Archive - 18 October 2006

Malaysiakini lancar seksyen video dalam bahasa Tamil

Malaysiakini lancar seksyen video dalam bahasa Tamil

Ia menandakan 'langkah seterusnya' malaysiakini dalam menyediakan kandungan berita dalam bahasa Tamil dalam bentuk video.
Suhakam inquiry: How it works

Suhakam inquiry: How it works

Suhakam has just wrapped up its inquiry into the 'Bloody Sunday' incident. Here is a brief overview of how it was done.
Inflation holds steady in September

Inflation holds steady in September

Consumer prices held steady in September, with inflation running at 3.3 percent year-on-year, the government said today.
FRU men: We're not sure

FRU men: We're not sure

Bloody Sunday inquiry The final day of the 'Bloody Sunday' inquiry sees 16 FRU personnel testifying. But they are confused by sleeves, visors and shields.
Emotional time for wives of freed detainees

Emotional time for wives of freed detainees

Is this really true? This was the thought uppermost in the minds of the wives as their husbands returned home.
Malaysiakini launches Tamil video section

Malaysiakini launches Tamil video section

This marks Malaysiakini's foray in providing Tamil news content which will be in video.
Kajian akademik dan tekanan perkauman (Bhg I)

Kajian akademik dan tekanan perkauman (Bhg I)

Malang sekali, laporan Pusat Kajian Dasar Awam (CPPS) Institut Kepimpinan dan Strategi Asia (Asli) telah diputarbelitkan sebagai isu perkauman yang emosional.
Video: Indian traders stall allocations - the real story

Video: Indian traders stall allocations - the real story

What is the real story behind claims that Indian traders are being sidelined in Deepavali stall allocations by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall?
Ramin saga: Timber council hits back

Ramin saga: Timber council hits back

The council takes an United Nations conversationist body to task for grilling Malaysia over ramin timber.
Kes Zakaria dirujuk kepada Umno pusat

Kes Zakaria dirujuk kepada Umno pusat

Majlis Perbandaran Klang (MPK) juga mengenakan denda RM24,000 terhadap Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (Adun) Pelabuhan Kelang itu kerana membina rumah tanpa kelulusan MPK.
Workers union in huff over news blackout

Workers union in huff over news blackout

Claiming that the media has been barred from covering its pickets, the National Union of Telecommunication Employees wants the human rights body to intervene.
Abdullah okays meeting with Dr M

Abdullah okays meeting with Dr M

The reconciliation meeting between premier Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and his predecessor is definitely on. And it will be held before the Hari Raya festival.
Tiongs media empire wont last

Tiongs media empire wont last

I refer to the Malaysiakini report 'MCA sells Nanyang stake to Sin Chew boss'. While most Chinese are crying foul over this development, I do not think it is the end of the world.
No law against hard work

No law against hard work

Govt cannot deliver on NEP

Govt cannot deliver on NEP

Greedy and powerful vs the ordinary

Greedy and powerful vs the ordinary

Equity distribution among bumis a problem

Equity distribution among bumis a problem

Timeless masterpiece of the sensitive issue

Timeless masterpiece of the sensitive issue

Employ professionals to design new NEP

Employ professionals to design new NEP

Quota system will ultimately disadvantage bumis

Quota system will ultimately disadvantage bumis

Child deportee deaths a trivial matter?

Child deportee deaths a trivial matter?

Police trying to hoodwink Suhakam panel

Police trying to hoodwink Suhakam panel

Wrong to impose religious values on others

Wrong to impose religious values on others

PM: DeepaRaya not unIslamic

PM: DeepaRaya not unIslamic

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said the activity of sharing the celebrations does not tarnish the sanctity of Islam.
Woman sues over false HIV diagnosis

Woman sues over false HIV diagnosis

The Court of Appeal said Norizan Aspungi can proceed with a RM1 million suit, more than two years after the High Court dismissed the case.
Siasatan dakwaan politik wang di Kubang Pasu bermula

Siasatan dakwaan politik wang di Kubang Pasu bermula

Menurut sumber, kelima-lima pengadu telah ditemui oleh wakil Lembaga Disiplin Umno, Datuk Abu Zahar Ujang di Alor Star pada 11 dan 12 Oktober lalu.
Haze: KL, Sgor and Johor unhealthy

Haze: KL, Sgor and Johor unhealthy

updated version A shroud of choking haze continues to blanket the nation's capital while Johor remains the hardest hit state.
Chinese media now under Sin Chews monopoly

Chinese media now under Sin Chews monopoly

The sale of Nanyang to a Sin Chew-related company is also not healthy as this helps Sin Chew to monopolise the Chinese media.
Kelantan MB Nik Aziz's son freed

Kelantan MB Nik Aziz's son freed

PAS spiritual adviser Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat's son Nik Adli - who has been held under ISA for five years - was released today.
In your work place, dont poke fun at them

In your work place, dont poke fun at them

free A reader writes: "It is important to show understanding and compassion to any of your colleagues who may have a different sexual orientation than you".
Surayud meets Abdullah on insurgency crisis

Surayud meets Abdullah on insurgency crisis

The visit comes after another upsurge in violence in southern Thailand which erupted despite signs the new regime may seek a peaceful solution.
Pope Benedict, Islam and violence

Pope Benedict, Islam and violence

In the modern European context, Islam is not in competition with Christianity. The Pope's offensive remarks are therefore baffling.
172,000 kenderaan baru didaftar dua bulan sebelum perayaan

172,000 kenderaan baru didaftar dua bulan sebelum perayaan

Bagi industri kereta, ia adalah satu berita baik, tetapi ia mungkin satu berita kurang baik untuk mereka yang bakal pulang menyambut perayaan Deepavali Sabtu ini dan Aidilfitri Selasa depan.
Straightening out Malaysia

Straightening out Malaysia

A maze of crooked deals and bent rules awaits the intrepid politico or bureaucrat who dares take on the task.
Genting plans largest ocean park if wins S'pore casino bid

Genting plans largest ocean park if wins S'pore casino bid

The resort will also feature a water park, a maritime museum and six hotels offering more than 1,800 rooms.
Thai PM wants to solve insurgency peacefully

Thai PM wants to solve insurgency peacefully

updated version Surayud, the military-backed premier installed after last month's coup, signalled he will take a different approach on the crisis to the hardline stance adopted by the ousted government.
Dr M agrees to meet Pak Lah to settle row

Dr M agrees to meet Pak Lah to settle row

Mahathir said he hoped the meeting could be held before the Hari Raya festival, which falls on Tuesday.
Mahathir: Thai rebels want government talks

Mahathir: Thai rebels want government talks

Mahathir said the new Thai government was more conciliatory than that of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a coup last month.