Archive - 20 June 2007

free 2007 is also a year that is seeing an unprecedented awakening in the environmental consciousness of many people in Malaysia and around the world.

The 'Apcet II' civil suit judge decides to adjourn the proceedings following the government lawyers' irrelevant line of questioning.

special report Is he a 'candle providing light for others' or an ambitious politician crafting his rise to power? The coming general elections will provide a clue.

Former IGP Tun Hanif Omar's public call on present IGP Musa Hassan to take action against Internet allegations of corruption by the latter is rather unusual.

He also said the Election Commission is not empowered to act on complaints about money politics.

It was an event to highlight, among others, the needs of the disabled. But wheelchair-bound speaker Anthony Thanasayan could not access the venue.

The protesters held a a 30-minute protest during which they shouted slogans and handed a one-page memorandum to a British envoy.

The Opposition Leader feels that Barisan Nasional MPs are not affected by Malaysia's low placement in the US Trafficking In Person report.

Politicians are interfering in the university intake process by recommending seats for certain students, reveals Deputy Higher Education Minister Ong Tee Keat.

updated version The third day of the Altantuya murder trial reveals that one of the accused was the policeman who took the Mongolian away.

The Securities Commission also defended its ability to track potential market irregularities, saying that incidents occur despite tough enforcement.

About 500 people hold a candlelight vigil in Dataran Merdeka to show their support for M Revathi, who is being detained at an Islamic rehabilitation centre. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Based on the startling information revealed in a new book on the incident, a lawyer files a police report calling for an investigation.

For the first time in five years, the refugee count has increased, says the UN refugee agency as World Refugee Day is marked today.

Critics argue that Malaysia deserves to be placed in the 'worst offender' category for human trafficking.

Imagine the thrill it would be to go down as the first Dear Leader in the dismal history of Communism to be justified in dubbing himself 'The Life and Seoul of The Party'.

Soul-searching is underway in the Penang opposition camp, as it weighs options in taking more seats in the next general election.

The police have arrested the boss of an Indonesian maid who knotted pieces of cloth together to flee the 15th-storey condominium where she worked.

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 works minister "is wrong" to blame the public works department of Sabah and Sarawak for poor implementation of federal projects.

special report Wong Chin Lee is putting her passion for teaching to into practice at the makeshift SRJK (C) Damansara. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The two also signed a joint declaration promising, among other things, cooperation in space and technology.

Disturbing questions have surfaced about the company awarded the RM23.9 billion oil pipeline and compliance with procedures.