Archive - 25 October 2007

The Home Ministry is more than happy if it can be relieved of its jurisdiction over migrant workers, save for security issue.

free I must reinforce my statement that anyone can eat without worrying about gaining weight at Kenny Rogers.

The judgment of the Federal Court delivered in the Kok Wah Kuan's case is a severe blow to basic democratic values which Malaysians thought were...

Umno delegates know enough not to speak on cases pending in court, launch personal attacks or insult royalty - even the Lingam tape issue can be raised, says Mohd Radzi Sheikh Ahmad.

The PKR de facto leader explains why he is now prepared to give the ACA the full version of the 'Lingam tape'.

The Lingam tape The Kota Baru MP opines that the government should set up a royal commission of inquiry if it was serious in getting to the bottom of the issue.

The government is still hard at work on a national healthcare insurance scheme and cannot ascertain the date of implementation.

A book that features Vincent Tan's business dealings is not available at the bookstore chain for which he holds the franchise - the author thinks he knows why.

Blogger Nathaniel Tan gets his items back three months after his arrest but is worried that the computers and mobile phone may be bugged.

He's at it again. Opposition MPs are up in arms against BN backbencher Badruddin Amiruldin for insulting Karpal Singh by likening him to a disabled person.

The Human Resources Ministry wants full jurisdiction to deal with issues relating to foreign workers in a comprehensive manner.

His claim that the Election Commission is beholden to the legislature confirms just why the commission cannot behave independently, says the polls watchdog.

They and eight others gave statements to the Anti-Corruption Agency before Hari Raya, according to the agency head.

The Anti-Corruption Agency hogged space, as it stepped up action on those alleged to have misappropriated public funds, based on the 2006 Auditor-General's report.

updated version Despite being allowed to re-file, Wan Azizah's motion to debate the setting up of a royal commission to probe into the scandalous Lingam tape was shot down by the speaker.

Global pressure is rising on China to wield its influence over Burma, as it builds its public image for the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

updated version In an about-turn, the de facto PKR leader said he was ready to hand in the full 14-minute clip to the ACA today, but its team did not show up. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Barama has refused to pay a RM1.6 million fine to the government of Guyana, which accused it of under-reporting the number of logs harvested from local firms.

The ACA director seems to have been instructed to play poker with Anwar Ibrahim. The former deputy premier should keep his cards close to his chest.

Media reports said today that the Malaysian cabinet had given the green light for AirAsia and Tiger Airways to fly the route.