TAWAU, 15 Sept 2008: The MCA is still relevant not just for the interests of the Chinese community, but also for the interests of the country and all Malaysians, says Health Minister Datuk Liow Tiong Lai. But Liow, who is also MCA Youth chief, admitted that the party needed some changes within and serious efforts […]
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DAP to hold emergency Free Teresa Parliamentary Caucus on 17 Sept
KUALA LUMPUR, 15 Sept 2008: The DAP will lead Pakatan Rakyat in holding a "Free Teresa Kok Parliamentary Caucus" meeting at the Parliament House on 17 Sept 2008. DAP advisor and MP for Ipoh Timur Lim Kit Siang urged all Members of Parliament (MPs) from both sides of the divide to attend the meeting. The […]
“I will not resign” – Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR, 15 Sept 2008: Umno Vice-President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says he will not resign from his post despite his recent remarks on the country’s leadership transition plan. Muhyiddin, who said on Wednesday that the timeframe for the plan was too long, said today he would instead leave it to Prime Minister Datuk Seri […]
ISA was not justified against Sin Chew reporter – Hishammuddin
PUTRAJAYA, 15 Sept 2008: Education Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said the Internal Security Act (ISA) should not have been used against Sin Chew Daily reporter, Tan Hoon Cheng, and would be raising the matter at the next Cabinet meeting. He said although he agreed to the use of the ISA to protect national security, […]
Azimi Daim eyes MT post
KULIM, 15 Sept 2008: Umno Youth information chief Datuk Azimi Daim today offered himself as a candidate for a Supreme Council (MT) post at the party’s polls in December. "I offer myself for the post as a representative of Umno Youth after having talked over the matter with Umno Youth chief, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein […]
Any change to teaching of science and maths in English will begin from Year One: Hishammuddin
PUTRAJAYA, 15 Sept 2008: Any change to the teaching of science and mathematics in English will only begin from Year One, said Education Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein. "Parents need not worry. There will not be any abrupt changes and if any, will begin from Year One. I too have children schooling in the […]
Zaid wants ISA to be used specifically for terrorists, communist subversives
KOTA BARU, 14 Sept 2008: The Internal Security Act (ISA) should be used specifically to stem the activities of terrorists, communist subversives and those attempting to topple the government by force, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Zaid Ibrahim said today. He said the ISA should be used for the stated purpose and "we […]
Orang Asli stop sending children to school due to poor road condition
GUA MUSANG, 14 Sept 2008: In a sign of protest, Orang Asli in nine villages near Kuala Betis are refusing to send their children to Sekolah Kebangsaan Kuala Betis until the roads leading to their villages are repaired. The protest started after a bus that ferried their children to and from school daily lost control […]
Najib’s proposal will secure support for Umno leaders, say Johor party leaders
JOHOR BARU, 14 Sept 2008: Several Johor Umno leaders feel that Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s suggestion for the plan for transition of power to be determined by party members would consolidate the practice of democracy in the party. Tebrau Umno Division head Datuk Maulizan Bujang said that though the plan for […]
MCA cannot afford to wait another three years, says Jui Meng
KUALA LUMPUR, 14 Sept 2008: Former MCA vice-president Datuk Chua Jui Meng who is making another attempt for the party’s top post, has said that the party cannot afford to wait for another three years to initiate structural and ideological changes. The political landscape of the country does not give the party the luxury to […]
