Archive - 13 March 2007

EC chief 'misleading the public'

EC chief 'misleading the public'

A poll watchdog says Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman was guilty of 'simplifying, omitting as well as denying the facts' in regards to electoral irregularities in a recent interview.
Confessions of a collaborator

Confessions of a collaborator

exclusive Saying he wants to come clean, he reveals details of kickbacks to senior government officials and himself from public funds. [video inside]
Gerakan Youth boycotts Kayveas

Gerakan Youth boycotts Kayveas

The tensions between Gerakan and PPP moves up another notch with the announcement of a boycott.
Isu pelantikan timbalan KP DBP dibawa ke mahkamah

Isu pelantikan timbalan KP DBP dibawa ke mahkamah

Kesatuan Pekerja Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) akan membawa kes pelantikan timbalan ketua pengarah DBP ke mahkamah akhirnya minggu ini kerana mendakwa ia tidak mengikut peraturan.
Can we sue EPF for buying RHB?

Can we sue EPF for buying RHB?

Banking is a riskier enough a business as it already is. Unless management integrity is consistently high and a tight leash is kept on rank and file to minimise corruption...
EPF fails to learn from its banking losses

EPF fails to learn from its banking losses

You aint gonna take my little girl

You aint gonna take my little girl

NS - a futile effort to instill patriotism

NS - a futile effort to instill patriotism

Punish those who cold storaged Ramli

Punish those who cold storaged Ramli

Scandals: PM, look at the bright side

Scandals: PM, look at the bright side

Why is a probationary judge hearing Mongolian case?

Why is a probationary judge hearing Mongolian case?

Billionaires list: Did Forbes use the right methodology?

Billionaires list: Did Forbes use the right methodology?

Pan-Asian Msians can sue Zam

Pan-Asian Msians can sue Zam

Election date: Be transparent, PM told

Election date: Be transparent, PM told

The premier's adamance that he "will never reveal" his actions in relation to the next election date begs a question about his claim to transparency.
Sikhs also use the word Allah

Sikhs also use the word Allah

Syed Husin leads Azmin in PKR nomination race

Syed Husin leads Azmin in PKR nomination race

The battle for the number two post is expected to be a gripping event based on how the nomination race between the veteran and rookie is shaping up.
Gov't mulls longer national service

Gov't mulls longer national service

Deputy premier Najib believes a longer period of military-style national service could help produce more moral, disciplined and patriotic youth.
Perbicaraan semula ISA 6' bermula Khamis ini

Perbicaraan semula ISA 6' bermula Khamis ini

Mahkamah membebaskan tanpa melepaskan seorang pelajar 'ISA 7' kerana polis gagal menyerahkan notis untuk menghadiri perbicaraan semula pada hari ini.
Retrial of ISA 6' to begin Thursday

Retrial of ISA 6' to begin Thursday

One of the seven university students has received a discharge not amounting to an acquittal, on the basis of a 'technical hitch'.
Share our burden, Malacca Strait users told

Share our burden, Malacca Strait users told

International users have failed to match their increasing use of the the busy Malacca Strait with contributions to the costs needed to ensure its navigational safety.
'Feel good' Pak Lah losing touch with reality

'Feel good' Pak Lah losing touch with reality

The opposition leader, who makes this disturbing prognosis, also diagnoses Malaysians as suffering from the 'feel not good' factor.
Lets all walk with Ramli

Lets all walk with Ramli

The likes of ex-Sabah ACA chief Mohamad Ramli Abdul Manan are few but with our show of support, this will encourage others to come forward, say a number of readers.
Justice for the small man

Justice for the small man

How is it that the interests of a large developer is protected and preserved but no one is too concerned about the interests of a small business operator?
Why Anwar should not contest in Kota Baru

Why Anwar should not contest in Kota Baru

If PKR is left to occupy the middle ground of Malaysian politics, its most prominent leader has to contest in a mixed urban seat.
Anti-quarry NGOs, villagers get death threats

Anti-quarry NGOs, villagers get death threats

A villager was assaulted last Friday by two unidentified men. It is believed that the incident and the death threats are linked to the disputed quarry project.
PM coy on subject of early polls

PM coy on subject of early polls

After the BN's supreme council met with leaders of its member parties, Abdullah admitted to reporters that there was much talk about a possible election.
Dogs to sniff out counterfeit movies

Dogs to sniff out counterfeit movies

They are the world's first dogs trained to find optical discs in packages and containers used by pirate syndicates for smuggling stolen movies.