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 […]
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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 […]
Separate but equal
By N Shashi Kala and Ooi Ying NeeTHE establishment of Malaysia was much like a marriage. Malaya, Singapore, Sabah and Sarawak entered into matrimony on 16 Sept 1963. Indonesia and the Philippines spoke out against the union instead of forever holding their peace. Despite the opposition, the four regions pledged unity as a single, sovereign federation, promising to be faithful and equal […]
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 […]
Anwar’s tactics undemocratic, unethical, ungentlemanly, says Musa
SANDAKAN, 14 Sept 08: The strategy used by Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) advisor Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to take over the government so that he can become prime minister has been lambasted as "utterly undemocratic, unethical and ungentlemanly". Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman who made the description, said it was clear that Anwar’s […]
Poor families can apply for RM100 monthly aid for each child below 18
TAWAU, 14 Sept 2008: Poor families with children aged 18 and below, are eligible to apply for monthly aid of RM100 for each child from the Social Welfare Department. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Dr Ng Yen Yen said however, the amount was limited to a maximum of RM450 for each family as […]
PKR responsible for ensuring orderly Malaysia Day gathering
SUBANG JAYA, 14 Sept 2008: Police have approved a permit for Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) to hold a gathering to celebrate Malaysia Day tomorrow from 7pm at the MBPJ Stadium in Kelana Jaya, near here, Selangor police chief Datuk Khalid Abu Bakar disclosed today. However, he reminded the organisers that the gathering must he held […]
