Archive - 8 September 2007

Budget 2008 Describing the budget as confusing, DAP sec-gen Lim Guan Eng says it will neither spur economic growth nor strengthen competitiveness.

'Where did this story come from? Who said so? He will be back very soon' - that's the reaction from Pak Lah on reports of Chan Kong Choy's 'resignation'.

Several groups lodge a police report against former appellate court judge VC George, alleging he 'insulted' Indians when calling for Tamil schools to be abolished.

Budget 2008 An anti-tobacco group sees smoke behind the decision by the government not to further increase cigarette tax yesterday.

There is no confirmation nor denial from the MCA president on Chan Kong Choy's 'resignation' which is said to have been rejected by Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

analysis What are the reasons behind an apparent threat by MCA deputy president Chan Kong Choy to quit his cabinet post as transport minister? Malaysiakini finds out.

Volkswagen says it will intensify talks with Malaysian authorities with a view towards cooperation or shareholding in Proton.