(© Simon Cataudo / sxc.hu) PETALING JAYA, 14 Nov 2008: While Malaysia has been debating for the past 30 years about whether or not to form a media or press council, Singaporean bloggers are planning to start their very own community moderation panel. According to Assistant Professor Cherian George, one of the 13 bloggers who […]
Current Issues
Double standards, rumours and immunity
Compiled by Khairil AnharDouble standards “Speaker, don’t play around. You are not serious.” DAP’s Bukit Gelugor Member of Parliament (MP) Karpal Singh, demanding that Dewan Rakyat speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia discipline Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz (Barisan Nasional) for calling opposition MP Wee Choo Keong (Parti Keadilan Rakyat-Wangsa Maju) “buta” (blind) […]
Speed up clearance, biscuit makers tell health ministry
By Ng Boon HooiPETALING JAYA, 17 Nov 2008: The Ministry of Health should speed up the issuing of clearance letters for melamine-free biscuits manufactured locally as the industry is in danger of collapsing. In issuing this warning, MCA deputy president Datuk Seri Chua Soi Lek said some public-listed biscuit manufacturers have approached him with claims that the industry […]
Cuepacs plans nationwide roadshow on PTK boycott
KUALA LUMPUR, 17 Nov 2008: Cuepacs will launch a nationwide roadshow next month to explain to the civil servants the rationale behind the plan to boycott the Competency Level Assessment (PTK) examination. Its president, Omar Osman, announced the boycott yesterday as the congress was unhappy with the cool response from the Public Service Department (PSD) […]
Incentives for landowners in NCR land project
KANOWIT, 17 Nov 2008: Landowners participating in new Native Customary Rights (NCR) land projects in the state now stand to benefit from two new incentives. Assistant Rural Development Minister Datuk Gramong Juna said they would be paid a sum of RM150 for every hectare of land developed under the state NCR land development concept. The […]
HR Ministry sec-gen to chair retrenchment committee
KUALA LUMPUR, 17 Nov 2008: Human Resource Ministry secretary-general Datuk Thomas George will chair the special committee set up to monitor the employment market and assist workers who may get retrenched due to the global economic crisis. Human Resource Minister Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam said today the committee, which would comprise representatives of employers, trade […]
Petrol, diesel prices down by 15 sen per litre tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, 17 Nov 2008: The petrol and diesel prices will be reduced by 15 sen per litre each effective tomorrow, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak announced today. The new retail price for Ron97 is priced at RM2.00 per litre from RM2.15, Ron92 at RM1.90 from RM2.05 and diesel at RM1.90 from RM2.05. […]
Stop using ketuanan Melayu to justify political strength
By Deborah LohKUALA LUMPUR, 17 NOV 2008: Malay political strength should be earned though respect and not by depending on numbers, Kedah Gerakan Youth said today. Responding to Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim’s statements on the Ketuanan Melayu concept, Kedah Gerakan Youth chief Tan Keng Liang said politicians should stop using it to justify Malay […]
Technical and vocational religious schools for S’gor
SHAH ALAM, 17 Nov 2008: Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim today proposed the setting up of Technical and Vocational religious schools in Selangor for those interested to pursue religious education up to Form Five. Abdul Khalid who met teachers of Fardhu Ain Religious Classes (KAFA) during a special meeting at the Melawati […]
Fatwa on pengkid should not be questioned: Nik Aziz
KOTA BARU, 17 Nov 2008: PAS spiritual leader Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat said today no one should question the decision of the National Fatwa Council’s decree outlawing “pengkid” (tomboyism). The Kelantan Menteri Besar said non-governmental organisations (NGOs) had no right to question Islamic matters. “Who are we to go against Allah’s commands, are […]
