Archive - 17 November 2006

At his concluding press conference, he expresses his disappointment that there were not enough debates on corruption but he couldn't tell delegates what to speak on.

Many expected the premier to unleash veiled shots at his predecessor during his winding-up speech. But this was not the case.

National mariner Azhar Mansor finally breaks his silence over his religious status, which has been in question for years.

The deputy party president gave a subtle but effective message to the former premier that he should accept his handpicked successor's style of governance.

These dialogues create better understanding and help promote unity in diversity, says Malaysian Inter-Faith Network coordinator Dr JR Gurusamy.

One book which found its way to the meeting venue is a political title on Umno Youth deputy chief Khairy Jamaluddin.

I feel compelled to comment on the ridiculous display of demagoguery on an annual basis by one of the largest political parties in the world.

Liow Tiong Lai says MCA Youth still shares a good relationship with their Umno counterpart despite the differences.

The Umno Youth chief talks about Mukhriz Mahathir, remaining friends with Barisan Nasional coalition partners and on rural schools.

They want an emergency ex-co meeting to discuss Mukhriz Mahathir's criticisms of Pak Lah's presidential address. [video inside]

One must not forget the famous saying that the road to hell is paved with good intentions.

A heated debate was expected on the topic of Islam but a verbal attack on NGOs funded by foreigners stole the limelight in a speech by Umno Penang.

The unsettling events, both in and out of the Umno AGM, have sent the chilling message to every non-Malay that the leaders of this country will not protect them.

Parti Keadilan Rakyat's Dominique Ng is disappointed that his move to introduce two motions in next week's sitting of the assembly has been rejected.

An Umno delegate singled out several organisations which he claims are threatening the status of Islam.

free This is the gutsy lady - in fact the only lady - who very nearly became our first astronaut, only to find herself being left out in the space race.

The proposed Kra Canal fascinates the mind. The limits of human imagination are only bound by our very own mortality.

Malaysia and Singapore had asked the court in July 2003 to rule on who could lay claim to the tiny island.

It stresses that sensitive issues involving Islam such as apostasy is a matter for the Muslim community, not others, to resolve.

Press freedom group Reporters without Borders condemns the Malaysian police for trying to stifle coverage of the murder of a Mongolian woman.

Malaysia will not ink trade pacts with any country, including the United states, if it involved sacrificing the interest of the Malays.

A priest lit incense and placed white rice and milk at the place where her shattered remains were found on Nov 6.

After two days of no-holds-barred racial threats, Umno top leaders appeal for Malays to respect minority races.