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Dr M can be adviser to new leadership, says Zahid – New Straits Times

Dr M can be adviser to new leadership, says Zahid
New Straits Times, Malaysia
KOTA BARU: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who recently decided to rejoin Umno, can be selected as an adviser to the new leadership of the country, said Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi yesterday. Zahid said this was because the former prime
Exemplary virtues and values of Pak Lah Malaysia Star
Dr M still slams Pak Lah The Malaysian Insider
What role will Mahathir play in Umno? AsiaOne
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Najib It Is – Malaysia Today

Najib It Is
Malaysia Today, Malaysia
Najib's ascent to power more likely represents a clear preference by UMNO stalwarts to return to cronyism, money politics and corruption after an eight-year interregnum from the authoritarian reign of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.

Nigeria: Islamic Banking and Finance – AllAfrica.com

Nigeria: Islamic Banking and Finance
AllAfrica.com, Washington
To address these, Muslim thinkers, such as Mahathir Mohamad, have canvassed for the use of gold and silver as legal tender as against the use of "representative" forms of money such as paper and economic data. Under such metal monetary system,

Malaysian Opposition Leader Warns of More Repression – Voice of America

Malaysian Opposition Leader Warns of More Repression
Voice of America
Najib Razak is seen as a protégé of Mahathir Mohamad. In an interview with the French news agency AFP, Mahathir said he expects Najib to govern more firmly than Mr. Abdullah, who was seen as a moderate. Mr. Abdullah's exit came a year after the United
Anwar Expects Further Crackdowns Wall Street Journal
Political Solution For Thai Conflict, Says Anwar Bernama
Malaysian Opposition Leader Warns Of More Repression Journal of Turkish Weekly
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March 31, 2009 Posted by | News | Leave a comment

Construction Of New School Is mca's Commitment – Bernama

Construction Of New School Is mca's Commitment
Bernama, Malaysia
KLANG, March 30 (Bernama) — A project involving the relocation of Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SRJKC) Wu Teck from North Port to Bandar Parklands here, is proof that Selangor MCA works hard for education. MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat
Ong: Govt’s efforts to help Chinese schools proven over time Malaysia Star
'Nothing political in relocating school' New Straits Times
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Wreck in front of Marion Christian Academy causes concern – McDowell News

Wreck in front of Marion Christian Academy causes concern
McDowell News, NC
Among them was April Grindstaff and Reagan Grindstaff, an MCA second-grader. At about 8:30 am, she approached the school from the direction of Marion in a 2006 Kia and slowed to make a left turn into the campus. Following her was Tarrence Centrell

MCA elects new president – Consultant News

MCA elects new president
Consultant News, UK
Jan Gower, a Partner and Vice President at IBM, has been elected President of the Management Consultancies Association (MCA), the trade association for UK-based consulting firms. MCA members represent around 70% of the UK consulting sector,

MCA Heading Towards Reconciliation – Bernama


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MCA Heading Towards Reconciliation
Bernama, Malaysia
Judging from his appearance and mood, it seems the MCA deputy president has put aside his "differences" with party president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat to come up in full force to help their counterparts in BN face PKR in Bukit Selambau and PAS in Bukit
Ong: Ignore the dirty tactics Malaysia Star
Bukit Selambau by-election: Main contest between BN, PKR New Straits Times
New Spirit In BN Will Bring Change To Bukit Gantang – MCA Bernama
Bernama – Bernama
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Soi Lek, Lian Hoe woo Chinese voters – New Straits Times

Soi Lek, Lian Hoe woo Chinese voters
New Straits Times, Malaysia
Similarly, MCA deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek turned on the charm in walkabout in the Simpang market with BN candidate Ismail Saffian. Dr Chua delighted the Hokkien and Teochew-speaking locals with his impeccable command of the dialects.

Hisham denies he left out MCA, MIC role in country’s independence – Malaysia Star

Hisham denies he left out MCA, MIC role in country’s independence
Malaysia Star, Malaysia
By ZULKIFLI RAHMAN In a press conference at the Parliament lobby on Monday, he said that some of the vernacular press had taken one or two statements from his speech from and quoted him out of context. “By publishing reports based on my speech,

Metris Launches 7-axis MCA v2.5 Articulated Arms – Ten Links


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Metris Launches 7-axis MCA v2.5 Articulated Arms
Ten Links, CA
LEUVEN, Belgium, Mar 30, 2009 – At Westec 2009 in Los Angeles (US), Metris launches the new 7-axis MCA v2.5 range of articulated arms with a measurement volume between 2.4 and 3.6m diameter. Battery operation and wireless data communication enable
Fast Turnaround CMM Laser Scanning with Focus Scan 5.2 MCADCafe (press release)
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It’s no state or national referendum on BN, says MCA – The Sun Daily

It’s no state or national referendum on BN, says MCA
The Sun Daily, Malaysia
TAIPING (March 29, 2009): The Bukit Gantang parliamentary by-election is not a state or national referendum on Barisan Nasional (BN), said MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat. “It is a by-election and it will only be voted by the people in the
MCA lists names for Cabinet Malaysia Star
Ipoh-S'pore flights get the nod New Straits Times
DAP lawmaker held over democracy tree DVD The Malaysian Insider
Malaysia Star – New Straits Times
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March 31, 2009 Posted by | News | Leave a comment

Umno and PKR won’t tolerate spoilers – Malaysia Star

Umno and PKR won’t tolerate spoilers
Malaysia Star, Malaysia
SUNGAI PETANI: Umno and PKR have declared that the memberships of those who contested in by-elections as independents will be revoked. Umno deputy president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said that if any of the 13 independent candidates contesting the Bukit

Jerai blow for PKR as over 450 members quit – Malaysia Star

Jerai blow for PKR as over 450 members quit
Malaysia Star, Malaysia
SUNGAI PETANI: PKR’s campaign for the Bukit Selambau state seat was dealt an early blow when more than 450 members, led by Jerai PKR division chief B. Kalaivanar, quit the party. Kalaivanar claimed that the members who were quitting were from his

Jerai PKR Chief Resigns – Bernama


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Jerai PKR Chief Resigns
Bernama, Malaysia
SUNGAI PETANI, March 30 (Bernama) — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Jerai Division chief B. Kalaivanar today resigned from the party, alleging dissatisfaction over what he described as empty promises made by the PKR leadership. He claimed that more than
Jerai PKR chief quits The Nut Graph
Large field because PKR Kedah chose crony The Malaysian Insider
Jerai PKR division dissolved Malaysia Star
New Straits Times – Bernama
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By-Elections Bn's Groundwork For Reform – Hishammuddin – Bernama

By-Elections Bn's Groundwork For Reform – Hishammuddin
Bernama, Malaysia
On the crossover of about 500 Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) members from the Jerai division and the Indian Committee of Kedah PKR, he said the conflicting ideologies in the opposition had caused the pact to crumble. Hishammuddin said the opposition
Umno, PKR to revoke memberships of those who contest as Independents Malaysia Star
BN Serious About Welfare Of Youths Bernama
By-Elections Not A Referendum On Najib's Leadership Bernama
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March 30, 2009 Posted by | News | Leave a comment

Nigeria: Islamic Banking and Finance – AllAfrica.com

Nigeria: Islamic Banking and Finance
AllAfrica.com, Washington
To address these, Muslim thinkers, such as Mahathir Mohamad, have canvassed for the use of gold and silver as legal tender as against the use of "representative" forms of money such as paper and economic data. Under such metal monetary system,

Malaysian Opposition Leader Warns of More Repression – Voice of America

Malaysian Opposition Leader Warns of More Repression
Voice of America
Najib Razak is seen as a protégé of Mahathir Mohamad. In an interview with the French news agency AFP, Mahathir said he expects Najib to govern more firmly than Mr. Abdullah, who was seen as a moderate. Mr. Abdullah's exit came a year after the United
Anwar Expects Further Crackdowns Wall Street Journal
Political Solution For Thai Conflict, Says Anwar Bernama
Malaysian Opposition Leader Warns Of More Repression Journal of Turkish Weekly
all 6 news articles

POST-UMNO ASSEMBLY: Dr M as advisor to new leadership? – New Straits Times


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POST-UMNO ASSEMBLY: Dr M as advisor to new leadership?
New Straits Times, Malaysia
By : Sharifah Mahsinah Abdullah Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who recently decided to rejoin Umno, can be selected as an advisor to the new leadership of the country, said Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today. Zahid said this was because
Mahathir expects 'firm' leadership under new Malaysia PM ABS CBN News
Not just Najib’s dream, but of all M’sians too Malaysia Star
Najib It Is Asia Sentinel
Bernama – Jakarta Post
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Dr M still slams Pak Lah – The Malaysian Insider

Dr M still slams Pak Lah
The Malaysian Insider, Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 – The so-called rapprochement between Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi could be stillborn after the former prime minister continued biting criticism against his successor. This time, Dr Mahathir took
What role will Mahathir play in Umno? AsiaOne
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Najib It Is – Malaysia Today

Najib It Is
Malaysia Today, Malaysia
Najib's ascent to power more likely represents a clear preference by UMNO stalwarts to return to cronyism, money politics and corruption after an eight-year interregnum from the authoritarian reign of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.

March 30, 2009 Posted by | News | Leave a comment

Jerai PKR Chief Resigns – Bernama


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Jerai PKR Chief Resigns
Bernama, Malaysia
SUNGAI PETANI, March 30 (Bernama) — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Jerai Division chief B. Kalaivanar today resigned from the party, alleging dissatisfaction over what he described as empty promises made by the PKR leadership. He claimed that more than
Jerai PKR chief quits The Nut Graph
Large field because PKR Kedah chose crony The Malaysian Insider
Jerai PKR division dissolved Malaysia Star
New Straits Times – Bernama
all 7 news articles

By-Elections Bn's Groundwork For Reform – Hishammuddin – Bernama

By-Elections Bn's Groundwork For Reform – Hishammuddin
Bernama, Malaysia
On the crossover of about 500 Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) members from the Jerai division and the Indian Committee of Kedah PKR, he said the conflicting ideologies in the opposition had caused the pact to crumble. Hishammuddin said the opposition
Umno, PKR to revoke memberships of those who contest as Independents Malaysia Star
BN Serious About Welfare Of Youths Bernama
By-Elections Not A Referendum On Najib's Leadership Bernama
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March 30, 2009 Posted by | News | Leave a comment

Nigeria: Islamic Banking and Finance – AllAfrica.com

Nigeria: Islamic Banking and Finance
AllAfrica.com, Washington
To address these, Muslim thinkers, such as Mahathir Mohamad, have canvassed for the use of gold and silver as legal tender as against the use of "representative" forms of money such as paper and economic data. Under such metal monetary system,

Malaysian Opposition Leader Warns of More Repression – Voice of America


Voice of America

Malaysian Opposition Leader Warns of More Repression
Voice of America
Najib Razak is seen as a protégé of Mahathir Mohamad. In an interview with the French news agency AFP, Mahathir said he expects Najib to govern more firmly than Mr. Abdullah, who was seen as a moderate. Mr. Abdullah's exit came a year after the United
POST-UMNO ASSEMBLY: Dr M as advisor to new leadership? New Straits Times
Mahathir expects 'firm' leadership under new Malaysia PM ABS CBN News
Not just Najib’s dream, but of all M’sians too Malaysia Star
Asia Sentinel – The Malaysian Insider
all 1,370 news articles

Najib It Is – Malaysia Today

Najib It Is
Malaysia Today, Malaysia
Najib's ascent to power more likely represents a clear preference by UMNO stalwarts to return to cronyism, money politics and corruption after an eight-year interregnum from the authoritarian reign of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.

March 30, 2009 Posted by | News | Leave a comment

POST-UMNO ASSEMBLY: Dr M as advisor to new leadership? – New Straits Times


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POST-UMNO ASSEMBLY: Dr M as advisor to new leadership?
New Straits Times, Malaysia
By : Sharifah Mahsinah Abdullah Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who recently decided to rejoin Umno, can be selected as an advisor to the new leadership of the country, said Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today. Zahid said this was because
Zahid Welcomes Mahathir's Intended Return To Umno Bernama
Stepping down but still Umno Straits Times
Malaysian Opposition Leader Warns of More Repression Voice of America
The Malaysian Insider – AsiaOne
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Jerai PKR Chief Resigns – Bernama


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Jerai PKR Chief Resigns
Bernama, Malaysia
SUNGAI PETANI, March 30 (Bernama) — Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Jerai Division chief B. Kalaivanar today resigned from the party, alleging dissatisfaction over what he described as empty promises made by the PKR leadership. He claimed that more than
Bukit Selambau by-election: Main contest between BN, PKR New Straits Times
PKR needs to mend fences in Selambau The Malaysian Insider
Jerai PKR chief quits The Nut Graph
Bernama – The Malaysian Insider
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By-Elections Bn's Groundwork For Reform – Hishammuddin – Bernama

By-Elections Bn's Groundwork For Reform – Hishammuddin
Bernama, Malaysia
On the crossover of about 500 Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) members from the Jerai division and the Indian Committee of Kedah PKR, he said the conflicting ideologies in the opposition had caused the pact to crumble. Hishammuddin said the opposition
BN Serious About Welfare Of Youths Bernama
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March 30, 2009 Posted by | News | Leave a comment

Malaysian Opposition Leader Warns of More Repression – Voice of America


Voice of America

Malaysian Opposition Leader Warns of More Repression
Voice of America
Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak is expected to take over Thursday as prime minister of Malaysia, when Abdullah Badawi steps down. But Malaysian opposition-leader Anwar Ibrahim told reporters in Bangkok that recent developments suggest the Najib
Malaysia PM sets resignation date BBC News
Mahathir expects 'firm' leadership under new Malaysia PM ABS CBN News
Stepping down but still Umno Straits Times
Malaysia Star – The Malaysian Insider
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PM Will Officiate IIUM's Ground-breaking Ceremony – Bernama

PM Will Officiate IIUM's Ground-breaking Ceremony
Bernama, Malaysia
NILAI, March 30 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will officiate the ground-breaking ceremony of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) medical city at Bandar Enstek, near here Tuesday.

Bonanomi Heats Up Amcorp Mall – PaddockTalk

Bonanomi Heats Up Amcorp Mall
PaddockTalk
"Like I said earlier, I was inspired when Malaysian Prime Minister (Dato Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi) took time out from his busy schedule to hand over the national flag to the team boss (Firhat Mokhzani). "It meant so much to the team that the

Ethiopia – Troubling Times and Troubling Actions – Nazret.com


Nazret.com

Ethiopia – Troubling Times and Troubling Actions
Nazret.com, MD
For in stance, the outgoing Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi, whose ruling party is going through a crisis of its own never seen in its 52 years in power, last week admonished his party warning that UMNO (Union of Malaysian National Organization) has

March 30, 2009 Posted by | News | Leave a comment

TRIPLE BY-ELECTIONS: Pas downplays Nizar's probable big win – New Straits Times


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TRIPLE BY-ELECTIONS: Pas downplays Nizar's probable big win
New Straits Times, Malaysia
So it is still early to draw the conclusion that BN and Umno have been written off as some people claim,” he said. He disagreed with Umno deputy president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin that it would not be easy for BN to win. Muhyiddin told reporters on
A three-way fight for seat Malaysia Star
Ezam gets the BN campaign rolling The Malaysian Insider
Bukit Gantang Folks' Right To Best Facilities: Ismail Bernama
The Malaysian Insider – The Malaysian Insider
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POST-UMNO ASSEMBLY: Dr M as advisor to new leadership? – New Straits Times


Voice of America

POST-UMNO ASSEMBLY: Dr M as advisor to new leadership?
New Straits Times, Malaysia
By : Sharifah Mahsinah Abdullah Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who recently decided to rejoin Umno, can be selected as an advisor to the new leadership of the country, said Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today. Zahid said this was because
Zahid Welcomes Mahathir's Intended Return To Umno Bernama
Stepping down but still Umno Straits Times
Malaysian Opposition Leader Warns of More Repression Voice of America
The Malaysian Insider – AsiaOne
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Wanita Umno seeking whereabouts of 5000 Bkt Gantang voters – Malaysia Star

Wanita Umno seeking whereabouts of 5000 Bkt Gantang voters
Malaysia Star, Malaysia
TAIPING: The Wanita Umno election machinery is missing over 5000 voters in Bukit Gantang and has asked the headquarters to trace their whereabouts. According to former Wanita Umno chief Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, the movement’s machinery, which started
Rafidah all for changes to Umno constitution Malaysia Star
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March 30, 2009 Posted by | News | Leave a comment