Archive - 15 August 2007

Excerpts of key topics covered by former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad in his two-and-a-half-hour speech-cum-dialogue with about 100 bloggers today. [VIDEO INSIDE]

At a time when bloggers are coming under intense pressure from the government, they got themselves a new ally in form of the former PM. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Wait for a statement, was his repeated answer, about allegations surrounding the troubled RM4.6 billion project.

exclusive Mahaleel claims that BMW paid RM420 million for Husqvarna, one of three Agusta's brand. Proton sold the heavily indebted motorcycle company two years ago for a token RM5. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Parties are awaiting instructions from the Chief Justice if the presiding judge can continue hearing the matter despite his recent promotion to the Court of Appeal.

The premier's high rating in a recent opinion poll comes from Malaysians who are too afraid to say anything else, he said.

Citizens of both countries can use their respective state-issued identity cards as 'frequent traveller cards when entering.

An opposition party 'congratulates' Umno and MCA leaders for their successful coercion of Wee Meng Chee's apology for his rendition of the altered national anthem.

KC Vohrah offers insight into the process that requires rulers to be consulted, following their rare rejection of the government's nominee to a judicial post.

I refer to the Malaysiakini report 'Rulers reject PM's choice for top judge'. It is definitely a light at the end of the tunnel that...

The sleek new 1,600-cc Persona sedan - to replace its 14-year-old Wira model - is designed to appeal to the young professionals.

Anwar Ibrahim says that the Port Klang Authority Free Trade Zone fiasco was yet another demonstration of how regulatory controls have been ignored.

They claim that Maika Holdings is trying to prevent a good turn-out for this year's annual general meeting so that burning issues will remain unanswered.

The PKR de facto leader wants to sue the Umno deputy youth chief for calling him an agent of the Jews, and sings 'You ain't nothing but a hound dog'.

Life is tough for those managing the school in Negri Sembilan, as they struggle to pay the bills. [VIDEO INSIDE]

updated version The party wants to fully utilise the Internet to strengthen their preparation for the impending general election.

Yes, as mad as a hornet, cut snake or a cage-ful of cats over issues that could turn one gila with outrage.

The Information Minister says the 24-year-old Wee had made the mistake by mocking the national anthem because he was young and unable to assess the sensitivities in the country.

Let's dream big, to think up exciting ways to bring the Komuter service closer to doorsteps in the Klang Valley and beyond.

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

They will be ready to protect their property when the bulldozers arrive after Aug 22, when an eviction notice expires.

On Monday, 10 heavily armed pirates boarded a barge carrying steel billets from Penang and seized the ship master and engineer.

free Thirty years after his death, Elvis' popularity is still at an all-time high and his legacy continues to reach new audiences. To many, Elvis had never left the building [VIDEO INSIDE]