Archive - 19 January 2006

A landslide at a construction site near a residential area in Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur, killed a 35-year-old worker this afternoon.

Terengganu's state fatwa committee is making certain laws and enforcing them even though these laws are not allowed by the Constitution, a lawyer argues.

A trip to the new Broga incinerator site unveiled a few surprises with a dash of drama, all in the same day.

Indonesian police have arrested three more Islamic militants alleged to have links with a Malaysian extremist accused of masterminding the Bali bombings.

Abdul Gani Patail's statement that he has no power to initiate investigations ruffles feathers. He is accused him of trying to sidestep the issue.

Menurut Menteri Pelajaran, guru bukan siswazah Gred DGA29 layak dinaikkan pangkat ke Gred DGA32.

Elie Youssef Najem, who became an overnight sensation with his billion-ringgit donation pledge, had his remand order extended for another five days.

It says it views seriously the incident where a 25-year-old labourer was allegedly shot by an army personnel. They want the ministry's account soon.

Kali ini, anggota penguatkuasa Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) dibelasah oleh orang kampung di Dungun, Terengganu dipercayai akibat salah faham.

Menteri Pelajaran Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein menjelaskan, keputusan menarik balik kebenaran pelajar menggunakan telefon bimbit di sekolah adalah keputusannya, bukannya arahan Kabinet.

What was intended to be a month-long vigil had to be cut short upon the requests of the government and police. But its organiser does not protest as the aim had been achieved.

Inflation rose to a six-year high of 3.7 percent in August and eased to 3.3 percent in October, but regained its upward trend in November, rising to 3.5.

Anwar Ibrahim says his name should not have been linked to the Metramac issue as it was a done deal by the time he became finance minister.

Sisters In Islam need to sit down and think hard as to where they are heading with their Islamic Family Law campaign. Could they have been a wee bit more diligent?

Kelab Penyokong Kerajaan Barisan Nasional (BNBBC) temui pengurusan Boustead Holding Berhad berhubung isu pemberhentian pekerja terbabit.

Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Radzi Sheikh Ahmad dan Peguam Negara, Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail berhutang penjelasan kepada rakyat kerana membuat kenyataan silap mengenai 130 pelarian Islam Thailand.

Halim Saad's 'defence' against the damning Court of Appeal judgment makes fascinating reading, in that it is a tribute to bluster, lack of reason and common sense.

Timbalan Menteri Dalam Negeri, Datuk Tan Chai Ho berkata Penerbangan Malaysia semestinya telah mendapat kelulusan dari 'peringkat tertinggi' untuk menerima bekas agen perisikan Israel berkhidmat dengannya.

Freedom is just not about what it literally means. The responsibility that goes with it, along with an appreciation of what may irk or endear some; is something that comes with a statement associated with maturity.

Home viewers can use DVD player tools like freeze, zoom and magnify to unmask Michael Moore's deceptive methods.

Memoradum itu berhubung masalah perundangan yang timbul apabila seorang bukan Islam bertukar agama dengan memeluk Islam.

Broga residents feel the government is playing a cat-and-mouse game by delaying a court hearing while pushing ahead with work on the controversy-ridden incinerator project.

new We have received a reprieve. The Islamic Family Law Act is on hold.

Deputy Home Minister Tan Chai Ho says Malaysia Airlines must have secured 'high-level' approval to employ an ex-Israeli agent.

King Abdullah will start his first tour outside the Middle East on Sunday with visits to China, India, Malaysia and Pakistan, officials said.

Law Minister Radzi Sheikh Ahmad and Attorney-General Abdul Gani Patail owe the people an explanation on their faulty claims that 130 Thai Muslim had been sent home.

A plan to allow mobile phones in schools has been dumped after the move sparked an outcry from both teachers and parents.

Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar says the 130 Muslims from Thailand's troubled south still sheltering in Malaysia will only be sent home on their own free will.

The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research says the economy will benefit from the rebound in electronics, firm commodity prices and resilient domestic demand next year.

Malaysia and Chile today announced moves towards a free trade agreement in what could be the first such deal for Malaysia with a Latin American country.

The airline has started cooperation with Air Asia to develop new routes and projects, Spring boss Wang Zhenghua told the Shanghai Daily .

Garuda Indonesia will ask Malaysia Airlines to reduce its thrice-daily flights to Jakarta, an airline official said today.