Archive - 26 May 2007

Indian PKR leaders close ranks against Nalla

Indian PKR leaders close ranks against Nalla

Having had enough of Nallakarupan's tirade in public, several Indian party leaders launched an attack against the enigmatic businessman's performance when he was in PKR.
Cops get pay hike, now set up IPCMC

Cops get pay hike, now set up IPCMC

Now that the police has a fairer salary, it's time the independent commission be implemented in line with a world-class police service, says Mr Opposition.
Najib: Umno respects the law, not others

Najib: Umno respects the law, not others

The deputy premier says the people should make their decision based on the principles the party holds and what it stands for to ensure they get the best in return.
Quit rent hike - from RM250 to RM25,000

Quit rent hike - from RM250 to RM25,000

The Kedah Chinese Assembly Hall leads the way in gathering signatures to protest a drastic quit rent hike in the state.
PKR women elect new leaders

PKR women elect new leaders

Two former vice chiefs and three fresh faces are helming the three top posts in the women wing. The new chief has the general election as her immediate priority.
One question, two different answers

One question, two different answers

Sarawak DAP elected reps are taken aback to receive two different replies to the same question from a deputy chief minister.
Wan Azizah stays as president unopposed

Wan Azizah stays as president unopposed

updated version Anwar pulls out from the contest for fear that the party could be deregistered in the run-up to the general elections. A third candidate also withdraws from the race.
Judicial graft: Bar Council wants local survey

Judicial graft: Bar Council wants local survey

The Bar Council wants a local in-depth study on corruption perception, after a global survey revealed that Malaysians felt that the judiciary was not corrupt.
'I've tasted the bitter and the sweet'

'I've tasted the bitter and the sweet'

Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail reiterates her intention to give up her president's post but stresses that she will continue to serve and contribute to the party.
Come honeymoon in M'sia

Come honeymoon in M'sia

Rafidah Aziz does her bit for Malaysia's tourism in Shanghai by seducing Chinese couples to spend their honeymoon in the country.
KL, Jakarta take to Europe to defend palm oil

KL, Jakarta take to Europe to defend palm oil

Malaysia and Indonesia want to meet European lawmakers to debunk accusations that oil palm plantations are environmentally destructive.
One more year of house arrest for Suu Kyi

One more year of house arrest for Suu Kyi

The Burmese political icon has her house arrest extended for another year by the country's military leaders, ignoring international calls for her freedom.
Windfall for civil servants

Windfall for civil servants

I do agree for once with this decision to raise the pay of our civil servants. After all, this is the first significant pay rise for them in 15 years.