Archive - 6 June 2007

It was just rumours then

It was just rumours then

The premier took questions from an army of journalists on his impending wedding this Saturday, including the reasons for his repeated denials only three months ago.
Abdullah: I am happier now

Abdullah: I am happier now

Hoping that the public will bless his marriage to Jeanne, the premier says a happy prime minister can do a lot of good work.
Family gives blessing to wedding

Family gives blessing to wedding

Abdullah's family fully supports his decision to marry Jeanne Abdullah. They have been consulted and have given their blessing.
37 publications that 'twisted' Islam banned

37 publications that 'twisted' Islam banned

These publications can cause confusion and apprehension among Muslims and eventually jeopardise public order.
New bird flu outbreak detected near KL

New bird flu outbreak detected near KL

The standard procedures will be implemented whereby birds within one kilometre radius from the affected areas will be culled.
Villagers worried over logging near reserve

Villagers worried over logging near reserve

They are in the dark as to who is given permission by the Sabah state to log from a secondary forest that surrounds a forest reserve.
Decision a step towards a society of automatons

Decision a step towards a society of automatons

The Federal Court's decision on Lina Joy was as expected but the aftermath of such decisions will have a long-lasting impact for the future development of social integration in this country.
Have you seen Lina Joy?

Have you seen Lina Joy?

No court can determine persons faith

No court can determine persons faith

A greater religion

A greater religion

Shoddy works have one root cause

Shoddy works have one root cause

Wrong to force couples to take HIV test

Wrong to force couples to take HIV test

Aids: What doctors dont tell you

Aids: What doctors dont tell you

A better way to test a new doctor

A better way to test a new doctor

But Jawi is BM!

But Jawi is BM!

Report water issues for PBAPP to act on

Report water issues for PBAPP to act on

Why must I toe your line?

Why must I toe your line?

Today, if you are a student in any of Malaysia's many public universities, you will most likely be known as a "product".
WAO celebrates 25 years

WAO celebrates 25 years

The women's rights group has a new website and a fresh focus on constitutional issues.
Loan schemes: Ticking-off for Bank Negara

Loan schemes: Ticking-off for Bank Negara

National Consumer Complaints Centre director Darshan Singh wants greater scrutiny of personal loans offered by banks.
Malaysian airport aims to be eco-friendly leader

Malaysian airport aims to be eco-friendly leader

KLIA is the only airport in the world to receive a Green Globe certification, which promotes environmentally-friendly practices.
June 6: Headlines online

June 6: Headlines online

Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers, What is today's agenda in the English, Bahasa, Chinese and Tamil dailies? Find out here.
Confirmed! Pak Lah to re-marry

Confirmed! Pak Lah to re-marry

Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will marry Jeanne Abdullah, 53, in a private ceremony at his official residence Sri Perdana in Putrajaya on Saturday.
McManipulating the McPopulace

McManipulating the McPopulace

Democracy is anathema to most large organisations, from corporations to countries.
PM: Asia Pacific war would be lunacy

PM: Asia Pacific war would be lunacy

He says the region's present situation is delicate with countries strengthening regional cooperation and preparing for possible confrontations.
The problem with us ...

The problem with us ...

... is that we mix religion with politics. This is a true and fast recipe for chaos. Leave religion and politics alone. Besides, the religious authorities do not run this country. Our leaders do.