Archive - 5 March 2007

It is a never ending saga for these villagers. Today their homes were torn down again by the authorities - for the fourth time since last November. [video inside]

Is the ACA trying to derail investigations into serious corruption allegations against its chief by unilaterally releasing unverified information about his assets declarations?

The vocal Johor Bahru MP says governance in Parliament will have to be improved before it can monitor an independent Anti-Corruption Agency.

This was the federal CID director's response to the claim by embattled Deputy Internal Security Minister Mohd Johari Baharum that shoddy investigations led to criminal suspects walking free.

Findings of the inaugural Malaysian transparency perception survey make dismal reading.

Malaysia and Singapore are advising Indonesian farmers on alternatives to burning trees to clear land, says Natural Resources and Environment Minister Azmi Khalid.

Deep within the thick jungles of Johor lies a reservoir. Its existence is unknown to many and the massive area is controlled by Singapore. In this two-part special report, malaysiakini unveils its secrets.

One can sense that the appointment of judges to the bench is shrouded in secrecy and the public is wondering what criteria...

Environmental groups say the bank's involvement in the public listing of the Malaysian timber company makes a mockery of its forest policy and commitments.

Taiwanese movie, by a Malaysian director, is banned after the Censorship Board says it is bad for the country's image.

The report was filed over the public disclosure of a 'new' logo for the crisis-ridden Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS).

The parliamentary select committee on unity and national service should call in NS Training Council head Lee Lam Thye, suggests member Fong Poh Kuan.

Relax minister, nobody can turn allegations into facts if the offence was not committed.

In this proverbial kingdom, the one-eyed ruler is supreme. And in Malaysia, the ruling elite do pretty much what they wish as well.

The prime minister, who vows that action will be taken against the corrupt, also notes that the people want a clean and good government.

In an interview with a Chinese daily, the education minister dished out assurance on Chinese primary schools and asked for time to 'walk the talk'.

A once-bustling Thai village has gone quiet now after Malaysian housewives stopped visiting the place as security at border has been tightened.

A business weekly reports that officials from Proton and Volkswagen had met several times but have yet to formalise a basic agreement.

Malaysians do not know where to begin in dealing with this issue. They are busy making ends meet while the powerful are satisfying their greed.

The opposition leader says Mohd Johari Baharum should go on leave until he is completely cleared of the charges against him.

free Following the release of a guide book written by the foreign minister's wife, a reader gives an insight into the lives of Wisma Putra staff overseas.

Police chief Musa Hassan asks those who posted the 'freedom for sale' allegations against a deputy minister to come forward to facilitate investigations on the matter.

A final decision will be made at the cabinet's weekly meeting this Wednesday.

Peugeot says a deal with Proton did not offer the cost-cutting possibilities that the French firm wanted.