Archive - 20 April 2007

Ijok by-election sees 'increased religiousness'

Ijok by-election sees 'increased religiousness'

It's said to be another big 'obstacle' for PKR's Khalid Ibrahim as BN pours in millions for places of worship in the constituency.
Fracas could have been avoided

Fracas could have been avoided

If only opposition supporters had listened to the police's instructions, says MCA Youth chief Liow Tiong Lai.
Thank you DAP, say Machap residents

Thank you DAP, say Machap residents

Elated Machap villagers thank DAP in a newspaper advertisement for their participation in the recent by-election as it has brought a windfall of BN goodies. [VIDEO INSIDE]
MB: Khalid a 'jobless lightweight'

MB: Khalid a 'jobless lightweight'

Selangor Menteri Besar Dr Mohd Khir Toyo says the PKR candidate became a corporate heavyweight because of the government.
Legal lion offers to defend website

Legal lion offers to defend website

'Legal lion' Karpal Singh has offered his services in the wake of a law suit threat from the Sarawak chief minister.
Human trafficking now a serious problem

Human trafficking now a serious problem

The government has been urged to pay more attention to the issue of human trafficking as it is turning into a serious problem.
Hindu hubbies on warpath with Islamic authorities

Hindu hubbies on warpath with Islamic authorities

The two men vow to get back their Muslim wives and children who were forcibly removed from them by the religious authorities.
Ijok: PKR Malay candidate a smarter strategy

Ijok: PKR Malay candidate a smarter strategy

I must say that opposition party PKR is right in fielding a Malay candidate at Ijok for the very simple reason that strategy dictates such a choice.
Time to put Khalid in state assembly

Time to put Khalid in state assembly

Stateless Indians prove racial parties useless

Stateless Indians prove racial parties useless

MIC: Fool me twice, shame on me

MIC: Fool me twice, shame on me

Hicks kangaroo-ed

Hicks kangaroo-ed

The Hicks verdict was aimed at saving Bush's face and that of Australia's prime minister John Howard.
Save these girls from their stepfathers

Save these girls from their stepfathers

Mak Nyahs need compassion, not rehab

Mak Nyahs need compassion, not rehab

Trained social workers with relevant skills a must

Trained social workers with relevant skills a must

Putera Umno N Pole jump should be privately funded

Putera Umno N Pole jump should be privately funded

Exco: Second Penang bridge on schedule

Exco: Second Penang bridge on schedule

Contrary to an opposition party's claim, work has started on the RM3 billion second link bridge, says Dr Teng Hock Nan.
Suhakam denies bailing out Burmese couple

Suhakam denies bailing out Burmese couple

The couple arrested in connection with the case of a toddler who went missing were bailed out by a friend, says a commissioner.
Chua, have a heart

Chua, have a heart

The health minister seems oblivious as to why the government's own hospitals cannot be more efficient in treating heart patients.
Mideast: US propaganda that passes for news

Mideast: US propaganda that passes for news

Death penalty has contributed to Iraqs brutalisation

Death penalty has contributed to Iraqs brutalisation

Sarawak CM to sue Malaysiakini

Sarawak CM to sue Malaysiakini

Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud has given Malaysiakini an ultimatum - remove the 'defamatory' articles against him or face legal action.
Get tough on Burma

Get tough on Burma

Opposition Leader Lim Kit Siang claims Malaysia has been lackadaisical in its approach with the military junta.
Malaysias security dilemma

Malaysias security dilemma

As always, the views of Malaysians on regional and global issues often diverge in tandem with their ethnic and religious affiliations.
Anwar: Dayaks lead lives of quiet desperation

Anwar: Dayaks lead lives of quiet desperation

He describes the recent arrests of Iban landowners in Sarawak as "the latest chapter in the continuing saga of Dayak desperation" over their NCR land.
Ijok comes ALIVE!

Ijok comes ALIVE!

Dead movie stars and free dinners are among the highlights in the once sleepy hollow, which is gearing up for a crucial by-election next Saturday.
Anwar kicks off campaign in crucial by-election

Anwar kicks off campaign in crucial by-election

Followed by police cars as he made his way through Ijok, Anwar visited a local mosque for Friday prayers before touring several villages in the area.