Archive - 17 September 2007

Student mulls legal action against UPM

Student mulls legal action against UPM

Universiti Putra Malaysia's security seized a laptop and mobile phone from the student activist's hostel room. He wants them back. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Govt-sanctioned plot to kill MTUC?

Govt-sanctioned plot to kill MTUC?

The government has been accused of using religion as a platform to divide and weaken the Malaysian Trade Union Congress.
Patrick Badawi denies political route to PGCC

Patrick Badawi denies political route to PGCC

Patrick Lim, aka 'Patrick Badawi', denies that he secured the RM25 billion PGCC project because of his ties with the premier.
Bangladeshi hunger strikers attacked by agents

Bangladeshi hunger strikers attacked by agents

Last Friday - Day 5 of their hunger strike - the 110 Bangladeshi 'refugees' at their high commission were attacked by a dozen of unknown men under the cover of darkness.
Federal Court: Subashini case full hearing tomorrow

Federal Court: Subashini case full hearing tomorrow

Lawyers today outlined arguments as to whether the syariah or civil court has jurisdiction in a matrimonial issue involving a non-Muslim and a convert to Islam.
AGs report: Haul errant ministers before PAC

AGs report: Haul errant ministers before PAC

If the PM is serious about taking action on the AG's report, he should direct all his ministers to appear before the parliamentary committee.
Najib tells MCA: Explain yourself to voters

Najib tells MCA: Explain yourself to voters

The deputy premier wants the MCA to make a bigger effort to explain what it does for the Chinese Malaysian community to stem an erosion of support.
Razak needs eye surgery, trial put off

Razak needs eye surgery, trial put off

The Shah Alam High Court postpones the Altantuya trial as Abdul Razak Baginda, one of the three accused, requires an immediate eye surgery.
Batu Buruk clash: Hadi blames Umno

Batu Buruk clash: Hadi blames Umno

exclusive The PAS president dismisses the official version of what had transpired in Terengganu. He claims a 'hidden hand' had pulled the strings. [VIDEO INSIDE]
AGs report: Will heads roll?

AGs report: Will heads roll?

The Auditor-General's 2006 Report is sending shockwaves across the nation. It also brings to the fore and puts on display to the...
Stop tragic NS deaths

Stop tragic NS deaths

Why did the NEP fail?

Why did the NEP fail?

Pig farms: State govts looking for excuses

Pig farms: State govts looking for excuses

Selangor MB unfit to lead state

Selangor MB unfit to lead state

Malaysian consulate service a letdown

Malaysian consulate service a letdown

Popes song list: No need for a fuss

Popes song list: No need for a fuss

Medium switch: Razak didnt have legitimacy

Medium switch: Razak didnt have legitimacy

Monkeys vs humans - whos the villain?

Monkeys vs humans - whos the villain?

'Spies' on look-out for non-fasting Muslims

'Spies' on look-out for non-fasting Muslims

Plainclothes officers would spy on food outlets and hand out fines of RM20 to those caught cheating during the Muslim fasting month.
Headlines Online: Sept 17

Headlines Online: Sept 17

The horrific plane crash in Phuket hogs the headlines today while Sin Chew Daily carries an exclusive interview with DPM Najib Razak.
The Ramadhan of our Ramallah

The Ramadhan of our Ramallah

'You are all equal. Nobody has superiority over the other, except by piety and good action.'
44 years later, Dayaks still feel marginalised

44 years later, Dayaks still feel marginalised

Despite the special rights and privileges enshrined in the constitution, the community feels left out and let down, says Snap president Edwin Dundang Bugak.
Ramadan blast off for our astronaut

Ramadan blast off for our astronaut

The country's first astronaut will also become the first Muslim to fast in space when he blasts off next month during Ramadan.
Only ashes from burning questions

Only ashes from burning questions

The Great Malaysian Majority is too easily misled by the politics of governance and the blank cheque of electoral promises to pursue accountability.
Mahathir in ICU to prevent infection

Mahathir in ICU to prevent infection

He spent just a day in a normal ward before being moved back into the intensive care unit on Friday. However, his aides said his condition had not deteriorated.
Malaysian Hindu woman in custody tussle with Muslim husband

Malaysian Hindu woman in custody tussle with Muslim husband

Accountability index: What will change?

Accountability index: What will change?

It is a foregone conclusion that even if such index is introduced, the plundering of national wealth will still go on under a different pretext or disguise, claims a reader.