Archive - 15 January 2007

Nama Abd Aziz, 47, yang berasal dari kampung Batu Malim, diumumkan selepas mendapat persetujuan Presiden Umno Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

The involvement of a couple of 'dubious' companies to secure the multi-billion dollar loan for the Ninth Malaysia Plan is raising eyebrows.

The outspoken politician declares that his heart is still with Umno despite its decision not to reinstate him as division chief.

The care and concern of Malaysians appear to be drowning in the floodwaters. The Welfare Department makes a desperate appeal.

The MTUC and 15 individuals have gone to court over details of the Selangor water concession agreement and audit report in relation to the higher water tariff.

The Selangor Menteri Besar's office has rejected several claims by some Pandan Jaya residents over 'illegal' stalls and inadequate parking facilities.

As far as Umno is concerned, its vocabulary seems rather limited. It prefers to harp on the words 'tolerance', 'sacrifice', 'rights', 'struggle' even after some 50...

They were supposed to leave today, but their departure has been postponed to Jan 22 due to some logistics coordination.

Sementara itu, PAS nafi parti itu secara sulit menyokong seorang calon bebas untuk bertanding dalam pilihanraya kecil Batu Talam pada 28 Januari depan.

The news saw Genting's shares jump RM1.25 to RM35 by mid-session on the the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange today.

Health officials have also warned of the risk of disease, particularly leptospirosis, which is spread by animal urine.

The party says it is committed to the opposition boycott and will not secretly endorse any independent candidate for the Jan 28 Batu Talam state by-election in Pahang.

free A recent media report quoting an Umno branch leader as saying that Mat Rempit are not even afraid of the police is actually quite worrying, says a reader.

Let's redefine what 'bumiputera' means - after 50 years of Merdeka, aren't we all bumiputera now?

Malaysiakini.tv speaks to a man who says the recent toll hike for five highways in the Klang Valley was unjustifiable. [video inside]

The environmental group is disappointed with the government for reviving the undersea cable proposal for the Bakun hydroelectric project.

Seven nomination forms have been sold as of yesterday, fuelling rumours that the BN will have a contest in the form of independent candidates.

Malaysia is embracing economic liberalisation without ensuring that proper institutions are in place to safeguard public interest.