Archive - 6 April 2007

free Obesity is a pan-endemic health problem in western countries and the prevalence is also increasing in Asian countries.

The protestors chanted 'Hidup Islam' and 'Hancur Gerakan' during the hour-long demonstration. [VIDEO INSIDE]

MIC Youth chief S Vigneswaran has been urged not to make 'wild allegations' on the incident and let the police investigate.

Mother-to-be Nurul Izzah Anwar explains the reason why she is taking the plunge into active politics in this 18-minute video, the third of a four-part series.

The by-election in Machap heats up with bribery claims lodged against BN's Lai Meng Chong for promising state funds to local families.

The deputy premier suggests that the fracas in Machap could have been sparked off by DAP supporters.

Nurul Izzah, 26 - dubbed ‘Puteri Reformasi’ (princess of reformasi) - has set her sights on carving out a niche for herself in politics. Malaysiakini has this exclusive interview.

The incentives for building up a nation must be greater and more compelling than breaking it down.

PAS FT is doubful about Gerakan FT's denial of passing a resolution calling for the mufti's head to roll.

The family will be seeking unspecified damages on behalf of the murdered woman's two young children.

Amidst the despondency and the dark shadows cast by the recent Court of Appeal decision in the Subashini vs Saravanan case and the subsequent public discourse...

Policies of confrontation and double standards must cease before the wind can be taken out of the sails of the fanatic Mullahs that rule Iran and condone Ahmadinejad.

The shareholders have gone to the human rights commission as a last resort and want a public inquiry on the delays in declaration of dividends.

A news report claims that among the trio speculated to be chosen as the candidate for the by-election are the MIC president's nephew and a lawyer.

Another chief minister has been implicated in a scandal allegedly involving RM32 million in kickbacks paid by Japanese shipping companies for the state's timber.

Bloggers in the country have come under much attack of late. Last night, about 60 of them agreed to form an association to protect themselves and promote blogging. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Continuation from yesterday on how the judiciary seems to heading towards another catastrophe.

Come the next party polls, fireworks are expected in the contest for the number two slot. It will also prove to be an acid test for the party's incoming president Dr Koh Tsu Koon.

Deputy premier Najib says that a bomb scare in Penang did not mean unrest in insurgency-wracked southern Thailand had spilled over the border.

The low prices are thwarting government efforts to discourage smoking.