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Wanita Umno to give Rafizi wing’s trademark baju kurung, says Shahrizat

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Wanita Umno chief Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil today said she will send the wing’s trademark red and white baju kurung to her “stalker” in PKR, whom she joked wanted to assume her post.

In an apparent reference to Rafizi Ramli, who has led PKR’s attacks on Shahrizat and the National Feedlot Corporation (NFCorp), the ... Read More

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and PKR leaders “loh sang” at the party’s Chinese New Year open house for the Batu constituency at SJK (C) Jinjang Selatan February 1, 2012. — Picture by Choo Choy May
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and PKR leaders “loh sang” at the party’s Chinese New Year open house for the Batu constituency at SJK (C) Jinjang Selatan February 1, 2012. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Shahrizat: NFC scandal no liability to Umno

By Yow Hong Chieh
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Under fire from her own party, Wanita Umno chief Datuk Seri Shahrizat Jalil attempted to silence detractors today by insisting that the National Feedlot Corporation (NFCorp) scandal ... Read More

Nik Aziz losing grip on reality, Utusan says

By Yow Hong Chieh
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Utusan Malaysia took pot shots today at Datuk Nik Aziz Nik Mat’s advanced age, saying the elderly PAS spiritual adviser’s decision to run in the coming polls was proof that he was ... Read More

Pua tells EPF employee reps to reject loan scheme

By Yow Hong Chieh
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — DAP MP Tony Pua today urged employee representatives on the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) board to reject the proposed RM1.5 billion low-cost housing loan, saying it would open up ... Read More

Polls likely late 2012 to maximise victory, say BN insiders

By Jahabar Sadiq,
Editor
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — A general election is only possible as early as the second half of the year as Datuk Seri Najib Razak is seeking a bigger win for his mandate, with ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) ... Read More

Palanivel takes over as Perak MIC chief

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 - Datuk Seri G. Palanivel has taken over as Perak MIC chief with immediate effect, a strategic move aimed at strengthening the party before federal elections are called.The decision to ... Read More

Hadi likely to defend Marang seat

By Yow Hong Chieh
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang will likely defend his Marang parliamentary seat in the coming election, Sinar Harian reported today.The Malay-language daily said this was ... Read More

Cut ties with Perkasa, Guan Eng dares MCA

By Yow Hong Chieh
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek should ban party members from attending events organised by Malay rights group Perkasa, Lim Guan Eng said today.The DAP secretary-general ... Read More

Traders soon required to disclose halal status of leather goods

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Traders will soon be made to disclose the halal status of their leather goods under new regulation being drawn up by the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry, ... Read More

Sharizat says ready to face NFC allegations

By Clara Chooi
BERUAS, Feb 4 – Embattled minister Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil said today she is ready and not afraid to face corruption allegations over the National Feedlot Centre (NFC) scandal, after months of ... Read More

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