Archive - 21 December 2007

MIC's Boss: We're rock solid

MIC's Boss: We're rock solid

The party has not been weakened by recent incidents, says S Samy Vellu, who vows to continue fighting for the community.

Dataran Merdeka off limits tomorrow

Dataran Merdeka off limits tomorrow

The police have issued a warning to the public not to attend a planned silent vigil for ISA detainees at the historic Dataran Merdeka tomorrow night.

Another custodial death, questions abound

Another custodial death, questions abound

The police claim that K Letchumanan, 30, hanged himself. But his family and a watchdog don't buy the story.

Gerakan rep: Umno incites racial sentiments

Gerakan rep: Umno incites racial sentiments

In an audacious move, a notable Gerakan politician has taken BN coalition leader Umno to task for inciting racial sentiments among Malays to gain political mileage.

Johari: Only Muslims can use 'Allah'

Johari: Only Muslims can use 'Allah'

It’s all about preventing confusion, claimed the deputy internal security minister.

Indian woes: Look at the BIG picture

Indian woes: Look at the BIG picture

It has gone beyond estates, Tamil schools and temples, says Malaysian Indian Business Association (Miba) president P Sivakumar. It's a 'national identity' crisis.

'9 reasons' to lock up Uthayakumar

'9 reasons' to lock up Uthayakumar

Hindraf’s most recognisable face is also the most wanted by the government - compared to his counterparts.

Samy out of touch with the community

Samy out of touch with the community

Opposition Leader Lim Kit Siang says that there is an awakening of political consciousness among the Malaysian Indians which could determine the outcome of the next general election.

M'sia, Thailand open cross-border bridge

M'sia, Thailand open cross-border bridge

The leaders of Malaysia and Thailand opened a new bridge across their shared border in the latest effort to boost the economy of a region hit by years of insurgent violence.

Why did you charge them, Mr AG?

Why did you charge them, Mr AG?

Khir Toyo - to stay or not to stay?

Khir Toyo - to stay or not to stay?

Why revive double-tracking project?

Why revive double-tracking project?

Finding no compelling economic or social rationale, what conclusion can we draw other than to attribute the motivation to base greed

MB, look at the tell-tale signs

MB, look at the tell-tale signs

Will we appreciate the sacrifices of Hindraf 5?

Will we appreciate the sacrifices of Hindraf 5?

The real opportunists are Umno elites

The real opportunists are Umno elites

No selective protection please

No selective protection please

Country on fire while we fight over words

Country on fire while we fight over words

Now free the ISA detainees

Now free the ISA detainees

Deputy minister caught lying

Deputy minister caught lying

Pendapatan anak Kedah terendah di M'sia

Pendapatan anak Kedah terendah di M'sia

Free and fair election a pie in the sky!

Free and fair election a pie in the sky!

new Umno and Pas supporters may have very different views on the same question, while seeking opinion from a depoliticised Chinese Malaysian could be a futile exercise.

Kerajaan nekad tumpaskan perjuangan Hindraf

Kerajaan nekad tumpaskan perjuangan Hindraf

baru Konspirasi mana-mana pihak untuk mengeruhkan lagi suasana politik dan hubungan kaum negara kita agar tangkapan besar-besaran ala Operasi Lalang 1987 dapat dilakukan, juga harus dibongkar dan ditentang.
Higher education: Yet another report

Higher education: Yet another report

The recommendations in the report are nothing new. What we lack is the political will to make the tough necessary decisions to implement them

Headlines online: Dec 21

Headlines online: Dec 21

Most major dailies front-paged the modest Hari Raya Haji celebrations yesterday in flooded regions.

Quibbling over God's name, Malaysia-style

Quibbling over God's name, Malaysia-style

That two distinct faiths, both belonging to the Abrahamic tradition, should refer to the one 'God' by the same term, is hardly cause for scandal.