Terengganu receives RM6b oil royalty in 8 years KUALA TERENGANU, Dec 14 – The Terengganu government has received RM6.2 billion oil royalty from the federal government since 2000, said Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Said. He said the amount included the RM408.6 million handed over recently by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak who is […]

Far away in South Africa, a country called Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe claims ‘there is no cholera’ in Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe has made the extraordinary claim that ‘there is no cholera’ in Zimbabwe. The President faced international criticism as he made the statement even as the toll rose to nearly 800 deaths and South Africa declared […]

Pahang Enlists Pensioners As Bloggers TEMERLOH, Nov 23 (Bernama) — The Pahang government has appointed three pensioners as bloggers to thwart slanderous comments and allegations posted on the Internet. State Information, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin said the bloggers, who would be paid allowances, would be provided with computers and […]

The government does not only consider the crude oil price but also other costs, such as for refinery and the processing, to determine the pump prices of fuel. “It also has to calculate the margin for the industry of 19.54 sen per litre for petrol companies and 12.19 sen per litre for petrol stations, Domestic […]

Dr M predicts rampant bribery will bring down Umno at next polls “The opposition is also watching Umno and they are keeping quiet. The worse Umno becomes, the better for the opposition. The possibility of them winning is greater when Umno gets dirtier and is frowned upon by the voters,” he added Aiyah Tun, you […]

In your face people!! In your face!! *chuckles* Shah Rukh Khan’t come to receive Datukship MALACCA: Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan will not be able to receive his Datukship on Nov 29 due to his busy schedule. It is learnt that state officials here are now trying to arrange for an alternative date. Chief Minister […]

Abdullah: ‘Anyone can be PM’ PUTRAJAYA: It is possible for anyone from a minority group to be a nation’s leader, even in Malaysia, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Badawi. Now, remember Zaid Ibrahim remarks over Ketuanan Melayu (Malay supremacy) and the reactions from Umno politicians?