Government to review some mega projects

8/6 Government will review some mega projects in lieu of rising global fuel prices, says Finance Minister II Nor Mohamed Yakcop.

Blogger: This review is to continue with the mega projects or discontinue. You still need to live with the rising global fuel prices anyway.


The government will give cash aid to the farmers, breeders and fishermen this month to cushion the impact of higher production costs: Agriculture Minister Mustapa.

Ipoh’s 1200 taxi drivers have begun imposing a RM 1 surcharge on top of RM 4 boarding fare, says the Taxi Operators Association secretary Leong Yew.

Taxi drivers who hike their fares without approval can lose their licences, warns the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board chairman Markiman Kobiran.


Selangor Assembly’s Select Committee will conduct probe into alleged misconduct by a top officer in Mentri Besar’s office, says MB Khalid Ibrahim.

Blogger: Who is this top officer?


Team doctor confirms that Switzerland captain and striker Alexander Frei, hurt in the opening game against Czechs, will miss the rest of Euro 2008.

8/6 Euro 2008 Group A results: Sui 0, Cze 1; Por 2 Tur 0.

9/6 Euro 2008 Group B results: Aut 0 Cro 1; Ger 2 Pol 0.