Archive - 2 April 2008

Pak Lah: I will not resign

Pak Lah: I will not resign

Why should I? This is Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's response to the speculations that he will throw in the towel soon.
Mat Taib jabs Dr M, defends Pak Lah

Mat Taib jabs Dr M, defends Pak Lah

muhammad mohd taib mat taib The Umno information chief lashes out at ex-PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad for his scathing remarks against his handpicked successor at a forum yesterday.
YSS: 'Don't bite our fingers'

YSS: 'Don't bite our fingers'

Denison Jayasooria, the executive director of MIC's social arm, says he is surprised that the foundation is being criticised for being more inclusive concerning its discussion on the 9MP.
Muhyiddin coy on Umno contest

Muhyiddin coy on Umno contest

updated 9.10pm The Umno vice-president adds another twist to the Umno quagmire by not revealing which post he will be gunning for in the upcoming party polls.

Q&A: Ka Ting wants to be 'unchallengeable president'

Q&A: Ka Ting wants to be 'unchallengeable president'

Former MCA veep Dr Chua Soi Lek has no intention of fading out of party politics, although he quit all party posts in January.
Gov't scraps controversial coal power plant in Sabah

Gov't scraps controversial coal power plant in Sabah

The government today said it will scrap a RM1.3 billion coal power plant in an environmentally sensitive area in Sabah.
Selangor's excos to declare assets

Selangor's excos to declare assets

updated 9.10pm However, the 11-member executive council has imposed a number of conditions on the government’s unprecedented move.
MCA: Ong-Chua showdown on the cards?

MCA: Ong-Chua showdown on the cards?

exclusive Will he take on the MCA boss? Former vice-president Dr Chua Soi Lek is known to be outspoken, but even he is maintaining a discreet silence. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Don't ignore winds of change

Don't ignore winds of change

Malaysia my home claims to thrive on democracy. The reality, I soon learned was that it was democracy for namesake.
Dutch Lady condemns 'Fitna' amid boycott

Dutch Lady condemns 'Fitna' amid boycott

Dutch Lady Milk Industries, a leader in the multi-million dollar milk industry here, has distanced itself from the controversial film.
Health minister making doctors ill

Health minister making doctors ill

Slab scheme for doctors needs review

Slab scheme for doctors needs review

The new Malay dilemma

The new Malay dilemma

Sabah and the genie of the 'frogs'

Sabah and the genie of the 'frogs'

The return of the tainted ambassador?

The return of the tainted ambassador?

Firecrackers: lifting ban makes better sense

Firecrackers: lifting ban makes better sense

Frugality must be foremost goal

Frugality must be foremost goal

Let us be humble at this time of victory

Let us be humble at this time of victory

Hats off to all those who brought change

Hats off to all those who brought change

The day the hooligans' rule ended

The day the hooligans' rule ended

Federal Court hears Hindraf 5 appeal

Federal Court hears Hindraf 5 appeal

hindraf gandhi updated 6.45pm The five Hindraf leaders detained under ISA, which allows detention without trial, are making their final bid for freedom at the country's highest court.
No deregistration for BN's PRS

No deregistration for BN's PRS

Parti Rakyat Sarawak - which has been embroiled in a bitter leadership feud for the past two years - will not be de-registered, said the powerful Registrar of Societies.
Pak Lah the 'practise' PM

Pak Lah the 'practise' PM

Fate has gifted Malaysians with a "practise leader" in the person of Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
9MP review: EPU should call Indian NGOs

9MP review: EPU should call Indian NGOs

updated 4.10pm The EPU is in a better position to make adjustments and recommendations for the Indian community with regards to the mid-term review on the 9MP, says a business group.

Why can't the 'reform cabinet' set them free?

Why can't the 'reform cabinet' set them free?

When Abdullah unveiled his new team two weeks ago in the wake of BN's worst ever electoral setback, it was touted as the ‘reform cabinet’.
Param: Not too late for probe on Dr M

Param: Not too late for probe on Dr M

param cumaraswamy The former UN special rapporteur has drawn from 'sworn evidence' in 1998 to say that the former premier should be made to answer for alleged interference into an ACA probe.
Headlines online: April 2

Headlines online: April 2

Most of the dailies gave prominence to the formation of the new opposition alliance, Pakatan Rakyat.
The Irish Conspiracy

The Irish Conspiracy

Eire’s long-held secret is revealed in this exclusive Malaysiakini report - beware, the Irish are everywhere.
Three minute divorce for three

Three minute divorce for three

A man divorced his two wives in three minutes, saying they had "collectively decided" to end their marriages to him.
Pakatan Rakyat: Your say

Pakatan Rakyat: Your say

free updated 7.52pm ‘Is a merger on the cards, next? If this is so, we are without a doubt moving towards the much coveted two-party system.’
Penang land deals: Whack the corrupt

Penang land deals: Whack the corrupt

vox populi 50 x 70 big thumbnail free updated 1.28pm ‘It is shocking ACA did not find any misappropriation involving land and public funds under the previous state gov't.’