Finally, P. Ramlee gets the treatment he deservesBy JOHAN JAAFFAR , Columnist, New Straits TimesJune 7, 2008 INFINITY Productions’ latest offering, P. Ramlee the Musical, is lavish, stylish and classy. It is also smart and entertaining. It has all the attributes of a world-class production, not to mention an ensemble of probably the best and … Read more
Four measures to ease burdenBy The StarSaturday June 7, 2008 PUTRAJAYA: The Government will announce details on four swift measures early next week that would ease the burden on consumers as a result of the increase in fuel prices and electricity tariffs. In a meeting with senior editors here, Prime Minister Datuk Seri … Read more
Tuanku Mizan cautions against rising food prices, urges lifestyle changeBy The StarSaturday June 7, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: Be patient and prudent in facing the possible rise in food prices resulting from the recent fuel price hike. And if necessary, Malaysians should change their lifestyle to help reduce the impact of the price increases … Read more
Fuel price hike: 200 more stations to sell natural gas By Kamarul Yunus, New Straits TimesJune 7, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas, through its subsidiary, Pet-ronas NGV Sdn Bhd, plans to open another 200 petrol stations, including several dedicated kiosks, to supply natural gas for vehicles (NGV) by year-end. At present, there is only one dedicated … Read more
Salleh Abas’ two letters ‘insulting’ King were basis for his sacking: Dr M By New Straits TimesJune 7, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR, Fri: Two letters Tun Salleh Abas wrote to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Iskandar “complaining about noise during some repair work??? at the King’s palace near the former Lord President’s house and complaining against … Read more
Iskandar Malaysia project to go ahead as plannedChannel NewsAsia – Saturday, June 7 SINGAPORE: The Iskandar Malaysia project will go ahead as planned, Malaysia’s High Commissioner to Singapore N Parameswaran said on Thursday. Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi’s poor showing in the recent general elections has left investors concerned about his pet project … Read more
Malaysia’s Anwar says ‘multi-racial’ opposition emergingAFPAFP – Saturday, June 7 MANILA, June 6, 2008 (AFP) – Malaysia’s opposition figurehead Anwar Ibrahim said Friday that a “multi-racial, multi-religious” opposition was emerging in his country for the first time to challenge the ruling party. The 60-year-old former deputy prime minister said many Malaysians of all races and … Read more
Land cargo charges up drasticallyBy Jacqueline RaphaelThe Borneo PostJune 6, 2008 No way for us to continue operations otherwise: Transport firms MIRI: Public transport and land cargo charges have gone up by at least 50 per cent statewide since Thursday following the recent hike in fuel prices. Speaking to The Borneo Post yesterday, the vice … Read more
Rice wholesalers stage peaceful protestBy Philip Wong, The Borneo PostJune 7, 2008 Demonstration against Bernas a way to get message across: Group SIBU: More than 20 rice wholesalers staged a peaceful protest in front of Bernas office in Upper Lanang Road yesterday morning over Bernas’ lack of transparency in distributing rice to members of the … Read more
Opposition: People won’t be able to copeBy The StarFriday June 6, 2008 PETALING JAYA: The Government has been urged to reconsider its decision to increase the price of fuel as people spend 25% of their income on transportation. Opposition Leader Datin Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said in a statement yesterday that the Government … Read more