Archive - 29 November 2007

Hindraf leaders apply to overturn restriction order

Hindraf leaders apply to overturn restriction order

Hindraf applies to the court to invalidate the restriction order that disallowed their leaders to be at the British High Commission to hand over a memorandum on Nov 25. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PKR rebuts IGP's 'no body contact' claim

PKR rebuts IGP's 'no body contact' claim

The opposition party says it has evidence to show that the police had not exercised restraint, as claimed by the police chief, in relation to the Hindraf rally.
Dr Toh dares to speak the truth

Dr Toh dares to speak the truth

State stand on Hindraf's charges, opposition told

State stand on Hindraf's charges, opposition told

The Umno Youth chief wants the opposition, especially PAS, to make its views known on the allegations raised by Hindraf.
Poll: Non-bumi youth disaffected, disconnected

Poll: Non-bumi youth disaffected, disconnected

A new poll finds that close to 60 percent of Chinese and Indian Malaysian youth are unhappy that the government does not treat them equally.
Who are the idiots - Johari, Samy or us?

Who are the idiots - Johari, Samy or us?

I have always tried very hard to believe that the leaders of Malaysia are indeed a wise lot. But in recent years, it has become more and more apparent that...
BN leaders' reaction to Hindraf rally ridiculous

BN leaders' reaction to Hindraf rally ridiculous

The safety of our children is paramount

The safety of our children is paramount

Why I reject the Hindraf rally

Why I reject the Hindraf rally

Every crisis offers opportunities to the wise

Every crisis offers opportunities to the wise

Hindraf lawsuit makes no sense but...

Hindraf lawsuit makes no sense but...

Is this too much to ask for?

Is this too much to ask for?

An inept and toothless leader

An inept and toothless leader

Abim slams Hindraf for 'seditious' words

Abim slams Hindraf for 'seditious' words

The Muslim Youth Movement however urges Malaysians to remain calm because Hindraf's view is not representative of all Indians.
Nazri: I stand by the other 2 mil Indians

Nazri: I stand by the other 2 mil Indians

The minister says he will not support the tens of thousands who took to the streets in protest but rather the millions who chose not to participate.
Indonesians protest over 'Malaysian' dance

Indonesians protest over 'Malaysian' dance

First it was the use of the Rasa Sayang song. Now the Indonesians protest over the use of a traditional Javanese dance in a Malaysian tourism advertisement.
Lingam's brother: It's my duty to expose the rot

Lingam's brother: It's my duty to expose the rot

exclusive V Thirunama Karasu denies that he was motivated by a grudge or money. He claims he did it for the good of the country. [VIDEO INSIDE]
At last... police begin probe on alleged Rela rape case

At last... police begin probe on alleged Rela rape case

Indonesian national Suriyani Nas is finally getting attention to her complaint that she was raped by a former Rela member - she has 'evidence'.
Zam: Our students in Egypt peeved with Hindraf

Zam: Our students in Egypt peeved with Hindraf

The students are seeing red because Hindraf ignored the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and took their woes to Queen Elizabeth II instead.
Proton mulls partnership with local firm: report

Proton mulls partnership with local firm: report

Local car companies including DRB-HICOM, the Naza Group and conglomerate Sime Darby have expressed interest in striking an alliance with Proton.
Emulate Toh's honesty, BN leaders told

Emulate Toh's honesty, BN leaders told

The opposition leader calls on BN leaders to tell Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi the truth about the situation in the country.
Boycott the newspapers!

Boycott the newspapers!

If you've had just about enough of the spin-doctoring in mainstream media, please let's band together and organise a national boycott of the BN errand boys.
More rallies in Kuala Lumpur next month

More rallies in Kuala Lumpur next month

updated version The three planned rallies are expected to go on despite stern warnings from the government against public displays of dissent. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Headlines online: Nov 29

Headlines online: Nov 29

The decision by the government to maintain toll rates for some major highways was the lead story in almost all newspapers
A dance of discord between Indonesia and Malaysia

A dance of discord between Indonesia and Malaysia

Indians on the march, ignore at own peril

Indians on the march, ignore at own peril

Last Sunday's rally is an indication that Indians Malaysians of all classes have finally awoken from their long slumber to draw attention to grievances.
US defends peaceful protests in M'sia

US defends peaceful protests in M'sia

updated version However de facto law minister Mohd Nazri Aziz defended the government's response to the rallies, which went ahead despite police bans.
Arrested Hindraf leader Ganapathi freed

Arrested Hindraf leader Ganapathi freed

updated version The police have released lawyer VS Ganapathi Rao after questioning him for almost eight hours.
Carbon emissions growth - we're world's No 1

Carbon emissions growth - we're world's No 1

Malaysia's carbon emissions have spiralled since 1990, increasing faster than any country on earth, says the United Nations report.
Malaysia rejects US comments on protest crackdown

Malaysia rejects US comments on protest crackdown

Malaysia rejects US comments on protest crackdown

Malaysia rejects US comments on protest crackdown

Hundreds of Indonesians protest over 'Malaysian' dance

Hundreds of Indonesians protest over 'Malaysian' dance

Malaysia's Proton mulls partnership with local firm: report

Malaysia's Proton mulls partnership with local firm: report

US defends peaceful protests in Malaysia

US defends peaceful protests in Malaysia