Archive - 15 May 2007

Just two days after the launch of a book with explosives new claims on the May 13, 1969 racial riots, Internal Security Ministry officials have seized copies of the book from a major bookstore.

The Kuala Lumpur High Court will rule whether or not the MTUC and 13 others have legal standing to access secret water concession documents.

A local opposition leader says the commission is allegedly manipulating the electoral delineation process to increase Malay-dominated state seats.

Some 60 people took to the streets with banners and placards to denounce the sexist remarks made by two MPs in Parliament. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The parliamentary select committee on integrity called off a meeting at which 'Project IC' was to have been raised - and Lim Kit Siang has a theory about this.

Civil society groups want the authorities and Malaysians to protect the constitutional rights of non-Muslims embroiled in religious disputes.

The two premiers identified investment, trade and tourism as potential areas of cooperation during a two-hour lunch cruise, steering clear of disputes that have been sore points in their ties for decades.

The whole sorry spectacle makes a hash of the Prime Minister's concept of Islam Hadhari and raises questions whether the BN chief has his finger on the pulse.

A set of newly-declassified documents in London gave sociologist Dr Kua Kia Soong a thorough glimpse of the deadly riots which left a deep scar in our psyche.

I would like to congratulate Dr Kua Kia Soong for his efforts to dig out the truth surrounding this watershed of modern Malaysian history. My hope is that his work would...

He should also apologise to his wife, to Batu Gajah MP Fong Po Kuan and to all women in the country for his recent sexist comments in Parliament.

Ketua Penerangan PKR, Tian Chua juga bertanya pihak manakah yang akan memikul beban kewangan kerana projek itu memakan masa lebih setahun untuk disiap dari tarikh awal yang ditetapkan pada 2006.

During the procedure, a small incision is made in the eye, then the lens is opened and the cloudy contents are removed by a probe.

No one should feel like they are forced to use public transit because they cannot afford a car.

The Federal Court wants both parties to narrow down the points of law to be argued.

The government has not made a decision on a foreign partner for national carmaker Proton.

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In this one-hour interview - his third with Malaysiakini - Mahathir answered some of the key allegations made against him during his 22 years at the country's helm.

The opposition leader wants the sexist and racist conduct of BN politicians to be addressed during the meet.

The administration of schools - 'smart' or otherwise - could do with a board of governors that will ensure expectations are met all round.

updated version The former premier was flown to Kuala Lumpur on a special aircraft. He was admitted to the Langkawi Hospital yesterday after complaining of breathing difficulty.