Archive - 13 April 2006

Samy: AG kaji jumlah pampasan

Samy: AG kaji jumlah pampasan

Ada peruntukan untuk bayaran pampasan dalam kontrak tersebut. Jika kerajaan lewatkan projek tersebut, ia mungkin perlu membayar RM1 juta sebulan, kata Menteri Kerjaraya, Datuk S Samy Vellu.
Suhakam commissioner wants three-year terms

Suhakam commissioner wants three-year terms

The present two-year term is not sufficient for the commissioners to accomplish much, says Ramon V Navaratnam.
Commissioners: Suhakam's bark as good as bite

Commissioners: Suhakam's bark as good as bite

Contrary to criticisms, two commissioners are confident that Suhakam has enough potency in its voice to effect changes.
Zam lawat NSTP, Kalimullah pula ada temujanji di luar...

Zam lawat NSTP, Kalimullah pula ada temujanji di luar...

Ketua Pengarang NSTP, Datuk Hishamuddin Aun juga tidak ada kerana menemani Kalimullah bertemu Menteri Pelajaran. Turut tidak kelihatan ialah Pengarang Kumpulan NST, Brendan Pereira.
No one to blame but themselves

No one to blame but themselves

Despite mooting the 'scenic bridge' in 1996, it took the government 10 years to realise that it was a mistake, says an opposition politician.
Samy: AG studying compensation

Samy: AG studying compensation

The contractor, after being given the go ahead three weeks ago, had moved all the necessary machines back to the site.
Pertemuan sulit Loh dengan Umno malam ini

Pertemuan sulit Loh dengan Umno malam ini

Akan berlangsung di satu tempat yang dirahsiakan bagi mengelak dikesan media massa dan akan dipengerusikan oleh Tan Sri Muhammad Muhd Taib, yang juga Ketua Umno Bahagian Kelana Jaya.
Lovebirds nest at DBKL

Lovebirds nest at DBKL

In a one of a kind protest, several couples kiss and hug outside the Kuala Lumpur City Hall building while enforcement officers keep a close watch.
Crooked bridge, scenic bridge, no bridge...

Crooked bridge, scenic bridge, no bridge...

Pray tell me who is in charge of the country? Here are several examples of clashing statements, about turns and plain blunders by our government.
Govt must live up to own hype

Govt must live up to own hype

Entire healthcare system needs revamp

Entire healthcare system needs revamp

Allowing more EPF withdrawals wrong move

Allowing more EPF withdrawals wrong move

Who will feed the non-bumi children?

Who will feed the non-bumi children?

Unchecked crime will cripple country

Unchecked crime will cripple country

Race politics: Time to question opposition

Race politics: Time to question opposition

Language wont guarantee stability

Language wont guarantee stability

Adakah tali leher bersumberkan budaya kita?

Adakah tali leher bersumberkan budaya kita?

Separating state and religion, a polytheism

Separating state and religion, a polytheism

Jambatan: K'jaan yakin menang jika dirujuk ke mahkamah antarabangsa

Jambatan: K'jaan yakin menang jika dirujuk ke mahkamah antarabangsa

Menteri Luar, Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar berkata, dari awal lagi, kerajaan telah mendapat nasihat perundangan berhubung perkara tersebut.
Setiausaha politik MB Perlis dilantik Exco ganti Datuk Zahidi

Setiausaha politik MB Perlis dilantik Exco ganti Datuk Zahidi

Bakar Saad yang juga Adun Kuala Perlis, dilantik menggantikan Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin yang menurut Menteri Besar mahu membabitkan diri dalam bidang perniagaan.
Tukar agama: Mahkamah benar Lina Joy kemuka rayuan terhadap JPN

Tukar agama: Mahkamah benar Lina Joy kemuka rayuan terhadap JPN

Lina Joy, seorang Islam yang memeluk Kristian, dibenarkan kemuka rayuan kepada Mahkamah Persekutuan berhubung keengganan Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara (JPN) memotong status agamanya dalam MyKad.
Barisan calon PBB: Anak ganti ibu?

Barisan calon PBB: Anak ganti ibu?

Peguam wanita , Sharifah Hasida Wan Razali dijangka dicalon mewakili PBB menggantikan ibunya bertanding di kawasan majoriti Melayu, Samariang.
Public transport - is the govt serious?

Public transport - is the govt serious?

Public transportation in this country is in a mess and the government has vowed to clean this up. But can we hope for improvements?
Half bridge: Law was on our side, says govt

Half bridge: Law was on our side, says govt

If the issue had been raised with the international court, Foreign Minister Syed Hamid says Malaysia would have probably won the case.
Conversion: Federal Court gives hope to Joy

Conversion: Federal Court gives hope to Joy

updated version Lina Joy, who wants her Muslim status on her identity card removed, will have the opportunity to present her case before the country's highest court.
'Cronies and 9MP projects': PM surprised

'Cronies and 9MP projects': PM surprised

Pak Lah is puzzled: It has been less than a month since the plan was unveiled, how could they have grabbed all the projects?
Vox Populi: End of the farcical bridge

Vox Populi: End of the farcical bridge

It's such an obvious decision but no one dares to even suggest it, says a Malaysiakini reader on the decision by the government to abandon the 'crooked' bridge to Singapore.
PBB line-up: Mother-daughter transition?

PBB line-up: Mother-daughter transition?

A mother is expected to pave the way for her daughter to contest in her seat at the upcoming Sarawak state polls.
The beginning of life

The beginning of life

new What is cukur jambul ? A short essay on the Muslim 'christening' and the blessing of a newborn baby
Tenaga reports 15% rise in profits but...

Tenaga reports 15% rise in profits but...

It warns that failure to secure a tariff hike will have a negative impact on the company's financial position.
KL, Singapore move to cool bridge row

KL, Singapore move to cool bridge row

Syed Hamid Albar: 'I hope things will cool down now and that people will see the wisdom of the government decision.'
Pak Lah: Calls for 'jihad' to mean more than war

Pak Lah: Calls for 'jihad' to mean more than war

Although commonly thought to mean 'holy war', the term actually means to struggle towards a goal.
Singapore says KL's U-turn not a 'victory'

Singapore says KL's U-turn not a 'victory'

Malaysia's decision "has got nothing to do with victory or defeat" between the neighbours, says Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo.