Archive - 15 February 2007

Is it okay for an elected rep to reveal the allocation for his or her constituency on the Internet? Some BN MPs agree, some don't.

Its survey suggests that the economic conditions over the second half of last year remained unchanged, but indicates the business community's optimism for 2007. [video inside]

Following the confusion over his resignation, the PKR leader shows malaysiakini the letter he sent to his party boss.

How times have changed. In the last two general elections in 2004 and 1999, the Chinese tended to vote for the present regime as they were uncomfortable with...

The Kuala Lumpur High Court judge rules that the plaintiff had no legal standing to file the suit.

Seorang pemimpin Umno Pulau Pinang mengulangi kritikannya terhadap pembinaan plaza tol Sungai Nyior di laluan Seberang Perai-Butterworth yang dianggapnya tidak wajar dan tidak adil kepada pengguna.

The Malaysian Institute of Integrity notes Azizan's life as a testimony of his belief in serving for the right cause and leaders, with utmost loyalty and integrity.

I was sitting in a KL restaurant with some Malaysian lawyers and explaining to them the intricacies of Australia's new anti-terror laws...

Penanti state rep Abdul Jalil Abdul Majid says the toll charges will be a burden for workers and residents.

Menteri Luar Thailand, Nitya Pibulsonggram menafikan bahawa negaranya merancang untuk berbincang dengan puak pemisah Islam di wilayah selatan Thai dengan bantuan Malaysia sebagai orang tengah.

Student journalists should be exposed to critical reporting approaches that present a pluralistic view of society which recognises the experiences of different racial groups.

The court will hear on the former premier's application to avoid a courtroom showdown with his protege-turned-nemesis.

The cops will be asked to explain themselves over what happened during a demonstration at the Cheras-Kajang Highway, says the Human Rights Commission.

What is needed is a single comprehensive integrated energy policy to be adopted after full consultation with all stakeholders.

'We can only act if there is a formal request by the Thais, and the ball now is in the Thais' court,' says Najib.

There is growing support within its ranks to form a Muslim peacekeeping force as part of plans to bolster its image.

Thailand believes Malaysia's prime minister has been misquoted about an offer to mediate between Thailand and the Islamic separatists.

Sensitive or 'no-go' issues such as the positive discrimination policies for the Malays will be excluded from the next round of negotiations.

The Organisation of the Islamic Conference summit in Kuala Lumpur warns of dangerous tensions provoked by Israeli construction work near Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque.

Macau gaming tycoon Stanley Ho seems to be 'bad news' - shares of Genting International and Star Cruises extended their losses today.

Defence industry sources say six of the 18 30-MKM Sukhois will be delivered to the Royal Malaysian Air Force in May.

More than 60 people have died on Malaysia's roads despite a safety blitz ahead of the Lunar New Year this weekend.

The Patani United Liberation Organisation welcomes an offer from Malaysia to mediate between Bangkok and Thai Muslim groups

The protection of the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, Islam's third holiest shrine, and the conflict in Iraq were set to dominate discussions.