Archive - 23 March 2007

Hold hearing: Ramli tells select committee

Hold hearing: Ramli tells select committee

He sent a letter through his lawyer arguing that the reasons given by the parliamentary committee to cancel its hearing on the ACA scandal are unacceptable.
The 25 allegations against Sabah CM

The 25 allegations against Sabah CM

Parti Keadilan Rakyat Sabah chairperson Dr Jeffrey Kitingan listed 25 allegations against Musa Aman in an extensive police report lodged earlier this week.
Gov't defends exemptions to race policies

Gov't defends exemptions to race policies

The government needs a new approach to bring in foreign investment to a massive new growth area in southern Johor, says Najib.
MAS to expand flights in Asia Pacific

MAS to expand flights in Asia Pacific

The national carrier also intends to acquire aircraft that would be more suited to fly to new destinations within this new core network.
Suhakam: Polis guna kekerasan melampau

Suhakam: Polis guna kekerasan melampau

Insiden Ahad Berdarah: Panel siasatan Suhakam juga berkata, jika dirasakan perlu, pihak polis patut mengesyorkan kepada pendakwaraya supaya mengambil tindakan selanjutnya.
Genting criticises changes to British gaming duties

Genting criticises changes to British gaming duties

Genting is upset as the higher duties were imposed without prior indication or consultation.
Thai FM says violence in south under control

Thai FM says violence in south under control

Thailand's Foreign Minister Nitya Pibulsonggram says his government was still in control of southern Thailand despite soaring sectarian violence.
Bloody Sunday report - highlights

Bloody Sunday report - highlights

Bloody Sunday Inquiry The Suhakam report includes wide-ranging observations and recommendations on peaceful assemblies.
Congestion pricing won't work for KL - yet

Congestion pricing won't work for KL - yet

Congestion pricing to reduce traffic congestion is a good theory. Unfortunately, by itself, it won't do much.
200 years of policing - looking to the future

200 years of policing - looking to the future

The PDRM (Polis DiRaja Malaysia) will celebrate on Sunday 200 years of policing, and we must acknowledge and thank their work in serving and protecting our communities.
Police definition of solved should include a conviction

Police definition of solved should include a conviction

Najib, you're wrong on minimum wage

Najib, you're wrong on minimum wage

Stop over-glorifying top students

Stop over-glorifying top students

Diseased mindsets for new hospitals

Diseased mindsets for new hospitals

Can NGOs handle the maid industry?

Can NGOs handle the maid industry?

A reminder to tyrannical governments

A reminder to tyrannical governments

Bone-headed letters on Gods

Bone-headed letters on Gods

Aceh governor on the right track

Aceh governor on the right track

Give plantation workers 'reasonable' increment

Give plantation workers 'reasonable' increment

Jerit says that plantation owners are reaping all the profits at the expense of their workers who are still being paid miserable wages.
Suhakam: Cops used excessive force

Suhakam: Cops used excessive force

Bloody Sunday Inquiry Despite denials from the then IGP, the panel of inquiry found enough evidence to suggest that the police had used excessive force on protesters.
Graft - punish the accuser, not the accused

Graft - punish the accuser, not the accused

Corruption is perceived to be so widespread that Malaysians feel whistleblowers are more likely to be penalised, says a former deputy public prosecutor.
ACA chief faces fresh charges of bribery

ACA chief faces fresh charges of bribery

It is claimed that at a 'secret meeting' last month, Zulkifli was paid money to stop investigations into Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman's involvement in the Wisma Bandaraya scandal.
Another reason why IPCMC should be hastened

Another reason why IPCMC should be hastened

A neighbour's experience with the police after losing his car suggests why the IPCMC should be implemented immediately, argues a reader.
M'sia, EU sign aviation pact

M'sia, EU sign aviation pact

Malaysia and the European Union have signed an aviation pact which will allow all airlines from any country in the bloc to fly to the southeast Asian nation.
Why we should mention Iraq

Why we should mention Iraq

With two years left in office, the Bush administration should initiate a radical change of course in its foreign policy.
Q&A: I want to help my friend Anwar

Q&A: I want to help my friend Anwar

Nalla claims he is not interested in party posts but has returned to active politics to help the former deputy premier.
Nalla returns with a bang

Nalla returns with a bang

KS Nallakarupan, who was the first casualty in the Anwar Ibrahim saga of 1998, returns to politics after a long absence.
Bumi equity: Asli report will be vindicated

Bumi equity: Asli report will be vindicated

Says Dr Lim Teck Ghee, the man who was at the centre of the bumiputera equity controversy last year, after PM's statement in Parliament yesterday.
When the Chinese economy sneezes...

When the Chinese economy sneezes...

The Chinese economy is in a colossal mess. It's riddled with rampant corruption throughout society and state institutions.