Category: Media Monitor

Govt to respond to issues raised in new media, says Najib

Govt to respond to issues raised in new media, says NajibBy SHAHANAAZ HABIB, The StarMay 27, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: The Government will respond to issues raised in the new media and post replies to the wild and baseless allegations made on blogs and websites, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. “We have decided that being… Continue reading Govt to respond to issues raised in new media, says Najib

Malaysian lawyers under fire; Judge: Many lawyers clueless

Malaysian lawyers under fire; Judge: Many lawyers cluelessBy : June Ramli, NST 26 May 2008 Datuk Gopal Sri Ram says many lawyers don’t know how to prepare written briefs. KUALA LUMPUR: The standard of lawyers, most of whom graduated from local universities, range from the good to the grotesque, says a senior judge. “Many of… Continue reading Malaysian lawyers under fire; Judge: Many lawyers clueless

EC wants fresh voter roll

EC wants fresh voter roll By G. MANIMARAN and ZANARIAH ABD. MUTALIB, The Star May 26, 2008   PUTRAJAYA: The Election Commission wants a fresh voter roll and this will involve the re-registration of the 0.9 million Malaysians who are already registered as voters. EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman (pic) said a… Continue reading EC wants fresh voter roll

22 sites, blogs investigated by MCMC

22 sites, blogs investigated by MCMC By SIM LEOI LEOI, The StarMonday May 26, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: Twenty-two websites and blogs have been investigated by the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for airing false, pornographic and baseless allegations. Deputy Energy, Water and Communications Minister Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum told Senator Sharifah Azizah Syed Zain… Continue reading 22 sites, blogs investigated by MCMC

Standardising prices of subsidised goods nationwide

Standardising prices of subsidised goods nationwideBy MARTIN CARVALHO and PAUL CHOO, The StarSunday May 25, 2008 MALACCA: The Federal Government will standardise the prices of subsidised goods throughout the country next month, following grouses raised by consumers in Sabah and Sarawak over price discrepancies. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad said… Continue reading Standardising prices of subsidised goods nationwide

Avoid clipping each other’s wings in weathering turbulence

Avoid clipping each other’s wings in weathering turbulence By The Borneo Post Sunday, May 25th, 2008   MALAYSIA’S domestic airline industry has never seen such intense competition which, if it could be possibly sustained over a long period of time , might and indeed would bring considerable benefits to the travelling public in many ways,… Continue reading Avoid clipping each other’s wings in weathering turbulence

The don with a large heart

The don with a large heartBy New Straits Times May 24, 2008   Datuk Dr Abdul Hamid Abu Sulayman at the convocation ceremony on May 20.  KUALA LUMPUR: How many of us would sacrifice every cent of our hard-earned money for the needy? Datuk Dr Abdul Hamid Abu Sulayman is one of those who did.… Continue reading The don with a large heart

Decision resolves 28-year-old dispute

Decision resolves 28-year-old disputeBy The StarSaturday May 24, 2008 PETALING JAYA: The 28-year dispute over the ownership Pulau Batu Puteh is over with the International Court of Justice awarding it to Singapore. However, the court in The Hague awarded Malaysia the ownership of Middle Rocks, a group of rocks located 0.6 nautical miles (1.1km) south… Continue reading Decision resolves 28-year-old dispute