Archive - 14 January 2008

Businessman: ACA forced me out into the open

Businessman: ACA forced me out into the open

Businessman Loh Mui Fah, 58, the other man at the centre of the Lingam tape controversy, tells Malaysiakini that he was a reluctant witness to the royal commission.

'Death' at Miti gates

'Death' at Miti gates

The coffin said it all - but will the international trade and industry ministry heed a coalition’s urging to end trade talks with the US? [VIDEO INSIDE]

Tourism Ministry probes scandal in Korea

Tourism Ministry probes scandal in Korea

The ministry is investigating if two of its officers based in South Korea had benefitted from a video production scam.

Fuel subsidies to cost gov't RM35 billion

Fuel subsidies to cost gov't RM35 billion

Second Finance Minister Nor Mohamed Yakcop also says that he doesn't know if domestic petrol prices will rise if the crude oil price stays at US$100 throughout the year.

M'sia resumes stalled FTA talks with US

M'sia resumes stalled FTA talks with US

Malaysian and US trade officials today resumed negotiations for a free trade deal after a year's break, in a last-ditch bid to reach agreement before mid-year, a US official said.

ACA: It's Lingam's living room

ACA: It's Lingam's living room

updated 7.40pm Two Anti-Corruption Agency officials - the first two witnesses - told the royal commission on the Lingam tape that the room featured in the video clip was indeed the lawyer’s living room..

Hindraf vs Hindraf: Police report made against Uthaya

Hindraf vs Hindraf: Police report made against Uthaya

A split in ranks seems to have occurred among the detained Hindraf leaders with accusations of financial embezzlement being leveled against the movement’s de facto leader by the secretary.

Church demolition: Suit set to start

Church demolition: Suit set to start

The Temiar Orang Asli in Kelantan have sued the state authorities over the demolition of their church last June.

Mahathir visits ailing Suharto

Mahathir visits ailing Suharto

Suharto's daughters had reported that the two leaders cried during their meeting, which occurred while Suharto was awake.

Lingam tape just tip of iceberg?

Lingam tape just tip of iceberg?

Anwar not a threat, BN is

Anwar not a threat, BN is

See things 50 years from now

See things 50 years from now

Petrol subsidy: Don't blame public

Petrol subsidy: Don't blame public

Boycott Batu Caves to show the people's will

Boycott Batu Caves to show the people's will

Don't confuse 'Churchianity' with Christianity

Don't confuse 'Churchianity' with Christianity

Why 'Allah' when there's a long list for God?

Why 'Allah' when there's a long list for God?

Religious tolerance not what it seems

Religious tolerance not what it seems

Benarkah PAS sudah ubah matlamatnya?

Benarkah PAS sudah ubah matlamatnya?

Human rights: Cops ignoring responsibility

Human rights: Cops ignoring responsibility

Over to you... Malaysians!

Over to you... Malaysians!

new Looks like it is going to be the same old new year as far as Malaysians are concerned. From sex scandals, polemics over God to election irregularities.

The limits of democracy and individualism

The limits of democracy and individualism

new Personacracy allows me to be in this world of illusion, of Maya, but not be and become part of it. I am thus in this world but not of this world.

Headlines online: Jan 14

Headlines online: Jan 14

All major dailies front-paged the arrests of two suspects in the Nurin murder case.

Inquiry kicks off with conflict of interest claims

Inquiry kicks off with conflict of interest claims

updated 6.30pm However chairperson Haidar and commissioners Steve Shim and Zaitun Zawiyah Puteh saw 'no valid reason' to disqualify themselves from the royal commission. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Polls reform: Another Bersih 'Yellow Wave'

Polls reform: Another Bersih 'Yellow Wave'

Organisers are hoping the Feb 23 event, tagged as a carnival, will attract something like the 40,000 people who took part in a rally last November.

Police continue hunt for Krishnasamy killer

Police continue hunt for Krishnasamy killer

Witnesses said they saw a dark skinned man, dressed in a black shirt and jeans, fleeing the scene. Police have said the suspect is believed to be in his 30s.

Dr M slams PM's sycophants in new book

Dr M slams PM's sycophants in new book

Mahathir states in his new book that ‘sycophants’ stand between the PM and the public.

Koh 'sincere' about helping Indians?

Koh 'sincere' about helping Indians?

The Penang government’s meeting with representatives of the Indian Malaysian community to identify issues affecting the community is seen as a publicity stunt.

Lingam tape inquiry kicks off

Lingam tape inquiry kicks off

A royal commission begins its inquiry into alleged judicial corruption with witnesses to include top politicians and judicial officers.

Don't force 'tudung' on students

Don't force 'tudung' on students

The official school uniform is not with the 'tudung'. So why are students in certain schools being penalised for not wearing it?