Archive - 1 May 2008

DAP reps released, to be charged for mischief

DAP reps released, to be charged for mischief

updated 8.55pm Three Malacca DAP elected reps were held in the police station for more than five hours today after they were arrested for removing the site footing of a telecommunication tower.
Bloggers celebrate Press Freedom Day

Bloggers celebrate Press Freedom Day

Bloggers at a panel hold differing views on many issues but they also agree on a few - like the need to be responsible in blogosphere and to write without fear or favour.
Eventful May Day buoyed by Pakatan MPs' support

Eventful May Day buoyed by Pakatan MPs' support

mayday rally 2008 010508 As workers march in Kuala Lumpur today to commemorate Labour Day, several Pakatan Rakyat elected representatives were present to receive their demand for minimum wage. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Najib's wife: Internet stories about me not true

Najib's wife: Internet stories about me not true

rosmah mansor Rosmah Mansor slams those who posted slanderous allegations about her on the Internet, stating there is no truth in them.

Push for peace in  Mindanao will go on

Push for peace in Mindanao will go on

Malaysia will not abandon the peace process in the troubled southern Philippines, says Army Chief General Abdul Aziz Zainal.

Three DAP elected reps arrested

Three DAP elected reps arrested

breaking news Three DAP elected representatives were arrested at 11am today after relocating a telecommunications tower in Machap, Malacca.
Be more innovative, workers told

Be more innovative, workers told

In his Labour Day message, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi urges workers to be more innovative and creative to ensure the country remains competitive.
Wealth equity - Malaysia's challenge

Wealth equity - Malaysia's challenge

Support for a new social economics was clearly evident in polls in the run-up to the general election. But will this lead to radical changes towards a people-led economy?
Charge former minister: Police

Charge former minister: Police

Police have recommended that the former minister implicated in a sexual assault case on April 14 be charged with the alleged offence.

PKR vows a RM1,500 minimum wage for Sarawak

PKR vows a RM1,500 minimum wage for Sarawak

Should Pakatan form the federal government, Sarawak will get about a five-fold minimum wage from what the employment sector is earning now.
Hear the cries of young Malays, leaders urged

Hear the cries of young Malays, leaders urged

updated 7.10pm An Umno divisional leader wants Malay leaders in the country to sit down together and discuss the future of the Malays in the country. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Q&A: Anwar, don't encourage cowboy politics

Q&A: Anwar, don't encourage cowboy politics

Dr Lim Keng Yaik likens Anwar Ibrahim’s attempt to force a 30-man defection over to Pakatan as encouraging cowboy politics. Wait for four or five years lah, he pleads.
No chance for Gerakan if Pakatan performs

No chance for Gerakan if Pakatan performs

lim keng yaik 02 exclusive Don’t fall for Penang Chief Minsiter Lim Guan Eng’s political ploy and PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim’s ‘chameleon’ ways, warns Gerakan advisor Dr Lim Keng Yaik.