Archive - 18 October 2007

Make police torturers pay

Make police torturers pay

It's not about the money! Bringing those who abuse their powers to justice is what matters, say anti-ISA and human rights activists.
Whistleblower is in Lingam tape II

Whistleblower is in Lingam tape II

The Lingam tape One the two whistleblowers is captured in the unedited version of the Lingam tape, revealed PKR today.
PAC visits PKFZ, to quiz AG next

PAC visits PKFZ, to quiz AG next

The party went for a first-hand look at the controversial project which involved a government bailout of RM4.6 billion. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Bersih tells PM: Play fair, fix poll date now

Bersih tells PM: Play fair, fix poll date now

Election watchdog Bersih asks Pak Lah to fix the election date now instead of allowing the people to continue guessing.
Another disasters 20 minutes of fame

Another disasters 20 minutes of fame

It was with great dismay and an increasing sense of "why am I not surprised?" when I read about the Tioman ferry disaster. Time and again, it is only after...
Isnt it time for the transport minister to quit?

Isnt it time for the transport minister to quit?

My close encounter with Mat Rempit

My close encounter with Mat Rempit

Reopen the files on Zakarias palace

Reopen the files on Zakarias palace

A piece of advice for our info czar

A piece of advice for our info czar

Lam Thye, is the ferry photo authentic?

Lam Thye, is the ferry photo authentic?

Record oil prices - consumers held to ransom

Record oil prices - consumers held to ransom

Dont take sweets from Kuan Yew

Dont take sweets from Kuan Yew

PM, please bring cheer to Chin Peng

PM, please bring cheer to Chin Peng

Hari Raya thoughts from New York

Hari Raya thoughts from New York

Malaysia's achievements should inspire others

Malaysia's achievements should inspire others

Malaysia has again won praise from many for its success stories - the latest came from Unesco General Conference vice-president Andras Lakatos.
Abbas Asia bound to garner Muslim support

Abbas Asia bound to garner Muslim support

45 bird species face extinction

45 bird species face extinction

Experts say protected areas and breeding programmes are needed to save the populations.
A two-month extension for Ahmad Fairuz?

A two-month extension for Ahmad Fairuz?

With his retirement day approaching fast - in two weeks to be exact - it is learnt that chief justice Ahmad Fairuz will get his wish for an extension, albeit a brief one.
Reject CJ's bid for extension

Reject CJ's bid for extension

Many feel that Chief Justice Ahmad Fairuz's application for a six-month extension of tenure should be rejected.
Love our water

Love our water

Fomca advocates clean and continuous treated water supply should be delivered to consumers with an affordable fee.
Headlines Online: Oct 18

Headlines Online: Oct 18

A Malay daily reported an admission by the Election Commission that some junior registration officers were engaged in unapproved voter-transfer activities.
Ex-ISA detainee gets RM2.5 million

Ex-ISA detainee gets RM2.5 million

updated version Abdul Malek Hussin today won a rare law suit against the government over his arrest and torture under the Internal Security Act in 1998. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Malaysia Airline subsidiary Firefly to expand operations

Malaysia Airline subsidiary Firefly to expand operations

Malaysia to produce first 'halal' meningitis vaccine

Malaysia to produce first 'halal' meningitis vaccine

Former Malaysian detainee wins suit against government

Former Malaysian detainee wins suit against government

Former Malaysian detainee wins landmark suit against government

Former Malaysian detainee wins landmark suit against government

45 bird species in Malaysia face extinction: report

45 bird species in Malaysia face extinction: report

Ranking slump sparks calls for press law review

Ranking slump sparks calls for press law review

Malaysia's worst-ever ranking in press freedom - dropping 32 spots to 124th place - has renewed calls by campaingers for a review of the country's slew of restrictive media laws.