Archive - 30 November 2007

The commissioner is forced to leave the room when a group of complainants claimed that his earlier statements on the Bersih rally rendere him unfit to receive their grouses. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The information minister has come up with a novel idea to keep Malaysians informed - via 'wall newspapers'.

Opposition Leader Lim Kit Siang criticises the idea as a token gesture that would do nothing to address the concerns of ethnic Indians.

Several incidents prior to and after the Hindraf rally on Sunday have been seen as racially motivated and a lobby group wants Suhakam to act on this. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Our leaders live in a gilted cage, enamoured in their self-belief that they are infallible. Fifty years of unchallenged electoral victory has molded...

free Hundreds of Indonesians are demanding an 'apology' from Kuala Lumpur, accused of plagiarising their 'Reog Ponorogo' dance in a Malaysian tourism advertisement.

The Selangor Election Commission strikes out the names from the electoral roll following a complaint by the DAP state rep.

Mafrel is seeking RM5.7 million from the government to carry out its election monitoring work in the upcoming general election. Will this reduce its impartiality and independence?

Who are the racists? Those advocating 'Ketuanan Melayu' or those seeking an end to discrimination against minority Indian Malaysians?

Who are the racists? Those advocating 'Ketuanan Melayu' or those seeking an end to discrimination against minority Indian Malaysians?

There is not a more honourable option for the long-time MIC chief in dealing with the plight of the Indians than to quit, says the opposition leader.

At the same time an expansion of the existing low-cost terminal is scheduled to begin early next year, to provide more space for food and retail outlets.

Apart from a special committee to look into the demands made by the community, the party will also be setting up a hotline for the public to have a direct access to highlight their issues.

Hindraf leaders must convince the public that they are not doing this with a vengeance, but are ready to walk and fight alongside just-minded Malaysians of all races.

The Hindraf rally continues to be a main issue with the annoucement that MIC will set up a special committee to study the grievances of the Indian community.

The troubled automaker, which recently ditched alliance talks with Germany's Volkswagen, posted a net profit of RM3.5 million in the second quarter.

With the latest attempted coup in Manila, has the president learnt her lesson enough to undo mistakes in the remaining three years of her term?

Many Indian Malaysian politicians and activists are recognising that the Indian underclass, as opposed to its more affluent and middle classes, is not served by the MIC.

The Hindraf rally has proved to be a makeover for the conventional docile image of Indian Malaysians.