PM announces extra RM 1 bil for Sarawak infrastructure

PM Abdullah announces extra RM 1bil for infrastructure development in Sarawak; MPs will get RM 15,000 helicopter allowance to visit constituencies.

Sanusi Junid says International Islamic University, in a letter dated June 2, has terminated his services as president with immediate effect.

Blogger: Sanusi Junid has resigned from Umno. Therefore, it is understandable that his services with the International Islamic University is terminated. The Umno could give this post to other Umno member. I would not be surprised if they terminated Mahathir’s Petronas advisor’s post.


Gerakan secretary-general Chia Kwang Chye has confirmed that he will contest the Penang state chairman’s post in the state elections in August.

Businessman Wong Pei Hur claimed trial at KL Sessions Court to 9 counts of money laundering involving RM 1.63m, 2 counts illegal deposit-taking.

After investigations, MCA Panel said it found no evidence of a 3-man secret committee allegedly set up to purge dissidents from the party.


Malaysian humanitarian aid worth US $1.5m (RM4.9m) was successfully handed over to the Sichuan government at the Shuan Liu International Airport.


Apple Inc unveils cheaper 3G iPhone -the 8GB version works over faster wireless networks, costs US$199(RM655), goes on sale in US in July.

9/6 MB Ahmad Said declares Tuesday a holiday in Terengganu following the states’ achievement in the 12th Sukma Games.

9/6 Those who paid road tax in April and May and are eligible for cash rebates, can get their rebates in all post offices starting June 14.

9/6 PM Abdullah announces RM 2 b in cost-cutting measures, including freezing creation of new posts, functions held in hotels, and purchases.

9/6 PM announces 10% cut in ministers’ allowances, cut in overseas holidays, delay some mega projects. Expects to save Rm 2 b from cost cuts.

9/6 More cost cuts: Minister’s entertainment allowance trimmed by 10%, their paid vacations are limited to local and Asean destinations only.

9/6 Users in Selangor may not get free waters this month because state government and Syabas so far are unable to agree on terms and conditions, Syabas said.

9/6 No increase in stage, school bus fare until the Cabinet studies review paper by end-June: Deputy Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Minister.