Archive - 2 June 2007

Liong Sik must explain Transmile fraud

Liong Sik must explain Transmile fraud

The former transport minister must answer for the finance fraud in the air-cargo operator amounting to RM530 million, says Lim Kit Siang.
Smiling is not enough, Sir!

Smiling is not enough, Sir!

Smiling and wearing badges with taglines isn't enough to change the perception of the police in people's eyes.
Josh Groban to raise up Malaysians in October

Josh Groban to raise up Malaysians in October

free Josh 'You Raise Me Up' Groban will be making his debut performance in Malaysia soon. Grobanites can catch him at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on Oct 18.
Hadi to EC: Don't just 'satisfy' us, do more

Hadi to EC: Don't just 'satisfy' us, do more

A mere agreement in principle by the Election Commission is not enough to pacify PAS. Its president says abolishing postal votes and 'cleaning' the electoral roll are necessary too.
Anwar: Don't sweep issue under carpet

Anwar: Don't sweep issue under carpet

Further dialogue is needed, says Anwar Ibrahim, in the wake of the landmark Federal Court decision on Lina Joy
Altantuyas father in early

Altantuyas father in early

The father of murdered Mongolian Altantuya arrived in Kuala Lumpur yesterday evening, three days ahead of the trial.
SPDP and PRS chiefs welcome merger talks

SPDP and PRS chiefs welcome merger talks

SPDP president William Mawan and PRS leader Larry Sng are in agreement to revive talks on the merger of the two parties.
Thumbs-up for EC on indelible ink

Thumbs-up for EC on indelible ink

But the groups tell the Election Commission there is no reason that it could delay the implementation based on the two conditions cited by the EC yesterday.
PMs new public delivery system a surprise

PMs new public delivery system a surprise

Commenting on Pak Lah's quest, Teresa Kok attributes the sudden promise to the sentiment that people are tired after too much rhetoric with nothing being done.
200 Indian members from Seremban quit PKR

200 Indian members from Seremban quit PKR

While supporters of Nallakaruppan are pressing him for details of his future plans, one former party leader says the businessman should be given more time to decide on his political future.
June 2: Headlines online

June 2: Headlines online

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.
The forgotten Gawai Dayak

The forgotten Gawai Dayak

The Gawai Dayak celebrates all that is good in Dayakness, and so in keeping with their festive spirit, we wish them Gayu Guru, Gerai Nyamai .
Nik Aziz: Apostasy akin to army deserters

Nik Aziz: Apostasy akin to army deserters

Like those who have joined the army, they can't simply pack their bags and go; it's the same with those who have embraced Islam, says the PAS spiritual advisor.
Najib says it again: No foreign control of Proton

Najib says it again: No foreign control of Proton

Malaysia reiterates it will never give up control of Proton to a foreign firm, as it struggles to find a strategic partner for the loss-making national car company.