Archive - 5 December 2007

updated version After a prolonged argument by both the prosecution and the defence team that went on until almost 9pm, the court adjourned the matter for decision tomorrow.

According to Umno backbencher Zaid Ibrahim, this includes axing certain senior ministers to help the government rid itself of 'old problems, habits and thinking'.

The Umno politician rebuts the Barisan Nasional argument that protests are unacceptable and a challenge to those in power.

DAP's Ronnie Liu wants the authorities to get to the bottom of the matter, after receiving complaints from nearby residents.

Airbus is confident that the national carrier will finalise the purchase of six A380s in the next two months.

The government will only act against those who post extremely seditious remarks, says the deputy internal security minister.

updated with Bar Council's reaction Two top posts in the judiciary have been filled - the PM says Abdul Hamid's appointment took effect on Nov 1 while Zaki's would be decided later.

He was slapped with a one-semester suspension for refusing to allow security guards to check his bag on campus. Today he went in search of support from MPs.

The opposition leader is wondering if this is why Attorney-General Abdul Gani Patail saw it fit to handle the 'unbelievable' attempted murder rap himself.

One week is a long time in politics. However, the storm brewing in the castles of Putrajaya is unlikely to peter out in the weeks to come.

updated version Five more Hindraf protesters were charged with attempted murder at the Shah Alam Sessions Court today, joining the 26 charged yesterday.

The Hindraf legal adviser claims he is only doing what the government, opposition parties and civil society have failed to do for Indian Malaysians.

The former Malacca chief minister is said to have told his audience that the Malays shouldn't be provoked to carry the parang to defend their supremacy.

Newspapers have been told not to give too much prominence to the Hindu Rights Action Force and its activities.

Petronas is now repositioning its research and development division to look at alternative energy sources.

The national oil company posted a net profit of RM26.6 billion against RM24.7 billion for the same period last year.

Most of the major dailies give prominent coverage to the attempted murder charge levelled against 26 Hindraf supporters.

You compromise the credibility of your message when you embellished the sufferings of the Indian Malaysians with genocidal terminology, a reader tells Hindraf.

The US administration has been caught red-handed in a fabricated propaganda war based on 'facts' it knew to be untrue.

Renowned historian Dr Khoo Kay Khim apologises to a Singapore-based Australian author for accusing the latter of being a British secret agent.

Clearly, the top-down approach is set to continue, as Asean parliamentarians spurn the chance to bring public views into a plan of action.

Should they beg for your votes or try to buy your votes - just say um...no!

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