Mambong (S'wak) MP James Dawos sworn in as Tourism deputy minister.
He replaces Sulaiman A.Rahman Taib who resigned.
Sulaiman is the son of Sarawak CM Taib Mahmud.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
FELCRA pays up RM6.3 million
The Johore Bahru High Court ordered FELCRA (Fed.Land Reclaimation Authority) to pay up RM6.3 million as compensation to 30+ settlers from a FELCRA scheme in Gelang Patah.
Each settler would be awarded RM 168,311.
The court found that FELCRA had breached the terms and conditions of its contract.
The law suit was filed in 2001.
Each settler would be awarded RM 168,311.
The court found that FELCRA had breached the terms and conditions of its contract.
The law suit was filed in 2001.
Monday, January 11, 2010
ROS stalling BALKIS decision.
ROS (Registrar of Societies) stalling to block a suit by the Selangor state govt.
The S'gor govt had queried if ROS had the right to dissolve and de-register BALKIS ( the wives of S'gor elected representative association) on Feb.11.
The S'gor govt had queried if ROS had the right to dissolve and de-register BALKIS ( the wives of S'gor elected representative association) on Feb.11.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Nation's first woman minister dies
Tun Fatimah Hashim , the first Malaysian woman minister, passed away last night. She was 85.
Her late husband was Tan Sri Kadir Yusof, a former AG and Law minister.
She was laid to rest beside her husband's grave at the National Mosque warriors cemetery.
The next woman minister after her was Aishah Ghani, then came Rafidah, Shahrizat and Yen Yen.
Her late husband was Tan Sri Kadir Yusof, a former AG and Law minister.
She was laid to rest beside her husband's grave at the National Mosque warriors cemetery.
The next woman minister after her was Aishah Ghani, then came Rafidah, Shahrizat and Yen Yen.
Saturday, January 09, 2010
Let It Be
As a Muslim, I feel very very ashamed about my misguided and extremist Muslim brothers who had attempted to burn a few churches in KL and Selangor.
I understand that they are very angry about the recent court decision which allowed the Catholic Herald newsletter to use the name Allah in translation for the name God in its Malay language edition, for the benefit of the East Malaysian Christians who are not English language literate.
My brothers, that's not the way to show your dissatisfaction. Not by burning the places of worship of other religions.That will make people hate us Muslims even more.
The govt has already said it will appeal the decision through a higher court. So, let it be.
To my Christian friends, you should feel grateful you have won this battle.
For the sake of peace and harmony in this country, I leave it to the wisdom of your leaders.
Let it be.
I understand that they are very angry about the recent court decision which allowed the Catholic Herald newsletter to use the name Allah in translation for the name God in its Malay language edition, for the benefit of the East Malaysian Christians who are not English language literate.
My brothers, that's not the way to show your dissatisfaction. Not by burning the places of worship of other religions.That will make people hate us Muslims even more.
The govt has already said it will appeal the decision through a higher court. So, let it be.
To my Christian friends, you should feel grateful you have won this battle.
For the sake of peace and harmony in this country, I leave it to the wisdom of your leaders.
Let it be.
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Senior officers not involved
Today's big expose by AG Gani Patail.
The govt is in touch with Interpol to trace the whereabouts of the 'stolen' jet aircraft engines from the RMAF.
Our investigations conclude that no senior military officers were involved, only the lowly rank and file.
Now can you believe that. Those corporals and sergeants can pull off such a big heist all by themselves without the knowledge of their senior officers.
Come on lah Gani, try pull another fast one on me. LOL.
The govt is in touch with Interpol to trace the whereabouts of the 'stolen' jet aircraft engines from the RMAF.
Our investigations conclude that no senior military officers were involved, only the lowly rank and file.
Now can you believe that. Those corporals and sergeants can pull off such a big heist all by themselves without the knowledge of their senior officers.
Come on lah Gani, try pull another fast one on me. LOL.
Saturday, January 02, 2010
My birthday resolutions
Its my birthday today.
People make resolutions on New Year's eve. I make my resolutions today.
First, how about consuming less sugar. It costs 20 sen more per kg.
Then, the perennial resolution, smoke less or give it up.
Don't miss my daily prayers.I might go for Haj this year.
Don't spend too much time playing Facebook games.
Pay more attention to the spouse and kids.
Get off my butt and start exercising.
That's not all , I might add more later or even dump some.
I was not born to be ruled and restricted. I just want to be free, could I ?
People make resolutions on New Year's eve. I make my resolutions today.
First, how about consuming less sugar. It costs 20 sen more per kg.
Then, the perennial resolution, smoke less or give it up.
Don't miss my daily prayers.I might go for Haj this year.
Don't spend too much time playing Facebook games.
Pay more attention to the spouse and kids.
Get off my butt and start exercising.
That's not all , I might add more later or even dump some.
I was not born to be ruled and restricted. I just want to be free, could I ?
Friday, January 01, 2010
New Year Day
The Noughties decade has closed at the end of 2009. What will they call this decade 2010-2019 ?
It looks like we (Malaysians) are in for some feuds among Muslims ( the extremes and the moderates) and the non-Muslims (Christians).
All because a non-Muslim judge allowed a Catholic publication to use the word Allah in its Malay language publication, as a translation for the word God.
The editor of the publication said it was meant for the Christian natives in East Malaysia who are not proficient in the English language. It is claimed that the natives had been using the name since centuries ago.
The name Allah has and is still used by Arab speaking Christians in Egypt, Syria, Lebanon and other Arabic countries.
But here, the majority Malay Muslims insist that the name Allah is exclusively for Muslims and cannot be used by other religions for fear of contradicting and confusing the Muslims.
After Friday prayers today, many groups of Muslims were seen protesting the court's decision with
shouts of Allah Akbar (Allah is Great) in front of mosques and a big group was reported protesting in front of the KL high court.
I can only say that the govt was wicked to let a non-Muslim judge (Judge Lau Bee Lan) make the decision in such a sensitive issue, which a Muslim judge dares not handle ( even if he agrees).
Today we heard about the death of Tok Mat (Mohamed Rahmat) a former minister of information in Dr Mahathir's cabinet.
It was very well known that Allahyarham Tok Mat was the best Propaganda director and spin master in the Malaysian govt.
And we also heard about the death of judge Augustine Paul. He was the judge in Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy and graft trial. He always dismissed defence lawyers arguments with the word ' not relevant'.
No matter how you personally feel about these gentlemen, remember they were people who had families and friends who love and will mourn them.
Happy New Year 2010. Ten years more to achieve developed nation status. (Remember Wawasan 2020).
It looks like we (Malaysians) are in for some feuds among Muslims ( the extremes and the moderates) and the non-Muslims (Christians).
All because a non-Muslim judge allowed a Catholic publication to use the word Allah in its Malay language publication, as a translation for the word God.
The editor of the publication said it was meant for the Christian natives in East Malaysia who are not proficient in the English language. It is claimed that the natives had been using the name since centuries ago.
The name Allah has and is still used by Arab speaking Christians in Egypt, Syria, Lebanon and other Arabic countries.
But here, the majority Malay Muslims insist that the name Allah is exclusively for Muslims and cannot be used by other religions for fear of contradicting and confusing the Muslims.
After Friday prayers today, many groups of Muslims were seen protesting the court's decision with
shouts of Allah Akbar (Allah is Great) in front of mosques and a big group was reported protesting in front of the KL high court.
I can only say that the govt was wicked to let a non-Muslim judge (Judge Lau Bee Lan) make the decision in such a sensitive issue, which a Muslim judge dares not handle ( even if he agrees).
Today we heard about the death of Tok Mat (Mohamed Rahmat) a former minister of information in Dr Mahathir's cabinet.
It was very well known that Allahyarham Tok Mat was the best Propaganda director and spin master in the Malaysian govt.
And we also heard about the death of judge Augustine Paul. He was the judge in Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy and graft trial. He always dismissed defence lawyers arguments with the word ' not relevant'.
No matter how you personally feel about these gentlemen, remember they were people who had families and friends who love and will mourn them.
Happy New Year 2010. Ten years more to achieve developed nation status. (Remember Wawasan 2020).
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