Archive - 3 June 2006

Minister blames unrepaired landslides for tragedy

Minister blames unrepaired landslides for tragedy

Samy Vellu points to the failure to take immediate action on several minor landslides as a possible reason for last Wednesday's tragedy in Hulu Klang.
Cops have responsibility not to 'hurt protesters'

Cops have responsibility not to 'hurt protesters'

The onus is with the police not to inflict injuries on protesters at peaceful assemblies, said the organisers of last Sunday's price-hike protest in Kuala Lumpur.
New US aircraft carrier on first Malaysian visit

New US aircraft carrier on first Malaysian visit

The newest and most advance nuclear-powered American aircraft carrier today docked at Port Klang as part of its maiden voyage.
Subra: I am a loyalist

Subra: I am a loyalist

exclusive The MIC deputy president tells malaysiakini that he has always been a party loyalist and the coming elections is not a 'do-or-die' battle for him.
Vox Populi: Will they be made to eat their words?

Vox Populi: Will they be made to eat their words?

A reader lauded the three BN Youth wings in ticking off the police for threatening to allow crime to rise over their opposition to independent watchdog IPCMC.
Fomca warns of scam using its name

Fomca warns of scam using its name

Levi RM20 ke atas kereta Spura dikutip sebulan dua lagi

Levi RM20 ke atas kereta Spura dikutip sebulan dua lagi

Levi RM20 itu akan dikenakan di pintu keluar dan berdasarkan kepada jumlah kemasukan dan bukan mengikut tempoh masa kereta Singapura itu berada di negara ini.
Four Malaysians perish on holiday in China

Four Malaysians perish on holiday in China

At least four Malaysians were killed while 14 others sustained injuries in a traffic accident yesterday evening in northen China's Shanxi province.
Levi RM20 ke atas kereta Spura dikutip sebulan dua lagi

Levi RM20 ke atas kereta Spura dikutip sebulan dua lagi

Levi RM20 itu akan dikenakan di pintu keluar dan berdasarkan kepada jumlah kemasukan dan bukan mengikut tempoh masa kereta Singapura itu berada di negara ini.
Fix cigarette price beyond reach of smokers

Fix cigarette price beyond reach of smokers

This is the best way to discourage Malaysians from smoking - making it too expensive a habit to sustain.
IPCMC: Stop flirting, PAS told

IPCMC: Stop flirting, PAS told

Posing a query to PAS, Lim Kit Siang also urges Malaysians and political leaders to unite on the IPCMC as bigger issues were at stake.
Musa Hitam bergelar Tun, penyanyi Ahmad Jais dapat Datuk

Musa Hitam bergelar Tun, penyanyi Ahmad Jais dapat Datuk

Ratu skuasy Nicol Ann David dan pemain badminton nombor 2 dunia, Lee Chong Wei serta pasangan beregu Chan Chong Ming dan Koo Kien Keat turut terima anugerah.
Poster: Mengapa BN boleh, tapi Anwar pula tidak boleh?

Poster: Mengapa BN boleh, tapi Anwar pula tidak boleh?

Banyak poster Barisan Nasional yang dipasang di merata tempat di bandaraya Melaka, tetapi mengapa majlis bandaraya hanya bertindak membuang poster parti pembangkang sahaja?
Taib stays out of PRS crisis

Taib stays out of PRS crisis

The chief minister says he will not interfere in the leadership crisis of Parti Rakyat Sarawak, adding that PRS leaders should resolve the matter themselves.
It's now 'Tun' Musa Hitam

It's now 'Tun' Musa Hitam

The former deputy premier heads the King's birthday honours list today when he was conferred the Seri Setia Mahkota (SSM) which carries the title Tun, the highest federal award.
Agi idup, agi ngirup!

Agi idup, agi ngirup!

Once a year, the Dayaks will cast their care aside, and indulge in the celebration of life and the renewal of their indomitable human spirit.
The referendum on Samy Vellu

The referendum on Samy Vellu

The June 24 MIC elections - in the twilight of the party supremo's career - is clearly shaping into an indirect poll on his 27-year grip on the party.
Malacca tears down Anwar's posters but not BN's

Malacca tears down Anwar's posters but not BN's

With plenty of Barisan Nasional posters adorning buildings across Malacca town, why is the City Council targeting only those posters put up by an opposition party?
Malaysian logging giant harass activists

Malaysian logging giant harass activists

Greenpeace is crying foul over the negative response to their 'award' for Malaysian-owned logging giant Rimbunan Hijau.