KUALA LUMPUR, 24 March 2009: The Home Ministry’s suspension of Harakah and Suara Keadilan would not make much of an impact on the opposition alliance as more people prefered news portals as sources of information, Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said today. He claimed the move was also politically-motivated to block both […]
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7 April decision on Ronnie Liu’s claim
SHAH ALAM, 23 March 2009: The High Court here will decide on 7 April on a claim by Selangor executive councillor Ronnie Liu Tian Khiew that the arrest warrant served on him on 12 Nov last year was invalid. Judicial Commissioner Mohd Yazid Mustafa fixed the date today after receiving written submissions from deputy public […]
Khir and wife to give statements on Balkis case
SHAH ALAM, 17 March 2009: The former president of the Wives of Selangor Elected Representatives’ Welfare Association (Balkis) is among 11 witnesses to be called up to give statements in the public hearing on sponsorship funds channelled to the body. Besides Datin Seri Zaharah Kechik, her husband Datuk Seri Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo, who was […]
S’gor plan to reduce non-revenue water
SHAH ALAM, 17 March 2009: The Selangor government hopes it can use excess money from the sale of its water assets to the federal government to reduce the rate of non-revenue water, Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said today. He said the state government estimated the value of its water assets at RM9 […]
RM10bil for cleaning up Sungai Klang
SHAH ALAM, 16 March 2009: The Selangor state government has allocated RM10bil to clean and rehabilitate Sungai Klang aimed at spurring economic growth via housing and tourism projects. Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim said Sungai Klang would be developed as an alternative public transportation system. He said the project cost allocated under the […]
S’gor MB to meet Wong this weekend
SHAH ALAM, 16 March 2009: Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim will discuss with Elizabeth Wong this weekend her request to resign as state executive councillor and Bukit Lanjan assemblyperson. Khalid said Wong, who is on her way home from vacation, had asked to see him today but he had to postpone the […]
Hadi must clarify statement: Guan Eng
PENANG, 13 March 2009: DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng wants the PAS president to explain his suggestion on forming a coalition government to the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) supreme council. Lim said the matter required a detailed explanation by Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang. “DAP hopes that he (Abdul Hadi) can clarify his statement to the […]
Karpal to give scuffle committee a miss
By Sharon TanKUALA LUMPUR: Karpal Singh (Bukit Gelugor-DAP) along with a few other witnesses will not appear at a parliamentary special committee set up to probe the scuffle involving him and Selangor Umno Youth members. Karpal said three other DAP MPs — Lim Lip Eng (Segambut), Fong Po Kuan (Batu Gajah) and Fong Kui Lun (Bukit Bintang) […]
S’gor opposition questions car accessories cost
SHAH ALAM, 12 March 2009: An opposition Selangor state assemblyperson today questioned the need for an LCD screen and tinted glass for the official cars of state executive councillors (excos) that were paid for with state funds. Yap Ee Wah (BN-Sungai Pelek) said the cost of the accessories for the 15 Toyota Camry 2.4 litre […]
Six companies under MB Inc profitable
SHAH ALAM, 12 March 2009: Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim disclosed today that six companies under Menteri Besar Inc (MB Inc) posted profits while three others suffered losses for the financial year 2008. Kumpulan Darul Ehsan Bhd had a profit of RM27.8 million, Permodalan Negeri Selangor Bhd (RM19.2 million), the Selangor State […]
