Archive - 17 December 2005

Hike in assessment rates draws flak

Hike in assessment rates draws flak

The Selayang town folks are bracing for a raise in assessment rates for houses, expected to be among the highest in the state.
A suggestion to the chief secretary

A suggestion to the chief secretary

On no account must the civil servants be made into a position of subservience to the politicians.
Pak Lah, apologise to Malaysians too

Pak Lah, apologise to Malaysians too

Since the PM was thoughtful enough to apologise to the Chinese government over the mistreatment of Chinese nationals, he should do the same to his fellow Malaysians, says PAS Youth.
Day 18: Family to lodge report at Bukit Aman

Day 18: Family to lodge report at Bukit Aman

Time is ticking for a couple on hunger strike for more than two weeks. Now, the Bukit Aman disciplinary division may offer a glimmer of hope.
Hike in electricity tariff soon

Hike in electricity tariff soon

A higher electricity tariff will be imposed on consumers who do not conserve energy in a new scheme to look after the poor.
Keng Yaik tells Ku Li not to play racial politics

Keng Yaik tells Ku Li not to play racial politics

The Gerakan president expresses his disappointment at Tengku Razaleigh's remarks urging the government not to allow more non-Malay educational institutions to be built.
Snap: Jabu looks down on his own community

Snap: Jabu looks down on his own community

Snap fires another salvo at Alfred Jabu for saying that the Dayaks will squander all the money if Salcra pays dividends to them in one lump sum.
An oasis of meaningful debate

An oasis of meaningful debate

Despite the various efforts over the last century to curb and shackle this community spirit for various political reasons, the Chinese press has shown resilience as if it has a life of its own.
King Kong roars at the box office

King Kong roars at the box office

A popular ntv7 face no more

A popular ntv7 face no more

Well versed in Mandarin, Bahasa and English, Hong Ju Khee is one of the most recognisable faces on ntv7. Now, she has opted to leave the station.
Pamela clucks away at KFC M'sia

Pamela clucks away at KFC M'sia

The former Baywatch star alleges that chickens raised for KFC are bred and drugged to grow so large that they become crippled under their own weight.