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In Dewan Rakyat: MPs challenge household monthly income report
Both DAP and Barisan Nasional MPs seemed to speak in unison in voicing complaints that the methods used by the Prime Minister's Department in reporting the country's household monthly income were inaccurate.
Prominent Sabah corporate figure picked up for graft
A wellknown corporate figure in Sabah is to be charged with graft on Monday. The 35-year-old woman is alleged to have offered RM8,000 to a Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry officer as inducement to refrain from taking further action against her.
Government will do everything to fight inflation
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the Government would do whatever it takes to protect the people from inflationary pressures but it would be dependent on the Government’s financial capacity.
Ibrahim questions silence of Opposition MPs
Datuk Paduka Ibrahim Ali questions why Malay members of Parliament from opposition parties are silent over the issue of Malay supremacy and the statement by Karpal Singh allegedly questioning the powers of the Perak Sultan.
The heat is on Lingam
Possible offences that the authorities may invoke against prominent lawyer Datuk V.K. Lingam are for breaches of the Sedition Act, the Legal Profession Act, the Penal Code and the Official Secrets Act.
AirAsia goes head-to-head with MAS by slashing fuel surcharge
Travellers are in for a treat as budget airline AirAsia is going all out to compete with Malaysia Airline's Everyday Low Fare promotion by launching its own Sub-Zero campaign Monday.
Kidnapped girl was not intended victim
A 13-year-old schoolgirl who was abducted and released after her family paid a ransom of RM80,000 recently was the kidnappers' secondary target. The primary target was the girl's elder sister, who had earlier given them the slip.
Baby dies of suspected abuse
A four-month-old baby boy, suspected of being a child abuse victim, died while being sent to Ipoh Hospital for treatment.
Over 30 Barisan MPs have decided to cross over, says PKR Sabah chief
Parti Keadilan Rakyat is in “real” discussions with Barisan Nasional Members of Parliament (MPs) to cross over to Pakatan Rakyat.
Mother’s Day tragedy for family as mum killed
Che Bashah Che Ahmad was to have celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday with her five children. Instead, she was found dead with stab wounds at her house in Taman Berlian in Jitra at 3pm, five hours before the scheduled family dinner.
IGP: Interviews over Karpal Singh’s statement on sultan a part of probe
Police are interviewing reporters who covered Bukit Gelugor MP Karpal Singh over his statement allegedly questioning the power of the Sultan of Perak.
Show the critics that Umno is not arrogant, says Pak Lah
Umno members must counter the notion that they are arrogant and corrupt, said Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Najib: Party anniversary this year more meaningful
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Umno’s anniversary this year was more meaningful than before as the party clearly wants to state that it is a party that is still relevant.
Wooing young voters ‘not just Youth wing’s role’
The responsibility to woo young Malay voters to support Umno does not fall on the shoulders of the Youth wing alone, says Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.
Umno tribute to mothers, Ahmad Sarji
Umno celebrated its 62nd anniversary with a special tribute to all mothers attending the occasion at PWTC in Kuala Lumpur Sunday.
Adnan keeps them guessing
Pahang Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob is keeping people guessing as to which post he will contest in the Umno elections.
No social contract among races, says Ungku Aziz
There is no social contract among the country’s multiracial communities, opined Royal Professor Ungku Abdul Aziz Ungku Abdul Hamid.
Implement decisions made, says Ku Li
The Umno leadership must be firm in implementing decisions made, said Umno veteran Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah.
Mahathir welcomes Muhyiddin’s willingness to speak out
Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has welcomed Umno vice-president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's willingness to contest for either of the party's top two posts.
Muhyiddin: Too early to announce polls plan
Umno vice-president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says it is still too early for him to announce plans for the party polls in December despite persistent press queries wanting confirmation of any intention to run for any of the top two posts.
Ministry reviews recent promotion
The Education Ministry is reviewing its recent upgrading of Form Six teachers to a higher scale.
Dr M: There are too many questions
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has questioned the way in which the V.K. Lingam clips were released by his former deputy Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Cheeky monkeys hassle womenfolk in Kemaman
Villagers in Kampung Pangkalan Binjai in Kemaman are not amused by the antics of a group of macaques which hassle only the women folk.
Drug ring uses Thai call girls
An international drug cartel may be deploying Thai sex workers as “merchants of death” to smuggle heroin out of India for African drug dealers in Kuala Lumpur.
Pairin joins ‘Govt must attend to Sabah’ chorus
Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Joseph Pairin Kitingan has joined fellow Sabahans in asking the Federal Government to attend to the state's problems, saying “it is the only sensible thing to do”.
‘Umno man pressured to quit post’
Mystery shrouds a veteran Penang Umno leader who accepted an offer by the Pakatan Rakyat state government to take up a “state post”. Umno leaders said Sunday they were unaware of any such offer as claimed by Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.
Cops looking for accomplice of taxi driver who stabbed woman
The “taxi driver” who stabbed a woman several times and left her to die in Kajang on Friday probably had an accomplice - and police are on the hunt for the man.
KLIA robbers planned RM3.5m heist at hotel
The robbers involved in the RM3.5mil heist at the KL International Airport used a nearby hotel as a “meeting point” a day before the April 9 robbery.
No Bridge Run this year
The Penang Bridge Run 2008 has been cancelled due to financial and manpower constraints.
Now, it’s attempted murder
Police have reclassified the hit-and-run case of a policeman on Saturday as attempted murder, said City deputy police chief Senior Asst Comm (I) Datuk Abdul Samah Mat.
Hindraf wants ISA abolished and leader given treatment
Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) supporters held nationwide protests on Sunday to call for the abolition of the Internal Security Act (ISA), the freeing of ISA detainees and for detained Hindraf leader P. Uthayakumar to have proper medical treatment for his heart condition.
Hui Yi: My mother is my hero
Miracle heart transplant patient Tee Hui Yi, who survived two transplant surgeries, has named her mother Dina Bato Sam Bua as the real hero in her struggle.
Oldest finalist proves age no barrier in contest for mothers
Housewife Tiong Mee Keng proved to the hundreds gathered at the Ipoh Parade Shopping Centre in Ipoh that she was not only a model mum but also one with guts.
Star fruit victim still in coma
The 66-year-old retired assistant headmaster who fell ill after eating star fruit is now in the intensive care unit at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) after being flown back from Shenzhen, China.
Some legal moneylenders are just as bad as Ah Longs
Licensed moneylenders are now behaving like their illegal counterparts, commonly called Ah Longs, by using strong-arm tactics against defaulters.
ACA needs better facilities, equipment to fight graft
The Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) will need new premises, better facilities and high-tech equipment when it becomes a commission, its deputy director-general Datuk Abu Kassim Mohamad said.
Comatose Utar student dies
A Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman student, who fell into a coma two years ago after being assaulted by snatch thieves, died early Sunday morning without regaining consciousness.
Call to give visas for volunteers to help cyclone victims in Myanmar
The Myanmar Government should issue special visas for volunteers to help the victims affected by Cyclone Nargis.
Malay movies a hit with Singaporeans
Malay movies from Malaysia received an overwhelming response from fans at the Malaysia Film Week held in Singapore from Friday till Sunday.
‘P. Ramlee’ gives director third straight local awards win
P. Ramlee – The Musical scored big at the 6th Annual Boh Cameronian Arts Awards, bagging a total of six awards in various categories.
Fire that left 1,000 homeless shows importance of communications equipment
It has been a futile 20-year wait for one satellite telephone set. No wonder the fire victims at the Punan Bah settlement in Kapit Division in central Sarawak are feeling disappointed.
Hotels discharging sewage into the sea
Certain hotels and resorts on several holiday isles are among the culprits damaging the rich coral ecosystem found in Kuala Terengganu.
Two Thai fishermen thrown overboard
Two Thai fishermen were allegedly thrown overboard into the South China Sea off the coast of Borneo Island during a fight with their fellow countrymen on board their fishing vessel.
Death toll from Cyclone Nargis’ aftermath may be alarmingly high
Once old and battered, Yangon, Myanmar, is now strewn with debris. Cyclone Nargis not only devastated Yangon, but it now looks like a war-zone.
Sabah schools get RM15m to buy chairs and desks
A RM15mil “immediate allocation” has been given by the Education Ministry to resolve the long-running problem of a lack of desks and chairs at schools in Sabah.
Beaten up and robbed by seven men
An Indian national is crying foul, claiming he was beaten up and robbed by seven men, including a policeman, in an alley near the Masjid Jamek LRT station.
IKBN youths highly sought after
More than half the youths attending short-term courses at the National Youth Skills Institute (IKBN or Institut Kemahiran Belia Negara) get job offers even before they complete their courses, said Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
No move yet on coal plant in Sabah
The Sabah state government has not given any formal approval for the relocation of the 300MW Silam coal power plant in the east coast of Sabah.
News in brief
A three-year-old girl choked to death after a piece of jelly became lodged in her throat in her house in Setiu late Sunday night.
Other News & Views
Mystery disease killing buffalo in Terengganu
After an attack of foot and mouth disease, buffalo breeders in Terengganu are now baffled by another sudden mysterious disease which left almost 50 buffalos dead over the last three days, Kosmo! reported.
MIC man wants Indian rep appointed in each constituency
Kuala Kangsar MIC division chief M. Bhupalan said an Indian representative should be appointed in each parliamentary constituency to identify and handle the problems in each constituency, Tamil Nesan reported.
Champion lion dance group to set up cultural centre
World lion dance champion Kun Seng Keng Lion and Dragon Dance Association is setting up a centre to promote Chinese culture, Nanyang Siang Pau reported.
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