Archive - 16 August 2006

'Indecent behaviour' charge groundless, argues counsel

'Indecent behaviour' charge groundless, argues counsel

The 'Holding Hands' Case He says it is clear the summons against the couple was issued 'out of mischief' and as such they should be acquitted without delay.
Prasyarat Tun sebelum gencatan senjata (Bhg I)

Prasyarat Tun sebelum gencatan senjata (Bhg I)

Bila seseorang itu sanggup bersumpah menjunjung al-Quran di masjid, atau mencabar lawannya berbuat demikian, ia menunjukkan dia amat kecewa dan mungkin tidak begitu berpengaruh lagi seperti yang dianggap.
Prasyarat Tun sebelum gencatan senjata (Bhg I)

Prasyarat Tun sebelum gencatan senjata (Bhg I)

Bila seseorang itu sanggup bersumpah menjunjung al-Quran di masjid, atau mencabar lawannya berbuat demikian, ia menunjukkan dia amat kecewa dan mungkin tidak begitu berpengaruh lagi seperti yang dianggap.
'Pak Lah, tell us the truth'

'Pak Lah, tell us the truth'

PAS vice-president Husam Musa has a list of pointed questions for the premier - from foreigners buying a stake in Malaysian companies to the business interests of his son and son-in-law.
UN urged to stop temple demolition row

UN urged to stop temple demolition row

As the government continues to ignores pleas to stop the demolition of Hindu temples nationwide, a Hindu lobby group is now turning to the world body for help.
Surat terbuka Husam Musa kepada PM

Surat terbuka Husam Musa kepada PM

Menyentuh penjualan rangkaian pusat perubatan Pantai Holdings Berhad, isu penggabungan ECM-Libra dengan Avenue Capital, urusniaga Scomi Berhad dan penglibatan menantu Perdana Menteri dalam perniagaan.
Zero-sum racial game in Penang

Zero-sum racial game in Penang

It is indeed a concern if the interests of Malays in Penang can only be safeguarded by a Malay chief minister, says a reader.
PJ residents not letting up despite mayor leaving

PJ residents not letting up despite mayor leaving

Their action committee stresses that it will not rest until the city council opens up its accounts for inspection and explain irregularities.
Tun Salleh membisu terhadap cadangan Majlis Peguam

Tun Salleh membisu terhadap cadangan Majlis Peguam

Supaya kajian menyeluruh dijalankan terhadap penyingkiran tiga orang hakim terulung negara, termasuk Tun Salleh Abas hampir 20 tahun lalu.
Don't rely on mainstream media, NGOs told

Don't rely on mainstream media, NGOs told

Sim Kwang Yang, former MP and Malaysiakini columnist, says NGO causes were doomed if their strategy is dependent on mainstream media coverage.
Dr Koh diminta buktikan keikhlasan bantu Melayu PP

Dr Koh diminta buktikan keikhlasan bantu Melayu PP

Pertama sekali, beliau diminta menyerahkan jawatan Pengerusi Pihak Berkuasa Air Pulau Pinang yang disandangnya kepada Umno.
ECM Libra-Avenue: Questions PAC needs to ask

ECM Libra-Avenue: Questions PAC needs to ask

PAC chairman Shahrir Samad conceded after the PAC meeting last Thursday that the merger between ECM Libra and Avenue Capital Resources Bhd raised.
Umno crisis will benefit opposition

Umno crisis will benefit opposition

Dr M should seek own path in retirement

Dr M should seek own path in retirement

Mahathir, please bring back our dignity

Mahathir, please bring back our dignity

Pak Lah just like Nelson Mandela

Pak Lah just like Nelson Mandela

National unity: Raja Nazrin spot on

National unity: Raja Nazrin spot on

Mission schools have done a good job

Mission schools have done a good job

Blatant disregard for taxi meters in Penang

Blatant disregard for taxi meters in Penang

Use Friday sermons to promote tolerance

Use Friday sermons to promote tolerance

Absurd to say Israel illegal

Absurd to say Israel illegal

Sri Aman MP is Sng's choice as new PRS chief

Sri Aman MP is Sng's choice as new PRS chief

The little known Jimmy Donald, a former headmaster, is the Sng's faction choice as party president.
Asean fails haze-prevention test

Asean fails haze-prevention test

There is little confidence that governments in Asean are interested in preventing the recurrence of haze.
Siti: I did not wreck Datuk K's marriage

Siti: I did not wreck Datuk K's marriage

free The pop diva denies she was the cause behind the break up of businessman Khalid Mohamad Jiwa's marriage.
Kekurangan gula: Hentikan monopoli raja gula (Bhgn 1)

Kekurangan gula: Hentikan monopoli raja gula (Bhgn 1)

Mengapa dihadkan jumlah syarikat gula, tanya sebuah persatuan pengguna, dalam siri pertama mengenai masalah kekurangan bekalan gula di negara ini.
Of spraying and political symbolism

Of spraying and political symbolism

Our politics is becoming more complex and the manner we play with political symbolism is getting more sophisticated.
Sugar shortage: End monopoly by 'kings'

Sugar shortage: End monopoly by 'kings'

special report Why limit ownership of refineries, asks a consumer watchdog, in the first of a four-part series on the nationwide sugar shortage.
From kitchen to cabinet

From kitchen to cabinet

Why is it so 'unrealistic' to think that Malaysia is ready for a woman prime minister?
Mahkamah tolak rayuan PSM

Mahkamah tolak rayuan PSM

Mahkamah Rayuan hari ini mengekalkan keputusan Mahkamah Tinggi menolak permohonan Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) untuk didaftar sebagai sebuah parti politik.
Appeals court says 'no' to PSM

Appeals court says 'no' to PSM

updated version But the party won a minor victory when the court found that the government could not prove its claim of a national security threat.
Inflation rate up

Inflation rate up

The consumer prices rose slightly in July, up by 4.1 percent compared to the same period a year ago.
AirAsia in RM900m Islamic financing deal

AirAsia in RM900m Islamic financing deal

The low-cost carrier signs its first-ever Islamic financing agreement to fund the purchase of six A320-200 aircraft.
Coliseum stays open

Coliseum stays open

The Coliseum Cinema in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, one of the few heritage buildings in the city to retain their former glory, will not be acquired by the government as planned.
RM135m to upgrade KLIA for Airbus A380

RM135m to upgrade KLIA for Airbus A380

The work includes additional aerobridges and enhancing the mezzanine lounges for upper deck passengers of the A380 at the KLIA departure halls.