Archive - 13 January 2007

Masing wants action against nine opponents

Masing wants action against nine opponents

The PRS president and his group are recommended disciplinary action against nine members of the opposing camp, including Sng Chee Hua.
Crash knocks Kuching Airport out for 6 hours

Crash knocks Kuching Airport out for 6 hours

A crash-landing by a cargo carrier halted Kuching International Airport operations today but services resumed six hours later.
Selangor DAP kicks out chairperson

Selangor DAP kicks out chairperson

After a widely publicised fallout in Negeri Sembilan DAP, the spotlight is now on Selangor DAP and the removal of its state committee chairperson.
High toll rates: Blame it on Malaysia Inc

High toll rates: Blame it on Malaysia Inc

Former corporate bigwig and new PKR recruit Khalid Ibrahim blames unchecked corrupt practices for lopsided highway concessionaire agreements.
DAP only close with Anwar, not PKR

DAP only close with Anwar, not PKR

Anwar's presence at the DAP retreat last week signifies the close ties the party has with him as an individual, says Lim Guan Eng.
Kit Siang: PM is like Rip Van Winkle

Kit Siang: PM is like Rip Van Winkle

The opposition leader reckons that Pak Lah has been asleep on his job for failing to address bureaucracy and high business costs in the country.
Zunars cartoonable book launch

Zunars cartoonable book launch

Political cartoonist Zunar's book launch in Kuala Lumpur last night was graced by PKR adviser and old friend, Anwar Ibrahim.
Effendi's mission: Bring Umno to Sarawak?

Effendi's mission: Bring Umno to Sarawak?

Speculations are rife that Taib Mahmud is urging the KL-based Effendi Norwawi to move within top Umno circles in preparation for the party's eventual entry into Sarawak.
Malaysian literature in English, anyone?

Malaysian literature in English, anyone?

Given the splintered nature of our Malaysian linguistic universe, perhaps English is the only suitable medium for the birth of a great Malaysian literature.
Asean pact on air links with Mindanao

Asean pact on air links with Mindanao

Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia will open unrestricted air links with the troubled Philippine south while toughening security to stop the movement of terrorists.
Is it illegal logging or clearing work?

Is it illegal logging or clearing work?

DAP leaders claim it was illegal logging but forestry officials are saying the trees were removed because they pose a danger to visitors. Who do we believe?
Thai border post blast an accident

Thai border post blast an accident

Mindef clarifies that an explosion which injured four soldiers at a base near the Thai border was an accident and not the work of intruders.