SUBANG JAYA, 29 Nov 2008: MCA, the second biggest party in the Barisan Nasional (BN), is fully committed to the coalition and hopes it will hold more programmes involving all component parties to strengthen it further. Its president Datuk Ong Tee Keat said the BN should not be dispirited that it lost five states and […]
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PKR wants royal veto power restored
By Elizabeth LooiPKR president Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail delivers her speech at the party’s fifth national congress SHAH ALAM, 29 Nov 2008: Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) wants to restore the royal veto power and the dignity of the constitutional monarchy. That restoring of veto power means the Agong will have the discretion to reject […]
HIV cases in Malaysia on the rise, says UN coordinator
KUALA LUMPUR, 29 Nov 2008: Malaysia is suffering a setback in achieving the United Nations (UN) Millenium Development Goal (MDG) to eradicate the HIV/AIDS virus, despite being on the right track with its other MDGs. UN resident coordinator (Malaysia) Kamal Malhotra said the number of HIV-infected people was on the rise, instead of decreasing, after […]
Thai cargo operators move goods to Malaysia
BANGKOK, 29 Nov 2008: Cargo operators affected by the closure of two Bangkok airports are switching to land transportation to export their goods to the rest of the world through facilities in Penang and KL International Airport (KLIA). The move came as operators try to reduce the heavy losses suffered after the shutdown of the […]
Commandos free Taj Mahal hotel, Mumbai mayhem ends
MUMBAI, 29 Nov 2008: Indian commandos freed the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel this morning after a gruelling battle with heavily armed militants. The long-drawn battle ended at about 8am local time after three of the remaining terrorists were killed, about 60 hours after seizing the hotel. Yesterday, two of the militants were killed. They […]
PKR automatic resignation proposal put on hold
By Ng Boon Hooi and Elizabeth LooiSHAH ALAM, 28 Nov 2008: Wanita Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) today passed several resolutions at its annual congress, but conspicuously missing was the one calling for the automatic resignation of elected representatives embroiled in corruption or sex scandals. This was one of the resolutions Wanita PKR chief Zuraida Kamaruddin had been touting at a news […]
Deputy Education Minister Razali Ismail dies
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 Nov 2008: Deputy Education Minister Datuk Razali Ismail died at the Aminuddin Baki Institute, near here at about 6.30 pm today. This was confirmed by Education Director General Datuk Alimuddin Mohd Dom when contacted by Bernama today. — Bernama
Housewife Yim Pek Ha out on RM200,000 bail
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 Nov 2008: Housewife Yim Pek Ha, who was yesterday sentenced to 18 years’ jail for causing grievous hurt to her Indonesian maid, is out on a RM200,000 bail. She was released from the Kajang Prison today after Sessions Court judge Akhtar Tahir allowed her application for bail in one surety, pending […]
PKR needs more women at the top
By Ng Boon HooiUpdated 6:55pm, 28 Nov 2008 SHAH ALAM, 28 Nov 2008: There should be more representation for women in the top leadership level of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR). PKR Wanita chief Zuraida KamaruddinTo this end, Wanita PKR chief Zuraida Kamaruddin said the wing will propose having an extra vice-presidency slot in the parent body strictly for […]
Investigate major money politics cases fast
JERLUN, 28 Nov 2008: The Umno disciplinary board must investigate major cases of money politics fast so that the culprits will be prevented from contesting party elections in March, said Jerlun Member of Parliament Datuk Mukhriz Tun Mahathir. The Umno Youth Exco member said small cases should also be investigated but focus should on the […]
