Archive - 17 August 2007

updated version Just weeks after being cleared of accepting RM2 million in bribe to free three criminal suspects, Musa is awarded an extension to remain the top cop.

A veteran lawyer says judges who fail to deliver written judgments should be named and, if possible, be removed for judicial misconduct.

Umno has taken patriotism as their last refuge in taking action against a 24-year-old student's parody of the national anthem, say opposition leaders.

Rumours are abound that the Reigistrar has given notice to Parti Rakyat Sarawak to resolve its internal problems before it makes a decision.

The premier tells the people to be self-employed rather than depending on the government and private sector for employment.

Selasa lalu, ketua umum PKR itu berkata beliau akan menghantar surat saman kepada Khairy Jamaluddin yang menuduhnya sebagai ejen Yahudi dan pengkhianat kepada orang Melayu.

The foreign minister says Wee Men Chee will face action for his parody of the national anthem but will not be stripped of his citizenship.

I write in the context of the escalating assault on freedom of speech and expression in Malaysia. The on-going witch-hunt on bloggers, the debacle over Namewee...

As the probe into the death of drama actress K Sujatha continues, two individuals who were pivotal in the reopening of the case looks likely to lock horns in court.

The human rights commission wants the powers of the volunteer corp to be restricted following accounts of human rights violations by its personnel.

Two days after DAP unveiled its 'e-campaign', the Umno Youth deputy chief says the ruling party will move into top gear to strengthen its influence on the Internet. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Write a column, run a blog, rap on YouTube and tell the truth, at times absolute, but most times wittily. That'll get you the state's attention.

Despite the failure by several important democracies in honouring international norms and conventions, the civil society continues to shine like a beacon in the dark.

exclusive Maika Holdings is hoping to stem its heavy financial losses by selling its insurance arm, a move opposed by shareholders who accuse company directors of mismanagement.

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

Shareholders today approved a merger between three giant plantation companies to create the world's largest listed palm oil firm in an RM38.7 billion dollar deal.

The revival of Bakun became an overnight confidence boost to Cahya Mata and a major political lifeline thrown at a very crucial time to Taib Mahmud.

The ban was lifted recently and the government has to put in place trade quotas before issuing licenses to wildlife exporting firms.

Shinzo Abe will briefly escape the political heat at home next week as he goes on a weeklong trip to Indonesia, India and Malaysia.