Archive - 22 February 2007

Kes blogger Ahiruddin-NSTP ditangguh ke April depan

Kes blogger Ahiruddin-NSTP ditangguh ke April depan

Keputusan tersebut dibuat oleh Hakim Datuk Hishamuddin Yunus dalam kamarnya selepas mendengar permohonan tersebut daripada peguam blogger Ahiruddin Attan.
NSTP vs blogger: Court fixes April for strike out bid

NSTP vs blogger: Court fixes April for strike out bid

Ahirudin Attan's application to strike out a defamation suit by the New Straits Times Press (NSTP) and four others has been adjourned to April 2.
'Lion dance in baju Melayu directive' raises heckles

'Lion dance in baju Melayu directive' raises heckles

But Deputy Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage Wong Kam Hoong was quick to deny the newspaper report.
Apcet II: Judge keeps correcting federal counsel

Apcet II: Judge keeps correcting federal counsel

Judge Wan Adnan Muhamad continues to give lessons on cross examination skills to federal counsel Mohaji Selamat in Day 9 of the Apcet II trial.
Form IPCMC-like bodies for other depts

Form IPCMC-like bodies for other depts

PAS Youth says similar bodies must be set up to keep the local authorities, customs and immigration department in check.
Private colleges as good as public universities

Private colleges as good as public universities

I refer to the letter 'Private education putting money ahead of quality'. Omes' attack on the private higher education institutions, apart from being anonymous and non-specific...
Another 'communist' movie shot down

Another 'communist' movie shot down

This is the second time that a movie by local film-maker Amir Muhammad has been canned for treading on a touchy theme - the communist struggle in this country.
Businesses operate for profit, not politics

Businesses operate for profit, not politics

Nalla exploiting friendship with Anwar

Nalla exploiting friendship with Anwar

Darwin and Malaysias sense of significance

Darwin and Malaysias sense of significance

Our foreign policy religiously-biased

Our foreign policy religiously-biased

Crime against common sense

Crime against common sense

While the Gods of Fortune smile upon gaming operators, the Age of Reason seems to have eluded compulsive gamblers and other despairing souls.
Males shouldnt be aroused by women athletes

Males shouldnt be aroused by women athletes

Tribunal a priority, not investments

Tribunal a priority, not investments

All should be allowed to use the term Allah

All should be allowed to use the term Allah

May the Dude bless you...

May the Dude bless you...

Banned book's author to go to court

Banned book's author to go to court

His book, which details the 2001 Kampung Medan racial clashes, was blacklisted by the government. K Arumugam's lawyer argues that the ban infringes on the fundamental rights enshrined in the Federal Constitution.
My comfort zone?

My comfort zone?

Segregation, discrimination and restless unsettlement. So why am I still here in Malaysia?
Anwar: Expect early polls

Anwar: Expect early polls

The PKR advisor says BN will hold the elections early because its support is on the decline throughout the country.
Gov't to ban foreign workers with criminal records

Gov't to ban foreign workers with criminal records

'If they have a clean record, they will be allowed to enter the country. If not, they will be deported to their countries,' says Tan.
PM gets medal of honour from Indonesia

PM gets medal of honour from Indonesia

The 'Republik Indonesia Adipradana' awarded to Abdullah is the highest medal of honour given by Indonesia.
'UnIslamic' to restrict foreign worker movement

'UnIslamic' to restrict foreign worker movement

"Islam promotes freedom of movement. Migrant workers are also human beings," says PAS deputy leader Nasaruddin Mat Isa.
Plan to spy on lovers fuels anger

Plan to spy on lovers fuels anger

Rights groups reacted angrily today to Terengganu's plans to hire spies to catch couples engaged in extramarital sex, fearing it would lead to abuses of power.