Archive - 6 December 2006

Rayappan case: A tale of two courts

Rayappan case: A tale of two courts

While the civil high court will hear the wife's application for the body on Monday, the next day, the same matter will go before a syariah appeals judge.
Abdul Razak case raised in Parliament

Abdul Razak case raised in Parliament

The Defence Ministry denies paying a company which is linked to Abdul Razak Baginda RM370 million as commission for a multi-billion submarine deal.
Tenaga: EMF emissions within global limits

Tenaga: EMF emissions within global limits

Tenaga Nasional claims to comply with world standards for electromagnetic field emissions from high tension power lines.
Plantations merger taking nepotism to greater heights

Plantations merger taking nepotism to greater heights

I watched a TV programme over the weekend and an expert interviewed had many reservations about the whole deal which seems to reinforce the many...
Let toll agreements see light of day

Let toll agreements see light of day

Polar bears, lizards must work together

Polar bears, lizards must work together

Backman, NEP and the pie

Backman, NEP and the pie

Mat Rempits a creation of the government

Mat Rempits a creation of the government

Make movie of 1988 judicial crisis

Make movie of 1988 judicial crisis

Orang Asli, Malays one and the same

Orang Asli, Malays one and the same

Penggabungan: Umno diminta rujuk pada akar umbi

Penggabungan: Umno diminta rujuk pada akar umbi

Ahli-ahli Majlis Tertinggi Umno mahu diberi penjelasan lanjut mengenai cadangan penggabungan Utusan-NSTP.
Non-Muslims, too, affected

Non-Muslims, too, affected

A tribute to Umnoputras

A tribute to Umnoputras

MP: National Service a waste of money

MP: National Service a waste of money

An opposition MP says the aims of the NS programme can never be achieved so long as some BN leaders disagree with the Bangsa Malaysia concept.
Children, pregnant asylum seekers to be freed

Children, pregnant asylum seekers to be freed

But they will only be released into the care of the UN refugee agency or NGOs, said immigration officials.
A 'cultural revolution' in MAS

A 'cultural revolution' in MAS

Expect roomier toilets for first-class travellers, 'enhanced grooming' for cabin crew and an instant noodle service.
Ministers criticise ban on sexy outfits

Ministers criticise ban on sexy outfits

But Kelantan Mentri Besar Nik Aziz says a woman's virtue is precious and should be guarded.
Pandemonium at SUPP meet

Pandemonium at SUPP meet

The leadership crisis spills over into a briefing for party branches on issues concerning the Chinese community resulting in a walk-out by the party president and his supporters.
Merger: Utusan promises no retrenchment

Merger: Utusan promises no retrenchment

The proposed merger with NSTP will also see the continuance of all existing benefits for NUJ members in Utusan.
Residents lose to a highway project

Residents lose to a highway project

Watch a video report on the tearing down of houses in Kampung Chubadak, to give way to a highway project.
Battling the ulama

Battling the ulama

Malaysians should use the opening provided by the young new Perlis mufti to hold Islamic scholars to their claim of religious authority.
Racquets and rackets

Racquets and rackets

Scandals everywhere and not a super-hero in sight - no wonder we're giddy with pride over Nicol David retaining her world squash title.
TV presenters not forced to wear national dress

TV presenters not forced to wear national dress

The non-Malays who read the news wearing the national costumes do it voluntarily and it is not a problem, says the information minister.
Gov't aims to cut HIV infection rate

Gov't aims to cut HIV infection rate

HIV infections currently averaged 6,000 cases a year, but if left uncurtailed, up to 300,000 people could be infected by 2015.
Heat on loan sharks after family murder-suicide

Heat on loan sharks after family murder-suicide

A new regulation requiring users of pre-paid mobile phones to register by Dec 15 will help authorities detect illegal money-lenders.
MIER upgrades growth figures for 2006, 2007

MIER upgrades growth figures for 2006, 2007

Economic growth projection for 2006 will now be 5.9 percent and 5.2 percent next year.