Azalina Calls For A Solution To Wanita Leadership Transfer
LONDON, Nov 11 (Bernama) — Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said Wanita Umno head Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz and vice-head Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil need to find a solution to the power transition plan that h... Read more.
Written on Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 | Posted in
Malaysia News
Two deals signed for new world-class Doha seaport
By Anwar Elshamy
QATAR will have a new world-class seaport by 2014. Construction work on the new Doha port is due to begin by next year-end at a coastal area north of Mesaieed and south of Wakrah, it was announced yesterday.
The chairman of the New... Read more.
Written on Tuesday, November 11th, 2008 | Posted in
Thailand Features
Allow Use Of IT In Umno Elections - Khir
SABAK BERNAM, Nov 8 (Bernama) — Umno Youth candidate Datuk Seri Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo today called on the leadership to allow the use of information technology (IT) when campaigning for party elections.
“The ban on IT like short messaging service (... Read more.
Written on Saturday, November 8th, 2008 | Posted in
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Factions In Umno Will Destroy Party, Says Azalina
From Kurniawati Kamaruddin
CAIRO, Oct 28 (Bernama) — The existence of “factions” resulting from the eager quest for party posts could destroy Umno, said party Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
While expressing h... Read more.
Written on Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 | Posted in
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Ahmad Shabery All For Open Debate
KAPIT, Oct 28 (Bernama) — Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek is all for having open debates to elect party leaders, as suggested by several Umno leaders.
He said the approach would enable the people to evaluate a candidate’s personality, leve... Read more.
Written on Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 | Posted in
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Don’t Politicise Language, Says Shafie
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) — The Penang state government was on Tuesday told not to politicise language just to gain support in its recent move to have road signs in multi-languages.
Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Sha... Read more.
Written on Tuesday, October 28th, 2008 | Posted in
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Hishammuddin Wants Delegates To Make Wise Choice, Uphold Grassroot’s Trust
KLUANG, Oct 26 (Bernama) — Umno Youth chief Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein today advised delegates to make a wise choice and uphold the trust of the grassroots who want a smooth transfer of power.
He said the... Read more.
Written on Sunday, October 26th, 2008 | Posted in
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Nur Jazlan Withdraws From Contesting Umno Deputy President
JOHOR BAHARU, Oct 26 (Bernama) — Pulai Umno division chief Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed today withdrew from contesting the Umno deputy president’s post at the party elections in March.
Nur Jazlan who announced his withdrawal when ope... Read more.
Written on Sunday, October 26th, 2008 | Posted in
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Analysts Feel BN Harping On Trivia Than Tackling Important Issues
By Noor Hayati Muda
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) — Political observers feel that the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) is harping on trivial issues instead of more important matters such as tackling money politics, picking the righ... Read more.
Written on Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 | Posted in
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Musa Aman To Defend Supreme Council Seat Despite Nominated For V-P Post
KOTA KINABALU, Oct 22 Oct (Bernama) — Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said he would only be defending his Umno Supreme Council seat, but could not stop any division from nominating him for the party vice-presiden... Read more.
Written on Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 | Posted in
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