Archive - 21 May 2007

Hadi: New HQ location not a problem

Hadi: New HQ location not a problem

PAS has denied leaving itself vulnerable to attacks over the location of its new headquarters.
Anwar: Kenaikan gaji petanda praya umum semakin hampir

Anwar: Kenaikan gaji petanda praya umum semakin hampir

Pembangkang menyifatkan kenaikan gaji kakitangan awam sehingga 35 peratus yang diumumkan oleh Perdana Menteri hari ini menunjukkan kerajaan sedang bersiap sedia untuk mengadakan pilihanraya umum.
Activist guns for deputy women's chief post

Activist guns for deputy women's chief post

Rodziah Ismail, who is the preferred candidate of the outgoing PKR women's chief, will be facing a challenge from newcomer Elizabeth Wong.
MPs' apology leaves much to be desired

MPs' apology leaves much to be desired

What was delivered is no better that an barely audible, uttered 'Sorry', reluctantly mumbled by a little boy after bullying some smaller, defenceless child.
Is the govt preparing for early polls?

Is the govt preparing for early polls?

Former deputy premier Anwar says the pay increment for civil servants as announced today indicated the government was preparing for an early election.
Youth leader: Anwar meddling in party polls

Youth leader: Anwar meddling in party polls

PKR Youth secretary SD Johari has pulled out from the race to be the wing's deputy chief, blaming party adviser Anwar Ibrahim for his decision.
Oil pipeline project: Bare all, insists DAP

Oil pipeline project: Bare all, insists DAP

The opposition party asks about the multi-faceted impact of the 'mega' project when construction starts in August.
Pemilihan AMK: Anwar didakwa campurtangan

Pemilihan AMK: Anwar didakwa campurtangan

Setiausaha Angkatan Muda Parti Keadilan Rakyat (AMK), SD Johari Yassin berkata sepatutnya pemilihan AMK diputuskan oleh para pewakilan daripada 82 bahagian AMK di seluruh negara.
'Stillborn' baby comes alive at funeral

'Stillborn' baby comes alive at funeral

A baby girl declared stillborn by a government hospital shocked her grieving parents when she started moving as they prepared to bury her.
M'sia wants Asean unity on Suu Kyi's detention

M'sia wants Asean unity on Suu Kyi's detention

There cannot just be some Asean countries that may be sympathetic towards what is happening in Burma, says Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar.
Up to 35% pay hike for civil servants

Up to 35% pay hike for civil servants

updated version Effective July 1, civil servants will get a pay raise of between 7.5% and 35%. Meanwhile, the police and the armed forces will receive 20% over and above the announced increase in pay.
Sympathy wont win opposition votes

Sympathy wont win opposition votes

The process of changing a government is not as simple as the opposition would like it to be. It is not just about liking or not liking or...
Tone of MPs apologies adds insult to injury

Tone of MPs apologies adds insult to injury

May 13 a catalyst to changing of the guards

May 13 a catalyst to changing of the guards

Will ACA ever act against the Sarawak CM?

Will ACA ever act against the Sarawak CM?

MIC, IPF: After 18 years, how are members going to patch up?

MIC, IPF: After 18 years, how are members going to patch up?

Samy a labourer, not manager

Samy a labourer, not manager

Hospital admission: Half a day is way too long

Hospital admission: Half a day is way too long

Unspoken discrimination towards silent bumiputeras

Unspoken discrimination towards silent bumiputeras

Maybank aint gonna give business to PAS, PKR lawyers

Maybank aint gonna give business to PAS, PKR lawyers

Maybank decision a corporate one, not by community

Maybank decision a corporate one, not by community

Health Ministry caught in a religious bind

Health Ministry caught in a religious bind

updated version The ministry cannot openly promote condom use to prevent HIV/Aids, fearing perceptions it is advocating promiscuity in the mainly Muslim nation.
Anwar: I did not appoint Reza

Anwar: I did not appoint Reza

He denies any involvement in the matter involving the girlfriend of outgoing World Bank president Paul Wolfowitz.
'Stillborn' baby comes alive at funeral

'Stillborn' baby comes alive at funeral

The baby girl, declared stillborn by a hospital, shocked her grieving parents when she started moving.
Malaysian astronauts head to Texas for training

Malaysian astronauts head to Texas for training

free The two candidates will be with US National Space and Aeronautical Administration (Nasa) for up to three weeks, as part of the Malaysian Astronaut Programme.
Iban villagers move to stop loggers

Iban villagers move to stop loggers

They plan to apply for an injunction against a logging company.
PAS' new corporate-style headquarters

PAS' new corporate-style headquarters

PAS opens its spanking new headquarters today. Last week, Malaysiakini was given a sneak preview to the corporate-style building. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Body blow to claim of tolerance

Body blow to claim of tolerance

By pulling out of hosting an interfaith conference, Malaysia has left itself open to mockery of its 'moderate Islam' claim.
1988 judicial crisis mentioned in Pakistan's court

1988 judicial crisis mentioned in Pakistan's court

updated version President Pervez Musharraf removed Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry on March 9 citing misconduct, sparking violent protests and a spiralling political crisis.
Don't ban it if you don't get it

Don't ban it if you don't get it

What is wrong with this country? Aren't we more mentally advanced than the many a war-torn nation that summarily execute journalists and truth-tellers?