Archive - 10 July 2007

Minor amendments to election laws

Minor amendments to election laws

No major overhaul for election laws, despite a plethora of reform demands from opposition MPs.
Country's crime index shoots up

Country's crime index shoots up

The prime minister reveals that the crime index has increased by 8.7 percent, with Selangor topping the list for petty and violent crimes. [CHART INSIDE]
Nazri: Article 121 (1A) to stay

Nazri: Article 121 (1A) to stay

The minister says Article 121 (1A) will not be scrapped because it provides a clear distinction between the Syariah and Civil courts.
Revathi has made her choice crystal clear

Revathi has made her choice crystal clear

After Lina Joy comes Revathi. How many more of these type of cases do Malaysians have to witness before the realisation hits home that something is saliently misguided...
Is corruption really this bad in M'sia?

Is corruption really this bad in M'sia?

Ctos must be creative too in removing names

Ctos must be creative too in removing names

Blacklisted by Ctos - the ultimate crime

Blacklisted by Ctos - the ultimate crime

Some in judiciary of poor calibre too

Some in judiciary of poor calibre too

Take concrete measures to protect foreign maids

Take concrete measures to protect foreign maids

Reduce dependence on foreigners, train locals

Reduce dependence on foreigners, train locals

Work towards closing gaps in rail network

Work towards closing gaps in rail network

Tit for tat? Johari orders probe on IGP

Tit for tat? Johari orders probe on IGP

He was probed for releasing three gangters. Now he wants police chief Musa Hassan investigated over a corruption claim, also involving underworld figures. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Head-banging with Maxis broadband

Head-banging with Maxis broadband

Persecuted at the hands of blind faith

Persecuted at the hands of blind faith

Get off Cloud 9, Penang gov't urged

Get off Cloud 9, Penang gov't urged

Its elation over RapidPenang's entry should be tempered with concern for local bus operators, says a lawmaker.
'Bloodshed' in Parliament

'Bloodshed' in Parliament

Six cows and 10 goats are slaughtered in the Parliament grounds for a dinner to celebrate the prime minister's recent wedding. Some MPs, however, cannot stomach this.
Wildlife officials rescue 950 monkeys

Wildlife officials rescue 950 monkeys

The primates were taken by poachers and destined for cooking pots in China and laboratories in the Netherlands.
'Hurt' Umno Youth complains to MCMC

'Hurt' Umno Youth complains to MCMC

It says the doctored photo posted by opposition leader Tian Chua in his blog site has crossed the line. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Quit 'lying', Samy told

Quit 'lying', Samy told

An opposition leader slams the veteran minister for saying that the government feels it is not appropriate to reveal highway concession agreements.
'Involuntary' confession inadmissible: judge

'Involuntary' confession inadmissible: judge

updated version In a major blow to the prosecution, the judge rules that an alleged confession made by one of the accused is inadmissible as evidence.
Proton making good progress in finding partner

Proton making good progress in finding partner

The government says that at the moment the national carmaker was in talks with both Volkswagen and General Motors.
Najib should explain 'link' to Altantuya

Najib should explain 'link' to Altantuya

PKR's Tian Chua says the doctored photo in his blog, which has courted so much of controversy, was aimed to push Najib to explain his link in the case.
Banned book: Court grants leave for judicial review

Banned book: Court grants leave for judicial review

K Arumugam, whose book analyses the 2001 Kampung Medan incident, is seeking to quash the ban imposed by the Home Ministry.
Whither Malaysia?

Whither Malaysia?

It is a shame that we claim to be a progressive Islamic nation when there is lack of integrity and credibility in how the Federal Constitution is understood, interpreted and enforced.
Where police accountability lies

Where police accountability lies

Locally accountable policing is more likely to command the confidence of citizens.
July 10: Headlines online

July 10: 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.
'No' to sex before marriage

'No' to sex before marriage

free Abstinence from premarital sex may be a heavy commitment, but if youths learn the real principles behind the practice, they may think otherwise.