GEORGE TOWN, Nov 24 – A DAP backbencher’s recent proposal for the Penang Chief Minister’s tenure to be limited to two full terms has received backing from a political rival. State Gerakan Oh Tong Keong, who described the proposition as “timely and ideal”, agreed with Tanjung Bungah assemblyman Teh Yee Cheu’s
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – From tomorrow, eight major roads in Kuala Lumpur will be renamed after past Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, or kings, according to a City Hall circular. Signed by City Hall corporate planning manager Dr Ismail Stapa, the circular states that signboards bearing the new road names will
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 – Tan Sri Kong Cho Ha must publicly explain why a decision was made to drop one of the suits against Kuala Dimensi Sdn Bhd (KDSB), an Opposition lawmaker said. The suit revolved around the RM720 million in interest payments on the land bought from KDSB to
HONG KONG, Nov 24 – A court in Hong Kong has ruled that a British banker charged with the grisly murder of two Indonesian women is psychologically fit to enter a plea on both counts. However, the case has been adjourned until July next year to allow for more than 200 pieces of
SHAH ALAM, Nov 24 – Shell will continue to encourage and promote development of innovative ideas on energy efficiency and sustainable mobility in Malaysia. Its Head of Downstream Retail Marketing for Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Brunei Darussalam, Christine Liew said bright ideas that lead to new technologies innovation or products
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 – Accountability after the information revolution; disengagement in the age of distraction and the practice of digital diplomacy are the three challenges that need to be confronted to build, develop and sustain nations in this hyperconnected world, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, today. He
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 – The fuel subsidy removal by the government is a positive move and will not have a significant impact on the economy, a research firm said. RHB Research Institute said it believes the decision was right as it can ease the government’s subsidy burden, given that
FERGUSON, Nov 25 – A Missouri grand jury has decided not to indict Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson in the August 9 shooting death of Michael Brown, St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Robert McCulloch said Monday night. After an “exhaustive review,” the jurors deliberated for two days, he said. The grand
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 – “Government is not a thug. We do not arbitrarily detain anyone without solid evidence,” said Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Thus his reaction to the government’s claim using the Sedition Act 1948 to cover criticism and use power in the hands of
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 – It might not seem much, but Selangor Menteri Besar Mohamed Azmin Ali broke new ground today when he proposed a RM200,000 allocation each for people-friendly programmes in opposition-held seats in the country’s wealthiest state. His own Pakatan Rakyat (PR) assemblymen will each get RM700,000 for similar
CAMERON HIGHLANDS, Nov 24 – Deputy Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has instructed the Tanah Rata District Office to take immediate action against the culprits of a farm that has been illegally extended.In his visit to the farm in Habu, Muhyiddin seemed dismayed how the farm’s operators could illegally
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Nov 24 – A human foetus believed to be three months old, was found in the girls’ toilet at a secondary school in Machang Bubok, here today. A police spokesman said in the 3.30 p.m. incident, a teacher found the foetus before informing the police. “A police team was sent
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 – The fuel subsidy removal by the government is a positive move and will not have a significant impact on the economy, research firms said. RHB Research Institute said it believed the decision was right, as it can ease the government’s subsidy burden, given that falling crude oil
LANGKAWI, Nov 23 – Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Bhd (Angkasa) wants the government to exempt civil servants’ payroll deductions from the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Discussions with the Royal Customs Department on the matter will be held soon with a working paper submitted to the government, Angkasa president Datuk Abdul
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 – Umno leadership in the city should have the knowledge, skills and friendly to young people to strengthen the support and trust of members at all levels. Umno president Datuk Seri Najib Razak said it was important indicators as a complement to the city UMNO is
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 – Umno delegates are advised to be rational when raising issues during the party’s 2014 General Assembly to avoid disrupting the nation’s racial harmony. Its vice-president, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, called on the delegates to avoid being “too emotional”, especially when discussing matters regarding vernacular schools in
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 – In a major swoop, Pahang police detained 39 illegal immigrants in the Cameron Highlands during an operation last night. Nine of them were picked up at road-blocks and the rest in the jungle during the blitz which was targeted at immigrants working illegally in the highlands. The suspects comprised Bangladeshis,
BIRMINGHAM, Nov 23 – For some British Muslims, the path to jihad and the path to peaceful aid work can traverse much of the same terrain. From an office in Britain’s second largest city, Waseem Iqbal and a friend are planning a trip to the Middle East. In Jordan, they
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is a leader who walks the talk when he stressed that Chinese vernacular schools would continue to exist, said MCA president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. Liow who is also Transport Minister said he also welcomed Najib’s comments that
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 – The economic divide between the Malays and non-Malays in Kuala Lumpur poses a big challenge for the former, says Federal Territory Umno liaison chairman Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor. He said statistics showed the Malays were far behind other races, in terms of ownership
