deborah LohPUTRAJAYA, 4 Feb 2009: Datuk Seri Najib Razak will be seeking an audience tomorrow with the Perak Ruler, Sultan Azlan Shah, for the Barisan Nasional (BN) to attempt to form the new state government. The deputy prime minister said this today after announcing that Bota state assemblyperson Datuk Nasaruddin Hashim has rejoined Umno after defecting […]
BN components support call for new Perak govt (Updated)
(Updated 7:52pm; 4 Feb 2009) KUALA LUMPUR, 4 Feb 2009: Barisan Nasional (BN) component leaders today threw support for their counterparts in Perak, who now have enough state assemblypersons to form the new state government after four Pakatan Rakyat representatives left their respective parties. Gerakan deputy president and state Gerakan chairperson Datuk Chang Ko Youn […]
Ministry to set up spaceperson foundation
PUTRAJAYA, 4 Feb 2009: The Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry will set up a spaceperson foundation to tidy up the arrangement in rewarding the two national astronauts, among others. Minister Datuk Dr Maximus Ongkili said both men — Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor and Major Dr Faiz Khaleed — would be placed under foundation. “With […]
Tee Keat, Jui Meng best of friends again
KUALA LUMPUR, 4 Feb 2009: In what appears to be efforts to put aside their previous differences, former MCA vice-president and two-time MCA presidential election candidate, Datuk Chua Jui Meng, has patched up with MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat. Chua, who contested against Ong for MCA’s top post during the party’s election last […]
S’gor CPO to give statement on Kugan case
PORT KLANG, 4 Feb 2009: Selangor police chief Datuk Khalid Abu Bakar will give his statement to the police next week in connection with the death of car thief suspect A Kugan. Speaking to reporters after visiting the marine police base at the Pulau Indah here, he said, the statement would be recorded by Bukit […]
