Archive - 14 July 2006

Brickendonbury R&D centre invaluable

Brickendonbury R&D centre invaluable

German Nazi in appeals court, claims lawyer

German Nazi in appeals court, claims lawyer

The Metramac Case Not only that, the judgment by the court in ordering an award of RM65 million could be 'the worst judgment in the world', says Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.
Bar Council: Re-wording needed in rape definition

Bar Council: Re-wording needed in rape definition

The Council has offered a re-worded sub-section in the proposed amendments to the Penal Code seeking to widen the definition of rape.
Senior lawyers told to be responsible

Senior lawyers told to be responsible

Lawyers should ensure that chambering students under their charge are given proper guidance during their mandatory nine-month training period.
New crackdown on illegals

New crackdown on illegals

The home minister announces plans to arrest up to one million people in its latest crackdown on illegal immigrants.
Seorang lagi pemimpin PKR letak jawatan

Seorang lagi pemimpin PKR letak jawatan

Naib Ketua Angkatan Muda Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) S Manikavasagam mendakwa bahawa Setiausaha Agung PKR, Datuk Kamarul Baharin cuba campurtangan dalam pergerakan tersebut.
UUCA amendments: No room for politics

UUCA amendments: No room for politics

University students will not be allowed to join political parties based on the preliminary proposed amendments to the Universities and University Colleges Act.
Zaid urges dominant Umno to be more open

Zaid urges dominant Umno to be more open

The outspoken MP for Kota Baru describes the party as becoming more and more dominant and less a partner within the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition.
Gov't declassifies documents on bridge issue

Gov't declassifies documents on bridge issue

breaking news By doing this, the government says it has 'put the record straight on a string of allegations raised by former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad'.
Singabore, oh, Singabore

Singabore, oh, Singabore

The island has made so much Singaprogress in the past half-century that today it's one of the most Singaprosperous nations. At what cost?
Kenyataan penuh JPM mengenai jambatan bengkok

Kenyataan penuh JPM mengenai jambatan bengkok

Kerajaan telah mengklasifikasikan semula dokumen yang relevan dan petikan daripadanya mengenai mengapa Kerajaan membatalkan projek jambatan bagi menggantikan Tambak Johor.
Minister stresses importance of integrity

Minister stresses importance of integrity

The values of integrity must be inculcated among the younger generation because they are future leaders of the country, a minister said.
The law-abiding, the law-fearing

The law-abiding, the law-fearing

A blogger who goes by the name of Waris Tok Naga recently wrote: '...we have now three classes of citizens - the law abiding, the law fearing...
Hishammuddin jelaskan saman trafik semalam

Hishammuddin jelaskan saman trafik semalam

"Saya tidak boleh melebihi undang-undang, jadi saya telah menjelaskan semua saman di atas nama saya itu," kata Menteri Pelajaran tersebut.
TARRC: Imej kerajaan menjunam lagi

TARRC: Imej kerajaan menjunam lagi

Sports academy proposal preposterous

Sports academy proposal preposterous

Citizens literally suffering in pain

Citizens literally suffering in pain

Traffic offences: Punish VIPs more heavily

Traffic offences: Punish VIPs more heavily

Govt spending: Dont overate multiplier effects

Govt spending: Dont overate multiplier effects

Impose windfall profit taxes on IPPs

Impose windfall profit taxes on IPPs

Scandals - stop digging, start building

Scandals - stop digging, start building

Of Zidane and Dr M

Of Zidane and Dr M

Khairy the only alternative

Khairy the only alternative

Pemuda PAS akan buat laporan polis terhadap Hakim Mahkamah Persekutuan

Pemuda PAS akan buat laporan polis terhadap Hakim Mahkamah Persekutuan

Pemuda PAS menganggap kenyataan Hakim Datuk Abdul Hamid Mohamed dalam penghakiman bertulis berhubung pemakaian serban, telah menghina ajaran Islam dan Sunnah Rasullullah.
Sports academy: Azalina, do your math

Sports academy: Azalina, do your math

It's better to put our money in the bank and rent out the government-owned buildings, says a reader.
New rep all set to grill CM

New rep all set to grill CM

The new state representative is wasting no time and will demand answers about the state government's involvement with the chief minister's family-owned company.
Build or burn bridges with 'Ethnic Relations'

Build or burn bridges with 'Ethnic Relations'

exclusive There is a new subject for university students but concerned individuals claim that it is heading in the opposite direction from its intended objective.
Another PKR leader quits party post

Another PKR leader quits party post

He accused the secretary-general of tying the hands of the party's youth wing when he was merely trying to explain an issue to the public.
Another call to lift S'pore travel ban

Another call to lift S'pore travel ban

Another Malaysian has urged the Singaporean government to lift the persona non grata order against him, which was imposed 41 years ago.
MAS cuts more international routes

MAS cuts more international routes

Malaysia Airlines today announced further cuts to its routes, dropping some flights to China, Indonesia and Japan as part of cost-saving measures.
Why do we cheat on our spouses?

Why do we cheat on our spouses?

free Takes a revert to ask the perennial question: why do so many Muslim (Malay) cheat on their partners?
Migrant workers' scam busted, leader nabbed

Migrant workers' scam busted, leader nabbed

The 28-year-old Bangladeshi was the syndicate leader while the other 25 foreigners - mainly Indonesians - were working as cleaners.
Tenaga: 31% drop in third quarter profits

Tenaga: 31% drop in third quarter profits

'TNB continues to be challenged with increase in operating expenses that outpace revenue growth.'
Majlis sambutan kepulangan Dr M ditangguhkan

Majlis sambutan kepulangan Dr M ditangguhkan

Kerana bekas Perdana Menteri, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad tidak dapat pulang pada tarikh berkenaan.
100,000 rakyat Msia-Thai ada dua kerakyatan

100,000 rakyat Msia-Thai ada dua kerakyatan

Kerajaan Thailand mendakwa ada kumpulan militan di tiga wilayah selatan yang sering bersembunyi di Malaysia kerana mempunyai kerakyatan kedua-dua negara.
No extradition treaty needed with Thailand: Najib

No extradition treaty needed with Thailand: Najib

Malaysia has ruled out an extradition treaty with neighbouring Thailand.
Kjaan Ktan mahu geran disalur terus kepadanya

Kjaan Ktan mahu geran disalur terus kepadanya

Pada masa ini, kerajaan pusat menyalurkan geran keseimbangan itu melalui entiti lain seperti Jabatan Pembangunan Persekutuan Kelantan (JPPK).