Archive - 17 January 2008

Anwar offers two 'secret' witnesses

Anwar offers two 'secret' witnesses

Lingam tape inquiry According to the PKR leader’s lawyer, these two witnesses would be able to give crucial evidence on judicial fixing and corruption. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Mahathir says Lingam is a new buddy

Mahathir says Lingam is a new buddy

updated 7.55pm The former premier also denied having had meetings with Lingam, tycoon Vincent Tan or with minister Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor to discuss judicial appointments.

US still hopeful of last-minute trade deal

US still hopeful of last-minute trade deal

Washington says it made progress during this week's free-trade talks with Malaysia, held after a year-long pause, and still hopes a last-minute deal can be struck.

Dr M: I don't have to explain why

Dr M: I don't have to explain why

updated 5.56pm Despite giving his assurance that he would answer all questions, Mahathir's response in most part of his testimony was that he could not remember enough to answer them. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Foul play in boy's fatal fall?

Foul play in boy's fatal fall?

On Monday, 15-year-old K Yoshavan told his father that he disliked his present school and wanted to be transferred. The boy is now dead and his family wants answers.

Adnan: Lingam either mad or drunk

Adnan: Lingam either mad or drunk

updated 8pm The minister, whose name was mentioned 11 times in the Lingam tape, gets a bit upset when he was grilled at the inquiry today. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Integrated solution for traffic woes

Integrated solution for traffic woes

It is time for everyone to understand that the issue is not with the transport operators, rather, it is with the government and the way it organises public transportation in this country.

Jangan menaruh harapan yang terlalu tinggi (Bhg 1)

Jangan menaruh harapan yang terlalu tinggi (Bhg 1)

baru Permulaan prosiding suruhanjaya diraja yang menyiasat klip video Lingam dicemari dengan kesangsian ia mungkin tidak dapat menyempurnakan tugasnya secara bebas dan adil kerana tiga anggotanya enggan menarik diri walaupun kehadiran mereka, menimbulkan persepsi percanggahan kepentingan.
Foreigners 'conquering' business scene

Foreigners 'conquering' business scene

This is not what Malaysians want

This is not what Malaysians want

A message to PM, Samy, Anwar and voters

A message to PM, Samy, Anwar and voters

Malaysia not a 'Sdn Bhd'

Malaysia not a 'Sdn Bhd'

Indian grievances long simmering

Indian grievances long simmering

Bumper sticker way to show our outrage

Bumper sticker way to show our outrage

'Top secret' letters released

'Top secret' letters released

Lingam tape inquiry Confidential letters between former chief justice Mohamed Dzaiddin and ex-prime minister Mahathir shed some light on the way and manner judges are appointed or potential candidates discarded.

I'd wanted to join the civil service but...

I'd wanted to join the civil service but...

FTA: Gov't should walk away

FTA: Gov't should walk away

'Something rotten in every single one of us'

'Something rotten in every single one of us'

Pirate magic ... you figure it out

Pirate magic ... you figure it out

Home sweet home for abused maid

Home sweet home for abused maid

A beaming Nirmala Bonat, 23, arriving in East Nusa Tenggara's capital Kupang, Indonesia said she was happy to be back and looked forward to seeing her parents again after her ordeal.

Mission control gone out of control

Mission control gone out of control

Little Mullah Napoleons have taken it upon themselves to micro-manage school formal attire to comply with the Islamic dress code, and down to the last buttonhole.

PKR: Gov't can afford fuel subsidies

PKR: Gov't can afford fuel subsidies

PKR hits back at critics by claiming that statistics show no evidence that the government would go bankrupt if present fuel prices are maintained or reduced.

Slower growth in 2008: MIER

Slower growth in 2008: MIER

The think-tank says that a robust growth forecast is threatened by the risk of recession in the United States as well as rising oil and food prices on the domestic front.

Headlines online: Jan 17

Headlines online: Jan 17

All major newspapers continued to highlight proceedings of the VK Lingam tape inquiry in which the leak of confidential details on judicial appointments puzzled not just a witness but also some of the commissioners.

Illegal assembly charge for 'Bersih 10'

Illegal assembly charge for 'Bersih 10'

updated 3.10pm Another Bersih supporter was charged with intentionally provoking a policeman to take action that could 'disrupt public security' during the Dec 11 memo to Parliament.

Lingam tape: Dr M takes the stand

Lingam tape: Dr M takes the stand

updated 1.01pm The former premier is grilled today on his decision in the appointment of several judges. 'It is my prerogative. I don't have to explain why' was his answer.

Samy must go

Samy must go

It is time to have a massive peaceful rally outside the MIC HQ to get S Samy Vellu out of office. He has failed the Indians miserably.