Archive - 27 November 2007

The Hindu umbrella body urges the government to take measures to 'heal the wounds' of the Indian community.

UPM student Lee Song Yong wants the human rights commission to pressure the university into overturning its decision.

Siti Salmah Jasni never left hospital after her transplant although doctors had taken her off a respirator yesterday.

The national oil and gas corporation now has business ventures in 33 countries, according to a deputy minister.

Suhakam commissioner Prof Khoo Kay Kim says Sunday's gathering provides a clear picture of how the Indians have suffered prolonged marginalisation.

The motion, to discuss alleged excessive use of force by the police, did not stop the DAP MP for Ipoh Barat from arguing his point.

Unfortunately, the manner in which the authorities applied and upheld the law resulted in a grave miscarriage of justice.

The government's view of the Indian community has not changed after the massive rally held over the weekend, says Minister Nazri Abdul Aziz.

With construction slated to start on Friday, PAS wants an expert eye cast over the need and cost of a new national palace.

Robin Hood may be a hero but he broke the law - this analogy is used to explain why K Devamany must meet the BN chief whip for breaking ranks over the Hindraf rally.

MIER expects pump prices to be increased by 30 to 40 sen from current levels of RM1.92 per litre.

The opposition leader wants the cabinet to back his proposal for a parliamentary select committee to tackle the worsening situation of Indian Malaysians.

The premier says that he is happy to know that Malaysians are happy with him and his administration.

In northwest Pakistan's Swat valley armed Islamist militants recently attacked one of the oldest and most important sculptures of Buddhist art.

The spillover effect of the Hindraf rally on Sunday continues to cover the pages of the newspapers today.

The writer recounts her experience during the Hindraf rally - the excitement, fear and anguish that engulfed the streets. She also gets a first-hand understanding of why the tear gas is called the 'tear' gas.

exclusive V Thirunama Karasu has claimed that his brother, lawyer VK Lingam, had been tipped-off about impending ACA investigations in 1996 and had time to act on it. [VIDEO INSIDE]