Archive - 26 February 2007

Explosive allegations against ACA chief

Explosive allegations against ACA chief

The integrity of the Anti-Corruption Agency's top man comes under scrutiny following the disclosure of a report penned by one of his ex-officers. [video inside]
M'sia to woo more Sri Lanka visitors

M'sia to woo more Sri Lanka visitors

Malaysia plans to attract a third more visitors from Sri Lanka this year as part of their nationwide events to celebrate 50 years of independence.
MAS reduces losses to RM136.4 million in 2006

MAS reduces losses to RM136.4 million in 2006

Revenue for 2006 reached RM13.2 billion compared to RM11.9 billion a year ago, the airline announced today.
Groups protest logging giant's public listing

Groups protest logging giant's public listing

They allege that the exercise will provide additional funds for the company's logging activities.
Let them don chastity belts!

Let them don chastity belts!

Those who can't hold back their animal urges should instead be made to put on chastity belts, says a reader.
ECM Libra merger: Dissatisfaction lingers in PAC

ECM Libra merger: Dissatisfaction lingers in PAC

Not all PAC members are convinced with Second Finance Minister Mohamed Nor Yaacop's explanation on the issue.
PKR: No trouble in Kelantan

PKR: No trouble in Kelantan

The removal of two party leaders from supervisory positions in Kelantan should not be seen as a split in either the opposition party or coalition.
Stock market not a yardstick for economic performance

Stock market not a yardstick for economic performance

Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry Ng Lip Yong reacted last week to a press interview I gave with regards to the economic figures provided by the government...
Marine police irresponsible, callous

Marine police irresponsible, callous

Reps turn into smoke after elections

Reps turn into smoke after elections

Penang bus operators: Pack up and leave

Penang bus operators: Pack up and leave

PMs, DPMs reputations on the edge

PMs, DPMs reputations on the edge

Lets promise the BN govt our vote

Lets promise the BN govt our vote

Stop this culture of violence

Stop this culture of violence

Open house - the ugly side of Malaysians

Open house - the ugly side of Malaysians

Malaysian foreign policy neither fair nor just

Malaysian foreign policy neither fair nor just

Religion - mutually respectful dialogue needed

Religion - mutually respectful dialogue needed

Prosecution threat for inciting unrest on Internet

Prosecution threat for inciting unrest on Internet

Malaysians who post clips of motorbike gangs performing dangerous stunts on the Internet will be prosecuted for inciting unrest and taunting police.
Gov't in 'unholy haste' over FTA

Gov't in 'unholy haste' over FTA

Political and civil society groups are calling on the government not to rush in and ink the deal with the US.
Attacker steals victim's hand

Attacker steals victim's hand

The attacker hacked off the victim's left hand, picked it up and fled on a motorcycle, leaving shocked onlookers to retrieve the other severed fingers.
MAS plans new hub in Penang

MAS plans new hub in Penang

Penang will serve as a hub for MAS to ply domestic routes in northern Malaysia as well regional holiday destinations such as Medan and Phuket.
Lets de-segregate our schools

Lets de-segregate our schools

We must dismantle educational institutions that perpetuate the hegemony of one race over others.
Muslim nations to sever ties with Israel

Muslim nations to sever ties with Israel

Terengganu drops religious snoop squads

Terengganu drops religious snoop squads

The BN state government has dropped plans to use spies to catch amorous, unmarried Muslim couples having sex.
Actress apologises over Prophet's wife comment

Actress apologises over Prophet's wife comment

Rosnah Mat Aris has apologised for comments made on a TV show where she compared gossip about one of her relationships to the Prophet Mohammed's wife.
World's smallest MM chip ready to roll

World's smallest MM chip ready to roll

The Malaysia Microchip - the size of a pencil's tip - is now ready after more than two years of research and development.
Hill resorts warming up, warns environmentalists

Hill resorts warming up, warns environmentalists

The experts claim that some bird and plant species are disappearing as the mountainous areas became hotter.
Minister wants review of foreign worker policy

Minister wants review of foreign worker policy

A large proportion of those in prisons were foreigners who were either convicted criminals or in remand awaiting court verdicts.