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India banned usage of pre-paid mobile in Kashmir

By BO EDITORIAL   |  October 31, 2009
India banned usage of pre-paid mobile in Kashmir

INDIA banned pre-paid mobile telephones in Kashmir today, state television reported, following concerns that militants were using them to trigger bombs and hide their identities. Mobile phones were launched in Kashmir only in 2003 after security agencies gave the go-ahead, but pre-paid versions are suspected to have been used in attacks since. Pre-paid phones – [...]

Najib’s 1Malaysia govt seizing 20,000 bibles, increase religious fundamentalism

By BO EDITORIAL   |  October 31, 2009
Najib’s 1Malaysia govt seizing 20,000 bibles, increase religious fundamentalism

Is Najib 1Malaysia idealism a new form of religious fundamentalism? According to CNN over the past several months more than 20,000 bibles have been seized by Najib’s government. The seizures have fed fears among minority groups, which see signs of encroaching Islamic fundamentalism in the predominantly Muslim but multi-racial country. “There is a growing sense [...]

Chief Secretary headed task force to study AG Report

By BO EDITORIAL   |  October 30, 2009
Chief Secretary headed task force to study AG Report

The government has set up a high-powered task force, headed by Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Sidek Hassan, to study the 2008 Auditor-General’s report and initiate appropriate action against those responsible for financial irregularities and abuse of power mentioned in the report. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the setting-up [...]

MCMC fined three WiMax lincesees for RM3.8 million

By BO EDITORIAL   |  October 30, 2009
MCMC fined three WiMax lincesees for RM3.8 million

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMS) fined three of the country’s four WiMax licensees a total of RM3.8 million for failing to rolled out required network coverage. YTL E-Solutions, was handed a fine of RM1.9 million as the only licensee that has yet to roll out commercial services. Asiaspace was fined 1.7 million ringgit while [...]

Liow, 16 central committe members wants another EGM for fresh party election

By BO EDITORIAL   |  October 29, 2009
Liow, 16 central committe members wants another EGM for fresh party election

The turmoil in the MCA looks set to continue after one third of its central committee (CC) members yesterday requisitioned for an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to call for fresh CC elections. EGM requisitionist and CC member Wong Nai Chee said the group had collected 16 signatures from the 43 CC members to call for [...]

More discussions needed for single stream education system – Muhyiddin

By BO EDITORIAL   |  October 29, 2009
More discussions needed for single stream education system – Muhyiddin

Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin wants all parties to pursue discussions on the proposal for a single stream education system so that all views on the matter can be explored. Muhyiddin, who is Education Minister, said that although he agreed with the single stream arrangement, the country’s education system had taken the path [...]

Badrul Hisham quits PKR, turn BN friendly independent

By BO EDITORIAL   |  October 29, 2009
Badrul Hisham quits PKR, turn BN friendly independent

Port Klang assemblyman Badrul Hisham Abdullah Thursday declared that he is quitting Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) with immediate effect. In a news conference to announce his decision, Badrul Hisham, 49, said he would remain an independent assemblyman and would support the Barisan Nasional (BN). He said he made the decision as he had lost his [...]

School paid RM29.7 million compensation to boy sucked down it drain

By BO EDITORIAL   |  October 29, 2009
School paid RM29.7 million compensation to boy sucked down it drain

A LANDMARK AUD$9.6 million (RM29.7 million) compensation deal has finally been brokered for a boy who suffered horrific injuries after he was sucked down a school drain. A judge next week will decide whether to accept the deal, which would set a record for Queensland’s highest personal injury payout. The agreement was lodged in the [...]

Google get its groove with new music search features

By BO EDITORIAL   |  October 29, 2009
Google get its groove with new music search features

Google stepped onto the Internet music stage, unveiling a service for finding, listening to or buying songs online. Google announced an alliance with Lala.com and MySpace-owned iLike at Capitol Records headquarters in Los Angeles that could cut down on the number of mouse clicks it takes to sample or purchase a song on the Web. [...]

Indonesian vigilantes training hard to prepare for battle in Malaysia

By BO EDITORIAL   |  October 29, 2009
Indonesian vigilantes training hard to prepare for battle in Malaysia

At this moment in Jakarta, a group of Indonesians are putting the final touches to their plan to invade Malaysia and wage war. Benteng Demokrasi Rakyat has announced Oct. 8 as the date of this D-day, when it says it will avenge all the wrongs committed against Indonesia by its neighbor . Established during this [...]

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