Archive - 16 February 2007

The report, among others, calls on the AG to charge Samy Vellu, his son and directors of the investment arm for criminal breach of trust. [video inside]

Apart from denying history, a rights group says the Internal Security Ministry's ban sounds the death knell for academic freedom in the country.

A Malaysian company has won rights from the Cambodian government to develop a tourism project in Cambodia at a cost of two to three billion dollars.

Putera Umno wants Mat Rempits to help fight crime and plans to reward them if they do so.

I refer to the letter 'Private jet: Give Pak Lah a break' by JTB. It is the attitude similar to those expressed in the above letter that fuels personal aggrandisement among some leaders...

Transparency International's Ramon Navaratnam says there's no excuse for members of parliament to hide their annual multimillion ringgit budget from their constituents.

Alluding to the PAS' symbol - the moon - the head of the party's new Indian supporters club says this 'bridge' signals the end of race-based politics.

His critics however are disputing the initiative - saying that the whole thing is a show and a political gimmick.

Under the Societies Act, the ROS can exempt or reduce the five-year ban imposed on the former deputy premier.

It's not a time to celebrate as our foreign direct investments is still paltry compared to Malaysia's key neighbours.

The MTUC wants the Human Resources Ministry to deal with migrant workers compared to the 'unapproachable' Home Ministry.

The Fire Dog year of 2006 was dogged by scandals and controversies. Will the year of the Boar see us be better off in terms of national unity, political integrity and good governance?

Malaysians enjoy a high standard of comfortable and happy family life, reveals Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

The state government appeals for the deferment of toll collection at Sungai Nyior until alternative road projects are completed.

They accused the country of harbouring a 'sinister plan' to establish toxic waste colonies in Malaysia and other parts of Asia.

It now says it is willing to hold talks with separatists in the kingdom's Muslim-majority south with the help of neighbouring Malaysia.

Since cases of rape and incest were rampant, chastity belts would help reduce sex-related crimes, he claims.

Malay contractors will have to sign declarations vowing not to pass contracts for projects obtained from the government on to non-bumiputeras.

Global warming could lead to a surge in mosquito-borne diseases like malaria as warmer climes improve breeding conditions.