Archive - 26 January 2008

PSM's Aru to be charged, others expected to go free

PSM's Aru to be charged, others expected to go free

Full report updated at 10.55pm. S Arutchelvan of PSM was placed in the police lock-up at the Kuala Lumpur police headquarters tonight and is expected to be charged for violating a court order banning the Protes assembly.

Anwar: Opposition will do well in Sarawak

Anwar: Opposition will do well in Sarawak

Anwar Ibrahim, currently on a two-day visit to Sarawak, is confident that the opposition parties will perform well in the coming elections in the hornbill state.

BN gaining ground in Kelantan?

BN gaining ground in Kelantan?

After BN ruled Kelantan for 18 years, it lost the state to PAS. Now, after 18 years of PAS' rule, will the BN be able to reverse the tide?

US recession no great impact: PM

US recession no great impact: PM

Because Malaysia's fundamentals are strong, any US recession will not have a great impact on us, says Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

Indian's approval of Pak Lah plummets

Indian's approval of Pak Lah plummets

A latest opinion survey shows that the prime minister’s approval rating has dipped by 41 percentage points, possibly due to his handling over the Hindraf issue.

Long on promises, short on delivery

Long on promises, short on delivery

It is well known in terms of the opposition parties that they are very, very long on promises but, when it comes to delivery, they are very short, says Najib.

Crackdown at KLCC: Dozens picked up

Crackdown at KLCC: Dozens picked up

updated at 3.45pm More than two dozen individuals have been detained by the police near the iconic Twin Towers ahead of a protest against price hikes organised by the Coalition Against Inflation (Protes). [ VIDEO INSIDE]

Anatomy of election candidature Pt 3

Anatomy of election candidature Pt 3

Can you blame many Malaysians – including me - to be quite unmoved by all this excitement about who stands where, and why?

Court bans Protes from protesting

Court bans Protes from protesting

Those participating in the rally against inflation at the KLCC today risk being in contempt of court due to a court order obtained by the police yesterday.

Conflicting accounts of Rela raid on refugees

Conflicting accounts of Rela raid on refugees

The burnt items include plastic sheets for shelter, pots and pans for cooking, donated articles of clothing and food rations, as well as Christian Bibles.