Archive - 4 April 2008

Halal certification now with HDC

Halal certification now with HDC

Apart from issuing the certification, HDC will also take care of research and development as well as promotion of halal products.
Samy to defend post one last time

Samy to defend post one last time

The 72-year-old MIC president says he will quit in 2012. However, he will not contest in the next general election.
UIA student charged for involvement in general election

UIA student charged for involvement in general election

Meor Isfandy Meor Azman's involvement in Parti Mahasiswa Negara in last month's general elections may cost him his degree.
Pakatan MPs: Rid KL of illegal foreign traders

Pakatan MPs: Rid KL of illegal foreign traders

This was among the many issues raised by Pakatan Rakyat KL MPs in their first meeting with FT Minister Zulhasnan Rafique.

India today ruled by caste, not constitution

India today ruled by caste, not constitution

Unless India and Hinduism can get away from the caste-system, the country will not have pride of place in the international community.
Protesters want death for Dutch filmmaker

Protesters want death for Dutch filmmaker

About 150 demonstrators marched several kilometres in the rain to the Dutch embassy from a mosque near the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, under the watchful eyes of police.
Assets declaration: No half-hearted measures, please

Assets declaration: No half-hearted measures, please

TI Malaysia says it is incumbent on all government officials - from local councillors up to cabinet ministers - to declare their current interests or shares, including in controversial projects.
Umno infested with 'crocs and sharks'

Umno infested with 'crocs and sharks'

It's a party which is corrupt, infested with ' buaya darat' (land dwelling crocodiles) and ' yu-yu laut' (sharks), says Razaleigh.
Federal gov't will create disruption

Federal gov't will create disruption

Next GE could prove fatal to BN

Next GE could prove fatal to BN

What I would like to see...

What I would like to see...

A tale of two cabinets

A tale of two cabinets

Our diversity need not divide us

Our diversity need not divide us

Nothing has changed for the Semang

Nothing has changed for the Semang

Was it arrogance? Was it ignorance?

Was it arrogance? Was it ignorance?

They spun and spun and got done

They spun and spun and got done

Ten steps towards a better Malaysia

Ten steps towards a better Malaysia

The perils of 'eunuch politics'

The perils of 'eunuch politics'

Gua Musang seeks sweeping changes in Umno

Gua Musang seeks sweeping changes in Umno

Division EGM The proposed changes will bring democracy back to the party, according to the division led by Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah.
Ku Li calls for a party purge

Ku Li calls for a party purge

tengku razaleigh and umno breaking news In a hard-hitting speech, the former Umno VP attacks the party leadership and outlines the drastic remedies needed to ensure the party's survival.
BN and PR will just have to cooperate

BN and PR will just have to cooperate

BN and PR should readjust their political language. Being communal or autocratic is no longer sexy. Both coalitions must put unity as the main priority and not political squabbling.
Charge Dr M for scuttling ACA probe

Charge Dr M for scuttling ACA probe

Activists and opposition leaders piled on the pressure for former premier Dr Mahathir to be charged in court for abuse of power.
Khir, Mukhriz to contest Umno Youth chief

Khir, Mukhriz to contest Umno Youth chief

updated 7.25pm The wing's deputy head Khairy says that he will leave it to the movement's grassroots to determine whether he should contest for the top seat.
Ikim: No such khalwat proposal

Ikim: No such khalwat proposal

The Institute of Islamic Understanding says no proposal to prosecute non-Muslims for khalwat was made in its seminar.
PRS crisis over: Two-year problem resolved in two days

PRS crisis over: Two-year problem resolved in two days

james jemut masing The Parti Rakyat Sarawak crisis dragged on for two long years. Now, it appeared to be resolved in two days with Dr James Masing back at its helm.
Author: Help, not crush, Umno

Author: Help, not crush, Umno

dr ooi kee beng Launching his book entitled ‘Lost in Transition: Malaysia under Abdullah’ in Kuala Lumpur, Dr Ooi Kee Beng expressed concern over the future of Umno.
Headlines online: April 4

Headlines online: April 4

Berita Harian in its editorial said Muslims worldwide should boycott Dutch products in order to teach the Netherlands a lesson.
Woman sues husband over losing virginity

Woman sues husband over losing virginity

The pair consummated their relationship after dating for a few months, then legally registered their marriage, but it collapsed after her in-laws disapproved.
Overall law reform vital, Zaid told

Overall law reform vital, Zaid told

Klang MP Charles Santiago also calls on the prime minister to release Kota Alam Shah state assemblyperson M Manoharan.
Um...no reform?

Um...no reform?

By keeping things unchanged, Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is only sending the signal that he does not genuinely desire reform but wants to protect those with vested interests.

Charge non-Muslims for khalwat: Your say

Charge non-Muslims for khalwat: Your say

free updated 5.17pm ‘Such practice is not the norm in many Muslim countries and moral policing by state religious authorities has often led to rampant abuses of power.’

Gua Musang kick-starts party reform with EGM

Gua Musang kick-starts party reform with EGM

updated 2.35pm The Gua Musang division unanimously passes a resolution calling for an EGM to be held to discuss the party’s poor performance in the recently held general election.
Mahathir urges gov't to welcome Mugabe

Mahathir urges gov't to welcome Mugabe

The ex-premier says that the government should welcome his old friend, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, if he goes into exile following his election defeat.
Calls made for Indian council in Penang

Calls made for Indian council in Penang

The Penang DAP Indians want the state government to set up a high powered state-level council to manage all issues and matters pertaining to Indian affairs in the state.
A non-level playing field?

A non-level playing field?

vox populi 50 x 70 big thumbnail free updated 12.21pm ‘Too right - in favour of BN which is why the opposition had to resort to ‘alternative’ channels to spread information.’