Archive - 13 December 2006

Slow bourse to hit bullish run: Finance Ministry

Slow bourse to hit bullish run: Finance Ministry

The Bursa Malaysia may not be as active as others in the region but it surely is more stable, says Finance Ministry's parliamentary secretary.
Altantuya murder: Mongolian MPs weigh in

Altantuya murder: Mongolian MPs weigh in

Mongolia MPs has appealed to the Malaysian Parliament and government to ensure a fair trial in the Altantuya Shaariibuu murder case.
Business as usual for Rufaqa

Business as usual for Rufaqa

Despite the threats, portraits of Ashaari Muhammad continue to adorn the walls, and business carries on.
Seven failed privatised projects, RM11b bailout

Seven failed privatised projects, RM11b bailout

The privatisation policy has cost the nation dearly, but the government reckons that the 'vast experience' is worth the venture.
Agencies ignoring cap on maid fees

Agencies ignoring cap on maid fees

Errant maid agencies were charging fees of up to RM6,000, exceeding the government's cap of RM2,415.
Study finds Muslim prayers have physical benefits

Study finds Muslim prayers have physical benefits

The study shows that the Muslim style of praying benefits the heart and spine, while increasing the capacity for memory and attention.
Plantations merger: Pak Lah must be held responsible

Plantations merger: Pak Lah must be held responsible

As chairman of the Yayasan Pelaburan Bumiputera which holds majority shares in Permodalan Nasional Berhad, PM Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will be held responsible if...
Large number of non-Muslim bumis a fact

Large number of non-Muslim bumis a fact

We are all pendatang, question is who came first

We are all pendatang, question is who came first

Irrelevant social structures must go

Irrelevant social structures must go

NEP: Time for UN to step in

NEP: Time for UN to step in

Blame that sexy dress game has got to stop

Blame that sexy dress game has got to stop

Morality not just about dressing alone

Morality not just about dressing alone

Ethics guidelines - dont let only MPs decide

Ethics guidelines - dont let only MPs decide

No money, no talk - Chinese national deported

No money, no talk - Chinese national deported

She had a valid visa but apparently 'not enough' money in hand, so she was detained and deported.
Customer care at Proton of no value

Customer care at Proton of no value

Being born again a spiritual gift

Being born again a spiritual gift

Debunking the old Soros

Debunking the old Soros

While he may be known to be a self-made billionaire, George Soros is also a philosopher and an ardent supporter for transparent governance.
Anything but politics: Khoo says UM like a high school

Anything but politics: Khoo says UM like a high school

free Not surprisingly, to Professor Emeritus Dr Khoo Kay Kim, history is the mother of all disciplines.
Villagers lose bid to stop quarry works

Villagers lose bid to stop quarry works

The Alor Star High Court has struck out their suit on technical grounds.
RM600m 'bonus' - genuine Class F contractors please

RM600m 'bonus' - genuine Class F contractors please

Those involved in distributing the projects are cautioned against giving them out to part-time contractors and brokers.
Sex, lies and secrecy

Sex, lies and secrecy

True obscenity has nothing to do with the looseness or otherwise of women's morals or the depth of their necklines or the brevity of their skirts.
Indon couple arrested on drugs charges

Indon couple arrested on drugs charges

The couple were being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, which carries the mandatory death penalty on conviction.
Five lessons for the world

Five lessons for the world

The United Nations secretary-general believes that these lessons are vital as we confront the challenges of the 21st century.
Play down hike in toll charges, dailies told

Play down hike in toll charges, dailies told

Top editors have been instructed not to make an issue of impending increases - by up to 50% - at a hush-hush meeting chaired by Najib.
Pak Lah on the back foot again

Pak Lah on the back foot again

analysis Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is out on a limb and spin doctors can only do so much to stand between him and an increasingly skeptical public.
Open letter urges MCA chief to tell all

Open letter urges MCA chief to tell all

Young media activists are determined to pursue MCA president Ong Ka Ting over the party's involvement in the Chinese media.
Revolving monarchy takes another spin

Revolving monarchy takes another spin

Mizan Zainal Abidin, who at 44 will be Malaysia's second-youngest king ever, has handed the sultanate of Terengganu over to his eight-year-old son while he serves a five-year term in KL.