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Update: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 MYT 9:01:06 PM PAS leaders greenlight talks with Umno, with a difference
PAS has agreed that discussions with Umno could continue as and when necessary, following a high-powered meeting between Dewan Syura Ulama members and PAS spiritual adviser Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat. Proton: No warranty claims for Terengganu's Perdana
No warranty claims have been made since October 2004 on the Proton Perdana V6 that the Terengganu state government claimed to have spent more than RM100,000 to repair. Teacher’s mum sues headmistress
A widow has filed a suit against a headmistress for the death of her son, a teacher, during a school camping trip to Ulu Beranang in April. Former deputy minister joins PKR
Former deputy minister and ex-Kuantan MP Datuk Fauzi Abdul Rahman has joined Parti Keadilan Rakyat. Businessman to stand trial for sedition
Businessman Syed Akbar Ali, accused of posting a seditious comment on a news portal, will now stand trial after the Sessions Court here ruled that his charge was not defective. Cops: Shootout suspect stole millions
The jewellery store robbery suspect who was killed in a shootout in Subang Jaya on Tuesday was allegedly involved in at least nine heists in the Klang Valley this year, running off with valuables worth an estimated RM3.2mil, Selangor police said on Wednesday. Home Ministry briefs foreign envoys on Anwar
The Home Ministry on Wednesday gave 96 diplomats a briefing on PKR adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s sodomy allegations. Customs to lose RM200mil a year without service tax
The Customs Department will lose more than RM200mil in revenue a year with the abolition of the service tax for food outlets that make less than RM3mil annually. Roads closed for St Anne's
The police will close several roads here on Saturday and Sunday in anticipation of the arrival of about 100,000 devotees who are expected to flock to St Anne's Church to celebrate the Feast of St Anne. Court dismisses Simpang Empat petition
The Election Court on Wednesday dimissed a petition by former state executive councillor Zahari Bakar to nullify the election result for the Simpang Empat state seat. Selangor identifies 30 illegal sand mining sites
The Selangor government has identified 30 small illegal sand mining sites with an output of up to 600 lorry loads a day in various districts in the state since it shut down five major illegal mining spots recently. They still got it: Old cars popular with thieves
Thieves in Klang are targeting old cars, with at least 12 stolen in the past week. Bandar Mahkota Cheras inquiry: Mechanic says he was beaten by FRU (updated)
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia's (Suhakam) two-day public inquiry into the allegation of excessive use of force by law enforcement personnel at Persiaran Bandar Mahkota Cheras 1, Bandar Mahkota Cheras on May 27 began Wednesday. PAS Youth does not object to dialogues for nation building (updated)
PAS Youth will never agree to any merger with Umno. If at all there is any kind of relationship, it can only be a muzakarah (dialogue) for the sake of nation building, said PAS Youth chief Salahuddin Ayub. MCA’s Agnes Shim to make comeback
Former Sabah MCA Wanita Chief Datuk Agnes Shim is making a comeback to active politics after a three-year suspension. High court rejects Karpal's application to recall PI Bala (updated)
The Shah Alam high court on Wednesday rejected Karpal Singh's application to recall private investigator P. Balasubramaniam and to call Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and two senior police officers to testify as witnesses in Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu’s murder trial. Rude shock at Penang state assembly (updated)
About 40 journalists and politicians got a rude shock when a 3m long ceiling cornice came crashing down during the Penang state assembly tea break in the morning.
Sarawak to build 12 dams to meet future power needs
Sarawak plans to build 12 hydroelectric dams to meet its future industrialisation needs. Penang Government agrees to multi-language signs for tourists’ benefit
The Penang state government plans to put up street names and road signs in multiple languages at heritage areas in George Town for the benefit of tourists and visitors. Shafie: When Malays unite, non-Malays also benefit
Non-Muslims should not fear the Umno-PAS dialogues because the talks, although centred around Islam and Malay unity, will lead to unity and stability, says Umno supreme council member Datuk Mohd Shafie Apdal. Cheaper version of growing-up milk for kids soon
The Government will introduce a cheaper version of growing-up milk in the market as an alternative food supplement. MCA division polls race starts
The race has begun for the MCA division polls with 79 of the 191 divisions seeing contests for the top posts. Tertiary education for free
Some 15,000 primary schools teachers will now have the opportunity to further their studies to tertiary level without forking out a single sen while enjoying their full salaries. Suspect killed in shootout
Police from the serious crimes division shot dead a man in Subang Jaya who was wanted for a spate of robberies in several shopping malls as well as murder. ‘Talk to us first on Batu Puteh’
The city-state should not make unilateral decisions when it comes to Batu Puteh although the rocky outcrop officially belongs to the republic. Kidney patient appeals for aid
Housewife P. Sivasakthi needs to undergo dialysis three times a week because of kidney failure. Her family is struggling to meet her dialysis bills of about RM2,000 a month. Heroic teacher commended for bravery
Teacher Seng Woam Guei was commended for her bravery when she protected her student from an attacker who was armed with a hammer and a spanner. Shahrir: DAP overreacting to dialogues on race, religion
DAP is overly suspicious about the Umno-PAS dialogues on Islamic and Malay issues, says Umno supreme council member Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad. Talks ‘aimed at hurting Pakatan’
The top level Umno-PAS dialogues should cease immediately because Umno is only interested in getting the numbers to weaken the opposition pact. Kelantan moots gathering of Pakatan MBs and CM on Aug 8
Kelantan has proposed that an inaugural meeting of mentris besar and chief minister of the five Pakatan Rakyat states be held next month to counter allegations of a split in the alliance. MCA looks at talks with an open mind
Dialogues between parties from within the Government and the Opposition can be held provided there is a common concern and it should be for the sake of the nation. Kit Siang: Why Malay unity and not Malaysian unity
The three dialogues between Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and PAS decision makers raise the question why the Prime Minister was focusing on Malay unity rather than on Malaysian unity, DAP national advisor Lim Kit Siang wrote in his blog. Ong: Open debate not impossible
MCA vice-president Datuk Ong Tee Keat supports an open debate among candidates for the party president’s post. Fong faces challenge from vice-chairman
Alor Gajah MCA division chairman Datuk Seri Dr Fong Chan Onn will be challenged by his vice-chairman Ngow Duo Soon in the July 27 polls. Liow to stay out of race for top post
MCA Youth Chief Datuk Liow Tiong Lai will not go for the president’s post but does not rule out contesting other top party posts. Only two top post contests in Sabah
It was smooth sailing for nearly all the 25 Sabah MCA division leaders, including state MCA chief Datuk Edward Khoo who was returned unopposed in Sandakan. Five chairmen in Penang challenged
Five of Penang’s 13 MCA divisions will see a straight fight for the chairman’s post. Straight competition for chairman’s post in seven Pahang MCA divisions
Seven MCA divisions in Pahang will see straight fights for the chairman’s post. Jui Meng only Johor leader in three-way fight
Former MCA vice president Datuk Chua Jui Meng is the only division leader in Johor who will be in a three-cornered fight in the coming party divisional elections at the end of the week. Ka Chuan returned unopposed in Tapah
MCA secretary-general Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan has been returned unopposed as the Tapah division chairman. Khoh to square off against Song in Kapar for top post
The Kapar MCA division election will see a straight fight between incumbent chairman Khoh Siew Kim and his Youth chief Datuk Song Kee Chai for the top post. Free Malaysian film shows at London fest
This year’s Malaysia Week at Potters Fields Park in London will include free screenings of local films and appearance of famed Malaysian artistes like singer-cum-actress Maya Karin. HQ to decide on Youth polls misunderstanding
The Permatang Pauh Umno division will leave it to the party’s headquarters to decide on a misunderstanding that took place at the Kampung Paya branch’s Youth election. Mat Taib for veep post
Umno information chief Tan Sri Muhammad Muhammad Taib will go for the vice-president’s post in the December party polls. Exco meeting to focus on Mercedes purchase
The issue of the procurement of Mercedes cars will be the main agenda when Terengganu exco members meet in Kuala Lumpur today. Club defends the Perdana
The Perdana V6 Club (V-Sixers) has come to the defence of the Proton Perdana, saying that it is a good car. Nur hotline receives over 60,000 calls in six months
A total of 63,793 calls were received by Talian Nur, a hotline for victims of domestic violence, child abuse and natural disasters, since its inception on Dec 5 last year until July 13. More passengers using rear seat belts
Only 17% of motorists on the highways were spotted wearing the rear seat belt since the advocacy commenced six weeks ago. Amber’s book to hit stores soon
An autobiography by supermodel Amber Chia will be hitting the stands soon. 88 couples to tie the knot on 8-8-08 mass wedding
Eight more and the Johor Baru Tiong Hua Association will have the planned 88 couples to tie the knot in a special mass wedding ceremony on the auspicious date 8-8-08, or Aug 8. Ex-rep: DAP man copied my state assembly questions
A former Gerakan assemblyman claims that three questions that he raised in the previous state assembly session were copied word-for-word and raised again by a DAP assemblyman in the current session. Uproar over BN rep’s accusation
Penang Opposition leader Datuk Azhar Ibrahim caused an uproar in the House when he accused the Pakatan Rakyat state government of embezzling RM30mil. PKR aide suspended pending probe
PKR aide Mior Azam Mior Yahya, who allegedly punched Kelana Jaya MP Loh Gwo Burne at a function last week, has been suspended from his duties. The pressure principle
The Malay intelligentsia, along with mushrooming grassroots organisations, are demanding Umno and PAS sink their differences and work together. Cops rescue labourer held hostage by rival gang
A labourer in Johor Baru was rescued by the police after a harrowing three-hour abduction in the wee hours of the morning Tuesday. Colourful start to anniversary event
A colourful show kicked off Sarawak’s year-long 45th anniversary of independence celebrations at the State Stadium in Sarawak. Students in assault case suspended
The five Form Four students of SM Teknik Bukit Katil, who allegedly assaulted another student, have been suspended pending their transfer out from the boarding school. Group: Reduce sales tax on plastic items
Plastic product manufacturers want the Government to reduce sales tax on plastic finished products from the present 10%. Regional and global efforts vital to tackle food and fuel crisis
The group of 10 South-East Asia nations wants to see regional and international efforts be made to tackle the issue of spiralling costs of food and fuel that are affecting millions of people in the region. A special honour for 24 Drums founder
Renowned musician and 24 Drums founder Tan Hui Choon has become the first Chinese to be named Tokoh Warisan Negara by the Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Ministry. Act revision a welcome relief
The decision to amend the Universities and University Colleges Act is a welcome relief as the Act is responsible for the pathetic state of student movements today. Don’t question benefits given to non-bumis, says Subra
Former MIC deputy president Datuk S. Subramaniam said that no one should question benefits given to the non-bumiputras by the Government, Tamil Nesan quoted him as saying.
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