Archive - 31 July 2007

Prominent blogger Jeff Ooi joins the 'family of transformers' and the party secretary-general says this will serve as a catalyst for others to do the same.

His letter directing BN elected representatives to update their bio-data is fuelling speculation that snap polls will be called soon.

The posting, titled 'Bersatulah Kaum Cina', claimed that the Chinese were conspiring to weaken the Malays politically and economically.

Long-haul fares on RapidPenang will be higher than on local buses in direct contradiction of earlier assurances.

Proof of use of the computer alone is not good enough as both the act of publishing and the act of intentionality of criminal intent has to be proven.

Politicians, religious leaders and all citizens have a single moral responsibility to the millions of children who are yet to be born on this beloved land.

The focus on the stock market for short-term gain has resulted in too many Malaysians believing its activities are reflective of the real economy, laments a renowned economist.

Officers recovered 77 kilograms of the drug worth RM3.85 million during raids that netted 11 suspects last Friday.

Malaysia is trying to kickstart the stalled peace talks between the Filipino government and the Islamic militants.

special report Anything is possible in politics. Now as the clock ticks for the coming general elections, there is talk that a subtler force will determine who rules Kelantan.

updated version A transsexual has to undergo hernia operation after she was allegedly assaulted by Malacca Religious Affairs Department officials last night.

Villagers are protesting continued logging operations on native land around Lundu.

Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the English, Bahasa, Tamil and Chinese paper?

A man who had bought a luxury apartment in suburban Kuala Lumpur made a discovery on Sunday after noticing a strong stench.

Central to many concerns in the non-Malay mind is this question: Do I have an equal place in Malaysia?

Over the weekend, Abdullah warned bloggers that they were not immune from the law. The opposition leader wonders if the warning applies to the premier as well.

updated version The lobby group wants the premier to stop the demolition of Hindu temples, describing this as a strong-arm tactic of the Umno-controlled government.