Archive - 31 January 2008

'Election goodies' for Chinese community

'Election goodies' for Chinese community

Six new Chinese primary schools will be built in urban centres and 13 will be relocated - this is the biggest education ‘windfall’ ever for the Chinese community.
Orang Asli church sues for basic needs

Orang Asli church sues for basic needs

The Temerloh authorities who denied water and power supplies to the church say that the church was built without permission and located on a non-designated land.
Don't insult the Islamic authorities ...

Don't insult the Islamic authorities ...

Hindraf leaders to contest in polls?

Hindraf leaders to contest in polls?

Some quarters are toying with the idea of fielding Hindraf leaders detained under the ISA in the coming general election given their standing in society now.
DAP-PKR seat talks on brink of collapse

DAP-PKR seat talks on brink of collapse

There is no sign of a breakthrough on the DAP-PKR seats allocation stalemate for the coming elections which has been held up due to no consensus for seats in Perak.
Husam sues two Kelantan BN reps

Husam sues two Kelantan BN reps

Two BN state reps had allegedly defamed the PAS rising star and other individuals by stating that they were involved in nine cases of mismanagement, corruption and abuse of power.
BN gov't bringing total ruin upon us

BN gov't bringing total ruin upon us

Bumi policies will drive away foreign money

Bumi policies will drive away foreign money

Hindraf 5 latest Umno bogeyman

Hindraf 5 latest Umno bogeyman

Pretences, acting won't work anymore for BN, MIC

Pretences, acting won't work anymore for BN, MIC

Peringatan buat pembangkang

Peringatan buat pembangkang

BN's litany of failures enough proof

BN's litany of failures enough proof

Development a duty of the gov't - not a reward

Development a duty of the gov't - not a reward

'Oochy-moochy' outside marriage bad

'Oochy-moochy' outside marriage bad

Middle East peace plan lopsided

Middle East peace plan lopsided

Najib expresses loyalty to Pak Lah

Najib expresses loyalty to Pak Lah

Mahathir’s plan was to have Abdullah in power for one term and then get Najib to take over. Najib however says he is not aware of such an agreement.
Rajendram: My brother is of sound mind

Rajendram: My brother is of sound mind

exclusive However, V Rajendram admitted that he does not have first hand evidence of alleged corruption by his eldest brother VK Lingam or any judges. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Rights body: Give Hindraf 5 fair trial

Rights body: Give Hindraf 5 fair trial

An international human rights watchdog has criticised the detention of five Hindraf leaders under the Internal Security Act and believes that they should be tried for their alleged offences.
Pain in the pocket

Pain in the pocket

When rising prices sock the public in the eye, no amount of whitewashing the depressing economic outlook can help mainstream media spin inflation away.
Rising to challenges or denial? (Pt 1)

Rising to challenges or denial? (Pt 1)

The government says that recent unhappiness over its policies is only felt by a small group of political malcontents and mischief-makers. How true is this?

Hindraf seeking talks with BN, opposition

Hindraf seeking talks with BN, opposition

Hindraf wants discussions with political parties on election agenda and the future of Indian Malaysians before it advises voters.
Let Anwar contest in general election

Let Anwar contest in general election

updated 4.20pm PKR today asked the prime minister not to deprive Anwar Ibrahim of his right to contest in the polls.
IDR 'blueprint' plan proposal

IDR 'blueprint' plan proposal

Unless the planning process in the IDR adopts a holistic approach taking into consideration the involvement and participation of grassroots organizations and individuals, it will not bring any lasting benefits.
Headlines online: Jan 31

Headlines online: Jan 31

The Lingam tape inquiry and the intensifying of crime fighting strategy occupies today's front-pages.
Rotting fish in MIC

Rotting fish in MIC

vox populi 50 x 70 big thumbnail free He has to go. He is the fish with the rotten head. MIC's problem will be better solved with him gone.