PROPERTYMalaysiakini :: CHRISTINE CHAN
- Kugan's mother finally submits petition to King
- Persistence pays off for woman hoping the King will respond positively to her pleas of justice for son killed in police custody.
- Student groups: We want to take part in politics
- They urge the government to reconsider its decision not to allow them to to have a say in determining the future of the country.
- Memo on police brutality handed over to Suhakam
- GMI and Suaram claim the police had abused their power when arresting peaceful protestors during the recent candlelight vigils.
- Zaid not interested in becoming PKR's No 2
- Ex-law minister says he isn't keen on any post; that he just wants to contribute to Keadilan and help Pakatan in any way he can.
- Penan Support Group member quizzed by police
- Everything they wanted to know is in our report... this exercise is another attempt to shoot the messenger, says PSG member John Liu.
- DPM: My loyalty to Najib cannot be questioned
- The DPM says his loyalty to Najib has never wavered and claims there has never been any problems between them.
- Muhyiddin: No comment on Chua's criticism on Umno
- The deputy prime minister feels if the coalition has issues, the solutions can be found internally.
- 2 held at anti-subsidy cuts campaign launch
- UPDATED 12.16AM Two representatives of the Coalition Against Inflation (Protes) movement were nabbed during their campaign launch at a night market.
- Perkasa lodges report against columnist
- The article posted on the Centre for Policy Initiatives website is allegedly seditious, claims Perkasa Youth chief Arman Azha Abu Hanifah.
- Elected reps kept out of S'gor schools
- ‘Approved’ BN leaders may attend events held, but not those from Pakatan Rakyat, claim aggrieved DAP representatives.
- Felcra Anak gathering: Remand for two extended
- A third person remanded was released today bu the duo are being held for allegedly possessing weapons identified as penknives.
- Group: Blacklisting vehicle owners is unconstitutional
- This is because a judge had decided that it contravenes Article 13 of the constitution, says KASE chairperson Mahfuz Omar.
- 16 arrested at event to expose Felcra wrongdoings
- Organisers question the police for arresting civilians attending an event on private land at Pasir Salak, Perak.
- CIMB boss: Economic reform delays causing worry
- The PM’s brother expresses unhappiness over the delay in reforms which could have contributed to the FDI plunge.
- Question on moral policing ties Zaid up
- The former law minister didn't have it easy at the Hard Talk on human rights session in the law conference.
- 'Reduce prices or face protests'
- But the movement against price hikes will give the government a chance to first heed a five-point list of demands.
- 'Suara Keadilan' editor queries police move
- The cops want a statement from an employee, but editor Dzulkarnain Taib asks why they are ‘doing the Home Ministry’s work’.
- Law community to educate voters for next GE
- Malaysian voters must become more mature and issues-driven when casting their next vote, says a law blog spokesperson.
- S'pore lawyer advocates freedom of speech
- While protecting individual reputation is important, lawyer Peter Low says there is room to allow more freedom and political space.
- Latest PKR organ 'Obor Keadilan' released
- This is the second edition of the party's non-serialised publication, in a bid to take advantage of a provision in the PPPA.
- Launched: New NGO for journalists and bloggers
- It aims to provide legal assistance to journalists and media groups and promote freedom of expression in Southeast Asia.
- Tabling FOI bill good move but disappointing
- The NGO behind the bill is less than impressed with its tabling as the expected teeth in that piece of legislation had been extracted.
- Civil society leader warns of ISA blitz
- The government, he points out, has never been hesitant about using the ISA ahead of a general election.
- State of human rights 'worsening under Najib'
- 'People were arrested for various acts of peaceful protest, including holding candlelight vigils and even for participating in hunger strikes.'
- 'Jolly Hangman' author released on bail
- S'pore police will question British author Alan Shadrake at 2pm today on allegations of criminal defamation in his book.
- S'pore arrests 'Jolly Hangman' author
- Alan Shadrake, who wrote ‘Once A Jolly Hangman: Singapore Justice in the Dock', was taken in custody for possible criminal defamation.
- MCA property decision postponed for fifth time
As the case was unable to proceed due to the absence of the judge, it has been carried forward to Sept 24.
- Pakatan will proceed to appoint state legal advisers
- They are supposed to advise the state, not be lackeys of a biased attorney-general, says Anwar.
- Perkasa tabloid comes under Umno Youth pressure
- Umno Youth chief says the Home Ministry should look into right-wing group's tabloid's lead story demanding Wee's arrest under ISA. [VIDEO INSIDE]
- 'Khairy the hound dog'
- It's his job to bark, was Anwar Ibrahim's response to the Umno Youth chief's constant sniping at him.