Archive - 20 January 2006

Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi says he has no knowledge about the ECM Libra and Avenue Capital merger talks, which saw his son-in-law thrust into the spotlight.

Some say it reflects badly on Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's leadership while others call on the ministers concerned to resign since their voices are not heard.

The government decides that there will be no constitutional amendment pertaining to the jurisdiction of civil and syariah courts.

Perdana Menteri menyifatkan langkah 10 menteri kabinet menghantar memorandum kepadanya berhubung soal penukaran agama sebagai 'luar biasa' dan tidak pernah berlaku sebelum ini.

The Islamic opposition party holds a demonstration to voice its discontent against the non-Muslim ministers, whom it says are treading on holy ground.

Nine professional bodies say their fees scale are needed to prevent 'consumers shopping around to get the cheapest fees'.

Did the BN secretary-general deliver an 'urgent and important message' from Pak Lah to the Sarawak chief minister?

Dengan KL sebagai salah pusat wilayahnya, saluran baru akan menyediakan 'perspektif 360 darjah' mengenai peristiwa dunia tanpa bertolak ansur tentang ketepatan, objektif dan kebebasan editorialnya.

Its president Yeo Yang Poh says any move to enhance accountability will get the council's nod of approval.

Deputy Inspector-General of Police Musa Hassan confirms that the investigation has been completed but is tightlipped over further action.

Empat pelajar sekolah menengah di Perak menyaman Kementerian Pelajaran kerana membantah penggunaan Bahasa Inggeris sebagai pengantar mata pelajaran Matematik dan Sains di sekolah rendah dan menengah.

Queen Victoria, while ruling over a mass empire, did speak German with her consort at home. So, is there really such a thing as genuineness?

They accused him of being anti-BN but Jewah Gerang retorted by saying that his accusers were the same people who campaigned against him in the last general election.

With Kuala Lumpur as one of its broadcast centres, the news channel promises viewers a '360 degree' take on global events.

Perjuangan mereka sudah berlanjutan selama 14 tahun tetapi S Muniandy dan P Dharmarja tidak akan berputus asa, walaupun sesetengah penduduk setinggan terbabit sudah berubah fikiran.

new The Year 2006 is still blooming fresh. Still not too late to wish everybody well, formulate steely resolutions and get a diary

The 36-year-old businessman has been charged with four offences in connection with the infamous 'Black Metal' festival.

Jawi's 'snoop squad', which has ignored a direct order by the Cabinet to disband, sounds very communist in their methodology, but are much more dangerous.

S Muniandy and P Dharmaraja are prepared to fight till the end to realise their dream. Even if this means doing it on their own.

He protests his innocence and instead puts the onus on the government to provide answers to not one but several million ringgit questions. But will we stick to tradition yet again?

Will it be enough to start a conventional war now or, if left, a nuclear war later?

Pak Lah is expected to approve the proposed merger of Avenue Capital and ECM Libra and the role played by son-in-law Khairy Jamaluddin as the end-receiver is getting clearer.

Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar says he has yet to secure a date from Burma's military junta for his planned visit to press for democratic reforms.

The 10 ministers submit a memorandum to Pak Lah, which asks for a review of laws and the constitution where they infringe on minorities' rights.

Senator Kamaruddin Ambok was fined RM550 for attempting to divorce his wife by phone in October 2001, instead of declaring his intentions in court.