Archive - 30 March 2007

ACA chief's contract not extended

ACA chief's contract not extended

The government ends Zulkipli's tenure as the head of the Anti-Corruption Agency by not renewing his contract which expires tomorrow.
Ku Li 'came close to rejoining my cabinet'

Ku Li 'came close to rejoining my cabinet'

The ex-finance minister blew his chances of rejoining Mahathir's cabinet following an interview with an international magazine, reveals the former premier. [video inside]
Razaleigh fears corruption, money politics

Razaleigh fears corruption, money politics

The former finance minister says Malaysians should not fear foreign investors as long as they are not allowed to take over the country.
Ku Li khuatirkan masa depan orang Melayu

Ku Li khuatirkan masa depan orang Melayu

Bekas Menteri Kewangan,Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah khuatir bangsa Melayu yang sedang berkuasa, menentukan nasib bangsa dan negara menurut kehendak mereka dan bukannya mengikut kehendak rakyat.
'Five Star' briefings for BN MPs

'Five Star' briefings for BN MPs

There is a new 'phenomenon' in town. Ministerial briefings for BN MPs are reportedly being held in posh hotels complete with door gifts.
We want you back, Dr M'

We want you back, Dr M'

Although the numbers have dwindled, Mahathir's hardcore supporters continue to rally behind him while businessmen air their grouses against his successor. [video inside]
'Bruised' CP says his future lies with bosses

'Bruised' CP says his future lies with bosses

Sarawak Police Commissioner Talib Jamal, under attack from a MP, will leave his position and future with the PM and IGP.
The real reason why theyre leaving

The real reason why theyre leaving

It's not so much our sluggish economy that Malaysian ethnic minorities are leaving the country, says a reader.
Orang Asli want vows in black and white

Orang Asli want vows in black and white

An Orang Asli community in Perak are tired of the state leaders' unkept promises and want the guarantees put in black and white.
Militants in southern Thailand not Malaysians

Militants in southern Thailand not Malaysians

Prime Minister Abdullah says there was little evidence the group of 11, caught Wednesday by Thai soldiers in Narathiwat province, were Malaysians.
Sng Junior is PRS chief

Sng Junior is PRS chief

Sng Chee Hua was originally expected to take over as his group's president but he gave way to his son, Larry, and possibly creating history in the process.
Subashini case: When judges fail justice

Subashini case: When judges fail justice

The majority decision is most worrying in the sense that it permeates not only a feeling of uneasiness and hopelessness among non-Muslims but also...
Which part of the constitution they dont understand?

Which part of the constitution they dont understand?

Machap - same lame and stale contest

Machap - same lame and stale contest

Dont blame parents for national unity woes

Dont blame parents for national unity woes

Study race composition in classrooms

Study race composition in classrooms

Racialist system to stay

Racialist system to stay

Reveal mortality rates following angioplasty, bypasses

Reveal mortality rates following angioplasty, bypasses

Transportation woes: Curtin University responds

Transportation woes: Curtin University responds

Please dont divulge complainants identity

Please dont divulge complainants identity

VW pulls out of talks with Proton

VW pulls out of talks with Proton

updated version A media report today quoted a source as saying that the deal was dead but the German auto giant Volkswagen AG rubbishes the report.
Proton set to miss deadline to find partner

Proton set to miss deadline to find partner

The government says it will not be able to meet its Saturday deadline to declare a strategic partner for the ailing national carmaker.
Hindu wife gets injunction

Hindu wife gets injunction

The Court of Appeal has given R Subashini an injunction that restrains her Muslim-convert husband from pursuing legal action in the Islamic court.
Gerakan welcomes latest probe on Zulkipli

Gerakan welcomes latest probe on Zulkipli

The party commends the police's probe on allegations of corruption against the ACA chief as it would deflect negative perceptions on graft in the country.
Halt this bullet train to a xenophobic state!

Halt this bullet train to a xenophobic state!

Racial identity is plastic and malleable, and can be easily changed within even two generations.
PKR sec-gen faces bankruptcy notice

PKR sec-gen faces bankruptcy notice

Kamarul Baharin Abbas is facing a bankruptcy notice for allegedly owing a company director over RM4 million.
Cops 'too busy' to fight crime

Cops 'too busy' to fight crime

There is nobody to patrol the streets because the police are preoccupied with harassing peaceful demonstrators and snooping around the opposition, claims an opposition party.
Chastity belt for women! What belt for men?

Chastity belt for women! What belt for men?

If women must wear chastity belt to protect themselves, then what must men wear to keep their thoughts from running amok.
Suicide: Where can they turn to?

Suicide: Where can they turn to?

'For a moment he was blinded from reason and it only takes a moment to climb that low rail and leap. Within seconds he was taken from us.'
DAP's Liou to vie for Machap again

DAP's Liou to vie for Machap again

updated version DAP's Liou Chen Kuang will get another chance to vie for the same seat he was defeated in during the 2004 general election.
Najib: I did not apologise

Najib: I did not apologise

The DPM has denied he had apologised to his Indonesian counterpart for recent incidents related to their joint border off Borneo. [video inside]