Archive - 4 December 2006

Police rapped over Kg Berembang saga

Police rapped over Kg Berembang saga

The police's harsh actions have been questioned in regards to the demolition and eviction exercise. [video inside]
Squabbles over East Asia Summit membership 'divisive'

Squabbles over East Asia Summit membership 'divisive'

The new grouping is seen as a stepping stone to a mooted European-style East Asia Community.
Singaporeans lead foreign shareholders race

Singaporeans lead foreign shareholders race

They held the highest number of shares among foreigners in Malaysian listed companies as of last year.
Supp crisis: Chans critics plan roadshow

Supp crisis: Chans critics plan roadshow

Supp president Dr George Chan's rivals in the party will take their case against him to all 35 branches soon.
MPs ethics come under scrutiny

MPs ethics come under scrutiny

The committee, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak, will made its report in two years.
Umno, PAS need new formula to win votes

Umno, PAS need new formula to win votes

The reasons for worsening ethnic relations is easy to find. PAS realises it cannot win non-Malay, non-Muslim ethnic minority votes. It wants a...
Pak Lah wont fool enlightened Msians again

Pak Lah wont fool enlightened Msians again

Kg Berembang episode has destroyed our image

Kg Berembang episode has destroyed our image

Public loses with media monopolies

Public loses with media monopolies

Police nightclub drug raids a waste of resources

Police nightclub drug raids a waste of resources

Mumbo-jumbo ads wont work, Proton

Mumbo-jumbo ads wont work, Proton

Cuisine choice at Plus rest areas bad

Cuisine choice at Plus rest areas bad

Respect right to live and die with ones religion

Respect right to live and die with ones religion

Arrest ringleaders of Ipoh baptism mob

Arrest ringleaders of Ipoh baptism mob

Chinese nationals top sex workers arrest list

Chinese nationals top sex workers arrest list

Deputy Internal Security Minister Mohd Johari Bahrum says all ministries much chip in to help curb the vice.
To poll or not to poll?

To poll or not to poll?

There are mixed reactions from lawyers on whether to hold a fresh Bar Council election after the discovery of forged ballot papers.
MCA Youth backs press freedom committee

MCA Youth backs press freedom committee

This was all that a rare dialogue between MCA Youth and a student group achieved, following protests over the sale of Nanyang Press to the Sin Chew boss.
Equity methodology: Dont take us for a ride

Equity methodology: Dont take us for a ride

Thinking that the public is ignorant or stupid, the deputy finance minister claimed that the data were obtained on the methodology as advised by the World Bank.
Homes and hopes up in flames

Homes and hopes up in flames

Malaysiakini.tv spoke to victims whose houses were razed by fire last month. They are unhappy with the alternative accommodation offered to them.
Respect faith of the dead, says Christian group

Respect faith of the dead, says Christian group

The Christian Federation of Malaysia is appalled with yet another tussle over the body of a deceased person whose religious status has come under dispute.
Don't imprison apostates

Don't imprison apostates

Let us come back to our senses and teach others the beauty of Islam. But first, let us abolish the ISA.
Typhoon Durian: Red alert in Sabah, Sarawak

Typhoon Durian: Red alert in Sabah, Sarawak

This is one Durian we can do without, says the meteorology department which issued its highest alert yesterday.
'Unfriendly' buses leave the disabled stranded

'Unfriendly' buses leave the disabled stranded

A group of wheelchair-bound people take to the streets to vent their frustration over the lack of accessible public transportation.
Malacca tower may be moved after historic find

Malacca tower may be moved after historic find

An ancient wall has done what local residents have failed - now the RM21 million Malacca Tower will have to go somewhere else.
Vanajah, you have made Malaysian women proud

Vanajah, you have made Malaysian women proud

free Although she may not become Malaysia's first astronaut, she had already made a lot of Malaysians proud by what she had achieved.
Media giants merger put off

Media giants merger put off

updated version The companies say that they could not reach a definitive agreement in relation to the terms of such merger. Their shares will resume trading tomorrow.
High time for tobacco turn-offs

High time for tobacco turn-offs

A tobacco control expert questions why the government is dragging its feet on placement of graphic health warnings on tobacco products.
Trade surplus falls sharply in October

Trade surplus falls sharply in October

Economists said the slowdown in exports was sharper than anticipated.