Archive - 14 April 2006

Kenyataan Anwar seorang gay adalah wajar, kata Mahathir

Kenyataan Anwar seorang gay adalah wajar, kata Mahathir

Katanya, beliau mempunyai tanggungjawab moral dan sosial untuk membuat kenyataan itu kerana Anwar masih menyimpan cita-cita untuk menjadi Perdana Menteri negara ini.
Kadar elektrik akan dinaikkan?

Kadar elektrik akan dinaikkan?

Menteri Tenaga, Air dan Komunikasi hari ini membayangkan secara tidak langsung bahawa rakyat Malaysia perlu bersedia membayar lebih bagi penggunaan tenaga elektrik di masa hadapan.
Undian SMS populariti calon timbalan presiden MIC dihentikan Ahad ini

Undian SMS populariti calon timbalan presiden MIC dihentikan Ahad ini

Menurut penganjurnya, keputusan memendek tempoh undian itu dibuat atas niat yang baik dan bukan kerana ada arahan daripada sesiapa.
Bridge fiasco embarrasses nation

Bridge fiasco embarrasses nation

The government's initial insistence to construct the 'crooked bridge' without proper negotiations with their Singaporean counterparts has embarrassed the country.
Dealers sue Celcom for RM49 mil

Dealers sue Celcom for RM49 mil

Two small-time teleco dealers dragged corporate giant Celcom to court after being denied the grand prize in a company contest.
Loh: Kontroversi dengan Umno Kelana Jaya sudah selesai

Loh: Kontroversi dengan Umno Kelana Jaya sudah selesai

Bagaimanapun, ahli Parlimen Kelana Jaya itu enggan menjawab sama ada beliau memohon maaf kepada Umno bahagian berkenaan kerana mencadangkan penubuhan Jabatan Kemajuan Agama (Jakam).
Coordinate for good public transport

Coordinate for good public transport

This is the conclusion a public forum arrived at after a brainstorming session on the topic involving the public, NGOs and politicians. Government reps, however, were absent.
Coming soon: TNB price shocker

Coming soon: TNB price shocker

Get ready folks, there could be an electrifying announcement soon... guaranteed to force you to dig deeper into your pockets.
Gay remarks against Anwar 'justified'

Gay remarks against Anwar 'justified'

Mahathir says he has a 'moral and social duty' to make the remarks as he claims Anwar still harbours an ambition to be prime minister.
The Huntington flaw

The Huntington flaw

It is clear his view on a clash of civilisations is ignorant of empirical evidence to the contrary and runs counter to historical facts. The theory should be discarded.
'No foul play': Francis' mom files appeal

'No foul play': Francis' mom files appeal

'She is not going to let it go', says her lawyer after filing the appeal this morning.
Democracy, what does it really mean?

Democracy, what does it really mean?

There is no real rule of the common people anywhere. Democracry is merely a tool of delusion.
CAP bantah rakyat Malaysia dijadikan bahan ujian

CAP bantah rakyat Malaysia dijadikan bahan ujian

Persatuan Pengguna Pulau Pinang (CAP) menggesa kerajaan menarik balik pelawaannya kepada firma-firma farmaseutikal asing untuk menjalankan ujian klinikal produk baru mereka di Malaysia.
Bridge made no sense from the start

Bridge made no sense from the start

With regards to the cancelled half-bridge project, I applaud our prime minister's decision. The only regret is that the decision should, and could, have been made much earlier.
Admit blunder, Syed Hamid

Admit blunder, Syed Hamid

Flea-brained schemes, BN-style

Flea-brained schemes, BN-style

Half-bridge: Taxpayers the victims again

Half-bridge: Taxpayers the victims again

How Singapore is run

How Singapore is run

Singapore has gone overboard

Singapore has gone overboard

IPCMC: Sign that petition!

IPCMC: Sign that petition!

Uncertain new year for Indians

Uncertain new year for Indians

Feminism is about humanity

Feminism is about humanity

Bursa M'sia nafi runding penggabungan dengan Nasdaq

Bursa M'sia nafi runding penggabungan dengan Nasdaq

Bursa Malaysia menjelaskan bahawa ia tidak terbabit dalam sebarang perbincangan dengan Nasdaq atau mana-mana bursa saham mengenai cadangan penggabungan dan pengambilalihan.
Religion: Live and let live

Religion: Live and let live

King Con

King Con

new A short story for the weekend by Fudzail.
Krisis dalaman landa PBB menjelang pilihanraya negeri

Krisis dalaman landa PBB menjelang pilihanraya negeri

Satu kempen sedang dijalankan untuk menggugurkan Adun Serdang yang juga Speaker Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Sarawak daripada senarai calon pilihanraya negeri yang akan datang.
PM tells 'Little Napoleons' to end the rebellion

PM tells 'Little Napoleons' to end the rebellion

There is a small group of top civil servants who are trying to exert their power by delaying the implementation of the country's development projects.
CAP: Don't turn M'sians into guinea pigs

CAP: Don't turn M'sians into guinea pigs

The consumer association wants the government to retract the invitation to pharmaceutical firms to carry out clinical trials here.
Vox populi: Crooked bridge - its a blunder

Vox populi: Crooked bridge - its a blunder

It is pretty obvious that like the over-confident playful and maybe lazy schoolboy, we have forgotten to do our homework and still hope to pass the exams, says a Malaysiakini reader.
Iraq sudah jadi Vietnam

Iraq sudah jadi Vietnam

Perang Iraq telah membuka sebuah panggung baru panggung anti-imperialis yang akan menggoncangkan kuasa imperial Anglo-Amerika, sama seperti di Vietnam pada tahun 70-an.
Dr M lashes out on 'cynic bridge'

Dr M lashes out on 'cynic bridge'

When asked by reporters whether the project was a waste of money, Mahathir said: "It is okay... I wasted a lot more money - the mega projects."
Chan nafi orang kuat DAP Sarawak sertai SUPP

Chan nafi orang kuat DAP Sarawak sertai SUPP

Khabar angin tersebar luas bahawa bekas Pengerusi DAP Sarawak Jason Wong akan menyertai SUPP parti komponan BN untuk bertanding dalam pilihanraya negeri akan datang.
Iris inks deal with France's Smart Packaging Solutions

Iris inks deal with France's Smart Packaging Solutions

Iris Corp says it has signed an agreement with France's Smart Packaging Solutions, which would allow the exchange of technologies and resources.
Unmanned aircraft: M'sia to test its own soon

Unmanned aircraft: M'sia to test its own soon

Malaysia's first prototype Unmanned Aerial Vehicle or pilotless aircraft will be ready for trials in three months, says Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Squabbles rock ruling party ahead of polls

Squabbles rock ruling party ahead of polls

There is a campaign underway to oust the long-term Serdeng state assemblyperson, who has been accused of doing nothing for his constituency.
Who has the last say on Muslim converts?

Who has the last say on Muslim converts?

The Federal Court is to rule on the matter following the case of a Muslim woman who appealed to have her former religion struck off her identity card after converting to Christianity.
Bursa M'sia denies merger talks with Nasdaq

Bursa M'sia denies merger talks with Nasdaq

The bourse clarifies that it is not in discussion with Nasdaq or any other exchange on any merger and acquisition proposal.