Archive - 27 October 2006

Mahathirs relatives intimidated, harassed

Mahathirs relatives intimidated, harassed

The former premier says that his relatives are being targeted in an attempt to stop him from criticising his successor Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Mukhriz: Pak Lah getting personal

Mukhriz: Pak Lah getting personal

Contrary to what the prime minister said yesterday, Mahathir's son says that he and his siblings never had it easy in winning government contracts.
Merdeka Day, Malaysia Day mentioned separately

Merdeka Day, Malaysia Day mentioned separately

To claim that 'Malaysia' existed since 1957 would be quite inappropriate in my opinion as the point is that officially, there was no country by the name of Malaysia which existed before 1963.
Ops Lalangs 19th year: Trash the ISA

Ops Lalangs 19th year: Trash the ISA

In conjunction with the 19th anniversary of the operation, Suaram urges the government to hurl the ISA into the garbage bin.
Dont compromise on education

Dont compromise on education

Learn from mistakes, BN

Learn from mistakes, BN

Our service quality standards depressing

Our service quality standards depressing

Stop Mat Rempit before its too late

Stop Mat Rempit before its too late

Better to extend Star LRT line to Subang

Better to extend Star LRT line to Subang

Overhaul Putra LRTs maintenance dept

Overhaul Putra LRTs maintenance dept

Petronas Deepavalli ad tasteless

Petronas Deepavalli ad tasteless

Burma: Need for binding resolution

Burma: Need for binding resolution

Ipoh dog-shooting cruel, heartless

Ipoh dog-shooting cruel, heartless

Suspend friendship service, MCMC told

Suspend friendship service, MCMC told

A consumer body wants the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission to bring the SMS friendship service to book before it 'harms' more unsuspecting teenagers.
Watchdogs doubt Malaysia's rise in press freedom index

Watchdogs doubt Malaysia's rise in press freedom index

Press freedom in the country may appear impressive to those who don't know better but many think it's nothing to shout about.
Hundreds duped in bogus Cathay Pacific job offer

Hundreds duped in bogus Cathay Pacific job offer

About 800 job seekers attended interviews, of which 100 were shortlisted and asked to pay for registration and training.
Minister placates US couple harassed by Islamic officials

Minister placates US couple harassed by Islamic officials

Tourism minister was to meet and placate an elderly American couple harassed by Muslim religious officials in the island of Langkawi.
Abdullah in combative mood against Mahathir

Abdullah in combative mood against Mahathir

However analysts worry that the ongoing row was beginning to wear Malaysians down with growing uncertainty about Abdullah's leadership.
KL, Manila liable for child deportees death

KL, Manila liable for child deportees death

APMM says it was 'unacceptable' that both governments have not owned up to their own failures but have instead blame the death on other factors.
Pak Lah is almost like a saint, says Dr M

Pak Lah is almost like a saint, says Dr M

He cannot at all be commented upon, criticised or advised. He is almost a saint who is free from any human weaknesses or wrongs, says citizen Mahathir.
Malaysias higher education: how high can it be? (Pt I)

Malaysias higher education: how high can it be? (Pt I)

A university lecturer must seriously and earnestly pursue the goal of developing knowledge and seeking the truth even at the risk of displeasing the state.
Zakaria diarah segera mengadap Sultan Selangor

Zakaria diarah segera mengadap Sultan Selangor

Baginda dilaporkan murka selepas Adun Pelabuhan Klang itu gagal menghadap Isnin lalu untuk menjelaskan isu rumah banglo mewah ala istana miliknya yang dibina tanpa kelulusan MPK.
Mahathir: Why I criticise the PM

Mahathir: Why I criticise the PM

In a statement issued this morning, the former premier tells that there is a climate of fear in this country and that no one else is allowed to criticise the prime minister.
Undi tidak percaya terhadap presiden SUPP

Undi tidak percaya terhadap presiden SUPP

Para pemerhati berpendapat ia boleh memberikan kesan politik yang besar, yang mampu memecahbelahkan parti komponen Barisan Nasional (BN) terbesar negeri itu.
First no-confidence motion against Supp president

First no-confidence motion against Supp president

Although he managed to wriggle out of a vote, Dr George Chan holds the unenviable distinction of being the first Supp president to have a no-confidence motion proposed against him.
VIP traffic offenders and charitable cops

VIP traffic offenders and charitable cops

In the issue of VIPs not paying up their traffic summonses, the most honourable action coming from the police would have been to act tough on these errants.
Chinese businesses not ditching Malaysia

Chinese businesses not ditching Malaysia

MCA and Gerakan dismiss claims by former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad that the Chinese business community was taking their investments away.
Anak Dr M dapat kontrak lebih besar, kata Pak Lah

Anak Dr M dapat kontrak lebih besar, kata Pak Lah

Salah satu kritikan utama Dr Mahathir terhadap Abdullah ialah dakwaan Perdana Menteri itu memberi kontrak dan tender kerajaan kepada anggota keluarganya.
Abdullah sifatkan kritikan Dr M sebagai serangan berbisa

Abdullah sifatkan kritikan Dr M sebagai serangan berbisa

Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi berkata beliau amat kecewa dan kesal dengan tindakan Dr Mahathir itu yang mahu terus mengkritik kerajaan.