Archive - 22 December 2006

Before being outlawed, members of the communist party were honoured for their contributions during the Second World War, says a committee.

A 'hardcore' human rights activist and campaigner, he lunges in the forefront when the rights of citizens are taken from them, usually by the heavy hand of authority.

Already given refuge in Finland, the sudden deportation of Heng Pov raises questions as to whether the Malaysian government had a hand in it.

Letter writers here have pointed out that the financial drain due to incompetence and political nepotism seems to be rising, threatening to de-rail our national objective of becoming a...

If the conditions persist, the Meteorological Department predicts the worse for the Klang Valley.

An opposition leader blames the wanton destruction of the forest for worsening the flood situation in the state

Yang semakin lantang membantah cadangan penggabungan dua kumpulan media Kumpulan Utusan dan New Straits Time Press (NSTP).

analysis It is no longer smooth sailing for the premier. Storm after storm batter his reputation, with the latest being a RM30 million super-luxury yacht scandal.

The shallow window-dressing of multiculturalism negates the heart of Christmas and reduces it to a consumerist ornament.

There is a paralleled foolishness in a banishment call from the 1940s' and the call this week to demolish the Nilai Memorial Park monument.

We should all take the challenge and make Zainuddin Maidin part of history and along with him, the MB of Negri Sembilan as well.

PAS may have its shortcomings but many can't doubt their relentless efforts in placing the interest of the people, nation and Islam at the top of their priorities - dress code or no dress code.

Cambodia today rejected Finland's calls for a probe into murder charges against a Cambodian ex-police chief, who was deported from Malaysia to his home country, despite Helsinki's sanctuary offer.

'I think the only reason not to give us Singapore is to protect MAS (Malaysia Airlines) and it's about time that ends,' said CEO Tony Fernandes.

More than 60,000 have fled their homes after floods triggered by torrential rains engulfed whole towns and villages in Johor, Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang and Kelantan.

updated version Massive floods have killed at least six people as continuing heavy rains spread to six states and forced nearly 80,000 people to abandon their homes.

Thai nationals are currently allowed unrestricted movement within two kilometres of the porous border in a measure aimed at boosting trade. Not anymore.