Updated 14 April 2009 at 4.05pm PUTRAJAYA, 14 April 2009: Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the MCA leadership has no problems with the recent comment he made about Chinese Malaysian voters not being appreciative. “I talked to (MCA president Datuk Seri) Ong Tee Keat, and he said there was nothing wrong with […]
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Cabinet line-up: See PM if dissatisfied (Updated)
Updated 4:51pm, 13 April 2009 KUALA LUMPUR, 13 April 2009: Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has asked Barisan Nasional (BN) component leaders who have any complaints about their representation in the cabinet line-up to see the prime minister. He said such a matter should not be discussed openly as they should respect the […]
Cabinet committees to be trimmed (Updated 3.35pm)
KUALA LUMPUR, 13 April 2009: Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said today the number of cabinet committees will be trimmed to smoothen out the administration and ensure that all matters discussed are implemented. He said at his meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak a few days ago, they agreed that the […]
‘One Malaysia’ concept just way to unity: Najib
PUTRAJAYA, 1 April 2009: The implementation of various programmes in accordance with the “One Malaysia” concept can unite the people of various communities in the country in a more just manner, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said today. He said the concept would be implemented in an organised and systematic manner to ensure […]
Credit rating downgrade not expected
By Yong Min WeiKUALA LUMPUR, 13 March 2009: The country’s widening fiscal deficit from 4.8% to 7.6% for 2009 is not expected to result in the downgrade of its credit rating as it is at an acceptable level in times of economic crisis, the Dewan Rakyat was told yesterday. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Najib […]
Package to stave off economic downturn
KUALA LUMPUR, 10 March 2009: The government today unveiled its second economic stimulus package totalling RM60 billion, comprising initiatives and ideas to invigorate vital sectors to maintain the people’s welfare and prosperity in the face of the global economic downturn. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, when tabling the package in […]
Tax hotline on mini budget
KUALA LUMPUR, 10 March 2009: The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has opened a hotline to answer queries on tax related matters pertaining to the Mini Budget 2009. Taxpayers with queries can call Tel: 03-6201 0550 or 03-6203 1537 between 5pm and 8pm today and between 8am and 6pm tomorrow, the board said in a statement […]
Choose PM and DPM from within BN
By Deborah LohPETALING JAYA, 13 NOV 2008: A state Gerakan youth chief has proposed that any Barisan Nasional (BN) supreme council member from any component party be eligible to become Malaysia’s prime minister and deputy prime minister. The country’s top two leadership positions should also be filled through an election within the BN supreme council, Kedah Gerakan […]
