Archive - 19 April 2008

Tiong and Bung to lead BN backbenchers

Tiong and Bung to lead BN backbenchers

bung tiong Two of Barisan Nasional’s most colourful parliamentarians will lead the party’s BackBenchers Club to ‘battle’ with a recently ballooned opposition bench.
ACA reform - again a let-down from PM

ACA reform - again a let-down from PM

The premier remained non-committal today to the people's request for the ACA to be reformed, only saying that he has received a proposal by the ACA for more ‘independence’.

Taking stock of change

Taking stock of change

The possibilities for the opening up of Malaysian democracy are limitless and frankly, I am optimistic.
PM: 'Food security' policy in the works

PM: 'Food security' policy in the works

Against the backdrop of a possible global food crisis, the prime minister announced that the government plans to come up with plans to ensure adequate food supply.
ISA detainee gets to visit sick daughter

ISA detainee gets to visit sick daughter

vasanthakumar hospital visit 190408 Hi girl, daddy is here! Hindraf ISA detainee K Vasantha Kumar visits his sick four-year-old daughter at the Cheras Pantai Medical Centre accompanied by a heavy police presence.
Penang groups unhappy with new Pakatan councillors

Penang groups unhappy with new Pakatan councillors

The Penang Pakatan Rakyat government has been blasted for continuing the previous BN administration by giving councillor jobs to 'boys' rather than giving the posts on merit.
Five Ibans arrested over NCR dispute

Five Ibans arrested over NCR dispute

The five from a Miri longhouse were asked to go to the police station to give a statement but were arrested instead.
The problem with royal activism

The problem with royal activism

analysis Scholarly arguments say it is well within the right of the sultans to intervene in the way that they did. But there are other schools of thought.