Archive - 8 February 2007

Bukit Raja residents have been in a dilemma since their water supply was cut off last August. In a protest today, they target Suhakam chairperson Abu Talib Othman. [video inside]

Suhakam commisssioner Siva Subramaniam is right in holding on to the findings of Suhakam. The commissioners were there as soon as the incident took place. Samy and his cronies went much later.

Activists pushing for the enactment of a Freedom of Information Act in the country will start wooing Kelantan leaders next week.

Syed Hamid said the former prime minister's strident criticisms of the US would not mar relations between the two countries.

The workers apparently claim that the order is only effective for three days but Kampung Cherok Meranti villagers disagree.

The ex-premier tells malaysiakini why he is against the ongoing FTA talks with the US.

exclusive Malaysiakini explores the challenges facing Aceh in this three-part series as Irwandi Yusuf begins his five-year term today as the province's first directly elected governor.

Aimed at ensuring high standards in toilet design, cleanliness, maintenance and sanitation, the courses could be rolled out within two or three years.

Rohani Karim, a staunch supporter of Adenan Satem, is believed to be an 'outcast' now within the Wanita leadership.

The difficult areas include Malaysian government procurement, where the US is seeking priority treatment in the awarding of international tenders.

The residents of Bukit Koman are troubled after finding out the approval for cyanide use for gold mining was based on a 1997 Environmental Impact Assessment report.

In place of the 'disillusioned' Adenan Satem, Awang Tengah Ali Hassan is said to be the front runner for the party's senior vice-president post.

An Iraqi witness relates how his beloved city was reduced to rubbles and its people killed by American troops. [video inside]

It is often said that in Malaysia there is rise of religiosity but a decline in spirituality.

Muhamad Noor, previously head of the 150-member WTO's Disputes Settlements Body, will have the task of overseeing the reprise of negotiations.

Pan-Asian men and women were usually preferred by clients because of their widespread marketability, says a popular mixed-heritage presenter.

Malaysia in good faith and in protection of her international image as a UN member hosted the UNHCR. And now, it is turning back on all that.

The prime minister says total trade for 2006 reached its highest level in the country's history after breaching the one trillion ringgit mark.

Tindakan Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad mendedahkan surat menyurat berhubung Jambatan Bengkok juga pernah dituduh sebagai melanggar Akta Rahsia Rasmi (OSA).

During his visit to Thailand on Sunday, Prime Minister Abdullah is aiming to help find a 'durable and lasting solution' to the conflict.

The Malaysian Aids Council says the government provides it with RM4 million annually, and just RM300,000 of that is set aside for shelters.