Archive - 13 September 2007

The government hails the 2008 Budget as the people's budget but a DAP forum says that nothing can be further from the truth.

The government will not hinder the watchdog from investigating the allegations of mismanagement in the Auditor-General's Report.

Some 100 Bangladeshis claim they were not paid for six months by their employers and are on a hunger strike to get help from their high commission.

While one economist expresses optimism that the eight-year budget consolidation will continue, another disagrees and says there is every reason to be concerned.

Auditor-General's Report RM5.5 million in excess funds collected from Malaysians and given to aid agencies to help victims have yet to be returned to the Treasury.

Unhappy with the 'defamatory' report in the daily over the weekend clash, PKR issues a letter of demand for their statement to be published or face a legal action. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Auditor-General's Report The opposition leader wants to know how many people have been arrested and prosecuted for corruption based on previous auditor-general's reports.

The next general elections will reveal if BN is capable of wresting the state, which has eluded them for 17 years, from PAS. Both sides are confident of victory.

updated version A fact-finding mission into the Pantai Batu Buruk clash will begin next week but that does not guarantee a public inquiry will be held, says Suhakam. [VIDEO INSIDE]

I would like to discuss the various different interpretations of the 1957 social contract as it is understood in Malaysia.

updated version Troubled Proton and Volkswagen had their fourth round of talks in Bangkok two weeks ago and will be meeting again soon.

The goals and vision for public transportation, as expressed by the government and DAP in their budget proposals, are under the microscope here in this second and final part.

There is no doubt that the defence minister must bear the brunt of the present disaster concerning RM6.75 billion patrol vessel scandal.

The earthquake which rocked Sumatra's southwestern coastline yesterday was the main story in all major dailies.

Over the next weeks when government and opposition battle to shape the story of the Terengganu shooting, Malaysians should be on red alert for BN baloney.

updated version Office workers and resident from several highrise towers in the capital scampered out of their blocks, fearing for their safety.

The government may have to increase the price of petrol but it's mindful that it had promised not to do so this year.