Archive - 3 April 2008

Focus on corruption, not khalwat

Civil society groups today slammed the proposal to charge non-Muslims of khalwat and want the government to focus on corruption instead.

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All smiles for first-time MPs

The banquet hall was abuzz as MPs trickled in for a briefing session at the legislative house this morning and the expressions were telling - excitement was in the air.

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Free Hindraf 5: MIC chief returns fire

Embattled MIC boss S Samy Vellu reiterates that his intentions are genuine and takes his critics to task for suggesting otherwise.

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Samy meets Syed Hamid on Hindraf 5 release

However the minister tells the MIC president that he will have to seek the police's view on the matter before reconsidering any appeals for their release.

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Monarchs' 'resurgence' a welcome phenomenon

Far from being mere ‘rubber stamps’ for the government, rulers can and have been important as “opinion leaders”, a forum was told.

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Q&A: Relationship with my wife 'very good'

In the final part of the interview, former minister and MCA veep Dr Chua Soi Lek talks about, among others, the testing time his family endured following the infamous sex tape scandal.

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Dr Chua: I think I know the culprit

exclusive The fallen MCA leader says he knows the person responsible for secretly taping his sexual liaison but has no hard evidence to nail the person. [VIDEO INSIDE]

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Samy tells BN: Ignore Indians at your peril

The MIC president laments that the lack of action from the government had led the Indian community to switch camps in the March 8 polls.

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'Archaic laws': Zaid's call ominous

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Zaid, save us from 'merciless monster'

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Changing but still remaining the same

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Near impossible for MIC to re-brand

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Send the BN politicians to the moon

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Second chance for Pak Lah to undertake reforms

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The beginning of the end for BN hegemony

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Paving the way for a two-party system

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A vote for opposition, a vote for 'hudud'

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Proton should recall Perdana V6 too

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Next speaker to inherit an 'interesting' Parliament

Caretaker speaker Ramli Ngah Talib does not know who the next speaker will be but a Parliament with 82 opposition MPs awaits on April 28 when it kicks off its first session.

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Najib says it again: I stand by PM

updated 5.40pm 'He (Abdullah) has decided to continue with his leadership and has the right to do so. We'll work together as a team in the cabinet and in Umno,' says Najib.

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Sultan's powers a double-edged sword

To prevent another Terengganu MB crisis, it has been suggested that some rules be established to provide a solution in the event of a deadlock.

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AG: PM did not act in 'cavalier fashion' against Hindraf 5

Federal Court appeal The attorney-general claims that the prime minister had gone through detailed police investigations before issuing the detention orders against the Hindraf 5.

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Hisham not defending Umno Youth post

updated 3.50pm Hishammuddin also denied that it was a party tradition for the deputy to take over the chief's place when a vacancy arises.

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What was I sent here for?

As a young Indian living in Malaysia, why wouldn't I embrace a country that allows me to be the best I can be without penalizing me for my race?

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Trade surplus rises 32 percent

The increase was mainly attributed to higher exports of palm oil, crude petroleum products and liquefied natural gas.

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Our education system: Time for radical change

The writer proposes some suggestions on education to the government in order make Malaysia a better and a more competitive country.

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Dialogue beats boycott outside the gatekeepers' gates

Boycotts do make strong political statements. But, often, weak is its desired outcome. Seldom do boycotts achieve practical solutions to political issues.

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Headlines online: April 3

All major dailies highlighted Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s assurance that he is not resigning from his post.

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Unfinished business in 2004 copter tragedy

A volunteer in the search-and-rescue operation in the 2004 crash is being sued by a private helicopter company in Sabah for unpaid bills of RM500,000.

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PM: No Petronas funds for 2nd bridge

updated version Penang CM Lim Guan Eng’s proposal to use oil money for the construction of the second link was dismissed by the premier in their very first official meeting.

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But would Dr M have resigned?

free updated 12.16pm 'If you had asked Dr Mahathir to step down during his 22-year term of office, what would his answer have been?'

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