Archive - 19 April 2007

A foreign company gets thrown into the fray, as the war of words between the Federal government and PAS-run Kelantan government pitches up.

BN leaders said the opposition supporters are to be blamed for the commotion outside the nomination centre this morning.

After Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar's criticisms against UNHCR, Amnesty International says this reflects the government's lack of respect for human dignity and human rights.

The opposition party is hoping to arrange for a meeting with the premier as soon as possible to find solutions to such sensitive cases.

A woman has reportedly claimed that she gave birth to twins last month - but only got one baby from the hospital.

f r ee Kudos to Petronas Performing Arts Group for reviving this extinct Malay traditional theater. It will be on stage at the Petronas Philharmonic Hall on April 20-21.

In spite of his busy schedule, Karpal Singh is willing to represent Marimuthu, a mere rubber tapper. At least, I know there are some who still care for the down trodden, says a reader.

The candidates, the seats, the racial breakdown, the polling districts. All you need to know about the upcoming battle royale.

Cuepacs advisor N Siva Subramaniam says banning the devices at cabinet meetings and salary talks is justifiable but a blanket ban is unreasonable.

updated version Bring him on to Ijok, says deputy premier Najib. The crucial by-election is shaping up to be a proxy battle between two DPMs - one axed, one current.

Could the house be registered in one name but owned by another? The inextricable linkages between the parties involved are examined.

I refer to the letter from Low Leng Hua regarding his protest vote against the MCA. What rankles me is his ending which says his vote is not a vote for the opposition but a vote against MCA.

In an interview with Malaysiakini, PKR vice-president R Sivarasa justifies the choice of the party's candidate for the Ijok by-election.

Party veep R Sivarasa says PKR will not emulate BN's racial seat-sharing system as the party practices genuine multiracialism and advocates equal treatment for all races.

The Sultan symbolises the well-meaning secular establishment, the mufti is symbolic of the spoilt-brat and the MP reflects the suffering general population.

When a Gerakan leader made some remarks about Perak mufti Harussani Zakaria, the PAS back-up squad charged into the field.

Members of a society who are willing to tolerate, preserve and coexist with a bunch of morally deficit politicians are equally to be blamed.

Asked if he was denying his involvement in the crime, Najib said he would not answer to avoid prejudicing the case due to be tried on June 4.