Archive - 17 February 2007

Fears loom over RM12.3 bil education allocation

Fears loom over RM12.3 bil education allocation

An opposition leader says although many would be happy with the allocation, there are several concerns.
Ex-ISA detainee's 'confession' questioned

Ex-ISA detainee's 'confession' questioned

The Anti-ISA Movement says the 'confession' published in a newspaper recently lacks credibility.
Pak Lah: No enmity with US

Pak Lah: No enmity with US

Despite adopting an opposing stand, the premier says Malaysia has never viewed the superpower as an enemy.
Najib: Economic figures not 'cooked up'

Najib: Economic figures not 'cooked up'

The deputy premier says the economic indicators and figures disclosed by the government reflected the real situation.
Tony Pua - Meet DAP's new star

Tony Pua - Meet DAP's new star

Most notable as the youngest CEO of a public listed company 10 years ago, Pua can now get acquainted with his new title, economic advisor to the DAP secretary-general.
Anything but politics: 30 mins with Marina Mahathir

Anything but politics: 30 mins with Marina Mahathir

free Well, Marina is a Merdeka year baby, has high regard for Bill Clinton and the Perlis mufti, worries about teenage sex and will not go for cosmetic surgery.
Will the Chinese M'sians survive 50 years from now?

Will the Chinese M'sians survive 50 years from now?

Despite their political frustration and unhappiness, many Chinese citizens will still declare that ours is a great country to call home.
Land reclamation: Penang gov't under fire

Land reclamation: Penang gov't under fire

The opposition accuses the Gerakan-led state government of 'robbing from the people to help private companies'.
Return to M'sia? No thanks, say Burmese

Return to M'sia? No thanks, say Burmese

A group of Burmese asylum seekers prefer to spend years on a tiny island instead of returning to Malaysia where they fear persecution.
DBKL: 20 temples in way of development

DBKL: 20 temples in way of development

A Hindu group is shocked to learn that the temples have been identified for possible relocation or demolition.
Umno Tganu lancarkan Lautan Biru untuk terus berkuasa

Umno Tganu lancarkan Lautan Biru untuk terus berkuasa

'Lautan Biru' Itulah slogan baru Umno Terengganu bagi menggantikan 'Gelombang Biru' yang berjaya menumbangkan kerajaan PAS di negeri itu dalam pilihanraya umum 2004.
Chastity belt remark a 'joke'

Chastity belt remark a 'joke'

A Muslim cleric who sparked a furor over suggestions women wear chastity belts to thwart "sex maniacs" who commit crimes has dismissed his comments as a joke.
IGP suggests confining foreign workers

IGP suggests confining foreign workers

Musa Hassan believes the foreigners will be more afraid to commit crimes as they know the police can locate them.
M'sian, three Thais face death for illegal firearms

M'sian, three Thais face death for illegal firearms

The four, including a woman, were arrested under the Internal Security Act for having five pistols, an AR-15 rifle and 336 bullets.
Gov't mulls ban on fast-food ads

Gov't mulls ban on fast-food ads

Health Minister Dr Chua Soi Lek says his ministry wants to send a 'strong message' to consumers.