No local council elections, says PM
PUTRAJAYA (Dec 10): The Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pictured) has announced today that local council elections “are off the cards”, according to a report by the Malaysiakini news portal.
Gamuda agrees MRT is 'too big, too early'
SHAH ALAM (Dec 6): Gamuda Bhd said it agrees with Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad who said the costs involved for the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) were too big for a project that will only see full ridership after 20- to 30 years.
Putrajaya to set up National Development Council
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 30): The government is expected to set up a Majlis Pembangunan Nasional (National Development Council) comprising key cabinet ministers to coordinate economic and development policies and strategies.
Democracy has its limits, says Tun M
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad (pictured) today stressed that it is not the government's intention to punish anyone blindly, but democracy has its limits and the public will have to understand the boundaries of democracy.
Seafield temple riot not an open challenge to govt, says Dr M
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad does not see the riot at the Seafield Sri Maha Mariamman Temple USJ as an attempt to openly challenge the government.
Don't take advantage of distress situations, warns Dr M
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has warned politicians to not take advantage of distress situations such as the riot at the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Seafield, USJ25, Subang Jaya on Monday.
PM arrives at Parliament to table motion on Seafield temple fiasco
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir (pictured) arrived at Parliament at about 11:20am today, for an emergency motion to debate the fiasco involving the Seafield Sri Maha Mariamman Temple at USJ25.
Seri Perdana, official PM’s residence now open to visitors
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 28): Seri Perdana, the official residence of the prime minister of Malaysia is currently open to the public for visits, with the exception of Fridays and public holidays.
Anti-graft system for high-risk depts
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 22): In a world first, Malaysia will introduce the International Standards Organisation’s (ISO) anti-corruption certification system in all high-risk sectors of the government, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad announced yesterday.
A good scheme to own a home at lower entry cost, say attendees of FundMyHome public forum
PETALING JAYA (Nov 18): The FundMyHome public forum moderated by EdgeProp Sdn Bhd chairman Datuk Tong Kooi Ong has offered a clearer picture of how the scheme works and has won more support from the public, according to attendees of the event today.
