Post archive for ‘Issues’

Tian Chua’s seat may be vacant!(0)

Is Tian Chua’s position as a member of parliament really safe?
According to veteran lawyer Karpal Singh, Tian Chua’s Batu parliamentary seat should still be declared vacant although the High Court on Thursday had reduced his RM3,000 fine to RM2,000 for assaulting a policeman.
“The Constitution is very clear, if you are fined RM2,000 and more, or [...]

KL mayor agrees to fresh dialogue over one-way street(0)

KUALA LUMPUR mayor Datuk Seri Ahmad Fuad Ismail has agreed to organise another dialogue with the various stakeholders in Brickfields following objections to the one-way street proposal for Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad.
Ahmad Fuad said this after the residents submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s political secretary Datuk Shahlan Ismail.
Shahlan had [...]

One-way streets in Brickfields soon(0)

IT IS confirmed! Jalan Tun Sambanthan and Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad in Brickfields will be turned into a one-way street.
A source close to the Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Ministry said the proposal which is part of the Package 3 of the RM110mil stimulus package to ease congestion in Brickfields and Bangsar will proceed and [...]

Investigation into YouTube clips insulting Indians(0)

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission is investigating two offensive video clips on YouTube that insult the Indian community.
Putera MIC submitted a memorandum to the commission’s content regulation department director Eneng Faridah Iskandar on Friday, requesting action against those responsible for the clips.
“She has promised to investigate and take the necessary action,” Putera [...]

Blogger remanded for making insulting remarks(0)

KUALA LUMPUR: A 29-year-old freelance writer has been remanded for four days to assist in police investigations over alleged insulting remarks over the passing of the late Sultan of Johor.
He is being investigated under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act and Section 233 of the Communication and Multimedia Act, said Federal Commercial Crimes director commissioner [...]

VANDALISM: Remaining calm and rational(0)

WE condemn the vandalism at two surau in Muar. Those who commit such acts, aimed at destroying 52 years of peaceful religious and racial coexistence, are betraying the nation and king. We urge the authorities to step up protection for all places of worship.
All Malaysians, regardless of religion and race, should be calm and allow [...]

Scorch marks on suspects help cops solve arson attacks – UPDATES!(0)

KUALA LUMPUR: One of the men who set fire to the Metro Tabernacle Church burned himself in the process — and when he went for treatment, police got their much needed break.
The 25-year-old suspect was arrested at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital at 3pm on Tuesday when he went there for treatment for burns on his [...]

Ministry wants a clean-up of Kampung Railway(0)

Deputy Federal Territories and Urban Well Being Minister Datuk M. Saravanan will be requesting Sentul Raya Sdn Bhd (SRSB) to clean up its land in Kampung Railway in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur.
He said this after visiting the area on Jan 19 with various MIC and Kuala Lumpur City Hall representatives. Saravanan said the area was an [...]

YTL is told to build houses as promised.(0)

THE Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Ministry said the developer, YTL Land & Development Bhd, must do the right thing and build houses for the poor in Kg Railway in Sentul as promised.
Its minister, Datuk Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin, said the ministry was firm on this and would not allow the developer to [...]

Cow Head Protestors to go on Trial in April 2010(0)

Shah Alam, Tue, 8th Dec – Twelve people who allegedly took part in a
demonstration where the head of a cow was stepped on in front of the Sultan
Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah building here around 2.30pm on Aug 28, will go on
trial on April 12 next year.
Shah Alam Sessions Court judge Hasbi Hasan, who decided on [...]

MIC’s 5R To Create People-Centric Leaders(0)

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6  - After having restored stability and the next line of leadership, MIC president Datuk Seri S.Samy Vellu is gearing the party to “re-connect” with the grassroots, a crucial move that will make or break the MIC.
The party would kick off the second phase of its rejuvenation process with a “Re-invent and [...]

Homes throughout the country appeal for a little help for the season(0)

DECEMBER holds a special meaning to different people — it is the school break and, perhaps, a time for a holiday somewhere; it also marks the nationwide year-end sale; and, more significantly, it marks the end of another year.
It is also the festive season and, for the luckier ones, it is a time of celebration, [...]

SPM12 Approved but what was it about?(0)

Now that the SPM12 is approved, many are confused with the recent announcement of 10+2 subjects that are allowed to be taken in SPM.
There are 6 core subjects which is Malay, English, Mathematics, Islamic Studies or Moral, History and Science that has to be taken by all student. However, Science stream students are exempted from taking Science. Which [...]