Archive - 30 August 2007

It seems that the Singapore version of the giant ferris wheel is edging out the Eye on Malaysia in the competition to rake in the tourist dough.

Shareholders have voted for the disposal of OCAB, Maika's beleaguered insurance company and are guaranteed RM1.00 per share.

No, not all BN state representative in Selangor receive a flat rate of RM2 million annual development grant, which depends on the size and location of the constituency.

exclusive The Maika AGM had it all - a chairperson who doesn't speak Tamil, the ex-MIC No 2 who left the hall in utter disappointment, and shareholders who have all but given up on getting their money back. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Lina Joy could not get married and neither could this writer. At the 50 benchmark, Malaysia has become a one-way street of Malay supremacy for mixed marriages.

50 years after Merdeka, Malaysians are still living in fear of racial clashes. Why?

I am afraid the chief secretary to the government Mohd Sidek Hassan will not get his term extended when he reaches retirement age in the not-too-distant future.

The judiciary can be restored back to its former glory via the setting up of a judicial commission on appointments and promotions.

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

According to the former MIC deputy president, this was the worst meeting he has attended in his life. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Malaysia's top lender Maybank reported a 15 percent rise in annual net profit, led by better revenue and robust international operations.

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. This final part highlights the role of migrants.

If Zaid Ibrahim is as passionate and forceful with his Umno colleagues as he is with his readers, then we are justified in being optimistic about the future.

Merdeka Series It is said that wisdom comes with experience. But this is not happening in the case of Malaysia.

The only conclusion then is that the people who ran the show had no proper organisational ability and hardly any knowledge on management, a reader points out.

Raja Gigi beats his own world record and dragged three train coaches nine feet using only his teeth.

Police have detained two men for allegedly sending mobile phone text messages about race riots under Internal Security Act.

Here are some key events since independence from Britain in 1957.

Another case which has stoked anger is the alleged assault on a karate referee by the police sparking protests outside the Malaysian embassy in Jakarta yesterday.

After months of preparation and breathless build-up, Malaysia is ready to kick-off two days of celebration and reflection to mark 50 years of independence from Britain. [VIDEO INSIDE]