Archive - 26 March 2007

PAS MP Salahuddin Ayub had these questions for the ruling coalition as he berated it for shortcomings on several fronts.

The four-day Global Islamic Finance Forum starting today is expected to attract about 800 regulatory authorities and industry players.

Sino Hua-An is the first true 'red chip', or China-based company, to be listed on the Malaysian stock exchange.

Government prosecutors allowed Alain Robert to leave the country after finding no grounds to charge him in court.

Non-Muslims want the secular courts to give them equal protection under the law in cases that involve conversion to Islam.

The Film Censorship Board's appeal committee rejects an appeal by independent film-maker Amir Muhammad against the ban on his latest film.

The government has set aside the money to assist survivors of natural disasters, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

A media report states that KL and Singapore have given the green light for the high-speed train project that would cost RM8.1 billion.

The parliamentary select committee on integrity will consider anti-corruption whistleblower Mohd Ramli Manan's appeal to be heard.

Before issuing an injunction against the continued demolitions of Hindu temples, the KL High Court would like to know if it has jurisdiction to hear the matter.

new I wish to refer to the letter 'Let Khairy be ACA chief'. I had to re-read the heading and the letter as my initial reaction was it must be a joke, though it is a bit early for April Fool's.

An influential consumer watchdog claims that the state agencies in Sabah were colluding with private partners in setting fire to settlements in order to evict the residents from state lands.

The PKR vice-president will not contest the party election, but wants colleagues to consider him a leader in his own right.

Strengthening the force with more manpower will enable the police to tackle internal and external threats effectively, says the IGP.

People are so caught up with the trappings of life that they have lost understanding about what life is really about.

If you see elephants crossing the highway, do not startle them or they could come after you.

The health ministry wants to impose retail floor prices for cigarettes to stop tobacco companies from luring buyers with cheaper products.

Machap by-election The Chinese voters understand very well that their well-being lies with the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition, says Najib.