Archive - 8 March 2007

Infineon to invest RM700 mil in Johor

Infineon to invest RM700 mil in Johor

Dompok calls off meet with ACA chief, whistleblower

Dompok calls off meet with ACA chief, whistleblower

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Integrity has called off a scheduled meeting next week with the embattled ACA chief and the whistleblower in view of 'latest developments'.
'Freedom for sale' probe: Two ex-EO detainees held

'Freedom for sale' probe: Two ex-EO detainees held

The ACA picks up two former Emergeny Ordinance detainees to facilitate investigations into the claims against Mohd Johari Baharum.
Zulkipli has 'no comments' about probe on Johari

Zulkipli has 'no comments' about probe on Johari

The embattled ACA chief, who himself is being investigated over graft allegations, sidesteps questions on a similar probe against a deputy minister by his agency.
Watchdog wants Dr M tried for mini genocide

Watchdog wants Dr M tried for mini genocide

A human rights watchdog wants UN to initiate proceedings against Mahathir at the World Court for the killings at Kampung Medan.
Report lodged against Samy over Smart deal

Report lodged against Samy over Smart deal

The report is over the minister's refusal to reveal the Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (Smart) concession agreement.

Brooke's legacy is Sarawak's tourism heritage

Brooke's legacy is Sarawak's tourism heritage

free Sir James Brooke and his two successors made Sarawak's early history unique as the state was ruled not by a foreign empire but by a family for a century.
Dissolve 'lawless' Rela, govt urged

Dissolve 'lawless' Rela, govt urged

A migrants' rights advocate says absolute power given to Rela will lead to absolute corruption and that the Peoples' Volunteer Corps should be dissolved.
Razak Baginda trial judge change: Somethings wrong

Razak Baginda trial judge change: Somethings wrong

I am disturbed. The question in my mind was why and how did such a thing happen. The case was fixed before Justice KN Segara, who had already set hearing dates.
Bad judges: Time for CJ to walk the talk

Bad judges: Time for CJ to walk the talk

Send Zulkipli, Johari to Simpang Renggam

Send Zulkipli, Johari to Simpang Renggam

People must start giving a damn about corruption

People must start giving a damn about corruption

Spores NS: One death in past four years

Spores NS: One death in past four years

Not impossible for teens to be having sex

Not impossible for teens to be having sex

Put own house in order before rapping Kuan Yew

Put own house in order before rapping Kuan Yew

Kuan Yew didnt charter a whole plane

Kuan Yew didnt charter a whole plane

Non-Muslims too can reply to Assalamualaikum

Non-Muslims too can reply to Assalamualaikum

Allah, Tuhan, Lord and God

Allah, Tuhan, Lord and God

Rise in crime? Blame the foreigners

Rise in crime? Blame the foreigners

Are we prejudiced against foreign workers? Yes, if you look at the facts and statistics.
MCMC to look into 'pregnancy via SMS' service

MCMC to look into 'pregnancy via SMS' service

The new service will notify subscribers of their most fertile phase based on their menstrual cycle.
Tian Chua released, no charge yet

Tian Chua released, no charge yet

updated version Parti Rakyat Keadilan information chief Tian Chua was freed at 7.50 this evening although the court had earlier remanded him for two days. [video inside]
Celebrate women today

Celebrate women today

This is an invitation from the writer to all to join her in celebrating women worldwide on the occasion of International Women's Day today.
Zulkipli, Johari should be 'interdicted'

Zulkipli, Johari should be 'interdicted'

The intention in that process is that the officer under investigation cannot and does not interfere and influence the investigation and its outcome, and to protect the name of the institution concerned.
Ministers yet to agree on FTA with US

Ministers yet to agree on FTA with US

The prime minister gives his assurance that the nation's interest will always be safeguarded and would not be sacrificed in any way.
Candlelight vigil for detained PKR leader

Candlelight vigil for detained PKR leader

About 50 supporters gather outside the Ampang Jaya police headquarters to show their support for Tian Chua.
Will the voters be forgiving?

Will the voters be forgiving?

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is in the last leg of his term, he is desperate to vindicate his claims, deliver his promises and placate his critiques.
Kg Medan: Painful memories linger on

Kg Medan: Painful memories linger on

special report Today is the sixth anniversary of the Kampung Medan clashes which saw six killed and scores injured. There is still no satisfactory explanation as to why it happened. [video inside]
Obsession with trivia

Obsession with trivia

All one could achieve by endless chanting on prayer beads is to put everyone to slumber. God knows, our leaders are already doing enough of that!
Piracy threat falls in Malacca Strait

Piracy threat falls in Malacca Strait

Recent reports from watchdog International Maritime Bureau proved that steps taken by Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore to beef up security had reduced piracy in the busy strait.
EPF wins control of debt-ridden RHB

EPF wins control of debt-ridden RHB

EPF's revised offer for its 32.8 percent stake in the company was raised by RM50 million to RM2.25 billion today from RM2.20 billion previously.
Violence against women 'up sharply'

Violence against women 'up sharply'

'Statistics are showing an increasing trend ... What is most sad is that most of the victims are below 15-years-old.'