Archive - 25 November 2006

Stop comparing mainstream media with Internet

Stop comparing mainstream media with Internet

The deputy premier says that while newspapers have to play their role as government critic, the exercise of that role must be done in a constructive and responsible manner.
MCA roadshows to explain Umno's racist remarks

MCA roadshows to explain Umno's racist remarks

Top MCA leaders will meet with grassroots leaders to explain the party's stand on several issues, including the recent racist remarks made by Umno delegates.
Nation doing its utmost to combat human trafficking

Nation doing its utmost to combat human trafficking

US ambassador John R Miller's statement to the contrary did not go down well with some Malaysians.
Court bid to stop Masing from calling party polls

Court bid to stop Masing from calling party polls

The court has granted an application from the Sng faction to stop the Masing group from holding party polls on Dec 2.
Can rival group break the Chinese press monopoly?

Can rival group break the Chinese press monopoly?

Sarawak-based KTS Group is closing in on the tail of media baron Tiong Hiew King as it is keen to take over Nanyang Press Holding from Tiong and MCA.
Mangsa feri berlanggar meninggal dunia

Mangsa feri berlanggar meninggal dunia

Mohd Danial Ramli, 3 tahun, dilaporkan meninggal dunia kira-kira jam 12.15 tengah malam tadi di Hospital Langkawi, akibat cedera parah di kepala.
Petronas posts increase in half-year profits

Petronas posts increase in half-year profits

The national oil giant says its net income to Sept 30 was at RM27.27 billion ringgit compared to RM22.6 billion in the same period last year.
Who will go amok?

Who will go amok?

Of all our human emotions, rage is probably the basest, the most destructive, and the least understood element of our psyche.
National Service enrols 100,000 teenagers

National Service enrols 100,000 teenagers

A total of 100,000 teenagers, born in 1989, have been selected to undergo National Service Training Programme next year.
Child dies, 58 injured in ferry collision

Child dies, 58 injured in ferry collision

A three-year-old boy died while 58 others were injured when two passenger ferries crashed into each other off Langkawi yesterday.