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Liow wants Lynas TOL details made public

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — The government should disclose details of the temporary operating license (TOL) issued to Lynas Corp to the public, MCA minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said today.

The Health Minister said he hopes the Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB) would reveal “on what basis” the TOL was issued to Lynas.

“We urge the Government ... 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

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

By Yow Hong Chieh
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 ... Read More

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

State government to blame for rise in Selangor vice, says MCA

By Lisa J. Ariffin
KLANG, Feb 5 — MCA went on the offensive in Selangor today and kicked off its pre-election campaign blitz by blaming Pakatan Rakyat (PR) for an alleged increase in vice activities in the state since ... 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

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