Archive - 3 July 2007

Razak's secretary: He told me Azilah killed her

Razak's secretary: He told me Azilah killed her

She told the court that she was informed by her boss that Altantuya was killed by chief inspector Azilah Hadri.
Altantuya's police report: My life is in danger

Altantuya's police report: My life is in danger

The murder victim had lodged a police report hours before she was killed and expressed fear for her life.
Minister orders MCMC to revoke censorship directive

Minister orders MCMC to revoke censorship directive

Lim Keng Yaik orders the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to withdraw its controversial 'no opposition speeches' directive.
M'sia explore free-trade talks with Syria

M'sia explore free-trade talks with Syria

Half of Malaysia's exports to Syria were textile and clothing while almost 90 percent of imports from Syria to Malaysia were printed materials.
Ezam will 'likely' join PAS

Ezam will 'likely' join PAS

On the same note, the former PKR Youth chief denies a report quoting him as ruling out all possibilities of joining Umno.
Grave threats to transparency

Grave threats to transparency

Two issues serve as signs of a serious risk to standards of openness, warns the corruption watchdog.
Indelible ink - only after September

Indelible ink - only after September

The use of indelible ink to mark voters who have cast their ballots can only, if at all, kick off after September, reveals an election reforms pressure group. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Come election, dont forget to punish them

Come election, dont forget to punish them

Rumours are afoot that the general elections will be held later this year. Recent events have also added credence to the feeling of...
'Kayveas, youll hear from our lawyers'

'Kayveas, youll hear from our lawyers'

The problem with Ctos is its database

The problem with Ctos is its database

Suspend activities of credit reference agencies

Suspend activities of credit reference agencies

Legalised blackmail in academia

Legalised blackmail in academia

Odd and ridiculous assertions about MCKK

Odd and ridiculous assertions about MCKK

Attempt to defend JJ fails

Attempt to defend JJ fails

Economists call it banditary

Economists call it banditary

Freedom of religion should be for everyone

Freedom of religion should be for everyone

Grandiose statements in apostasy debate

Grandiose statements in apostasy debate

Bill a solid waste of time

Bill a solid waste of time

Opposition MPs trash the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Bill which was tabled yesterday.
New approach in South Thai negotiations lauded

New approach in South Thai negotiations lauded

The involvement of a splinter group headed by a wanted separatist in peace talks with the Thai authorities indicates a new development in attaining peace.
Gwen Stefani to rock Bukit Jalil next month

Gwen Stefani to rock Bukit Jalil next month

free Fans of No Doubt had better update themselves with Gwen Stefani and her solo career before her August appearance in KL because the little girl has, er, grown up.
It's back - air quality worsens

It's back - air quality worsens

The level has deteriorated in the north of Peninsular Malaysia, also leading to lower visibility.
Wraps stay over May 13 riots

Wraps stay over May 13 riots

The government has no intention of setting up a Royal commission to investigate the racial riots of 1969.
Minimum wage means foreigner influx

Minimum wage means foreigner influx

Human Resources minister Fong says these foreign workers will rob locals of jobs if the government sets a minimum wage for private sector employees.
Perwaja: Icon of ill-planning, embezzlement, corruption

Perwaja: Icon of ill-planning, embezzlement, corruption

The Eric Chia case started with a big bang and ends with a disturbing whimper, says a reader.
5 areas where Rohaniza changed her story

5 areas where Rohaniza changed her story

updated version There are five areas where the facts are different from what lance corporal Rohaniza Roslan told the police last year.
July 3: Headlines online

July 3: Headlines online

The major dailies' focus was on Lance Corporal Rohaniza Roslan, the prosecution's star witness in the Altantuya murder trial.
Whose public interest?

Whose public interest?

Have we reached a stage of such political decadence that we cannot even differentiate public interest from national interest?
Rise, Sir Salman!

Rise, Sir Salman!

After the strong words, quiet disapproval and outright protests over his knighthood, what's the fuss about, really?
Key witness: My life was threatened

Key witness: My life was threatened

updated version Key prosecution witness Rohaniza Roslan claims that a mystery man had threatened to shoot her dead if she testified in the Altantuya murder trial. [VIDEO INSIDE]