(Laptop image by Manu Mohan / sxc.hu; artwork by Scott Feldstein @ Flickr) KUALA LUMPUR, 16 June 2009: Pornographic websites are among 38 “offensive” sites which government servants are blocked from accessing. In addition, a 2003 government circular to civil servants warns them against downloading or uploading material that may disparage the government’s image or that […]
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Hadi is committed to PR, says Anwar
By Zedeck SiewKUALA LUMPUR, 16 June 2009: PAS has informed Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim “in no uncertain terms” that it is committed to the Pakatan Rakyat (PR). Opposition Leader Anwar said it was PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang himself who had given that assurance. “I have been informed in no uncertain terms by (the) PAS […]
RM6.95bil from first stimulus package disbursed
KUALA LUMPUR, 15 June 2009: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak told the Dewan Rakyat today that almost 100% or RM6.95 billion from the first stimulus package’s allocation has been disbursed. He said that of this total, RM4.02 billion or 57.9% involving 43,681 projects have been offered to successful contractors while the remainder was in […]
Motion to discuss PKFZ rejected
By Zedeck SiewKUALA LUMPUR, 15 June 2009: A motion by DAP parliamentary leader Lim Kit Siang (Ipoh Timur) to debate the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) scandal in Parliament was rejected this morning. Lim, in a press conference after Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin rejected his motion, also questioned the absence of Transport Minister Datuk Seri Ong Tee […]
Singapore keen on third bridge: Najib (Updated 3.06pm)
Updated 3.06pm, 11 June 2009 PUTRAJAYA, 11 June 2009: Singapore is keen on the construction of a third bridge linking the republic to Malaysia, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said today. “The concept of the third bridge on the eastern side of Johor is something we will pursue, and Singapore is quite keen on […]
Islamic state, actually
By Shanon ShahPAS delegates lined up to salam with the incoming and outgoing leadership after the muktamar officially closed on 7 June 2009 WITH PAS, it was never really about “progressives” versus “conservatives”, or “professionals” versus “ulama”. It is, and always has been, about setting up an Islamic state. And so, given Malaysia’s dramatically shifting political landscape, […]
PAS muktamar passes three resolutions
SHAH ALAM, 7 June 2009: The PAS muktamar debated and passed three resolutions on the economy, on judicial integrity and on education. The resolution on the economy called for the government to preserve the interests of Muslim bumiputera entrepreneurs. It declared PAS’s opposition to the liberalisation of 27 service subsectors and the abolishment of the […]
“Unity talks don’t mean PAS will join Umno”
By Deborah LohSHAH ALAM, 7 June 2009: PAS is out to convince its Pakatan Rakyat (PR) partners that unity talks with Umno will not dilute the Islamist party’s commitment to the opposition. The controversial proposal will be raised at the next PR presidential council which is attended by the heads of PAS, Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and […]
PM: Murugiah’s status to be determined
KUALA LUMPUR, 7 June 2009: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said today he has yet to decide on the position of Senator T Murugiah as Deputy Minister in Prime Minister’s Department. Najib said he would discuss with People’s Progressive Party (PPP) president Datuk M Kayveas as well as seek guidance from the Registrar of […]
Najib acknowledges Kayveas as PPP president
KUALA LUMPUR, 7 June 2009: Supporters of Datuk M Kayveas were on cloud nine when their man was acknowledged as the legitimate People’s Progressive Party (PPP) president by none other than the prime minister. The acknowledgement came when Datuk Seri Najib Razak officiated the party’s 56th general assembly at the Putra World Trade Centre in […]
