Archive - 1 June 2007

The PAS president pulls no punches in his speech, saying that the party would always remember the unfair treatment meted out by BN to thwart democracy.

In an unexpected about-turn, the Election Commission agrees to the use of indelible ink in elections to 'satisfy' the opposition.

Selected customers are offered a RM5,000 hassle-free personal loan but consumer groups are worried over the high interest rates charged by the bank.

She is Muslim by law but Hindu by practice - Jamaliah or Priya as she prefers to be known wants her religion to be changed so she could marry a Hindu man. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Lim Kit Siang wants to know if the prime minister is ready to show elementary respect of Parliament.

I beg to differ with the downplaying of the significance of the decision in the Lina Joy case. Without resorting to hysterics or polemics, the Federal Court's decision is a tragedy when viewed from at least five perspectives.

The outcome of a contest between a traditionalist and a modernist for the deputy leader's position will determine the party's immediate outlook.

Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers, What are today's agenda for the English, Bahasa, Chinese and Tamil papers? Find out here.

Successive Japanese governments since 1945 have failed to face up to their nation's darkest past due to various factors, internal as well as external.

After being molested, slashed and continuously harassed, a single mother in Bangsar just wants her brothers out of the Simpang Renggam prison.

It is a double blow for the national carmaker - first posting massive losses and then the failed talks with Volkswagen.

Political rivalry between Gerakan and MCA is being touted as the reason for George Town in not being accorded a city status.

What is missing is the political will to face off the clerics and carry through the unorthodox measures, say critics.

After the prime minister made the announcement, Volkswagen requested a final round of talks, a Malaysian official told AFP .

It is not the right time to ruffle feathers but whatever Lina Joy may be labeled, it's the allegiance of the heart that makes the difference.