Archive - 3 February 2007

Kelau Dam: Anxieties on the rise

Kelau Dam: Anxieties on the rise

Residents living in areas near the planned Kelau Dam in Pahang are urged to come out strongly against the project.
Samy, why art thou so bloodthirsty?

Samy, why art thou so bloodthirsty?

Opposition leader Lim Kit Siang wonders why the works minister is demanding 'pounds of flesh' from those who revealed the toll concession agreement.
US willing to give leeway on trade talks

US willing to give leeway on trade talks

US negotiators have signalled possible flexibility in dealing with the sensitive issue of Malaysia's government procurement policies.
AI: Radzis comment undermines UN body

AI: Radzis comment undermines UN body

How can Malaysia, as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council, not recognise the role played by the UN High Commission for Refugees here?
Heng Pov citing three officers for contempt

Heng Pov citing three officers for contempt

Denied a chance to appeal to the Federal Court and seek refuge in Finland, the Cambodian ex-police chief wants three government officers cited for contempt
'No' to punishing Ah Long borrowers

'No' to punishing Ah Long borrowers

Those who borrow from Ah Longs need not worry for now as the cabinet thinks the police should continue its focus in going after loan sharks first.
Poser over leaks in Syabas OSA agreement

Poser over leaks in Syabas OSA agreement

Details from a classified agreement between the Selangor government and water concessionaire Syabas were revealed to potential investors in 2005.
A country bumpkin's impressions of KL (Pt 2)

A country bumpkin's impressions of KL (Pt 2)

For the occasional domestic tourist from remote parts of Malaysia though, KL is still a city of glittering lights and seductive promises.
Washington presses on with M'sia trade talks

Washington presses on with M'sia trade talks

US wants the free-trade talks to continue despite controversy over a mammoth energy deal between Malaysia and Iran.