Archive - 20 January 2007

Suit may silence more bloggers

Suit may silence more bloggers

The suit against two popular bloggers may pave the way for more multi million ringgit suits in an attempt to muzzle bloggers and webmasters.
Sarawak folklore sites being destroyed

Sarawak folklore sites being destroyed

Two sites made famous by Sarawakian folklores are under threat from housing developers. Residents claim the authorities are turning a blind eye to the environmental damage caused.
Pak Lah: Boycott act of cowardice

Pak Lah: Boycott act of cowardice

After a prolonged silence, the prime minister has finally lashed out at opposition parties for boycotting the upcoming Batu Talam by-election.
Author: Banning my work a denial of history

Author: Banning my work a denial of history

The March 8 author says the only way for the government to respond effectively to the facts and questions raised in his book on the Kampung Medan racial clashes is by rebutting them.
NS trainees death: Waiting for post mortem report

NS trainees death: Waiting for post mortem report

A probe into NS trainee Iliameera Azlan's death cannot be done until the hospital releases her post mortem report.
Beautiful Sarawak

Beautiful Sarawak

Now that 2007 is touted as a Visit Malaysia Year, I want to do my bit for my home state and sell you readers the idea of a visit to Sarawak.
Urge govt to table report, Suhakam told

Urge govt to table report, Suhakam told

Since 2000 till now, the Suhakam annual report has never been tabled in Parliament. A coalition against detention without trial says it is up to Suhakam to make it happen.
Wheel problem halts AirAsia take-off

Wheel problem halts AirAsia take-off

A AirAsia Boeing 737 was forced to abandon its take-off from the International Minangkabau Airport in Padang, West Sumatra after its front wheel locked.
Full-scale inquiry into deadly floods

Full-scale inquiry into deadly floods

Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who ordered the probe, said there were many reasons for the floods in addition to the weather.