Archive - 16 September 2006

Sarawak PKR observes Malaysia Day

Sarawak PKR observes Malaysia Day

They carried a large banner with words in three languages - Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin and English - stating that 'September 16, Malaysia Day, is the real National Day'.
The black spots in campus polls

The black spots in campus polls

special report The 'pro-establishment' candidates are expected to be triumphant in almost all universities in campus polls to be held nationwide next Thursday. Malaysiakini tells why.
Probe 'big spenders' in the force, police chief told

Probe 'big spenders' in the force, police chief told

Musa Hassan is urged to take action against policemen living beyond their means if he is serious in wanting the junior cops to expose corruption within the force.
Karpal: Is Ong man enough to stand by his word?

Karpal: Is Ong man enough to stand by his word?

Is Tee Keat capable of withstanding the pressure and upholding the public's interest? A veteran opposition leader says he is duty bound to.
Mahathir: Muslim nations should have nuclear arms

Mahathir: Muslim nations should have nuclear arms

The former prime minister says Muslim nations should posses nuclear weapons to deter potential enemies from attacking them.
IGP: Killing of M'sian in Thailand 'isolated case'

IGP: Killing of M'sian in Thailand 'isolated case'

"This is an isolated case. People intending to visit southern Thailand must exercise caution," says Musa Hassan.
A bitter disappointment for deregistered Snap

A bitter disappointment for deregistered Snap

Party president Edwin Dundang says that "we will exhaust all avenues till the last game has been played."
Kematian dalam lokap: Adik mangsa mahukan penjelasan

Kematian dalam lokap: Adik mangsa mahukan penjelasan

Ahli perniagaan itu mahukan penjelasan bagaimana kakaknya ditemui mati dalam lokap balai polis Wangsa Maju pada malam Selasa lalu.
No justice for justices

No justice for justices

The wrongs must be righted, the wronged judges must have their honour restored and the offenders must be punished, says Lim Kit Siang.
KPN: Beritahu ketua jabatan jika ke luar negara

KPN: Beritahu ketua jabatan jika ke luar negara

Kerana dibimbangi berlaku perkara tidak diingini seperti yang terjadi ke atas seorang pembantu perikanan, Jabatan Perikanan Terenggan, yang ditembak mati di selatan Thai semalam.
Death of female detainee: Brother wants answers

Death of female detainee: Brother wants answers

After a long lull in custodial death cases, another case has been recorded earlier this week, this time involving a 45-year old mother of five.
Suaram tuduh PM amal dwi-standard

Suaram tuduh PM amal dwi-standard

Sebuah badan hak asasi manusia Suaram berkata, tiada bezanya kem tahanan ISA di Kamunting dengan penjara Amerika di Teluk Guantanamo.
Set up truth commissions to probe 'dark past'

Set up truth commissions to probe 'dark past'

Be brave and break from your predecessor's suppressive mechanism by establishing truth commissions into Operasi Lalang and the 1988 judiciary crisis, Pak Lah told.
Ubahsuai rumah tetamu jadi kediaman MB bercanggah objektif dana khas

Ubahsuai rumah tetamu jadi kediaman MB bercanggah objektif dana khas

Ketua Audit Negara menjelaskan, tindakan Perbendaharaan meluluskan penggunaan dana khas untuk ubahsuai rumah tetamu serta pembelian perabot bagi pejabat daerah Seremban dan Port Dickson, adalah tidak teratur.
Syarikat penerbangan asing persoal keupayaan MAS

Syarikat penerbangan asing persoal keupayaan MAS

Ekoran kegagalan MAS memenuhi permintaan sektor pelancongan negara terutama pasaran antarabangsa. Ia menjadi isu utama dalam pertemuan Kementerian Pelancongan dengan syarikat penerbangan asing.
Pope Benedict must apologise, says Pak Lah

Pope Benedict must apologise, says Pak Lah

updated version The Pope has apologised to Muslims. He said he was 'very sorry that some passages of his speech may have sounded offensive to the sensibilities of Muslim believers'.
911 reflections

911 reflections

In my larger world, the worst crimes against humanity have not been affected or changed much by the 911 event either.
'No value' endorsement letters from BN reps

'No value' endorsement letters from BN reps

Ever tried getting an endorsement letter from your elected representative? For one former lorry driver, such a letter brought him more harm than good.
Pope patut minta maaf - Abdullah

Pope patut minta maaf - Abdullah

Perdana Menteri berkata Pope Benedict XVI harus meminta maaf dan menarik balik kata-katanya baru-baru ini yang mengaitkan Islam dengan keganasan yang telah menyinggung perasaan umat Islam seluruh dunia.
Suaram accuses PM of 'double standards'

Suaram accuses PM of 'double standards'

Calling for the closure of the US military jail at Guantanamo Bay while detaining scores of prisoners without trial at home is 'double standards'.
King attends Friday prayers in Sarajevo mosque

King attends Friday prayers in Sarajevo mosque

Agung Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, attended Friday prayers in a Sarajevo mosque at the start of a private three-day visit to the Balkan country.