Archive - 3 September 2007

Rawang residents on high tension protest at TNB

Rawang residents on high tension protest at TNB

Rawang New Villagers also want the premier to intervene and order the utilities giant to find alternative routes for their power transmission lines. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Karate assault: Syed Hamid has shamed the nation

Karate assault: Syed Hamid has shamed the nation

The foreign affairs minister has come under fire from PAS over the assault of an Indonesian karate referee.
Nation's ex-leaders want NEP abuses to stop

Nation's ex-leaders want NEP abuses to stop

In an interview with financial weekly The Edge , Dr Mahathir, Razaleigh Hamzah, Musa Hitam and Anwar Ibrahim share their views on the contentious policy.
PM: Why we sold MV Agusta for RM5

PM: Why we sold MV Agusta for RM5

Responding to a question from an MP, he explains the reasons behind the eyebrow raising transaction and denies reports that BMW has later bought part of Agusta for RM420 million.
Suaram on case of detained SMS duo in Johor

Suaram on case of detained SMS duo in Johor

The human rights group wants details of the duo detained under the Internal Security Act in Johor over alleged circulation of rumours of a racial riot.
Anwar: BN stars in real story of PKFZ

Anwar: BN stars in real story of PKFZ

It's one of betrayal, involving the rich and powerful, according to the PKR de facto leader.
SPECIAL REPORT: The ugly side of beauty pagents

SPECIAL REPORT: The ugly side of beauty pagents

DAP gets back at BN MPs

DAP gets back at BN MPs

Left out of plans for a Merdeka celebration last week, the DAP MPs came back with one of their own.
SPECIAL REPORT: Maika - the failed venture

SPECIAL REPORT: Maika - the failed venture

Judiciary: No point playing the blame game

Judiciary: No point playing the blame game

Former UN special rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers Param Cumaraswamy's suggestion of a 'stocktaking' exercise is not going to do the judiciary any good at all.
Make it 60/40 for the next elections

Make it 60/40 for the next elections

Taxi drivers ordered to pull their socks up

Taxi drivers ordered to pull their socks up

Drivers caught not wearing socks, leaving their shirt tails flapping loose, or deviating from the colour code of white shirt and black shoes could face fines.
These people are not pure Malays

These people are not pure Malays

ISO certification - dont blame Sirim

ISO certification - dont blame Sirim

In defence of Wees video

In defence of Wees video

Common folk are struggling

Common folk are struggling

I love my country, my country loves me not

I love my country, my country loves me not

Ministry defends Akujanji

Ministry defends Akujanji

The Higher Education Ministry argues that the loyalty pledge will not affect the quality of education.
Sobering thoughts for Merdeka

Sobering thoughts for Merdeka

After 50 years, why need for race categories?

After 50 years, why need for race categories?

Milking benefits of school milk programme

Milking benefits of school milk programme

Critical Theory for our varsities

Critical Theory for our varsities

How do we reconstruct the consciousness of our higher education institution, so that its body politics can create a holistic sense of beingness?
Transforming Malaysia

Transforming Malaysia

Merdeka series Can we discard our diverse ethnic background and different religious beliefs for Bangsa Malaysia?
Beyonce to cover up for concert

Beyonce to cover up for concert

The sexy singer will be without her usual midriff-flaunting tops and thigh-skimming skirts.
Mahathir in hospital for heart surgery

Mahathir in hospital for heart surgery

The 81-year-old will undergo surgery tomorrow at the National Heart Institute, where he was admitted yesterday.
The morning after

The morning after

Merdeka series It is the morning after Merdeka Day 2057. The Supremacist Alliance is in power...
Headlines online: Sep 3

Headlines online: Sep 3

Historical buildings at the leper settlement in Sungai Buloh are being torn down despite on going talks to preserve the heritage site.
M'sian sues UK govt for oppression

M'sian sues UK govt for oppression

Gone but not forgotten - 50 years after handing over Malaya, a lawyer is holding Britain to account for alleged failure to protect the Indian community's interests.
Controversial WWII monument unveiled

Controversial WWII monument unveiled

The monument commemorates Malayans of all ethnic communities who sacrificed their lives in the armed resistance to the Japanese invasion and occupation.
Sirul: They tried to set me up

Sirul: They tried to set me up

updated version The accused says he was offered freedom if he admitted to having in possession of jewellery belonging to the murdered Mongolian woman.
PM wants Muslims to strive for equality

PM wants Muslims to strive for equality

Muslim nations will see peace and stability only when justice and the rule of law are in place and women were fully empowered, adds the premier.