Archive - 9 June 2007

Low-key it was - just what the couple wanted

Low-key it was - just what the couple wanted

an intern's viewpoint In the end, it was just what the happy PM had wished for - a simple, modest wedding. But that did not deter many from turning up at Seri Perdana to see the newly married lovebirds.
'No thank you ads' directive a good move

'No thank you ads' directive a good move

Modern modes of communication offer cheaper alternatives for government bodies to express their appreciation for VIPS and dignitaries, says Dr Tan Seng Giaw.
Q&A: 'Substance of Islamic state the focus

Q&A: 'Substance of Islamic state the focus

In this concluding part of the interview, Nasharudin responds to criticisms against the party's young turks on Islam, the Islamic state document and issues on conversion and apostasy.
Nasharudin: I'm very much an Islamist

Nasharudin: I'm very much an Islamist

exclusive The PAS deputy president denies that the young turks he leads have tried to woo over the hearts of non-Muslims at the expense of championing issues on Islam.
Lim: Convene summit of religious leaders

Lim: Convene summit of religious leaders

Mr Opposition says the powers of the various religions should be harnessed in such a manner as to promote unity, harmony and a more progressive Malaysia.
Govt must protect Proton

Govt must protect Proton

Dr Mahathir Mohamad says the government must continue to protect Proton to ensure that it does not lose its identity as a national carmaker.
Five killed in wedding massacre buried

Five killed in wedding massacre buried

The five villagers shot dead by a gunman during a wedding reception in a Sarawak longhouse were buried near their homes today.
Penang group opposes RM10m car park

Penang group opposes RM10m car park

The RM10 million car park plan of the Municipal Council of Penang Island's conflicts with public transport agenda, says a group.
A different Malay dilemma: Pt 1 The young man

A different Malay dilemma: Pt 1 The young man

How many young Malay men and women are living a decent life on subsistence wages in the cities and towns, struggling at the bottom of the economic heap at the mercy of the entire capitalistic machinery?
June 9: Headlines online

June 9: 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.
30,000 sign on to protest Kedahs quit rent hike

30,000 sign on to protest Kedahs quit rent hike

After being ignored by the state government, Kedahans are taking their protest in last year's quit rent hike through a massive signature campaign.
Rais nominated as Commonwealth sec-gen

Rais nominated as Commonwealth sec-gen

Wisma Putra announced today that the culture, arts and heritage minister has been nominated for the top Commonwealth post by the Malaysian Government.
Eleven checked for bird flu

Eleven checked for bird flu

A total of eleven Malaysians were under observation in hospital today as officials denied there was a second outbreak of bird flu in the country
A happy day for Malaysia as Jeanne 'completes' Pak Lah

A happy day for Malaysia as Jeanne 'completes' Pak Lah

free We join all Malaysians in congratulating the prime minister and his new bride and offer our best wishes for a long, blissful and meaningful union.