Archive - 4 August 2007

PMs first mega-bailout in the making?

PMs first mega-bailout in the making?

The Finance Ministry will have to account for its action in regards to the present scenario surrounding the RM4.6 billion Port Klang Free Zone, says Kit Siang.
DAP to press on for minimum wage

DAP to press on for minimum wage

Lim Guan Eng says the party will continue to put pressure on the government in support of MTUC's minimum wage demand.
Its the economy and crime, stupid!

Its the economy and crime, stupid!

Merdeka Centre Poll Most Malaysians are very concerned with 'bread and butter' issues and the upsurge of crime is perceived to be the country's biggest problem.
Chinese least impressed with Pak Lah

Chinese least impressed with Pak Lah

Merdeka Center Poll The premier still enjoys popular support despite a surge in opposition sentiment but only 54% of Chinese gave him the thumbs-up.
Now, the disabled can fly

Now, the disabled can fly

Following a protest, AirAsia chief Tony Fernandez met members of the disabled community to find ways to make their services available to them. He succeeded.
Good candidates give PKR confidence

Good candidates give PKR confidence

Party president Dr Wan Azizah says PKR has suitable candidates and is confident of achieving success in the coming general election.
Bintulu squatters: Please give us housing

Bintulu squatters: Please give us housing

For the past 10 years, 41 hardcore poor families have been staving off eviction attempts. As their final eviction deadline draws near, they are making one last plea for help.
Dr M: Strengthen ties to combat poverty

Dr M: Strengthen ties to combat poverty

As Southern nations gather for the 8th Langkawi International Dialogue, poverty and its eradication take center stage.
Bakun sex trade: They come, just after payday

Bakun sex trade: They come, just after payday

Sarawak social worker Raymond Abin says he was informed of this by residents in Bakun and he wants the police to investigate the matter fast.
Bukit Jalil estate residents take last stand

Bukit Jalil estate residents take last stand

We are not against development, the only thing we want is reasonable compensation for abandoning our homes of over four decades, the senior residents appeal. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Idris moves engineers to improve MAS performance

Idris moves engineers to improve MAS performance

Embattled MAS boss Idris Jala takes remedial action following the outcry on the airline's flight disruption problems and its poor On-Time Performance record.
Religious forum on water 'forced' to switch venue

Religious forum on water 'forced' to switch venue

The National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, where the forum was scheduled to have taken place, has revoked its permission for the seminar to be held there.
The Chinese dilemma Pt 1: Clash of the titans?

The Chinese dilemma Pt 1: Clash of the titans?

The story that Ong Ka Ting may move from his safe seat in Johore to the overwhelmingly Chinese constituency of Bukit Bintang makes a lot of sense.
US indicts two M'sians for supporting terror

US indicts two M'sians for supporting terror

US announces new indictments for a Malaysian already designated as a terrorist and his brother, for their alleged support of radical Muslim activities in the Phillipines.