Archive - 27 June 2007

Help stop the abuse: Refugees to Suhakam

Help stop the abuse: Refugees to Suhakam

The refugees from eight Burmese ethnic groups today related how they allegedly endure physical and sexual abuse at the hands of Malaysian authorities.
PI desperate for anonymity

PI desperate for anonymity

Since the start of the Altantuya murder trial, the fifth witness has gone to extreme lengths to avoid press photographers.
Lawyers: AG must explain prosecution's weakness

Lawyers: AG must explain prosecution's weakness

Following the acquittal of tycoon Eric Chia, lawyers are asking the attorney-general to explain the prosecution's shortcomings in the case.
Trafficked women married to misery

Trafficked women married to misery

Match-making companies are being used as a front to exploit them, said minister Shahrizat Abdul Jalil.
Anwar: Pak Lah's anti-graft drive a failure

Anwar: Pak Lah's anti-graft drive a failure

PKR's de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim is disappointed with the acquittal of business tycoon Eric Chia.
No change in on-the-spot visa ruling

No change in on-the-spot visa ruling

The visa-upon-arrival revocation for visitors from Chennai in Tamil Nadu is to stay for good, says the Internal Affairs Ministry.
Expect lopsided results, warns lobby group

Expect lopsided results, warns lobby group

This is what an agreement between unequals will produce, said an anti-globalisation NGO in relation to the proposed EU-Asean free trade agreement.
'Shocking! PM never met MTUC leaders'

'Shocking! PM never met MTUC leaders'

The opposition leader is shocked to learn that Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has never met the union's leaders since assuming office 44 months ago.
Appeal lodged against Eric Chias acquittal

Appeal lodged against Eric Chias acquittal

updated version The decision was made because the prosecutors are dissatisfied with the acquittal which they think was against the weight of evidence.
Last-ditch bid to save homes

Last-ditch bid to save homes

The houses of 10 families in Kampung Simpang Batu, Sentul, are slated for demolition tomorrow.
PI: Altantuya married Razak in Hong Kong

PI: Altantuya married Razak in Hong Kong

updated version Her private investigator said he was told about her marriage to political analyst Abdul Razak Baginda two years ago.
Fancy a labourer's job Mr Minister?

Fancy a labourer's job Mr Minister?

An NGO tells Human Resources Minister Dr Fong Chan Onn and his deputy to try some back-breaking work before deciding on the minimum wage demand.
Who will pay for Perwaja?

Who will pay for Perwaja?

So another high-profile case where billions of Malaysian taxpayers' money were lost through dubious transactions has finally ended...
Readjust NEP to suit international community

Readjust NEP to suit international community

The economics of crime and prevention

The economics of crime and prevention

JJ didnt mean to insult student

JJ didnt mean to insult student

Ezam now, who next?

Ezam now, who next?

Who calls the shots in PKR?

Who calls the shots in PKR?

National Health Policy: Take cue from the Swedes

National Health Policy: Take cue from the Swedes

Equip students with both English and BM skills

Equip students with both English and BM skills

All great civilisations have something to learn

All great civilisations have something to learn

Arab world does not equate Muslim world

Arab world does not equate Muslim world

Sarawak DAP crosses sword with PKR

Sarawak DAP crosses sword with PKR

Unlike PKR, DAP will not compromise on its ideal that Malaysia is a secular state, says a Sarawak DAP leader.
Thailand cuts import tariff on M'sian cars

Thailand cuts import tariff on M'sian cars

The tariffs on cars imported from Malaysia has been lowered to five percent.
Firefly to buy 10 turboprop planes

Firefly to buy 10 turboprop planes

The ATR-72 500s aircraft - to be delivered from 2008 - will be used by low-cost operator Firefly, a wholly-owned unit of MAS.
June 27: Headlines online

June 27: 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.
Mission 2057, a delayed Vision 2020?

Mission 2057, a delayed Vision 2020?

With slightly more than two months before the announcement of the Mission 2057 blueprint, the prime minister should launch an extensive dialogue with all stakeholders.
PI: Altantuya berkahwin dengan Razak di Hong Kong

PI: Altantuya berkahwin dengan Razak di Hong Kong

dikemaskini Seorang penyiasat persendirian berkata, dia diberitahu bahawa Altantuya Shaariibuu berkahwin dengan penganalisa politik, Abdul Razak Baginda di Hong Kong dua tahun lalu.
Falling down on the job

Falling down on the job

It's not ceilings or slopes alone that fall down in Malaysia - officials too have the same problem.
Father queries Altantuya's missing entry records

Father queries Altantuya's missing entry records

He wants to know why the immigration records of his daughter and two companions had allegedly disappeared.
Proton, VW to hold third round of talks

Proton, VW to hold third round of talks

The previous two sessions were in New York and Bangkok earlier this month.
Smuggled tortoises' return flight put off

Smuggled tortoises' return flight put off

The 385 tortoises were supposed to be repatriated on Tuesday. They were seized from an Indian national at KLIA.