KUALA LUMPUR, 6 March 2009: The government’s mini budget package could exceed the RM10 billion announced on 5 March as it had yet to include tax measures and other measures that are not financed by the government, economists said. RHB Research said on today these include a lump sum payment of yearly dividend to employees […]
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Water: Union, NGOs back Selangor
By Financial DailyKUALA LUMPUR, 6 March 2009: Selangor has roped in the help of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and a union to back its bid to regain control of water distribution in the state. At a press conference in parliament yesterday, the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) and the Coalition Against Water Privatisation (CAWP) handed a memorandum to […]
Tian Chua: Fishy transactions in defence
By Chan Kok LeongKUALA LUMPUR, 6 March 2009: Two ministries – defence, and agriculture and agro-based industries – were taken to task over its spending and instructions in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday. Tian Chua (Batu-PKR) said that there was an alarming increase in the direct negotiations done by the Defence Ministry over the past three years. “The number […]
Muslim NGOs split over English
By Shanon ShahPETALING JAYA, 6 Mar 2009: Malay Muslim non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are divided over the English for Teaching Mathematics and Science (ETeMS) policy. For example, Pewaris Permuafakatan Islam and the Muslim Consumers Association (PPIM) have expressed support for the policy’s continuation, while the Malaysian Muslim Youth Movement (Abim) has called for a review. Noor Nirwandy “When […]
Umno Youth CDs on Karpal
SHAH ALAM, 5 March 2009: Selangor Umno Youth today distributed to the media compact discs containing footage of the fracas involving several Umno Youth leaders and DAP chairperson Karpal Singh in Parliament on 26 Feb. Selangor Umno Youth chief Abdul Shukor Idrus said the recording would give a true picture of who had actually started […]
More complications in Perak
IPOH, 5 March 2009: Newly appointed Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir did not attend the Perak Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting held at the state treasury’s meeting room in the Perak Darul Ridzuan building here at 4pm today. Instead, only embattled Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin turned up for the […]
Working committee for Batang Ai by-election
KUCHING, 5 March 2009: Sarawak Barisan Nasional (BN) Youth has formed a working committee chaired by Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth head Mong Dagang to garner support from young voters in the 7 April Batang Ai by-election. Fadillah Yusof, the state BN Youth and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth chief said their main role […]
Mini budget expected to be RM10bil
KUALA LUMPUR, 5 March 2009: Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Kong Cho Ha today said that a part of the second economic stimulus package or the Mini Budget will involve an estimated spending of RM10 billion. Kong said this to reporters after the first reading of the Supplementary Supply Bill 2009 at the Dewan Rakyat sitting […]
Police say “no” to Sat gathering
KUALA LUMPUR, 5 March 2009: Police have renewed their warning against those planning to gather at the Istana Negara on Saturday. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Wira Muhammad Sabtu Osman said police would take stern action against those involved as the gathering was illegal and a threat to public order. “We have warned them many […]
Penang sets up economic action council
PENANG, 5 March 2009: The Penang government has set up a state economic action council (SEAC) which will advise the state government on tackling the current economic crisis. Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said the SEAC would identify current economic issues at the state level, make recommendations, and draw up strategies and an effective action […]
