Archive - 14 November 2006

Its not all politics

Its not all politics

As the political bigwigs talk about government contracts, traders at PWTC can at least go home happy with some extra cash.
Khairy: Penang CM gets 'clear message'

Khairy: Penang CM gets 'clear message'

The message on the plight of the Malays in Penang cannot get any clearer, says Umno Youth deputy chief Khairy Jamaluddin.
Murdered model: Analyst's remand extended

Murdered model: Analyst's remand extended

The analyst's lawyer said that despite his objections, the magistrate extended the detention order for another two days.
Perak mufti ticked off over SMS rumours

Perak mufti ticked off over SMS rumours

'As a religious leader, the mufti should have acted with greater responsibility by verifying the authenticity of the facts with the church before making any such announcement.'
Delegate slams 'kurang ajar' BN leaders

Delegate slams 'kurang ajar' BN leaders

Samy Vellu, Dr Koh Tsu Koon and Ong Tee Kiat have come under fire for behaving rudely towards the Umno president.
Dr M's shadow looms at Umno meeting

Dr M's shadow looms at Umno meeting

Party delegates traded differing views on the controversial former prime minister.
Why less pretty women need jobs

Why less pretty women need jobs

A PAS parliamentarian tries to justify his party's stand on women and employment.
Govt methodology can improve: Ku Li

Govt methodology can improve: Ku Li

The ex-finance minister says equity calculations can be advanced to a level where it is more representative for all races.
Umno Youth - all for Pak Lah, mum on Dr M

Umno Youth - all for Pak Lah, mum on Dr M

Their endorsement of his leadership was accomplished without a direct hit at his main adversary, Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Perintah reman terhadap penganalisa politik dilanjut hingga Khamis

Perintah reman terhadap penganalisa politik dilanjut hingga Khamis

Mahkamah membenarkan lanjutan tempoh reman terhadap penganalisa politik tersebut sehingga Khamis ini. Sebelum ini, beliau direman sehingga Ahad lalu, dan disambung dua hari lagi sehingga hari ini.
We need IPCMC, says dead woman's brother

We need IPCMC, says dead woman's brother

This is the message conveyed to the prime minister by the brother of a woman who died in police custody.
Bumi equity: Explanation yes, action no

Bumi equity: Explanation yes, action no

While there's a need to clarify differing statistics on bumiputera equity ownership, the House speaker ruled against a motion for disciplinary action against a deputy minister.
Buka Puasa treat only for the 'BN poor'

Buka Puasa treat only for the 'BN poor'

An opposition MP cries foul over the government's decision not to provide allocation for opposition-held constituencies to fete the poor Malays.
Equity: Dont smear good name of world bodies

Equity: Dont smear good name of world bodies

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Effendi Norwawi said, and I quote: 'The methodology (par value) used is recognised by international financial bodies, such as...
Equity: Umno drops all pretence

Equity: Umno drops all pretence

Discard bogeyman mentality, Umno

Discard bogeyman mentality, Umno

Umno has failed on religious harmony

Umno has failed on religious harmony

Time for Umno to cease and desist

Time for Umno to cease and desist

BNs 2/3rds majority and the popular vote

BNs 2/3rds majority and the popular vote

Perak mufti shares blame for rumour mongering

Perak mufti shares blame for rumour mongering

Media ethics, freedom of information separate issues

Media ethics, freedom of information separate issues

Proton, ditch your imitations

Proton, ditch your imitations

One-week long Streamyx headache

One-week long Streamyx headache

Pressure mounts on Supp's Chan to step down

Pressure mounts on Supp's Chan to step down

Many party leaders see their president as a political liability should he lead the party into the next polls.
PM's warning triggers fears of crackdown

PM's warning triggers fears of crackdown

An opposition leader wonders if Abdullah was implying a harsh crackdown to consolidate his position.
Mahathir checks out of hospital

Mahathir checks out of hospital

Former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad has been discharged from hospital today.
Rafidah: United we stand, divided we fall

Rafidah: United we stand, divided we fall

Umno members should not let slanderous and baseless claims cause a split, says the veteran politician indirectly referring to the attacks by ex-boss, Mahathir.
The gravy train called Crony Express

The gravy train called Crony Express

free We know the BN government will never end the NEP, which have become so much part of the gravy train that moves along the Crony Express, says a reader.
The truth about repo-men

The truth about repo-men

Malaysiakini.tv, in a special Tamil video feature, went in search of car repossessors to find out who they really are.
Hisham warns against racial politics

Hisham warns against racial politics

updated version The Umno Youth chief talked tough as he ticked off those perceived to be a threat to Malays and Muslims.
NEP - It's not about percentages

NEP - It's not about percentages

It is time to replace the much maligned NEP with a new economic and social agenda which is fair and delivers justice to all Malaysians.
Back the real Bangsa Malaysia

Back the real Bangsa Malaysia

T here is a difference between our ethnic origin and our national identity.