KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – Datuk Seri Najib Razak today reminded delegates that the only way to ensure Malays are protected is to see the recovery of Umno. The party president, in a strongly worded message, told a closed door meeting that the Umno machinery was not doing enough despite more
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the fighter UMNO must resolutely oppose bermanhaj wasatiyyah esktremisme symptoms and militanisme so fast that when it affects young people who want a shortcut to paradise. Consequently, the deputy president, said the party will not compromise with those who try
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced a new arrangement to help passengers impacted by airline bankruptcy. A voluntary agreement on behalf of its members flying to, from and within Europe will cover the repatriation of passengers unable to return home due to an airline
SHAH ALAM Nov 25 – Former Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim has hit back at his successor Mohamed Azmin Ali for spinning facts that the previous budgets tabled by him (Abdul Khalid) were deficit budgets, as they included Supplementary budgets. In a statement issued today, Abdul Khalid said that the claims
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – With fuel subsidy locking in the impact of lower oil prices, Malaysia’s deficit could decline below three per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2015, said the International Monetary Fund. Its Mission Chief for Malaysia Alex Mourmouras said the overall fiscal strategy should bolster equality,
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi respects the criticism and suggestions made by former Umno president Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Dr Mahathir in a blog post today, urged 2014 Umno General Assembly delegates to criticise their leaders if they found reason to. Ahmad Zahid said delegates
WASHINGTON, Nov 25 – President Barack Obama called for calm Monday night, moments after a Missouri prosecutor announced there would be no indictment against the police officer who shot and killed Michael Brown. His measured tone stood in stunning contrast to the images of violence on the streets of Ferguson that
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – An international investigation team may require at least one year to gather evidence and bring to justice those responsible for the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 disaster, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. “We expect the probe team to take at least one year, or even more,
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – The ringgit erased its gains to close lower today against the US dollar on lack of buying support for the local unit, dealers said. At 5pm today, the ringgit was quoted at 3.3515/3545 against 3.3505/3535 on Monday. He said most emerging Asian currencies rose today,
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has raided the offices of two companies here on suspicion of their having conducted the remittance business without a licence, the central bank said today. It said in a statement that the raids were made early this month in collaboration with the
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – No restrictions will be imposed on speakers in the Umno General Assembly this year but they have been told to be mindful of what they say. Vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said those at the rostrum will be observed not only by delegates but also
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad urged UMNO delegates at the party’s annual general meeting (AGM) which begins today to give constructive criticism against their leaders. “Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Tun Razak and Tun Hussein were not only criticized but were even challenged. I was also challenged
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – The government has plans to expand the Ismail Petra Airport (LTSIP) in Kota Baharu to accomodate the increasing number of passengers. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Abdul Aziz Kaprawi said the project, involving an estimated cost of RM172 million, was among the applications under the 11th Malaysia
SHANGHAI, Nov 25 – China, the world’s biggest tobacco market, is considering a draft regulation that would ban indoor smoking, limit outdoor smoking and end tobacco advertising, the state-run Xinhua news agency has reported. The draft, published by the legislative affairs office of the State Council, or cabinet, and open for
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Modest Richter scale struck northern Sumatra, Indonesia 11:30 last night. Malaysian Meteorological positions in the reality said the epicenter was 35km northeast of Simeulue, Indonesia and 509km southwest Lumut, Perak. However, there is no threat of a tsunami was
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) failed to meet the requirements and proposals of the stakeholders in the construction of the new low-cost carrier terminal, klia2, which resulted in the completion delay and cost overruns from RM1.7 billion to RM4 billion. This was the conclusion made by
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – The absence of Datuk Lee Chong Wei in the 2014 Axiata Cup has not cowed the national badminton squad from looking for success at the tournament starting this Thursday at Britama Arena, Jakarta until Dec 5. National men’s singles player, Chong Wei Feng is aware of the
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – DEPUTY Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday announced a seven-point plan covering tangible measures to save Cameron Highlands from further devastation. This plan, encompassing short-, medium- and long-term measures, will be implemented immediately. FOR starters, the local plan for the highlands will be reviewed to
THAILAND, Nov 25 – Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-O-Cha today threatened to bar ousted premier Yingluck Shinawatra from travelling abroad, a day after the publication of her first media interview since May’s coup. Yingluck, who was booted out of office by a controversial court ruling just before the army takeover, has
