Archive - 14 May 2007

The Sarawak chief minister took the unusual step of refuting allegations of his personal involvement in a multi-million ringgit timber kickbacks scandal in the state assembly.

The world's first dual function road and stormwater tunnel was unveiled today in an expensive bid to alleviate flash floods and ease traffic congestion.

Tiong King Sing, who has spoken out against gangsterism in Sarawak, hints that there might be more behind the incident.

So it was all said in jest - an utterance (as in a jeer or quip) intended to be taken as mockery or humour. Which part of Jamaludin Jarjis' comments did any of you find funny?

Talks have been held with several foreign companies because of their vast experience in the auto industry, compared to local companies.

updated version Former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad was admitted this afternoon after complaining of breathing difficulties and put under observation in the intensive care unit.

Opposition party DAP said this is the only way to tackle the issue of sexism in Parliament.

Organisers of the global interfaith conference 'Building Bridges' are surprised to hear that it has been postponed, not cancelled as they thought.

R Subashini's appeal to the Federal Court today has been postponed to tomorrow.

A forum was told that contrary to claims in a recent book, the racial tragedy was just a combination of events which Umno leaders took advantage to specifically oust Tunku Abdul Rahman.

Did Barisan Nasional women MPs chicken out over protesting sexist remarks, as opposition leader Lim Kit Siang claims?

'I think the train is a good idea,' Prime Minister Abdullah tells Singapore's The Straits Times in an interview.

The former premier believes that the principles of democracy are not well understood in every country professing to be democratic.

If Muslims of Rumi's time could win over the Mongols, what is there to stop Muslims enjoying the relative freedom of the West from winning over our countrymen and women?

exclusive The enforced separation of rubber tappers Marimuthu and Raimah for religious reasons caused a national furore, but the real story reveals twists and turns. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The government could impose tougher new punishments on neglectful parents in a bid to curb the growing problem of runaways.

Malaysian middlemen smuggle the animals to Thailand and then to China to be eaten.

Describing it as a historical event, MIC president S Samy Vellu says the recently concluded Ijok by-election is testimony to the party's strength.

'For years, I sat among the delegates and wondered if some day, I would be able to sit among the leaders.'

Last year's bitter tussle for the number two post has not affected the unity in MIC, according to party president S Samy Vellu.