Archive - 3 May 2008

The premier says unions can hold even “100 demonstrations” but nothing can change the fact that the government cannot implement a minimum wage policy.

The ‘hazardous’ tower emitting radiation is said to have breached guidelines set by the state and allegedly caused migraines, dizziness, fatigue, upper respiratory tract infections and cancer

Several political leaders from both sides of the divide call on the government to relax media laws and encourage press freedom.

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi says his government will delay non-essential projects and use funds to secure the country's food supply amid spiralling global food prices.

It is a message that will never grow old or lose its meaning when it comes to media watchdog Centre of Independent Journalism (CIJ) annual World Press Freedom Day celebrations. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Penang CM Lim Guan Eng is curious as to why Petronas could not supply gas for domestic use in households and industrial sites when the country is a leading supplier of refined gas globally.

The former state assemblyperson finds new challenges after politics by taking helm of the Port Klang Authority, which oversees the affairs of the controversial Port Klang Free Zone.

Police are waiting for words from the Attorney General's office on further action to be taken on a case involving a former minister alleged to have molested a woman in Kuala Lumpur last month.

Lately, tourists visiting the Mulu National Park in Sarawak have been given pamphlets that are not of the promotional kind, but with pleas for help by a small indigenous group.

According to Permas, the task force will play a consultative, think tank and advisory role on land and housing issues, particularly pertaining to urban poor communities.

Election reform group Bersih rubbishes the Election Commission’s claims that the March 8 polls was the “best ever”.

The money is part of a RM4 billion pledge to increase food production and tackle price hikes, says Agriculture Minister Mustapa Mohamed.