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Friday, July 25, 2008 | Other News & Views |Probe begins into high cost of Proton Perdana maintenance
The Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) has started a probe into the alleged high costs of maintaining the 16 Proton Perdana V6 Executive cars used by Terengganu executive councillors.
Mokthar: No special Merc for MB
The state government has vehemently denied that the state Treasury had placed a deposit for a high-end Mercedes- Benz for the use of Mentri Besar Datuk Ahmad Said.
Workshop owner: State Treasury takes a long time to pay us
A workshop owner, whose outlet is among the four major authorised service centres for state government-owned Proton Perdana V6 Executive cars, admitted that they imposed a 25% surcharge for servicing the vehicles.
Selangor exco may get Toyota Camry
The Selangor Government is now hinting that it may choose the Toyota Camry as the official cars for its state executive councillors.
PM: Many have abused religion to justify violence and terrorism
Many individuals and groups have abused the name of God and religion to justify violence and terrorism, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said.
It’s all about winning, Pak Lah tells athletes
Young achievers in sports like Malaysia’s Formula Future world champions should be the driving force for other youngsters, as well as adults, to achieve the highest in their respective fields.
Two financing facilities to help SMEs weather hard times
Bank Negara will set up two financing facilities of up to RM1.2bil to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) cope with the impact of higher costs due to rising prices.
IPPs exempted from paying windfall profit levy with new agreement
Independent power producers (IPPs) which successfully renegotiate their Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) will be exempted from paying the windfall profit levy.
Cheras incident video submitted at Suhakam inquiry
A video showing scores of FRU and plainclothes policemen surrounding and hitting at a car and pulling the occupants out was presented at a Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) public inquiry.
Ong: BN must be fair to all
Barisan Nasional must take care of all Malaysians with fairness regardless of their ethnicity in a multiracial society, said MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting.
MCA ex-president denies having role in party polls
Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik stressed that he has retired from politics despite reports that he met an MCA leader recently to support his bid for the party’s top post.
Jui Meng surprised at ‘betrayal’ of duo
Former MCA vice-president Datuk Chua Jui Meng has expressed surprise that two of his strong supporters were contesting against him for the Bakri MCA division chief's post in the party elections on Sunday.
MCA rep seeks to clear his name
The fight for the Kuantan MCA division has heated up with the challenger lodging a police report over an allegation of his involvement in vote-buying activities.
Post-Umno meeting press conferences called off
Two press conferences scheduled by Umno were called off at the last minute without any explanation.
Giant Agro Expo next month
The 130ha Malaysian Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS), which is among Asia’s largest showground and expo facilities, will host a huge agriculture product exposition next month.
Putrajaya Umno division may face ROS action
All 23 branches in Putrajaya Umno division are believed to be facing problems in conducting their annual general meeting following failure to submit annual reports to the Registrar of Societies (ROS).
Adnan won’t contest veep post
Pahang Umno chief Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob has decided not to contest the vice president’s post in the party elections later this year.
Umno, PAS to hold more talks
Umno will hold more talks with PAS on issues related to Islam, party information chief Tan Sri Muhammad Muhammad Taib said.
12 years for strangling housewife over RM100
An Indonesian plumber, whose client refused to pay him after he had finished his work, was sentenced to 12 years’ jail for strangling her to death.
Yah grieves for dead grandchildren
Losing her two grandchildren was a huge blow to Yah Abdullah, 60, but she is determined to be strong for her daughter Norhanizah Ahmad, the children’s mother.
Stop comments on Anwar, US told
Kuala Lumpur wants Washington to abstain from making further statements pertaining to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the country’s rule of law.
Take a pay cut, Guan Eng and exco members told
Take a 10% pay cut if Pakatan Rakyat is serious about helping the rakyat –that is the message Datuk Roslan Saidin (BN – Pinang Tunggal) has for Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.
Penang all set to party
A piece of history: Tourists enjoying a trishaw ride and view of the Cheah Kongsi which has put up a banner to announce George Town's listing as a World Heritage Site. GEORGE TOWN: The party starts today as Penang holds its three-day celebration over George Town’s listing as a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Big projects on hold in Perak due to lack of proper EIAs
Several ambitious projects in Perak have been put on hold because their developers or consultants have failed to submit the environmental impact assessment (EIA) reports years after their announcement.
Noodles and milk to go on control list
Rice noodles (bee hoon) and growing-up milk will be made controlled items just like other basic food items such as rice, refined wheat flour and cooking oil, said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad.
Designer nabbed for slashing estranged wife in car
Police have arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly slashing his estranged wife, an Anti-Corruption Agency officer, during a struggle in a car in Tawau district on Tuesday night.
Cops go undercover at cyber cafes
Policemen are going undercover to detect cyber cafes which provide gambling.
Kembara Mahkota 10th edition flagged off
The 10th edition of Kembara Mahkota Johor led by Tunku Mahkota Tunku Ibrahim Ismail was flagged off from the Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim yesterday.
Seafood items ‘must meet EU standards’
Seafood producers have been asked to improve their manufacturing process to meet European Union standards so that exports to the continent can resume as soon as possible.
Chinese street signs removed by local council
The Penang Municipal Council (MPPP) brought down six Chinese street signs that were erected by Gerakan members on Monday.
No monorail plans in other towns
The Government has no plans at the moment to extend the services of the monorail or the Light Rail Transit (LRT) systems to other towns except Penang, the Dewan Negara was told.
Learn from Buzan to inspire your employees
These companies have to tap into the valuable intellectual capital within in order to compete effectively in the global arena.
Status crisis for Tamil schools
The Government will consider converting the status of partially aided Tamil primary schools to fully aided, if the land issue can be solved.
Beware of SMS scam, warns Shell
Fake SMS messages purportedly from Shell Malaysia are being circulated around the country.
Government offers perks for doctors
The Health Ministry spends about RM400mil a year on human development programmes which include scholarships for doctors and nurses to further their studies.
116 cheated of RM5mil by firm offering e-cash service
A group of 116 people have been left RM5mil poorer after investing in a company which promised high returns and easy payment of their utility bills.
Cheang’s death a big loss for Malaysian motoring scene
While most people would take things easy in retirement, The Star's long-time motoring writer Louis Cheang (pic) just refused to ease off on his throttle.
Ministry to give Klang tourism boost
The Tourism Ministry is looking into new ways to make the royal town of Klang more attractive to tourists.
Sarawak firms to produce biofuel
AES AgriVerde based in Kuala Lumpur and Rimbunan Hijau Sdn Bhd based in Sarawak yesterday launched Sarawak’s first Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project at Rimbunan’s oil palm estate near Long Teru in interior Miri.
Pedestrian tunnel open to public
The RM3.3mil pedestrian tunnel linking the railway station here to the Terminal One Complex is now open for public use.
Five homes in Sibu in danger of collapse
A row of five double-storey terrace houses in Lorong 6, Jalan Kapor here are in danger of collapsing, forcing their occupants to flee.
Mixed views over op on illegals
Sabahans are anxiously waiting as to how the massive operation to flush out illegal immigrants will be done.
Other News & Views
RM235,000 spent to maintain Idris’ Perdana V6
A WHOPPING RM235,123.08 was paid to maintain the Proton Perdana V6 Executive used by former Terengganu Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh from 2004 to this year, Utusan Malaysia reported.
Health woes from current financial situation
MALAYSIANS are greatly affected, mentally and physically, by the current financial situation in the country.
Community colleges out to woo Chinese students
IN a bid to attract more Chinese to enrol with community colleges, the Higher Education Ministry will print leaflets in Mandarin.
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