Archive - 27 January 2006

MB lied on TV: Broga residents incensed

MB lied on TV: Broga residents incensed

The residents want Selangor Menteri Besar Dr Mohd Khir Toyo to retract an allegedly misleading statement aired on TV.
Lawyer vs judge: CJ to look into complaint

Lawyer vs judge: CJ to look into complaint

Chief Justice Ahmad Fairuz Sheikh Abdul Halim today said he will look into the complaint made by Metramac Corporation Sdn Bhd lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah against Justice Gopal Sri Ram of his alleged misconduct.
Declassify minutes? Up to the cabinet

Declassify minutes? Up to the cabinet

Responding to the call by former finance minister Daim Zainuddin to make the minutes public, the deputy premier says this is up to the cabinet to decide.
Hi-tech 'Rhino Rescue'

Hi-tech 'Rhino Rescue'

The WWF conservation group has embarked on a hi-tech project to save endangered Sumatran rhinos in Sabah and Perak.
Dubai Group plans to buy Bank Islam

Dubai Group plans to buy Bank Islam

Malaysia's first-ever Islamic bank said it had received central bank approval for Dubai Investment Group to begin due diligence on its plan to purchase up to a 49 percent stake in the bank.
Japanese emperor to visit Malaysia, Singapore

Japanese emperor to visit Malaysia, Singapore

Emperor Akihito will pay the first visit by a reigning Japanese monarch to Singapore, which suffered a bloody Japanese occupation, on a June trip that will also take him to Malaysia.
Ketua Hakim Negara janji teliti surat aduan Shafee

Ketua Hakim Negara janji teliti surat aduan Shafee

Tun Ahmad Fairuz berkata beliau akan meneliti aduan yang dibuat oleh peguam Datuk Muhammad Shafee Abdullah terhadap perilaku Hakim Mahkamah Rayuan Datuk Gopal Sri Ram.
Anwar vs Mahathir: Its on!

Anwar vs Mahathir: Its on!

The stage is set for a battle royale in court between former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim and his former boss, Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Universiti Nottingham: Tuduhan tidak adil, tidak benar

Universiti Nottingham: Tuduhan tidak adil, tidak benar

Bagaimanapun, pihak univesiti tersebut mengesahkan ada satu rayuan dikemukakan oleh seorang pelajar MBA dari kampus Malaysia.
Don't repeal UUCA, students tell Najib

Don't repeal UUCA, students tell Najib

Two days ago, one group called for the abolishment of the Act. This morning, another group of students demand that it be preserved.
Senator bukan lagi 'rubber stamp' - Syed Ali

Senator bukan lagi 'rubber stamp' - Syed Ali

Setiausaha Agung Kelab Senator Malaysia itu berkata, Senator mempunyai peranan sendiri dan ia seiring dengan peranan yang dimainkan oleh Ahli Parlimen.
IPCMC: Not another 'toothless Suhakam' please

IPCMC: Not another 'toothless Suhakam' please

The public are skeptical about the effectiveness of the new commission and the prime minister must be aware of this, says an opposition leader.
SPDP-PRS hold secret meeting on merger

SPDP-PRS hold secret meeting on merger

The presidents of the two parties met at the home of PPB leader Adenan Satem, who is said to be 'facilitating' the negotiations.
Police bungle gives electrician a shock

Police bungle gives electrician a shock

An electrical technician claims he was hurt during a wrongful raid on his apartment but the cops refused to send him to the hospital.
Dua penolong menteri digugurkan?

Dua penolong menteri digugurkan?

Sharifah Mordiah dan Dr Rauf Abang Zen mungkin digugurkan daripada senarai calon dalam pilihanraya negeri Sarawak yang akan datang.
Nottingham: Allegations unfair, untrue

Nottingham: Allegations unfair, untrue

But the university conditionally confirms the filing of an appeal by an MBA student at the Malaysian campus.
Noh: Kit Siang dan Teresa yang patut diberi surat tunjuk sebab

Noh: Kit Siang dan Teresa yang patut diberi surat tunjuk sebab

Noh Omar berkata pemimpin pembangkang yang sepatutnya diberi surat tunjuk sebab merekalah yang menimbulkan kekecohan berkaitan skandal wanita bogel ketuk ketampi dalam tahanan polis.
My foot! Keng Yaik rapped

My foot! Keng Yaik rapped

A non-governmental organisation is seeing red over a tongue lashing it got from the minister regarding water privatisation.
Black Metal: Media, police must face the music

Black Metal: Media, police must face the music

Youths who have built their own community of based on original music and art with positive values have been severely misrepresented by the media and harassed by the authorities who have acted out of a misguided notion of...
Judges must not muzzle or be muzzled

Judges must not muzzle or be muzzled

A syariah division in High Court

A syariah division in High Court

Nyonya ruling raises more questions

Nyonya ruling raises more questions

Bureaucrats the cause for ill-will

Bureaucrats the cause for ill-will

Syariah courts not shackled by precedents

Syariah courts not shackled by precedents

Idris Jala - man on a mission

Idris Jala - man on a mission

Enough time for PAS to have become autocratic

Enough time for PAS to have become autocratic

Be open-minded on transgender phenomenon

Be open-minded on transgender phenomenon

Three unsung Malaysian angels

Three unsung Malaysian angels

Singapore puzzled by scenic bridge report

Singapore puzzled by scenic bridge report

While Malaysian leaders confirm that the project will commence, the republic's Foreign Ministry wonders how this could happen when talks are on-going.
Whatever happened to Singaporekini?

Whatever happened to Singaporekini?

Despite the republic's cyber-savvy citizens, high Internet penetration rate and media laws similar to Malaysia, the emergence of a website like the one you are reading now has not materialised.
Bakun - dirty dam draws dirty smelters

Bakun - dirty dam draws dirty smelters

Apart from the questionable justification for Bakun, environmentalists are worried about the polluting effects of these aluminium smelters.
Noh: Give DAP duo show-cause letters instead

Noh: Give DAP duo show-cause letters instead

Noh Omar says it is the opposition leaders and not him who should be taken to task for causing trouble over the nude squat scandal.
Two assistant ministers to be axed?

Two assistant ministers to be axed?

Sharifah Mordiah and Dr Rauf Abang Zen are the duo who may be dropped as candidates in the next state election.
Daim minta minit mesyuarat tentang Metramac didedahkan

Daim minta minit mesyuarat tentang Metramac didedahkan

Bekas Menteri Kewangan itu meminta minit tertentu mesyuarat kabinet mengenai kes Syarikat Teratai atau Metramac didedahkan kepada umum supaya namanya boleh dibersihkan dari sebarang dakwaan salah laku.