Archive - 5 February 2008

'Close relatives' Haidar-Fairuz under spotlight

'Close relatives' Haidar-Fairuz under spotlight

Lingam tape inquiry PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim will make an application this afternoon to object former Chief Judge of Malaya Haidar Mohd Noor from continuing to chair the commission of inquiry into the Lingam tape.
ISA detainee among four new witnesses

ISA detainee among four new witnesses

Lingam tape inquiry The royal panel wants to hear from lawyer and Hindraf legal advisor M Manoharan, who is being held under ISA.
Swindle at gov't bank 'hushed up'?

Swindle at gov't bank 'hushed up'?

This is because it involves high-profile personnel of the bank, claims a former employee who filed a report with the ACA today.

Lawyers walk out from inquiry

Lawyers walk out from inquiry

anwar ibrahim 02 060207 Lingam tape inquiry updated 8.10pm Their act of protest came after PKR’s de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim and social reform movement Aliran were barred from participating in the commission’s proceedings.
Anwar hints at election comeback in Penang

Anwar hints at election comeback in Penang

He is barred from contesting an election earlier than April 15, but Anwar hinted that he may contest a by-election in Penang's Balik Pulau in May.
Haidar refuses to disqualify himself

Haidar refuses to disqualify himself

Lingam tape inquiry updated 9.10pm The inquiry’s chairperson says he ‘hardly had any contact’ with ex-chief justice Ahmad Fairuz Sheikh Abdul Halim despite them being close relatives.
Seat talks: Show courage DAP, PAS

Seat talks: Show courage DAP, PAS

Najib's apology too late, damage done

Najib's apology too late, damage done

Bad judges will lead to riots

Bad judges will lead to riots

Desperate attempt to shut Shafee up

Desperate attempt to shut Shafee up

Don't fall for the BN's sweet promises

Don't fall for the BN's sweet promises

Tahun Satu sekolah ini tiada pelajar Cina

Tahun Satu sekolah ini tiada pelajar Cina

Illogical, foolish to charge M'kini reporter

Illogical, foolish to charge M'kini reporter

PKR must commit to freedom of conscience

PKR must commit to freedom of conscience

Toilet-cleaning hardly for UPSR students

Toilet-cleaning hardly for UPSR students

Ang Pow 2008 - this is the latest trend!

Ang Pow 2008 - this is the latest trend!

PAS to field 50% fresh faces in T'ganu

PAS to field 50% fresh faces in T'ganu

hadi awang 010807 exclusive The enigmatic PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang said more women and youth will also be given a chance to contest the general election. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Don't call polls during CNY, Pak Lah told

Don't call polls during CNY, Pak Lah told

abdullah ahmad badawi and chinese new year 050208 Show sensitivity to the Chinese Malaysian community - let them complete their Chinese New Year celebrations before we go on the hustings, says Lim Kit Siang.
Gerakan leader: Release the Hindraf 5

Gerakan leader: Release the Hindraf 5

This is the first break in ranks in the ruling coalition, with a leader of a component party calling for the release of the five Hindraf leaders.
In a tangle over LRT lines

In a tangle over LRT lines

The federal government and the Selangor state government have clearly got different ideas about where the LRT extension in Subang Jaya should go.

Cyber-strike against mainstream media

Cyber-strike against mainstream media

With the general election ahead, a group has launched a weekly boycott of newspapers as these ‘normally misbehave big time’ in campaign coverage.

The Umno factor in Penang politics

The Umno factor in Penang politics

Agendakini A panel discussion involving three people very much involved in Penang politics sparked a lively debate as to what had gone wrong in the state. [VIDEO INSIDE]
When you believe your own spin

When you believe your own spin

The current royal commission on the Lingam tape scandal gives a more realistic picture of the government machinery than any Swiss thin-tank.

Headlines online: Feb 5

Headlines online: Feb 5

Two issues were in the media spotlight - continuing revelations at the inquiry into the Lingam tape and events linked to the next general election.
Help us save lives, urge students

Help us save lives, urge students

Angered by fatal accidents involving express buses, a group of students has launched an online petition demanding attention to the root causes.
Zip it, critics of MIC told

Zip it, critics of MIC told

‘Don’t just attack us. Show us what you have done for the community,’ counters MIC info chief M Saravanan in defence of his beleagured leader.

MIC sold us into 'slavery'

MIC sold us into 'slavery'

vox populi 50 x 70 big thumbnail free Yes, syabas to Hindraf for highlighting the Indians' plight. Samy Vellu should just leave gracefully and not be pushed out in disgrace.