Archive - 15 June 2007

Murdered Mongolian Altantuya's father expresses his anger at the way her daughter has been portrayed in the press. Human rights groups also call for justice to be served. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Umno remembers its former president and Malaysia's second prime minister Tun Abdul Razak in an elaborate ceremony today.

Panelists at a forum on the topic say that the people should push harder for change if police accountability is ever to be come a reality.

Malaysians are apathetic and treat social change issues as a spectator sport, according to the former Bar Council chairperson.

The recent 'bocor' statement by two MPs understandably caused an uproar. Indeed, it was silly for certain quarters in the government to argue that the opposition was trying to gain political mileage ...

An opposition leader tells the premier that continued delays in the status of Proton will not inspire confidence amongst foreign investors, financiers, customers and the public.

Participants at a recent dialogue share their views on how local councils can be kept free of corruption.

A DAP leader explains why the Chinese business community has reacted adversely to the New Land Policy announced by the Sarawak Government last month.

special report There are signs that the Malay populace is increasing rapidly and they could soon become the dominant player in Penang.

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

The coup in Thailand, extrajudicial killings in the Philippines, limitations on religious freedom in Malaysia - South-east Asian democracies are not exactly flourishing these days.

The greatest harm that this theory can do is the sharpening of the 'Us vs Them' mentality of the Chinese Malaysian community.

The rules will ensure faster and better detection and evaluation of health emergencies with an international scope.

Pandemonium erupts at the Coliseum cinema in Kuala Lumpur when diehard fans of Tamil superstar Rajnikanth are denied tickets for the opening shows of his latest movie. [VIDEO INSIDE]

It is good to read that the PM is angry and rightfully so over the latest flash floods. The most important question to ask him is what is he going to do about it.

Health officials and experts urge Muslim states to develop and produce its own vaccines to ensure reliable supply and safety.

In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal declares that mistresses have rights and should not be treated as mere chattel.