Archive - 12 September 2006

Nazri defends sacking of ex-top judge Salleh

Nazri defends sacking of ex-top judge Salleh

The minister says that he is unconvinced of the need to review the 1988 judicial crisis, which has been dubbed as the judiciary's 'darkest hour'.
Gula halus jadi barang kawalan

Gula halus jadi barang kawalan

Mulai esok, gula halus diisytiharkan sebagai barang kawalan dengan harganya ditetapkan pada RM1.55 sekilogram bagi Semenanjung dan RM1.65 sekilogram di Sabah dan Sarawak.
SJKC: Hisham terkilan dengan dakwaan Tee Keat

SJKC: Hisham terkilan dengan dakwaan Tee Keat

Menteri Pelajaran itu turut mempertikaikan tindakan Timbalan Menteri Pengajian Tinggi membuat tuduhan ada pegawai kerajaan lesapkan peruntukan untuk SJKC di Johor dalam majlis makan malam di Muar.
Umno, MCA leaders lock horns over 'missing' funds

Umno, MCA leaders lock horns over 'missing' funds

Umno Youth and MCA leaders slam each other at two separate press conferences called on the same afternoon at the same venue over missing funds which were allocated for vernacular schools.
Putera Umnos glorification of Mat Rempit ludicrous

Putera Umnos glorification of Mat Rempit ludicrous

The new inspector-general of police (IGP) has criticised the Mat Rempit (illegal motorcyclists or 'bikkies') as bad for tourism because these bikkies...
Going into reverse gear on Bangsa Malaysia

Going into reverse gear on Bangsa Malaysia

Inter-religious marriages - deal with reality

Inter-religious marriages - deal with reality

On love and religion

On love and religion

Obtacles to urbanising Felda areas

Obtacles to urbanising Felda areas

Control escalating drug prices

Control escalating drug prices

Foreign wives not welcome here

Foreign wives not welcome here

Kjaan perlu iktiraf pengorbanan Rashid Maidin

Kjaan perlu iktiraf pengorbanan Rashid Maidin

Land Office delays unreasonable

Land Office delays unreasonable

Taiwan Straits a potential flashpoint too

Taiwan Straits a potential flashpoint too

Unsur-unsur Yahudi meresapi kampus?

Unsur-unsur Yahudi meresapi kampus?

Inilah yang telah diberitahu kepada para pelajar tahun pertama Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) dalam seminar sehari yang wajib mereka hadiri bertajuk 'Seminar Bina Negara Mahasiswa'.
'Muslim' lawyer gets Hindu funeral: PAS seeks answers

'Muslim' lawyer gets Hindu funeral: PAS seeks answers

Why was an Indian Malaysian lawyer who allegedly converted to Islam five years ago cremated according to Hindu rituals?
Judge accuses officials of bias against foreign women

Judge accuses officials of bias against foreign women

The 11 Chinese and three Vietnamese women were arrested on July 19 in Perak , and charged as though they were prostitutes.
Zahidi ingatkan Shahidan jangan melampaui bidangkuasanya

Zahidi ingatkan Shahidan jangan melampaui bidangkuasanya

Mengenai hasrat Menteri Besar Perlis untuk melantik orang lain menggantikannya sebagai Timbalan Pengerusi Badan Perhubungan Umno Perlis kerana didakwa sering tidak hadir mesyuarat badan tersebut.
JPJ refuses to issue driving licence: Iban farmers

JPJ refuses to issue driving licence: Iban farmers

They claim that the department, following instructions from the top, is holding on to their licences even after they had fulfilled all the necessary requirements.
'Buying' votes for Dr M - Nazri adds a twist

'Buying' votes for Dr M - Nazri adds a twist

According to the minister, there were allegations that money was given to secure votes for the former premier in Kubang Pasu.
Johari: RM200 too cheap to reject Mahathir

Johari: RM200 too cheap to reject Mahathir

The Kubang Pasu Umno chief denies that money politics was practiced during Saturday's contest.
Ong: MCA tidak minta kerusi kepong

Ong: MCA tidak minta kerusi kepong

Sebagai mengulas permintaan Umno Bahagian Kepong supaya MCA mengambilalih kerusi Parlimen Kepong dari Gerakan dalam pilihanraya umum akan datang. Kerusi itu dimenangi oleh DAP.
Anything but politics: Ah Chia on youth and sex

Anything but politics: Ah Chia on youth and sex

free Like most people of his generation, Chia Kwang Chye's parents never brought up the subject of sex with him. He learned it in school.
'Family influences Pak Lah': Dr M drags Musa in

'Family influences Pak Lah': Dr M drags Musa in

Mahathir's former deputy apparently suggested that Abdullah listens more to his son-in-law than his ministers.
Umno Kubang Pasu mungkin diminta kemuka laporan

Umno Kubang Pasu mungkin diminta kemuka laporan

Datuk Seri Abdullah menyifatkan dakwaan bekas Perdana Menteri bahawa berlaku rasuah dalam pemilihan perwakilan Umno Kubang Pasu Sabtu lalu sebagai "amat berat".
Dr M: Pak Lah 'ordered' others to muzzle me

Dr M: Pak Lah 'ordered' others to muzzle me

The former premier claims his successor is 'clearly not speaking the truth'.
Tidak ada pertubuhan Melayu-Kristian

Tidak ada pertubuhan Melayu-Kristian

Perkara itu dibangkitkan oleh Datuk Mohd Said Yusof (BN-Jasin) yang ingin tahu mengenai satu pergerakan Melayu-Kristian yang dikatakan disebarkan melalui SMS.
PM lebih terpengaruh dengan keluarganya, kata Dr M

PM lebih terpengaruh dengan keluarganya, kata Dr M

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad berkata, beliau mendapat tahu mengenainya dari bekas Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Tun Musa Hitam.
The close-one-eye culture

The close-one-eye culture

Our MPs must remember that in the court of public opinion, a lie is a lie, and truth will find you out, some day.
Dr M: Mereka sekat saya atas arahan Pak Lah

Dr M: Mereka sekat saya atas arahan Pak Lah

Katanya, beliau tahu pengerusi perhubungan Umno, menteri besar dan yang lainya telah diarah untuk menyekatnya daripada bercakap di mana-mana bahagian Umno.
Maritime industry security little improved since Sept 11: expert

Maritime industry security little improved since Sept 11: expert

Cooperation among governments on security is said to be lacking. Rivalries between them also mean advanced technology for measures such as scanning containers are not shared.
'Jewish elements' infiltrating local campuses

'Jewish elements' infiltrating local campuses

Sounds a little far-fetched? This is what USM freshies who attended a seminar organised by a government agency were told recently.
Thousands gather to see the 'ghost tree'

Thousands gather to see the 'ghost tree'

Villagers have dubbed the betel nut tree a 'ghost tree' with some claiming that the face sporting heavy brows and a wide nose changes every day.
1988 judicial crisis - something's brewing in KL

1988 judicial crisis - something's brewing in KL

The former Supreme Court judge continues his article - the second in a five part series - on the dramatic behind-the-scene events that eventually led to the biggest judicial scandal in the country.
Ex-presidents men - once buddies, now enemies

Ex-presidents men - once buddies, now enemies

Mahathir might have been defeated politically. But the means of achieving it do not augur well for the well-being of our beloved nation, says a reader.
Demand for natural rubber gloves strong: manufacturers

Demand for natural rubber gloves strong: manufacturers

The natural rubber latex glove has now become the essential item not only for the medical and dental industries, but also for many other industries.
Allow non-European troops for UN force in Lebanon: PM

Allow non-European troops for UN force in Lebanon: PM

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi wants nations like Malaysia and Brunei given the chance to play a role as well.