Archive - 4 December 2007

Suhakam's 'live bullet' inquiry begins on Dec 14

Suhakam's 'live bullet' inquiry begins on Dec 14

The inquiry, which will be held from Dec 14 to 16 in Kuala Terengganu will specifically focus on whether the use of live bullets against protesters is justified.
Winning voters' hearts in a 'grey area', MCA-style

Winning voters' hearts in a 'grey area', MCA-style

Selangor MCA sent a high-powered delegation on a walkabout in the 'grey area' of Sea Park, Petaling Jaya, in search of support on Saturday.
MAS buys 20 turboprop planes

MAS buys 20 turboprop planes

The ATR-72 500s aircraft - to be delivered from 2008 - will be used by low-cost operator Firefly and MASwings.
'Ethnic cleansing' claim laughable

'Ethnic cleansing' claim laughable

The Foreign Ministry is convinced that no one will believe the allegation levelled by the Hindu Rights Action Force.
Poll: BN - the choice of S'wak youths

Poll: BN - the choice of S'wak youths

Bumiputera youths in the state are generally satisfied with the BN goverment while Chinese youths have higher expectations.
'Lift suspension of Tamil radio deejays'

'Lift suspension of Tamil radio deejays'

Media watchdogs are urging state-owned Tamil radio station Minnal FM not to punish its presenters over their alleged involvement in the Hindraf rally.
'Remove crucifixes' MP explains himself

'Remove crucifixes' MP explains himself

The BN MP said he has nothing against crucifixes being displayed in mission schools, but that he was merely raising the people's concern over the matter.
Bar calls off Sunday march

Bar calls off Sunday march

updated version The Bar Council has called off its annual Human Rights Day march, ostensibly due to pressure over a police permit.
Adik menteri ditahan reman kes dadah

Adik menteri ditahan reman kes dadah

Ditahan di sebuah rumah di Kampung Perting, Bentong, pada 1 tengah hari semalam kerana disyaki memiliki dadah ketamin dianggarkan seberat 1 gram dan dua paket plastik mengandungi serbuk kristal dipercayai syabu seberat 2 gram.
Attempted murder charge for Hindraf protesters

Attempted murder charge for Hindraf protesters

updated version Twenty-six Hindraf supporters have been accused of attempting to murder an individual in Batu Caves during the early morning of the Nov 25 rally.
BN shocked by scale of opposition rally

BN shocked by scale of opposition rally

Just when Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was basking in glory after the usual praise poured on him at the end of the ruling Umno's general assembly...
We're not so much different from Putin's Russia

We're not so much different from Putin's Russia

Boikot media arus perdana

Boikot media arus perdana

Perhaps Pak Lah couldn't be bothered

Perhaps Pak Lah couldn't be bothered

We used to sleep in one tent

We used to sleep in one tent

When dissent is met with threat of revoking citizenship

When dissent is met with threat of revoking citizenship

Nazri, apologise for racial slurs

Nazri, apologise for racial slurs

Why I left the corporate world

Why I left the corporate world

'Castrate' the political eunuchs

'Castrate' the political eunuchs

Of that Indian I am not

Of that Indian I am not

PM told to lead task force to aid Indians

PM told to lead task force to aid Indians

The opposition leader says the government must stop denying that the Indian community is marginalised and take steps to rectify the situation.
Malaysia charges 26 ethnic Indians with attempted murder

Malaysia charges 26 ethnic Indians with attempted murder

Headlines online: Dec 4

Headlines online: Dec 4

A World Bank report states that Malaysia's education system is at critical point, far behind others in the region, reports Utusan Malaysia.
Mala fide rules the day

Mala fide rules the day

In the absence of an independent, impartial and competent AG's Chambers, we need an independent, impartial and competent judiciary.
Malaysia charges 26 ethnic Indians with attempted murder

Malaysia charges 26 ethnic Indians with attempted murder

M'sia still a safe place to visit

M'sia still a safe place to visit

The Tourism Ministry is telling all tour operators abroad that the Hindraf rally has not caused chaos, as being portrayed by the foreign media.
Empathy, not sympathy

Empathy, not sympathy

As the government grapples with an adequate response to the Hindraf rally and subsequent claims, the solution stares us in the face.
Malaysia Airlines to buy 20 turboprop planes from ATR

Malaysia Airlines to buy 20 turboprop planes from ATR

Malaysian lawyers cancel human rights march: organisers

Malaysian lawyers cancel human rights march: organisers

'Mak-Chik' computer to bridge digital divide

'Mak-Chik' computer to bridge digital divide

The easy-to-use computer is expected to be on the market by the first half of next year.
Trade surplus drops in October

Trade surplus drops in October

Malaysia's trade surplus dropped to RM9.24 billion in October, down 19 percent from September and 2.0 percent from a year ago.
Malaysia rejects call to remove crosses from schools: report

Malaysia rejects call to remove crosses from schools: report