Archive - 29 August 2007

Two senior judiciary posts filled

Two senior judiciary posts filled

The prime minister announces two top judicial appointments in one day - the Court of Appeal president and Chief Judge of Malaya.
Logging: Another report against ex-Pahang MB

Logging: Another report against ex-Pahang MB

A watchdog body lodges a report against Mohd Khalil Yaakub for allegedly exceeding the state's logging quota between 2001 and 2004.
Nazri defends AG's decision

Nazri defends AG's decision

He says the investigations concerning three prominent figures, including the IGP and a deputy minister, were closed as there were no elements of wrongdoing.
Judicial promotions: Seniority, anomalies

Judicial promotions: Seniority, anomalies

special report With a judiciary plagued by accusations that incompetent judges are promoted and less experienced judges 'leapfrogging' over senior judges, Malaysiakini examines the statistical side of the issue.
Rumour strikes fear in Johor townships

Rumour strikes fear in Johor townships

The premier and the police have dismissed it as untrue, but a close watch is being maintained nonetheless over the two purported hot spots.
5.7 percent growth in second quarter

5.7 percent growth in second quarter

Economy beats expectations to grow robustly, in line with the full-year target of six percent growth.
Tourists flock in for 50th birthday bash

Tourists flock in for 50th birthday bash

Rehearsals are underway, flags are flying and traffic is jammed as Kuala Lumpur prepares to mark Merdeka day. But at hotel desks nationwide, frustrated tourists are being turned away.
A plural peninsula or Tanah Melayu?

A plural peninsula or Tanah Melayu?

Merdeka series A four-part series of articles that argue that in order to articulate a more inclusive 'national history' there are many incorrect but prevalent clichs that we need to get rid of. Part Three delves on a 'epistemological colonisation'.
RM11 mil bill - just for NCER launch

RM11 mil bill - just for NCER launch

The premier said the money was spread out over the four states involved in the Northen Corridor Economic Region.
Pointless to demonise naysayers, detractors

Pointless to demonise naysayers, detractors

I refer to the malaysiakini report Pak Lah defends nation's unity. Addressing the same issue a leading mainstream newspaper well-known for its 'apple polishing'...
Ignore Islamic state statement

Ignore Islamic state statement

Islamic state: Pak Lah playing to the gallery

Islamic state: Pak Lah playing to the gallery

IDR gets RM4.2 bil boost from Arab investors

IDR gets RM4.2 bil boost from Arab investors

The Iskandar Development Region in Johor gets its first major foreign investment in the form of firms from gulf states.
Makkal Osai: Positive message in a negative image

Makkal Osai: Positive message in a negative image

50 years on ...

50 years on ...

Merdeka series What is Malaysia's greatest achievement in the last 50 years of Merdeka? It is our ability to maintain a remarkable degree of inter-ethnic peace.
Govt should not overreact

Govt should not overreact

Unwise: Govt specialists charging private sector fees

Unwise: Govt specialists charging private sector fees

CVLB under wrong ministry for goodness sake

CVLB under wrong ministry for goodness sake

Bus shortage due to govt overkill

Bus shortage due to govt overkill

Merdeka: Non-Malay leaders conveniently forgotten

Merdeka: Non-Malay leaders conveniently forgotten

Malay-medium decision: Rahman merely Razaks agent

Malay-medium decision: Rahman merely Razaks agent

Shouts in Parliament - of Merdeka and more

Shouts in Parliament - of Merdeka and more

A heated argument broke out over who is more patriotic - Barisan Nasional or the opposition - in the Dewan Rakyat of all places.
Rid of Britain, now for BN...

Rid of Britain, now for BN...

Malaysians have yet to enjoy a single day's freedom from the clutches of the increasingly inept, corrupt and arrogant neo-colonial coalition that calls itself Barisan Nasional.
PKFZ: Norwegian firm single biggest investor

PKFZ: Norwegian firm single biggest investor

Aker Kvaerner is the single largest investor in the troubled Port Klang Free Zone which amounts to RM400 million - more than half of the project's total investments.
Lawyers vote on proposal for EGM

Lawyers vote on proposal for EGM

Recent controversies surrounding the judiciary have prompted some lawyers to ask the Bar Council for an EGM to discuss these matters.
Headlines online: Aug 29

Headlines online: Aug 29

There are no racial clashes in Johor, reported a daily by quoting the premier, who also warned that action would be taken against rumour mongers.
Complaints baseless, says pageant organiser

Complaints baseless, says pageant organiser

exclusive Expressing surprise, the firm said the event was a 'huge success' and that all the contestants had enjoyed themselves.
Food galore in Spain Pt 1

Food galore in Spain Pt 1

free On her recent visit to Spain, this writer had some adventures with artichokes, crazy egg and Dal's favourite restaurant. This is the first part of her story.
Complaints baseless, says organiser

Complaints baseless, says organiser

exclusive Expressing surprise, an official insists that the beauty pageant was a ‘huge success’ and that all the contestants had enjoyed themselves.

Tourists flock in for 50th birthday

Tourists flock in for 50th birthday

Rehearsals are underway, flags are flying and traffic is jammed as Kuala Lumpur prepares to mark Malaysia's independence day. But at hotel desks nationwide, frustrated tourists are being turned away.