Archive - 6 February 2008

Jail for food, fuel smugglers

Jail for food, fuel smugglers

This announcement comes as the country prepares for national elections in which the spiralling cost of basic food items will be a major issue.

Headlines online: Feb 6

Headlines online: Feb 6

The Malay dailies played up the announcement by Tabung Haji highest dividend payout in seven years.
CNY 2008: PM calls for racial unity

CNY 2008: PM calls for racial unity

Malaysia does not belong to any one individual or race, but belongs to all Malaysians, reminded the premier.
SPECIAL REPORT: Showdown in Penang

SPECIAL REPORT: Showdown in Penang

Penang is shaping up to be a major battleground between the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition and the opposition in the 2008 general elections.
Sabah CM named in 'Mazu statue' suit

Sabah CM named in 'Mazu statue' suit

chong kah kiat Former Sabah chief minister Chong Kah Kiat is seeking damages and declarations against the state government, which stopped construction of a statue of the Goddess of the Sea in Kudat.
'Uncle, follow me' dare for Suhakam chief

'Uncle, follow me' dare for Suhakam chief

Abu Talib Othman is put in a spot by a little girl clad in a pink frock. The daughter of the Hindraf leader wants him to follow her to the Parliament building on Feb 16. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Reducing crime rate - PM's top priority

Reducing crime rate - PM's top priority

He tells a Chinese association that the most urgent task now is to reduce the crime rate before setting up a mechanism to keep tabs on the police force.

Annuar Musa: All politicians a liability

Annuar Musa: All politicians a liability

While some see Kelantan Umno head as a liability, he does not necessarily share the view.
Pak Lah, tell Samy Vellu to step down

Pak Lah, tell Samy Vellu to step down

Maika, Telekom shares: Whose pocket?

Maika, Telekom shares: Whose pocket?

Absurd for MIC to counter-accuse critics

Absurd for MIC to counter-accuse critics

Lingam Tape: Boycott commission, Bar Council

Lingam Tape: Boycott commission, Bar Council

Of course I love my country...

Of course I love my country...

Voting for the opposition: Just do it

Voting for the opposition: Just do it

MCA's Nine-Point Plan won't fill our tummies

MCA's Nine-Point Plan won't fill our tummies

Suffering hedgehogs: Throw out BN government

Suffering hedgehogs: Throw out BN government

Predators now circling schools

Predators now circling schools

The housekeeper

The housekeeper

The American presidential race is not between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. It’s between Obama and Bill Clinton.

DAP: Penang economy slipping

DAP: Penang economy slipping

The opposition party has sticky questions for the Gerakan leadership over management of sectors that have been traditional money-spinners.
India, M'sia free-trade deal set for March 2009

India, M'sia free-trade deal set for March 2009

Malaysia and India have agreed to try to finalise a free-trade agreement by March 2009 after the first round of talks.
Avoid decline and fall of UM

Avoid decline and fall of UM

A truly autonomous and free university should be open to all leading and authoritative figures so that the university can develop as a true centre for dialogue, debate and presentation of various ideas and views.
Hindraf takes cause to the UK

Hindraf takes cause to the UK

A protest which ended with a petition to the British government and a motion at the Scottish parliament are the latest in its international campaign.

Fama promises go sour for pomelo man

Fama promises go sour for pomelo man

Fama has allegedly failed to deliver promises of subsidies and heightened marketing to promote Kenny Phon’s quality pomelos that are healthier than non-accredited ones.

No fear of the Rat

No fear of the Rat

new Will the lunar Year of the Rat bring out the animal in us? That depends on where you live...
Penan culture zapped by satellite TV

Penan culture zapped by satellite TV

penan sarawak orang asli anti logging protest big thumbnail The environmental damage wrought by the timber companies that are cutting swathes through the rainforests is not the only challenge faced by the nomadic Penan.
Changing the face of Batu Caves

Changing the face of Batu Caves

batu caves Long known for its hilltop Hindu temple, the Batu Caves state seat is set for a massive facelift with several mega projects - but no, these ‘are not election sweeteners’.
Zip it? What a laugh!

Zip it? What a laugh!

vox populi 50 x 70 big thumbnail free It is a great joke that MIC has challenged the opposition to list down what they have done for the Indian community and Tamil schools.