Archive - 19 May 2006

Parents file report against 'corrupt' headmasters

Parents file report against 'corrupt' headmasters

After compiling evidence for two months, a group of parents lodged a report with the Anti-Corruption Agency.
Yang bersih dan yang kudus

Yang bersih dan yang kudus

Ada satu perniagaan yang dijamin membawa pulangan yang cukup lumayan yang telah wujud hampir 2,000 tahun lalu. Perniagaan yang saya maksudkan ini ialah berniaga menjual agama.
Malaysia in confidence crisis: Dollah Kok Lanas

Malaysia in confidence crisis: Dollah Kok Lanas

The former group editor-in-chief of the NST says many are worried over the direction of the country in general and the struggle against corruption in particular.
Abdul Rashid: EC does not control the media

Abdul Rashid: EC does not control the media

The EC chief says the commission does not take sides and it should not be made an election issue.
Aid to Palestinian govt

Aid to Palestinian govt

Mafrel: BPR enggan terima aduan dakwaan beli undi

Mafrel: BPR enggan terima aduan dakwaan beli undi

Pengerusi Mafrel, Abdul Malek Hussin berkata, BPR tidak mahu menerima aduannya itu atas alasan aduan polis mengenai perkara itu, telah pun dibuat.
The Ming Court Affair, Pt 4

The Ming Court Affair, Pt 4

special report Daniel Tajem's backing for his party chief swung the supreme council to the decision to make common cause with the anti-Taib faction.
Report: Marital rape not an offence

Report: Marital rape not an offence

It decides against the request from women's groups that a husband forcing a wife to have sex be classified as an offence under the Penal Code.
Subra: I had nothing to do with it

Subra: I had nothing to do with it

The MIC deputy president 'vehemently denies' the accusation made by his boss concerning a controversial report in two Tamil dailies.
Ahli Umno Tganu tidak puas hati dengan MB?

Ahli Umno Tganu tidak puas hati dengan MB?

Ini berikutan pelaksanaan projek pembangunan didakwa banyak tertumpu di kawasan pilihanraya Menteri Besar Terengganu berkenaan.
BN will win...but how many seats will fall?

BN will win...but how many seats will fall?

Will the BN make a clean sweep of the remaining 69 state seats after winning two uncontested on nomination day and will there be consolation for the opposition?
Report outlines procedures for body searches

Report outlines procedures for body searches

A parliamentary select committee's report stresses that all forms of body searches must be carried out in a professional and dignified manner.
Dr M: Hak Taib untuk terus pegang jawatan Ketua Menteri Swak

Dr M: Hak Taib untuk terus pegang jawatan Ketua Menteri Swak

Ekslusif Terpulang kepada budibicara Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud sama ada beliau mahu terus menjadi ketua menteri ataupun bersara dari jawatan tersebut, kata Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad dalam wawancara dengan malaysiakini .
An American identity crisis in the making?

An American identity crisis in the making?

When hundreds of thousands of immigrants took to the streets of Los Angeles on May 1, their effective and powerful political clout and mobilisation shocked the nation.
National unity: Ensure equality first

National unity: Ensure equality first

In Malaysia, BN politicians are notorious for never acknowledging the racial issue since this will require compromise. Hence, they look to symbolisms - flag flying, language, buying Protons etc.
Sad over bumi, non-bumi rule

Sad over bumi, non-bumi rule

Little done to promote East Malaysia

Little done to promote East Malaysia

Jadikan NTV7 khas untuk Sabah, Sarawak

Jadikan NTV7 khas untuk Sabah, Sarawak

Stallion Subra still very much in the race

Stallion Subra still very much in the race

Samy Vellu patut berundur

Samy Vellu patut berundur

Langkah serah balik nombor WPA 1 bijak

Langkah serah balik nombor WPA 1 bijak

Gomez: NGO mesti lebih aktif di Singapura

Gomez: NGO mesti lebih aktif di Singapura

Seorang calon pembangkang di Singapura berkata kumpulan berkenaan mesti menunjukkan minat terhadap republik tersebut.
Sport of kings in doldrums

Sport of kings in doldrums

No need for another report, ACA tells Mafrel

No need for another report, ACA tells Mafrel

Since the matter has been reported to the police, the election watchdog is told there is no need to file a separate complaint on an alleged vote buying incident.
Sipadan coral reef damage horrifying

Sipadan coral reef damage horrifying

Nature of the Iraqi war

Nature of the Iraqi war

Vox Populi: Did Samy say it or did he not?

Vox Populi: Did Samy say it or did he not?

A reader says that the public should be allowed to decide whether the MIC president had indeed said that Dr M had abandoned the Indian community under the 8MP.
Taib has a right to stay, says Mahathir

Taib has a right to stay, says Mahathir

exclusive It is the prerogative of Abdul Taib Mahmud whether he wants to continue as chief minister or step down, the former premier told malaysiakini in an interview this week.
Pyramid schemes

Pyramid schemes

new Idlan explains Lost the television series using Maslow's Theory of Needs. How simple is that?
Sarawak BN aflutter over spats Pt2

Sarawak BN aflutter over spats Pt2

Except for SPDP, the other BN parties appear to be in turmoil. But will the opposition be able to capitalise on this?
Gomez: NGOs must do more in S'pore

Gomez: NGOs must do more in S'pore

A Singapore opposition candidate says these groups must show more interest in the island state.
Translate hike into better service, TNB told

Translate hike into better service, TNB told

The impending electricity tariff hike is 'nothing short of expectation', but a consumer group wants assurance that the price hike will raise the quality of service.
Zeti: Malaysia has edge in Islamic finance

Zeti: Malaysia has edge in Islamic finance

The central bank governor says the country holds an edge as an Islamic financial centre despite growing competition from other regional players.