Archive - 21 November 2006

Yet another Zakaria scandal brewing

Yet another Zakaria scandal brewing

The controversy-dogged assemblyperson is now accused of abusing his position to secure a multi-million development project for his sons.
We're refugees in our own land

We're refugees in our own land

Kampung Berembang villagers are staring at a bleak future after their houses were torn down in a demolition exercise. [video inside]
Al-Jazeera English confident about future

Al-Jazeera English confident about future

Since the inaugural launch on Nov 15, in terms of cable and satellite platforms, the satellite station has reached more than 80 million households.
Baptism for Muslims: Raja Sherina, husband detained

Baptism for Muslims: Raja Sherina, husband detained

The woman is said to be responsible for the SMS which led hundreds of Muslims to protest outside a church in Ipoh.
Apcet II suit: Chua sticks to his guns

Apcet II suit: Chua sticks to his guns

Activist Tian Chua stood by his claim that police were negligent in dispersing the mob that stormed the Apcet II meeting 10 years ago.
Lim in royal rage over new national palace

Lim in royal rage over new national palace

Opposition Leader Lim Kit Siang worked himself up to boiling point over a government representative's inability to answer him.
Umno report may land Nanyang in hot soup

Umno report may land Nanyang in hot soup

Sources are not ruling out the possibility of a two-week suspension over the report which was critical of Umno delegates.
Yayasan Jerman nafi dakwaan perwakilan Umno

Yayasan Jerman nafi dakwaan perwakilan Umno

Yayasan Konrad Adenauer memperjelaskan dakwaan bahawa ia menyokong badan-badan tempatan yang 'menggugat' agama Islam.
Kita majority, yang lain duduk diam

Kita majority, yang lain duduk diam

Apostasy - the debate continues

Apostasy - the debate continues

Whatever the actual numbers of people leaving Islam, there are larger issues to address, say various groups.
Non-Malays have quietly suffered

Non-Malays have quietly suffered

As more and more of the delegates in the Umno general assembly spoke, it started to become very clear. The MCA Youth leader's statement...
Dont fall for Umno tactics

Dont fall for Umno tactics

Me? Im voting for PAS...

Me? Im voting for PAS...

NEP a disgrace in reality

NEP a disgrace in reality

Strict conditions keep award of citizenship low

Strict conditions keep award of citizenship low

The award of a Malaysian citizenship lies on stringent criterias and it is no surprise that only 35 percent of applicants succeed.
Mukhrizs comment: Umno doesnt need more Yes men

Mukhrizs comment: Umno doesnt need more Yes men

Teh tarik in space: International recognition for country

Teh tarik in space: International recognition for country

Streamyx - ACA must probe TMNet

Streamyx - ACA must probe TMNet

TMNets service streaming down the drain

TMNets service streaming down the drain

Clarification -White Ribbon Campaign

Clarification -White Ribbon Campaign

Local firms join the Proton race

Local firms join the Proton race

Apart from PSA Peugeot Citroen and Volkswagen AG, Naza Group and DRB-Hicom are also interested in the national car-maker.
Mukhriz regrets criticising Pak Lahs speech

Mukhriz regrets criticising Pak Lahs speech

'I regret and wish to inform that I had no intention of hurting anyone's feelings, especially the party president's, says the Umno Youth exco member.
Kit Siang: Prosecute Umno for sedition

Kit Siang: Prosecute Umno for sedition

Umno delegates should not be allowed to get away with seditious remarks, argues the veteran opposition politician.
Umnos doses of venom

Umnos doses of venom

Pak Lah labelled Tun M's criticisms as 'small doses of venom'. However, what spewed out at the Umno meet last week were lethal doses of self-destructing cyanide.
German foundation rebuts Umno delegate's claims

German foundation rebuts Umno delegate's claims

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation sets the record straight on the allegations that it is backing local groups who are 'undermining' Islam.
Mukhriz: Saya kesal, tidak berniat singgung perasaan PM

Mukhriz: Saya kesal, tidak berniat singgung perasaan PM

Perdana Menteri ketika diminta mengulas kenyataan Mukhriz itu berkata: "Oh dia menyesal. Tak apalah. Biar apa dia nak cakap. Ikut suka dialah."
Stop playing the racial card, Anwar tells Umno

Stop playing the racial card, Anwar tells Umno

Instead, said the ex-deputy premier, the party should concentrate on issues crucial to the country's future.
PM for all Malaysians? (Pt 1)

PM for all Malaysians? (Pt 1)

Mr Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, please demonstrate to us in unequivocal terms that you are truly the prime minister of all Malaysians.
Q&A: Sukma's discharge vindicates all of us

Q&A: Sukma's discharge vindicates all of us

The following is the first of a three-part interview with Munawar A Anees where he tells malaysiakini, among others, about the days leading up to his arrest.
Munawar Anees mission to clear his name

Munawar Anees mission to clear his name

exclusive He was back in Malaysia early this year - the first time since he left in 1999 on completing his sentence - for court hearings of his appeals.
Endgame for Umno?

Endgame for Umno?

When the economic noose tightens, Malay Malaysians may find themselves the biggest losers.
A chilling statutory declaration

A chilling statutory declaration

The following is the Nov 7, 1998 statutory declaration detailing Dr Munawar A Anees' harrowing treatment by the police after he was detained under ISA. Warning: Contains explicit language.
RM50m microchip heist gives M'sia bad image

RM50m microchip heist gives M'sia bad image

The country's biggest robbery would not have happened if the cargo complex managed by MAS had tight security, say freight chief Culas.
Komas rejects anti-Islam slur

Komas rejects anti-Islam slur

The NGO has denied the allegation that it is involved in activities that 'threaten the stability of Islam' in Malaysia.
Nationalism and tribalism

Nationalism and tribalism

What is 'nationalism' and does 'Malay nationalism' actually exist in this century?