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FACTBOX-Malaysian PM Najib Razak's promised reforms Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:32AMKUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Reuters) - Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has promised a series of changes to overhaul the economy and public service to draw investment and transform the country into a high-income nation by 2020.
Kenya: Maintaining Roads Could Save Millions, Says Raila Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:09AMGovernments are spending huge sums of money to repair broken infrastructure, funds that could be channelled to other projects had early maintenance been done, an international conference was told on Monday.
Pilipinas SIFE holds networking event Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:54AMMANILA, Philippines — Pilipinas SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) will hold a Sponsors Networking Cocktail on July 22, with Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon Paje as guest of honor and speaker.
Getting the short end of the cancer stick Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:12PMI REMEMBER a cute little sign which hung on the wall of my lecturer's office. It read: "Be kind to smokers. We don't have much time." The message comes to mind every now and then since I read it more than five years ago -- perhaps, because it was catchy and humorous.
10. KL Traffic chief: Start early for Liverpool-M'sia football match and Gary Chaw concert Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:35AMPETALING JAYA: Massive traffic jams are expected on all roads leading to the Bukit Jalil Stadium complex on Saturday as the Liverpool-Malaysia football match and Gary Chaw concert will be held in the same area
SMS your views Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:20PMMany Malaysian women cheated n abused by foreigners whom they met through social networking. Have they not read d newspapers? Nowadays, all houses sold even before launch. Is this due to speculation? How can the public afford to buy houses if they are not even given a fair chance.
Gone by September? Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:20PMI’m not yet confident enough to make this a firm prediction. But the odds are rapidly shortening on Julia Gillard…
Spiritual Weekend Boosts Trade, Tourism In Thailand Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:42AMBANGKOK, July 15 (Bernama) -- Tourism and trade along the Thai border this week will see brighter prospects as people across the nation prepare for the Buddhist Lent on July 16.
Ban Babies, Boost Business? Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:12PMMalaysia Airlines is taking a lot of heat for prohibiting children under the age of two from flying first class, but the move could end up helping business.
DENR warns gecko collectors and traders Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 11:15AMThe Department of Environment and Natural Resources warned the public to refrain from joining the bandwagon of people engaged in illegal collection and trade of geckos because of their belief that geckos have medicinal properties.
DGAP-News: Q-Cells SE: Q-Cells and German football champion Borussia Dortmund enter into partnership Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:09AMDGAP-News: Q-Cells SE / Key word(s): MiscellaneousQ-Cells SE: Q-Cells and German football champion Borussia Dortmundenter into partnership14.07.2011 / 13:57PRESS RELEASEQ-Cells and German football champion Borussia Dortmund enter …
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak being welcomed at Farnborough Airport by State Secretary of Foreign Affairs and ... Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:08PMDATUK Seri Najib Razak yesterday called on Britain’s captains of industry to explore business opportunities in Malaysia, and pointed out to them that they won’t go wrong investing in the country.
Malacca assembly censures Bersih rally Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 7:23PMMALACCA: The state assembly yesterday passed a motion condemning the Bersih rally in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday for causing chaos and almost bringing the capital to a standstill.
Government warns public vs trading gecko Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:18AMENVIRONMENT Secretary Ramon Paje asked the public to refrain from joining the illegal collection and trade of geckos, which are mistakenly bought for their supposed medicinal properties. Instead of poaching geckos, known locally as "tuko" -- named after the sound it makes, the public should help in busting the illicit sale and transport of this animal, which is protected under Republic Act 9147 ...
Malaysia, UK sign five deals Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:43AMLONDON: Malaysia and Britain signed five deals Wednesday to enhance bilateral relations.
Football Fans Advised To Use Public Transport For Arsenal Match Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:41AMKUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Traffic police have advised football fans intending to watch the Arsenal-Harimau Malaysia match up close Wednesday night to use public transport to go to the National Stadium Bukit Jalil.
Good demand for Penang property Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 9:25PMTHE Star regional operations manager (north) Chung Chok Yin and Henry Butcher Malaysia (Penang) Sdn Bhd director Dr Teoh Poh Huat met up with developers at the Star Northern Hub in Bayan Lepas to ascertain the impact of a slower GDP forecast for 2011, rising interest rates, and escalating property prices amidst global challenges on the direction of the Penang property market.
DENR warns public on illegal trade of gecko Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:55PMMANILA, July 13 (PNA) -- Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje on Tuesday warned the public to refrain from joining the bandwagon on illegal collection and trade of geckos, saying there is no scientific basis that geckos have medicinal properties.
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Bersih 2.0’s Walk For Democracy: The Govt Shows Its True Colours? Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:02AMSUARAM SUARAM condemns in the strongest terms the conduct of the government of Malaysia in their handling of the 9 July electoral reform rally – ‘Walk for Democracy’ – called for by the Coalition for Free and Fair Elections, Bersih 2.0 (bersih in Malay means clean). The Inspector-General of Police, Ismail Omar said that 1667 [...]
New Base for Its Kuala Lumpur – London Route Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:14AMLondon, July 12 2011 – AirAsia X, the Malaysian based long haul, low fare affiliate of AirAsia, has announced that from 24 October 2011 it will commence flights from Kuala Lumpur Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) to Gatwick Airport. The new UK base ...
Uganda: A New Cycle for South Sudan, State Love-Hate Relationship Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:17AMUganda is the toast of Juba at the moment, or ought to be, as South Sudan takes the first tentative steps into a life of independence. Like a marriage, we are bonded to Sudan, for better or for worse. This cycle looks like those moments 'for better'.
MRT to provide upside potential to city fringes Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:12AMKUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- The recently launched My Rapid Transit (MRT) project will provide upside potential to key interchanges at KL City fringes such as Sentul, Pusat Bandar Damansara and KL Eco-City.
Entertainment / Lifestyle Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:14AMFrom your own observation, what was the total turnout for the Bersih 2.0 rally in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday?
DST wants 'wallet phones' Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:14AMYou could one day use your smartphone to pay for groceries and bills. -Brunei Times/ANN
Comment on Good Things that Came Out of Bersih 2.0 Rally by mm08 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:17AMWe will see changes in our next election! Hidup Rakyat!!
Comment on Good Things that Came Out of Bersih 2.0 Rally by tak tahan Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:17AMWhich is which that Najis is taking the stand:Prime Minister of ka-ka-land?chief mafioso of some kind?captain pirate of the carribean?What a childish and 'uncalled-for' behavior as the so-called national Prime Minister to intend to conquer Kuala Lumpur.Najis,you are really shameful to represent canland as the premier.Tolong resign la Najis or we,Rakyat will send you the cane when comes GE13.
Comment on An inconvenient focus by k1980 Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:16PMJust look at what that extremist said in the United Nations less than a year ago--- He challenged governments, intellectuals, religious scholars and business leaders across the world to form a ‘global movement of moderates’ and take a stand against Islamist extremism. http://www.malaysianspectator.co.uk/2011/06/24/najib%E2%80%99s-global-movement-for-moderates-let%E2%80%99s-%E2%80 ...
Comment on Firmness without justice or manners by bruno Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 10:31PMIf Marina was PM our HM and IGP's telors would be missing.
Firmness without justice or manners Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 10:10PMBy Hafiz Yatim Jul 10, 11 | MalaysiaKini COMMENT The motto for the Royal Malaysian Police Force is Tegas (Firmness), Adil (Just), and Berhemah (Well-mannered) But was it practised in its crackdown on the Bersih 2.0 demonstrators yesterday? There is much mention over the Inspector General Standing Orders (IGSO) which is under the Official Secrets [...]
Ahmad Shalimin is MB’s pol-sec Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 7:54PMDATUK Ahmad Shalimin Ahmad Shaffie was sworn in as the new political secretary to Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir at his office in a symbolic ceremony recently.
An inconvenient focus Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 5:56PMJULY 11 — The Bersih 2.0 rally on Saturday where tens of thousands of Malaysians demonstrated appeared to be more spontaneous than precision planned. Although we all knew that July 9th was the day for the rally, there was hope that it would be held in a stadium and that any disruptions would be minimised. It appears that even the intercession of the King was not enough for the police to provide ...
BERSIH 2.0 overcomes the police state Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 5:06PMNEW MANDALA We fear UMNO no more! Malaysians and their supporters gathered in capital cities around the world today in Bersih 2.0 Global solidarity walks as the Opposition leader in their home country lay injured after a violent government crackdown on a peaceful Kuala Lumpur call for electoral reform. An estimated 50,000 Malaysians took to the streets of KL in defiance of a government ban and ...
Malaysia gov't fights criticism after rally chaos Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 7:30AMMalaysian authorities sought Sunday to deflect criticism that the government was suppressing dissent after making mass arrests and unleashing tear gas against at least 20,000 demonstrators who marched for electoral reforms.
Malaysian police arrest 1,667, fire tear gas at political rally Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 6:04AMKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - At least 20,000 Malaysians defied government warnings by marching for electoral reforms Saturday, as police fired tear gas and detained more than 1,600 in the country's biggest political rally in four years.
Hundreds arrested in Malaysian protest Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 3:27AMPolice have used tear gas and water cannons to disperse a 20,000 strong political demonstration in Malaysia.
Malaysia fires tear gas at protest, arrests 1,667 Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 2:21AMAt least 20,000 Malaysians defied government warnings by marching for electoral reforms. At least 20,000 Malaysians defied government warnings by marching for electoral reforms Saturday, as police fired tear gas and detained more than 1,600 in the country's biggest political rally in four years.
Pro-reform marchers defy warning and rally in Malaysia Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:14PMUP TO 20,000 Malaysians defied official warnings by marching for electoral reforms yesterday, as police fired tear gas and detained more than 1,600 in Malaysia's biggest p
1,667 arrested in Malaysian politcal protest Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:04PMAt least 20,000 Malaysians defied government warnings by marching for electoral reforms as police fired tear gas and detained more than 1,600.
Mass arrests in Kuala Lumpur Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:02AMMALAYSIAN police arrested 514 people overnight and used tear gas as the capital went into lockdown.
Malaysia Fires Tear Gas At Protesters, Arrests 1,667 Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 6:44AMAt least 20,000 Malaysians defied government warnings by marching for electoral reforms Saturday in the country's biggest political rally in four years.
20. Divesting interest in GLCs Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:50PMA measure to define the Government's role in business, improve liquidity in capital market and provide more private investment opportunities
1. First MRT line likely to cost RM20bil Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:47PMKUALA LUMPUR: Although the actual cost of the country's first mass rapid transit (MRT) system will be disclosed in September due to a 50% reduction in land acquisition and other tweaks to the initial alignment, estimates have put the price tag fo...
Facilities for the elderly and disabled needed Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:26PMPENANG is not only the undisputed foodies' paradise in Malaysia but is also blessed with beautiful beaches and great facilities for medical tourism.
8. Work on MRT project to start in November Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:25PMKUALA LUMPUR: Work on the My Rapid Transit (MRT) project – touted by the Prime Minister as the most practical solution for transportation needs in the Klang Valley – will start in November.
Divesting interest in GLCs Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:16PMDATUK Seri Idris Jala told a press conference after his presentation at the seventh Economic Transformation Programme briefing: “We took a bet among ourselves on which of the slides would attract the most questions. And it seems we got it right.”
First MRT line likely to cost RM20bil Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:12PMKUALA LUMPUR: Although the actual cost of the country’s first mass rapid transit (MRT) system will be disclosed in September due to a 50% reduction in land acquisition and other tweaks to the initial alignment, estimates have put the price tag for the first of three lines at around RM20bil.
Dirty treatment for a clean cause Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:01AMJeswan Kaur Despite all the dirt thrown at Bersih, the movement has emerged cleaner than the tainted powers that be. Shamefully desperate. This best describes Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak, who is going all out to finish off election watchdog Bersih 2.0. Applying all the dirty tactics in the book, Najib sought the help of [...]
7-8% economic growth target in next 5 years achievable --NEDA ‏ Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 10:10AMMANILA, July 9 (PNA) -- The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has said it is optimistic that the 7-8 percent economic growth target in the next five years is achievable.
Malaysia to Block Kuala Lumpur Roads to Stop Protest Rally Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:12AMMajor roads into Malaysia’s capital city will be closed and buses diverted tomorrow when a group campaigning for fair elections plans to defy a government ban on staging a protest rally in Kuala Lumpur, the police said.