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Parliament's live TV to cost RM3 mil a month
Beh Lih Yi | May 5, 08 4:40pm
The information minister reveals that the live telecast of a day-long Parliament session will cost a whopping RM3 million per month, or RM100,000 a day. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Ku Li: Party members forced to miss my ceramah
May 5, 08 4:05pm
The veteran Umno politician claimed to have received information that some party members were threatened and told not to attend his ceramah in Batu Pahat and Muar yesterday.
Gov't mulls cross-border rice ban to prevent price spike
May 5, 08 3:40pm

Shahrir says the aim of the ban is to ensure there is sufficient rice supply in the country and to prevent prices from spiking.

Khairy declines comment over 'beruk' remark apology
Fauwaz Abdul Aziz | May 5, 08 2:57pm
He declines to respond when asked to comment on a challenge for him to apologise for calling participants to a Bersih rally last November ‘beruk' (monkeys).
'Fly alone' women: Syed Hamid shoots down proposed curbs
May 5, 08 1:26pm
updated 7.35pm He poured cold water on the controversial idea, saying it was impractical and would infringe on human rights.
Headlines online: May 5
May 5, 08 1:05pm
Good news for Malaysia Airline fliers - the national airline's new promotional product offers ‘Zero Fares' to any domestic destination via MAS and its subsidiary Firefly.
Sultan Perak acted unconstitutionally
Athi Veeranggan | May 5, 08 12:37pm
DAP chairperson Karpal Singah also noted that the disturbing trend of rulers interfering in the day-to-day running of government administration was not limited to Perak.
Palm oil struggles to promote 'green' image
May 5, 08 11:50am
As palm oil prices boom, Malaysia has mounted a campaign to counter allegations that the crop is responsible for habitat destruction and pushing orangutans towards extinction.
Pakatan Rakyat solution for fuel prices 'simplistic'
Beh Lih Yi | May 5, 08 11:46am
updated 3.25pm The opposition's election pledge to use profits from state-owned oil firm Petronas to keep fuel prices low is a "simplistic solution", says minister Shahrir Abdul Samad.
The 'corporatisation' of BN
May 5, 08 11:45am
free At the top echelons of BN, 90% of them there are only interested in lining up their respective pockets with only 10% of them there for the rakyat.
Herald wins right to challenge 'Allah' ban
Soon Li Tsin | May 5, 08 11:12am
updated 3.10pm The High Court has agreed to review a government order which disallowed Catholic weekly Herald from using the word 'Allah' in its BM articles.
Pakatan must form shadow cabinet
Ong Kian Ming and Oon Yeoh | May 5, 08 11:09am
analysis It makes sense for Pakatan Rakyat to make known, internally and externally, the possible allocation of cabinet portfolios if and when they come to power.
Minimum wage: 100 demos won't change 'No' decision
May 3, 08 6:45pm
The premier says unions can hold even “100 demonstrations” but nothing can change the fact that the government cannot implement a minimum wage policy.
Selangor to act on 'hazardous' tower
May 3, 08 6:30pm
The ‘hazardous’ tower emitting radiation is said to have breached guidelines set by the state and allegedly caused migraines, dizziness, fatigue, upper respiratory tract infections and cancer
Same media message sent to Pak Lah
May 3, 08 6:05pm
Several political leaders from both sides of the divide call on the government to relax media laws and encourage press freedom.
PM: Food stockpile priority over projects
May 3, 08 5:50pm
Abdullah Ahmad Badawi says his government will delay non-essential projects and use funds to secure the country's food supply amid spiralling global food prices.
Abolish laws for press freedom
Soon Li Tsin | May 3, 08 5:22pm
It is a message that will never grow old or lose its meaning when it comes to media watchdog Centre of Independent Journalism (CIJ) annual World Press Freedom Day celebrations. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Pipeline yes, gas no: CM wants answers
Athi Veeranggan | May 3, 08 4:25pm
Penang CM Lim Guan Eng is curious as to why Petronas could not supply gas for domestic use in households and industrial sites when the country is a leading supplier of refined gas globally.
Hwa Beng ready for Port Klang challenges
Andrew Ong | May 3, 08 3:16pm
The former state assemblyperson finds new challenges after politics by taking helm of the Port Klang Authority, which oversees the affairs of the controversial Port Klang Free Zone.
Molest case: Cops await AG's directive
May 3, 08 1:44pm
Police are waiting for words from the Attorney General's office on further action to be taken on a case involving a former minister alleged to have molested a woman in Kuala Lumpur last month.
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