Archive - 25 January 2008

Vincent Tan takes full control of Sun, Edge

Vincent Tan takes full control of Sun, Edge

Banker-turned-businessman Tong Kooi Ong - Tan’s partner in Nexnews - has agreed to sell all his shares in the company for RM139.2 million.

Lingam challenges clip authenticity

Lingam challenges clip authenticity

Lingam’s lawyer today applied to bring in expert witnesses from UK to challenge a report prepared by a local cyber security agency on the authenticity of the scandalous video clip.

Hindraf 5: Perintah tahanan ISA sah, kata AG

Hindraf 5: Perintah tahanan ISA sah, kata AG

Peguam Negara, Tan Sri Abdul Gani berkata, pemohon perlu membuktikan bahawa wujudnya niat jahat di pihak Menteri Keselamatan Dalam Negeri, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

Three-way battle for Ipoh Timur?

Three-way battle for Ipoh Timur?

DAP and PKR are again slugging it out over seat allocations and this time, both parties seem to be headed to a three-way contest for Ipoh Timur.

Sindrom Mudah Lupa (Bhg II)

Sindrom Mudah Lupa (Bhg II)

baru Peguam VK Lingam tidak seperti dengan Dr Chua Sui Lek yang berani mengaku "sayalah orangnya" dalam klip video seks yang dirakam dan disebarkan di Johor. Lingam hanya berkata 'nampak macam saya, suaranya macam saya'.

Man buried as Muslim amid conversion row

Man buried as Muslim amid conversion row

An elderly ethnic Chinese man has been buried as a Muslim after his Buddhist family lost a battle with the Islamic authorities who said he had converted.

Nube: No more protest badges

Nube: No more protest badges

Following a meeting with Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, the union decides to end its protest badges campaign.

Protest is on, says defiant organiser

Protest is on, says defiant organiser

Despite a warning from the police, the Coalition Against Inflation (Protes) is adamant in carrying out its protest against the hike in the prices of goods and services.

Media told to control coverage on inflation

Media told to control coverage on inflation

Expecting the opposition to harp on inflation in their election campaign, two Umno bigwigs are asking the mainstream media to paint a clearer picture of the issue to the public.

Royal inquiry acting like an ostrich

Royal inquiry acting like an ostrich

Indians' 'pre-emptive' message to MIC, Samy

Indians' 'pre-emptive' message to MIC, Samy

MIC's decline and fall only a matter of time

MIC's decline and fall only a matter of time

Vote-rigging - don't hold breath for opposition win

Vote-rigging - don't hold breath for opposition win

Beware last-minute election surprises

Beware last-minute election surprises

Split votes won't be good for opposition

Split votes won't be good for opposition

Stronger Umno: Would younger Malays really want one?

Stronger Umno: Would younger Malays really want one?

Chua's relationship with mistress a private affair

Chua's relationship with mistress a private affair

Remembering Christopher Fernando

Remembering Christopher Fernando

Fiercely passionate about his work, kind and warm around his company - Christopher Fernando will forever be remembered as a great lawyer and friend.

Poor privacy protection in Malaysia

Poor privacy protection in Malaysia

Unaccompanied minor - 'we could've done better'

Unaccompanied minor - 'we could've done better'

Teachers, parents running in fear of PIBG head

Teachers, parents running in fear of PIBG head

The Education Ministry has suspended a Parent-Teacher Association of an elite Tamil school following numerous complaints against the PIBG chairperson.

Uthaya risks heart attack: family

Uthaya risks heart attack: family

Hindraf leader P Uthayakumar who has been hospitalised during a hunger strike is at risk of suffering a heart attack, his fiancee said.

AG: ISA detention orders lawful

AG: ISA detention orders lawful

Abdul Gani Patail argues that the applicants have the burden of proof to show evidence of bad faith on the part of Internal Security Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Varsity launches probe against students' political party

Varsity launches probe against students' political party

International Islamic University has sought Malaysiakini’s help in investigating the involvement of its students in the setting up of a new political party.

From FTA to Asean

From FTA to Asean

Open trade is increasingly seen as the best response to the challenge of globalisation and cut-throat competition.

Headlines online: Jan 25

Headlines online: Jan 25

Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the English, Bahasa, Tamil and Chinese papers?

Headlines online: Jan 25

Headlines online: Jan 25

Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the English, Bahasa, Tamil and Chinese papers?

Day 9: Closed-door hearing

Day 9: Closed-door hearing

updated 9.15pm The media and public are barred as the commission members hear submissions from lawyers acting for former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim and lawyer VK Lingam’s brother Thirunama Karasu.

The constitution and Malay rights

The constitution and Malay rights

The center of controversy is Article 153 of the Constitution which provides for what is popularly known as Malay “privileges”.

PM out for sympathy votes

PM out for sympathy votes

free Pak Lah is engulfed in the turbulence of never-ending corruption, only to surface now and then to gulp in some fresh air.