Updated 12.09am, 20 May 2009 SHAH ALAM, 19 May 2009: Seventy pupils and three teachers of Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil (SJKT) Ladang Emerald in Bukit Kemuning here were rushed to hospital today after they inhaled a leaking gas. The gas, identified as ethyl mercaptan, had leaked during maintenance work on a gas pipe at the […]
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One leptospirosis patient in critical condition
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 May 2009: One of the nine patients who are being treated for leptospirosis at two hospitals in Seberang Prai, Penang is reported to be in critical condition. Director-General of Health Tan Sri Dr Ismail Merican said the patient was now being treated at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Seberang Jaya […]
Committee finds five S’gor BN reps guilty (Updated 9.44pm)
Updated 9.44pm, 19 May 2009 SHAH ALAM, 19 May 2009: The Rights and Privileges Committee of the Selangor state legislative assembly has found five Barisan Nasional (BN) assemblypersons, including former menteri besar Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo, guilty of contempt of the assembly, its chairperson Teng Chang Khim said. The others are Datuk Marsum […]
S’gor to tap S’pore expertise for river project
By Gan Pei LingPETALING JAYA. 19 May 2009: Selangor government plans to tap into Singapore’s expertise in its Klang River Rehabiliation Project and would also consult non-governmental organisations (NGOs) on environment issues related to the project. Selangor menteri besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim had expressed his hopes to work with Singapore on the RM10bil project during his […]
Cops seek mandatory jail time for mat rempit
KUALA LUMPUR, 19 May 2009: Mat rempit or illegal motorcycle racers may be given the mandatory jail sentence, heavier than the current minimum fine of RM5,000 and a maximum jail term of five years. Bukit Aman Traffic Chief Datuk Abdul Aziz Yusof said a proposal to raise the penalty under an amendment to Section 42 […]
BN components warned to toe the line
PUTRAJAYA, 19 May 2009: Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties have been warned against making statements that could be misinterpreted and jeopardise solidarity within the coalition. Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said everyone in the country had their own views but they should have the interest of the party at heart and adhere to […]
New party to champion Indian M’sian rights
By Gan Pei LingPETALING JAYA, 19 May 2009: A new Indian Malaysian party, Malaysia Makkal Sakti Party (MMSP) — a breakaway faction of the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) — was officially launched today to champion the cause of the community. Led by former Hindraf National Coordinator RS Thanenthiran, the party hopes to unite Indian Malaysians under one […]
Book City a boon for writers: Muhyiddin
PUTRAJAYA, 19 May 2009: The Book City, which the government plans to set up by end of this year, will provide an avenue for publishers and writers to expand the scope and quality of their work, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said. He said that the project, coordinated by the Education Ministry, would […]
EC warning over use of voter registration booths
BUKIT MERTAJAM, 19 May 2009: The Election Commission (EC) today warned the DAP, PAS and Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) against using their voter registration booths near polling stations for last-minute canvassing of votes in the Penanti state by-election on 31 May. EC chairperson Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said the parties had pledged not […]
New BN post nothing to do with PR: Chua
By Deborah LohPETALING JAYA, 19 May 2009: The post of Barisan Nasional (BN) chief coordinator for Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek was in the works even before he revealed that Pakatan Rakyat (PR) was wooing him, the MCA deputy president said today. Chua said the position had nothing to do with news that he was being […]
