Archive - 24 September 2007

updated version An injunction obtained by a shareholder company stops MIC's troubled investment arm to proceed with its proposed sale of its insurance subsidiary.

A MCA state exco member in Malacca lodges a police report against the DAP secretary-general for alleged defamatory remarks.

The Federal Court today heard that Islamic law can be enforced only after codification.

breaking news The effect of the injunction means the MIC's investment company could not proceed with the proposed sale of its insurance subsidiary to stem financial losses.

The Lingam tape Here's a cheeky question - how can Nazri be sure that it was Ahmad Fairuz who had spoken to him and not an impersonator?

updated with IJN statement 'I was just given a briefing by the doctors that he is in a good condition. Rumours stating otherwise are just that - rumours.'

Batu Buruk riot The opposition party wants the United Nations to put pressure on the government to punish the perpetrators in the Kuala Terengganu riot.

Batu Buruk riot They expect to pick up the suspect soon, and to complete investigations into the Batu Buruk riot in Terengganu by next month.

The Prime Minister officially confirms Sheikh Muszaphar, a 35-year-old doctor who is also a part-time model, as the man to lead our journey in space.

Why has the government allowed four companies - all bumiputera manufacturers - to monopolise the RM20 million per year 'lighting supply' for all government agencies?

The powerful committee will continue with its probe into the Port Klang Free Zone scandal with its chairperson and his deputy at odds if the transport minister should be hauled up for questioning.

updated with Bar Council reaction The de facto law minister explains why he is doing the talking for the chief justice, who has declined comment on alleged involvement in the scandal.

A mother in Seremban is being investigated for holding her child in 'custody' as a punishment.

It is indeed perplexing why Chief Justice Ahmad Fairuz Sheikh Abdul Halim refused to respond to Malaysiakini when asked about the Lingam tape. His reply was...

We the voters are responsible for installing 'guided democracy' and allowing an illusionary sense of 'order and harmony' to prevail.

According to a Malay daily, vengeance could be the reason for the gruesome murder of eight-year-old Nurin Jazlin.

The next general election will give Malaysians a chance to make amends and give future generations a better chance of getting ahead.

'I'm pleasantly surprised at the tenacity, not only of the monks but of the civilian population in Burma.'

free Blind as a result of an accident, Ah Boon now works at the blind massage centre in Brickfields. He has a message to share with us.

He will be down in the next few weeks to conclude a deal between the German auto giant and the ailing national carmaker.

Under the plan, vehicles using certain streets would have their registration numbers recorded and the drivers would then have to go to a bank to pay the congestion fee.