Archive - 20 December 2004

John Doe inquest: Former canteen worker testifies

John Doe inquest: Former canteen worker testifies

Indonesian national Ayu Lestari Abdullah tells the court how she saw Francis G Udayappan making his escape and being swept away by the river.
New post in PKR for Tian Chua?

New post in PKR for Tian Chua?

The former vice-president may still be given a post in the party, although PKR leaders remain tight-lipped over their decision.
PAS: Thaksin seeking revenge

PAS: Thaksin seeking revenge

The opposition party has dismissed the Thai premier's recent outburst as nothing more than a tit-for-tat situation
Indian Malaysian voice absent on RTM programme, says Prim

Indian Malaysian voice absent on RTM programme, says Prim

The pro-tem political party wants to see representation over issues that affect the community, including vernacular education.
Why keep Plus contract a secret?

Why keep Plus contract a secret?

While the works minister is brandishing the potential compensation figure of RM38 billion to ward off protests against the 10 percent toll increase by Plus, I wonder how many recall the original tender submissions for the construction of the North-South Expressway in mid-80s?
Toll hike work of govt or Plus?

Toll hike work of govt or Plus?

Toll increase a real shame

Toll increase a real shame

Tamil school critics taking easy way out

Tamil school critics taking easy way out

Sabah was rich before BN rule

Sabah was rich before BN rule

Public legal notices - banks are wrong

Public legal notices - banks are wrong

Bank Negara an utter failure

Bank Negara an utter failure

Christians should be allowed to say Jesus

Christians should be allowed to say Jesus

CFM compromise wrong over 'ban'

CFM compromise wrong over 'ban'

Religious absolutism absolutely unacceptable

Religious absolutism absolutely unacceptable

AirAsia stamps its dominance as Asia's biggest budget carrier

AirAsia stamps its dominance as Asia's biggest budget carrier

We will exercise the option to buy another 40 A320 jets, and if the price is good, we will (further) increase the number of Airbus jets, says AirAsia chief executive Tony Fernandes.
CAP: Upgrade service before hiking up ferry fare

CAP: Upgrade service before hiking up ferry fare

The Consumer Association of Penang and state DAP are opposed to the ferry fare being increased.
Australia's new security plan must respect neighbours' sovereignty

Australia's new security plan must respect neighbours' sovereignty

A minister says that Australia should not bulldoze through its controversial new maritime security zone plan, and that Canberra must respect the territorial sovereignty of neighbouring countries.
Bride jilted via SMS: report

Bride jilted via SMS: report

A jilted bride was left waiting on her wedding dais after her groom called off the engagement via a mobile phone text message.
Kia to buy 15 percent stake in Naza: report

Kia to buy 15 percent stake in Naza: report

Under the deal, Naza's assembly plant in Kedah will eventually be used as a regional hub for Kia.