Archive - 27 July 2007

Close case on police chief, AG tells ACA

Close case on police chief, AG tells ACA

Abdul Gani Patail says the investigation has found no grounds to link the IGP to the allegation that he accepted RM2 million to free three suspected criminals.
Apex court stand: Hope for some

Apex court stand: Hope for some

How will the civil court decide on the cases involving S Shamala, R Subashini and A Rayappan in the wake of Wednesday's Federal Court landmark judgment?
Taibs law suit: Regent Star seeks deregistration

Taibs law suit: Regent Star seeks deregistration

In another twist to the multi-million ringgit timber kickbacks scandal, the Hong Kong company at the centre of the controversy has sought to dissolve itself.
Police probe 'mysterious death' of actress

Police probe 'mysterious death' of actress

A senior minister's son has been implicated in an anonymous letter alleging a cover-up in the death of K Sujatha. The cops are investigating whether foul play was involved.
Sunda princesses seek help from Suhakam

Sunda princesses seek help from Suhakam

Two 'princesses' from an ancient Indonesian empire, now detained by immigration authorities in Miri, want to be moved to the state capital.
Education: Lets not shoot for the stars just yet

Education: Lets not shoot for the stars just yet

Education Minister Hishammuddin Hussein Onn said in a press interview early this month that he wants our schools to cultivate 'people with new ideas, who are critical and creative adept at problem-solving...
Govt striking fear among bloggers

Govt striking fear among bloggers

Bloggers' lies will not affect Umno

Bloggers' lies will not affect Umno

The party is strong, says its secretary-general Radzi Sheikh Ahmad when asked if the allegations on blogs will affect Umno's chances in the coming elections.
Human nature is what counts when you deal with the sick

Human nature is what counts when you deal with the sick

IDR: Enshrine sovereignty but dont let it interfere

IDR: Enshrine sovereignty but dont let it interfere

Take Islamic state claim with pinch of salt

Take Islamic state claim with pinch of salt

Powder keg will rupture at some time

Powder keg will rupture at some time

Here's how to protest against Astro

Here's how to protest against Astro

Malaysia is not a supermarket

Malaysia is not a supermarket

Im no 'dhimmi'

Im no 'dhimmi'

We are already dhimmis, face it

We are already dhimmis, face it

Select committee must probe RM27m cop

Select committee must probe RM27m cop

The opposition leader wants the Parliamentary Select Committee on Integrity to probe a report that a senior police officer is rolling in millions.
July 27: Headlines online

July 27: Headlines online

Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the English, Bahasa, Chinese and Tamil paper?
Telekom's half-year earnings jump 30%

Telekom's half-year earnings jump 30%

Malaysia's largest telecommunications provider announced profits of RM1.296 billion ringgit for the six months to June.
Communist veteran criticises Bukit Kepong film

Communist veteran criticises Bukit Kepong film

Abdullah CD says the history of the Bukit Kepong attack in the movie Peristiwa Bukit Kepong has been distorted.
US game for OIC

US game for OIC

President Bush is reportedly ready to send an envoy to the Organisation of the Islamic Conference in an attempt to exert some influence over the largest Muslim body.
Put a better healthcare plan in place (Pt 2)

Put a better healthcare plan in place (Pt 2)

It is not registering and compartmentalizing our doctors in a parliamentary edict that is important but equipping them with knowledge that is critical.
Ijok: Look into Dr Ms claims

Ijok: Look into Dr Ms claims

The ACA and the Election Commission (EC), if there is any worth and integrity in them, should follow up on Dr Mahathir's claim that there was bribery and vote-buying during the Ijok by-election.
Proton to return to black this year: MD

Proton to return to black this year: MD

Managing director Syed Zainal Abidin said the new 1.6 litre sedan - priced from RM44,000 to RM55,000 ringgit - will be a bestseller.
Six jailed for trafficking 'wives'

Six jailed for trafficking 'wives'

A Taiwanese man and five Vietnamese have been jailed for between five and 12 years for trafficking more than 120 Vietnamese women to Malaysia.
Pak Lah to resolve civil-Islamic courts tussle

Pak Lah to resolve civil-Islamic courts tussle

Nazri Aziz says that it's for the prime minister to consult with the component parties in Barisan Nasional on the matter first.