Archive - 1 December 2006

Plantations merger good business, says PM

Plantations merger good business, says PM

It is in line with the government's policy of increasing and expanding capacity, he adds.
Fiery speeches: 'Stern warning' for Umno three

Fiery speeches: 'Stern warning' for Umno three

Party president Pak Lah says that the Umno supreme council which met today has also told the trio not to go overboard in future.
Jais obtains Syariah Court order to take corpse

Jais obtains Syariah Court order to take corpse

The Selangor Islamic Department has been given the green light to give Rayappan Anthony a Muslim burial. However, his family are determined to prevent this.
Database for SEA human rights defenders

Database for SEA human rights defenders

The database is part of a regional effort to protect human rights defenders from reprisals.
Migrant workers problems at 'critical' level

Migrant workers problems at 'critical' level

Suhakam urges the government to seriously look into the problems faced by migrant workers in the country as the situation has greatly worsened.
A good govt need not fear a free media

A good govt need not fear a free media

When Najib recently talked about the role of newspapers in offering constructive criticism and correcting the government's mistakes, why then does the government keep a tight rein on the media?
Promote accountability: Telecast all debates

Promote accountability: Telecast all debates

Keep live telecasts, ban seditious speeches

Keep live telecasts, ban seditious speeches

Umno Malays a minority

Umno Malays a minority

Umno assembly a mass boria session

Umno assembly a mass boria session

Who really cares for us, the rakyat?

Who really cares for us, the rakyat?

High toll rate, low service standards

High toll rate, low service standards

Have at least basic accessibility for the disabled

Have at least basic accessibility for the disabled

Towering folly in Malacca

Towering folly in Malacca

Etiquette and thick Malaysian skulls

Etiquette and thick Malaysian skulls

PAS hopes to lure voters with concerts

PAS hopes to lure voters with concerts

The party's move to use entertainment to secure votes shows that it is facing enormous pressure, says Umno.
Japan and its nuclear fantasies

Japan and its nuclear fantasies

Sixty-one years after its defeat in the Pacific War, Japan is finally set to be given a full ministry of defence.
Didn't we sign tobacco control pact?

Didn't we sign tobacco control pact?

free Why is there still so much room for cigarette companies to promote and expand its business when the government is expected to enforce international covenants on its sale?
Al Arqam 'revival': Jais nabs two after press conference

Al Arqam 'revival': Jais nabs two after press conference

The Selangor Islamic authorities detain the duo following a press conference at the Rufaqa office.
Americas media bubble: A willful blindness

Americas media bubble: A willful blindness

US foreign policy is being reflected through a blinding array of prisms. Yet America continues to pursue an analogue communications strategy in a digital age.
Utusan-NSTP merger inches closer

Utusan-NSTP merger inches closer

An announcement on a proposed merger is expected to be made on Monday by the two media giants. The merger will give Umno complete monopoly of Malay-language newspapers.
Minister warns of looming dengue epidemic

Minister warns of looming dengue epidemic

Dr Chua Soi Lek says the number of reported dengue cases had doubled to 800 per week from normal levels of 400 per week.
Malaysia, Thailand to clamp down on dual citizens

Malaysia, Thailand to clamp down on dual citizens

Both countries will take immediate steps to compare their respective database relating to the problem of dual citizenship.
Umno raps Mukhriz for criticising PM

Umno raps Mukhriz for criticising PM

Umno issues a stern warning to Mukhriz Mahathir for criticising Pak Lah at the recent party assembly.
Former cop gunned down after committing heist

Former cop gunned down after committing heist

A one-time member of the elite Special Action Squad, was identified as the culprit in Wednesday's robbery in KL, during which he was shot dead.