Archive - 24 November 2006

'One for one, best for all'

'One for one, best for all'

free True stories of polygamy - how the wife and children suffer. Another, a victim of polygamy herself, is doing it to another of her own kind. Malaysians are urged to think before they leap.
Over 4,000 flood relief centres being prepared

Over 4,000 flood relief centres being prepared

Najib also called on those living in flood-prone areas to evacuate on the order of authorities.
Najib downplays Umno rhetoric against Chinese, Indians

Najib downplays Umno rhetoric against Chinese, Indians

Even previous assemblies have been quite feisty but people don't realise it because there have not been live telecasts, he says.
PKR stages protest for 'Suara Keadilan'

PKR stages protest for 'Suara Keadilan'

Police keep an eye on a hour-long protest against the government's delay in granting opposition PKR a permit to publish a bi-weekly tabloid. [video inside]
FRU ditugas awasi majlis angkat sumpah ahli MPK

FRU ditugas awasi majlis angkat sumpah ahli MPK

Seramai 18 ahli MPK hari ini mengangkat sumpah untuk sesi 2006-2008, termasuk anak dan menantu Datuk Zakaria Md Deros Zakaria, Zainuri dan Roselinda Abdul Jamil.
One bad cough from Umno

One bad cough from Umno

From the NEP to racial issues, Umno delegates and their leaders have a long way to go if they are to live up to the promise of building a better Malaysia.
Mofaz joins with foreign partner in bid for Proton stake

Mofaz joins with foreign partner in bid for Proton stake

Mofaz is the third local group to express an interest in Proton. The other two are Naza Group and DRB-Hicom Bhd.
Merged plantation giants will form formidable group

Merged plantation giants will form formidable group

Deputy premier Najib says the merged entity will eventually be part of the government's national investment fund, Permodalan Nasional Bhd.
Murdered model's father unhappy with report

Murdered model's father unhappy with report

Shaariibuu Shefev says his heart was broken when he saw indecent pictures of models, claimed to be Altantuya's, which were carried in a leading English newspaper.
Kg Berembang - the aftermath

Kg Berembang - the aftermath

A resident of the demolished Kampung Berembang in Ampang tells malaysiakini.tv that they have been let down by the government.
No hope of reconciliation for Dr M-Pak Lah

No hope of reconciliation for Dr M-Pak Lah

Former finance minister Tengku Razaleigh also denies the existence of a grand plan to topple the present government.
A very frightened Malaysian abroad writes...

A very frightened Malaysian abroad writes...

free 'I yearn to return home to Malaysia but of late, my idealistic vision of my country has really come crashing down, harder and faster than ever before.'
Ku Li backs live telecast of Umno meetings

Ku Li backs live telecast of Umno meetings

This is an era of openness, so what's wrong, even if they express matters that might be considered sensitive, asks Tengku Razaleigh.
Taib and ministers urged to declare their assets

Taib and ministers urged to declare their assets

The Sarawak chief minister hogged the limelight in the state assembly two days in a row. This time, he and his ministers were told to declare their assets.
DAP lodges report against Badruddin

DAP lodges report against Badruddin

A speech made by the deputy permanent chairman of Umno two years ago is the bone of contention in the police report lodged today.
Women are not human capital in globalisation

Women are not human capital in globalisation

A regional activist network representing 14 countries is concerned with the impact of globalisation on women workers in Asia.
Isu perkauman: Umno tidak perlu bimbang

Isu perkauman: Umno tidak perlu bimbang

Bekas naib presiden Umno Tengku Razaleigh berkata ia kerana kaum Cina dan India juga membangkitkan isu yang sama dalam perhimpunan parti mereka.
Umno meet: Why cant they just leave us alone?

Umno meet: Why cant they just leave us alone?

Mired in intellectual mediocrity; corrupt of any constructive socio-economics ideas and lacking in real leadership quality, the Umno delegates and their so-called leaders alike resorted to rhetoric bordering on ...
Ill-thought accusations at Umno meet

Ill-thought accusations at Umno meet

Fairness is Umnos strength, not weakness

Fairness is Umnos strength, not weakness

Umno owes Malaysians an apology

Umno owes Malaysians an apology

PPP should merge with Gerakan

PPP should merge with Gerakan

Real cost of credit shouldnt be hidden

Real cost of credit shouldnt be hidden

Royalty shouldnt accept govt titles

Royalty shouldnt accept govt titles

PM lambasts lax security at chip heist

PM lambasts lax security at chip heist

Abdullah said the robbery raised a number of questions including over the delay of several hours before police were alerted to the crime.
The elderly need equal attention

The elderly need equal attention

Astro-nut: A spin is a spin is ...

Astro-nut: A spin is a spin is ...

The Malaysian Dream

The Malaysian Dream

Hold the media accountable

Hold the media accountable

Journalists keep a close watch on those who govern and that's how the media kept the politicians honest. But who keeps the media honest?
Sarawak CM must explain

Sarawak CM must explain

Some questions form a reader for the Sarawak chief minister as well as an observation on the recent SMSes alleging a 'baptism of Muslims'.
A policy of basic respect

A policy of basic respect

Let there be less talk about theoretical notions and more action if our leaders are serious about the philosophy of respecting and defending the rights of all races.
ANZ Banking ventures into AmBank

ANZ Banking ventures into AmBank

The deals could eventually see the Australian bank hold a total stake of up to 25 percent, making it the single largest shareholder in AmBank Group.