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.
Laywers deny being involved in USJ temple violence
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 29): Lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla today clarified that he and his colleague Muhammad Rafique Rashid Ali were not involved in “hiring” thugs during the violence that took place at the Seafield Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in USJ25, reported the Malay Mail today.
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.
MCT seeks police clarification over statement on temple issue
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 27): MCT Bhd is seeking clarification from the police in response to a statement made by the latter alleging One City Development Sdn Bhd's involvement in the altercation that occurred at the Sri Maha Mariamman temple on Nov 26.
Be bold, and face problems before too late, says Zuraida of temple protests
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 27): Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin says the events that took place at the Sri Maha Mariamman temple in USJ 25 early this morning should serve as a lesson to authorities, to handle problems before things worsen.
New RMBJ homes to be built according to four criteria – report
PETALING JAYA (Nov 26): The Johor government will build affordable housing under its Rumah Mampu Biaya Johor (RMBJ) housing scheme according to four criteria – namely monthly household income, urbanisation, the districts involved and the wait list for the scheme, reported The Star.
Ministry in talks to lower PSC
SEPANG (Nov 22): The government is looking at reducing the passenger service charge (PSC) collected by Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB).
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.
