Oriental Daily News

What has happened to our country?

Xing Yue Zhen (translated name) Oriental Daily, April 28, 2015 What has happened to our country? We are rich in natural resources, we have oil and gas which many countries are jealous of and with which we can earn big money and enjoy cheap fuel prices but why our government debt is growing now? We …

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Muhyiddin’s choice

Lan Zhi Feng (translated name) Oriental Daily, April 27, 2015 How would you make a choice if you were Muhyiddin, sandwiched between the pressure by Dr Mahathir who has toppled a Prime Minister and the expectations of Prime Minister Najib? Surely, it is not a simple issue of black and white. Muhyiddin is in a …

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Removal of the cross incident, the problem is not with the building

Oriental Daily, April 26, 2015 Klang, April 26 – Selangor Senior Executive Councillor Dato’ Teng Chang Khim said all places of worship which involved the building in industrial and commercial areas in Selangor must apply to the local government, but this is only procedural and normally the application will be approved. He said the crux …

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Pheng Yin Huah called on Chinese organisations to research and improve constitution

Oriental Daily News, April 26, 2015 KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 26 – Hua Zong (Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia) President Tan Sri Pheng Yin Huah suggested Chinese organisations in the country to set up constitution research team for their organisations respectively as it is necessary to pay attention and attach importance to the discussion and research …

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Nobody dares to take it, nobody wants it

Writer: Dong Yeh Oriental Daily, April 22, 2015 As Dr Mahathir lets off his series of attack, people are talking in excitement at the Mamak stalls. However, this time around, reaction from Barisan and UMNO top leadership reacted quite differently from the time when they pressured Pak Lah to step down and held up Najib …

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Najib retaliates and Dr Mahathir is defeated?

Writer: Pan Jun Sheng Oriental Daily, April 21, 2015 Barisan Government will topple in the next general election if Prime Minister and UMNO President Datuk Seri Najib did not resign. Furthermore, if Pakatan took over the federal government after defeating Barisan, Najib and former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir will be arrested. And therefore, Najib …

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MCA urged Umno to punish “cross protest” perpetrators

Oriental Daily News, April 21, 2015 KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 20 – MCA Religious Bureau Chairman Datuk Seri Ti Lian Ker urged the police to launch investigation on the “cross protest” incident immediately irrespective of whether the perpetrators are from Umno, PAS or Keadilan. He also urged Umno to take action against its party member who …

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Gerakan urges police to launch investigation on “cross protest”

Oriental Daily News, April 21, 2015 KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 20 – Gerakan said those Muslims who demanded to take down the cross at a church were overreacting and making big fuss over a minor issue, their move have offended the Christians, the police should launch investigation on the matter. Gerakan deputy president, Datuk Dr Cheah …

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The battle between Mahathir and Najib

Writer: Lao Meng Dong Oriental Daily, April 20, 2015 The battle between Prime Minister Najib and former prime minister Dr Mahathir has worsened and become personal. It now looks more like a battle of life and death. No matter how outsiders view it, Dr Mahathir is staking his reputation as the former prime minister for …

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MCA concerned about Dong Zong conflict but will not interfere, says Wee Ka Siong

Oriental Daily News, April 17, 2015 PETALING JAYA, Apr 16 – MCA deputy president Datuk Wee Ka Siong said MCA will respect Dong Zong’s (United Chinese School Committees’ Association) autonomy and be concerned about when the dispute will be resolved but MCA will not interfere with Dong Zong’s internal dispute. Wee Ka Siong said Dong …

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