Archive - 18 June 2007

Witness: 'Aminah' visited Razak

Witness: 'Aminah' visited Razak

Private investigator V Bala Subramaniam describes how he was paid to keep a Mongolian national away from Abdul Razak Baginda.
Seven MB posts vacant after polls?

Seven MB posts vacant after polls?

special report Three menteris besar are expected to be dropped from the Umno list for the coming general election, while another four will be moved to parliamentary seats.
Anything but politics: The revered Dr Syed Husin Ali

Anything but politics: The revered Dr Syed Husin Ali

He has been described by many who knew him well as one of the few Malay patriots whose ideals and principles in life have stood the test of time.
Debate sought on 'human trafficking, corruption'

Debate sought on 'human trafficking, corruption'

The opposition wants to debate the dismal ranking of Malaysia in an US report and the corruption charges against a deputy minister and the IGP.
MPs code of ethics almost ready

MPs code of ethics almost ready

A code of ethics, drawn from various examples of Commonwealth parliaments, will be tabled in the next session.
May 13 book: PM says no ban

May 13 book: PM says no ban

Book on 1969 riots will not be banned because it does not pose a threat to the nation's security.
No fund for Indian equity target

No fund for Indian equity target

The Indian Malaysian community will have other opportunities to reach the three percent equity target under the Ninth Malaysia Plan.
Let us have cheaper rice, I say

Let us have cheaper rice, I say

What is so wrong about importing US-grown rice if it results in Malaysian consumers paying a lower price for rice in general?
DAP: Remove police officer at once

DAP: Remove police officer at once

updated version The party is incensed that the officer appears to be 'covering up' the crime situation in Johor Bahru.
Questions over language paper marking

Questions over language paper marking

Education system should use one language

Education system should use one language

Time for moderate Muslims to put their foot down

Time for moderate Muslims to put their foot down

Subang Ria park in the jaws of destruction

Subang Ria park in the jaws of destruction

1988 judicial crisis: Bar Council must be firm

1988 judicial crisis: Bar Council must be firm

Samy Vellus one last mission

Samy Vellus one last mission

Mufti Perlis ubah imej jabatan agama

Mufti Perlis ubah imej jabatan agama

Abdul Razak sought lover's death: DPP

Abdul Razak sought lover's death: DPP

Altantuya had written a note to Abdul Razak in which she threatened his child if he refused to help her financially.
'Building bridges': M'sia's reputation intact

'Building bridges': M'sia's reputation intact

The postponement of the inter-faith conference has not done any damage to the country's international reputation and image, says a minister.
June 18: Headlines online

June 18: Headlines online

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.
Visit Malaysia: Dream or nightmare?

Visit Malaysia: Dream or nightmare?

Despite the attempt to portray Malaysia as a tourist-friendly destination, an increasing number of tourists with valid documents have been arbitrarily arrested and detained.
Altantuya trial kicks off with dismissal application

Altantuya trial kicks off with dismissal application

At the start of the high-profile case, lawyer Karpal Singh's application to disqualify the judge is rejected. [Video Inside]
Chairman Mao's interpreter to visit M'sia

Chairman Mao's interpreter to visit M'sia

Tang Wensheng will be here to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Malaysia and China.
Wanted: Full time minister to fight crime

Wanted: Full time minister to fight crime

The prime minister is too busy for the internal security job, says an opposition party which warns that the crime rate in the country has reached an alarming level.
Breaking out of the gender-trap

Breaking out of the gender-trap

Hammering on the door of equality, rights activities are seeking to eliminate the mindset that some issues can 'only be of interest to women'.
Glitches, violence mar record-breaking Sivaji premiere

Glitches, violence mar record-breaking Sivaji premiere

Technical problems and delays angered some fans who turned violent, smashing glass displays and setting fire to one cinema.
Proton, VW edge towards partnership

Proton, VW edge towards partnership

An official familiar with the talks said negotiations were centred on working out a solution to allow Proton to have a strong foreign partner.
Transmile's accounting irregularities extend to 2004

Transmile's accounting irregularities extend to 2004

The audited consolidated profit before taxation of the company will now be reduced from RM87 million to RM8 million.