Archive - 24 April 2008

Altantuya's father storms out of press conference

Dr Shaariibuu Setev walked out halfway during the press conference after relating how Malaysians have failed to provide humanitarian assistance for his ill grandson and wife.

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Veteran journalist: ACA reforms worth a good laugh

Veteran journalist R Nadeswaran is not impressed by the efforts made to reform the anti-graft watchdog. He explains why at a forum in Kuala Lumpur.

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MIC Youth: Explain why Hindraf 5 not freed

If the five are still deemed a threat to national security, MIC Youth chief SA Vigneswaran says the home minister must explain the reasons for their continued detention.

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International cry for indigenous land rights

The predicament of the indigenous communities in Sarawak gain international attention as a fact-finding mission concludes the communities should have the rights over the disputed NCR lands.

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Iran ejected from defence show

Deputy Prime Minister Najib says that the Iranian defence firms were exhibiting lethal and offensive equipment in violation of UN Security Council sanctions.

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PM to determine return of Thai separatists: Syed Hamid

The Thai military say the wanted men, who frequently cross the porous border shared by the two countries, are believed to be in Malaysia.

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Hidden agenda behind 'Pak Lah, quit' calls

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An act of class

If the sacrifices of the six judges in 1988 are to be recognized and made meaningful, the Judicial Appointment Commission must reflect a truly independent process of judicial appointment.

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Illegal immigrant problem our own making

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Time to end National Service

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Accept defeat and get back to work BN

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Unregistered docs asked for it

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Muslim group: Karpal trapped in 'Jurassic politics'

It is unfortunate for the DAP chairperson to be seen as ‘myopic’ as to what constitutes fact and fiction on the Islamic state issue, says the Muslim Professionals Forum.

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Ordeal of foreign spouses in Malaysia

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Lee doesn't have confidence of rakyat

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Traditional medicine: what's the health DG's stand?

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MPO not making the right kind of music

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MAS challenged by rising oil prices and consolidation

The national carrier believes rising oil prices may prove a challenge to achieveing its profit targets but will not stop people from flying.

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West out to enslave all Asians

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Gov't repeals ban on Makkal Osai

makkal osai makkal ossai updated 7.45pm After a one-week shutdown, the Tamil daily will hit the streets again this Saturday with the promise it would be more careful on matters pertaining to racial harmony.

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Penang CM unperturbed by uproar over Lee's appointment

updated 6.25pm In fact Penang CM Guan Eng says he would welcome more people who share similar philosophy with the state government.

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Angry Keng Yaik calls Kah Choon an opportunist

The disappointed and angry former Gerakan president says his former protegé Lee Kah Choon showed a lack in principle by joining forces with the enemy.

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Lenggeng detainees in a state of tension

updated 6.15pm A Suhakam visit to the immigration depot today found that there were many factors that caused uneasiness to the foreign detainees, especially the overcrowding.

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Is Anwar bluffing? Part 1

analysis Pakatan to form government on Sept 16? Could this be an audacious bluff? If it is a bluff, what purpose does it serve? If this is not a bluff, who are the likely crossover MPs?

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Star proposes merger with Snap

Star president Dr Patau Rubis says he has written to his Snap counterpart Edwin Dundang suggesting that their two parties merge into a single entity.

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National unity is what will save us

We are faced with a grim picture of the world economy, with the forces of hyperinflation and deflation, both threatening to unleash their fury at the same time. No country will be sparred.

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Appoint foreigner as ACA boss

free ‘Being neutral, he will work without fear or favour. Keep our system clean in order to gain the trust of everyone.’

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