Archive - 26 May 2008

MB: Assets declaration done, to be made public soon

MB: Assets declaration done, to be made public soon

Their declarations will soon be made public once they have been audited and updated by a private accounting firm.
Malaysiakini journalist loses laptop in Parliament

Malaysiakini journalist loses laptop in Parliament

Her brand-new laptop was stolen in what was supposed to be a secure area.
Waytha's passport still active: Syed Hamid

Waytha's passport still active: Syed Hamid

The home minister clarifies for the second time that the international passport of the Hindraf chairperson has not been revoked.
Proton says earnings helped by new models

Proton says earnings helped by new models

The auto firm says it had made profits three quarters in a row due to the introduction of newer models with higher profit margins amid lower costs.
S'gor to aid ISA families

S'gor to aid ISA families

updated 10.43pm Travel money, education scholarships and entrepreneurship opportunities are some of the things the state government will be looking at as ways to help the families of ISA detainees.
Cheras saga continues - toll operator vows to rebuild wall

Cheras saga continues - toll operator vows to rebuild wall

zainal abidin ali apcet ‘Notice is hereby given that the company will be constructing the barricade this week,’ said Grand Saga’s executive director Zainal Abidin Ali, who is ex-Dang Wangi police chief.
Walk for press freedom on Sunday

Walk for press freedom on Sunday

benar campaign logo 260508 The symbolic one kilometre long walk will take place this coming Sunday to express the wishes of journalists to have a free media with proper ethics and accountability.
Abdul Latiff: Docs have licence to kill

Abdul Latiff: Docs have licence to kill

parliament Parliamentarians with medical degrees took exception to the deputy health minister’s remark, although he extricated himself later from the controversy.
Azmi is the new PAC chairperson

Azmi is the new PAC chairperson

azmi khalid and tan seng giaw Parliament snippets updated 8.17pm A motion by Lim Kit Siang to appoint Kepong MP Dr Tan as the committee's chairperson and Azmi as his deputy was rejected by the House, and other happenings in the Parliament.
Is the 'social contract' at risk?

Is the 'social contract' at risk?

Undemocratic to force PM to quit

Undemocratic to force PM to quit

Indelible ink: Don't expect gov't to take itself to court

Indelible ink: Don't expect gov't to take itself to court

Send the Indians for unity training

Send the Indians for unity training

Umno - what struggle?

Umno - what struggle?

Karpal's opinion: Why the hullabaloo now?

Karpal's opinion: Why the hullabaloo now?

Rape: Moral guardians need to change mindset

Rape: Moral guardians need to change mindset

FTA with US: M'sian farmers will not lose out

FTA with US: M'sian farmers will not lose out

parliament Don't be unduly worried over the implications of having a free trade deal with the US as the government has considered all aspects of the agreement, says Muhyiddin.
Why can't we use the word 'Allah'?

Why can't we use the word 'Allah'?

Heart specialists in Ipoh not 'defunct'

Heart specialists in Ipoh not 'defunct'

Pulau Pisang: Another banana skin for M'sia?

Pulau Pisang: Another banana skin for M'sia?

With Singapore operating a lighthouse there, Malaysia should ‘move swiftly’ to avoid another debacle like the loss of Pulau Batu Puteh.
Should Anwar apologise?

Should Anwar apologise?

Realpolitik Podcast Anwar is no angel nor is he a saint. When he was in Umno, he was guilty of doing many of the things he now criticises.
Batu Puteh: Police report lodged

Batu Puteh: Police report lodged

Johor PAS wants action taken against three key government figures for having been 'careless’ in the country’s stewardship over Pulau Batu Puteh.
EC mulls re-registrating 11 mil voters to stop fraud

EC mulls re-registrating 11 mil voters to stop fraud

updated 7.17pm The project will take about two years, in time for the next general elections unless a snap poll is triggered by current political turmoil.
Minister rejects 'sexy' uniform complaint

Minister rejects 'sexy' uniform complaint

He said it was wrong to pin the blame for sex crimes on students or their dress.
Sexy school uniforms: PAS wants action

Sexy school uniforms: PAS wants action

A student group which caused a stir by stating that uniforms of schoolgirls were too sexy and invited 'rape and pre-marital sex' found an ally in PAS' women's wing.
The politics of rice in Malaysia

The politics of rice in Malaysia

rice in hand paddy padi 260508 analysis In the effort to boost production, BN must not ignore the traditional rice-producing states - Kedah, Perak, Selangor and Kelantan - all of which are under Pakatan.
All Malaysians have special rights

All Malaysians have special rights

Let us no argue any more over this or those rights. Let us instead treat each other right.
PKR kicks off campaign to win S'wak

PKR kicks off campaign to win S'wak

The party’s ambition is bolstered by the huge turnout estimated around 5,000 rarely seen before at the Kampung Gita ceramah attended by Anwar Ibrahim last Friday.
Headlines online: May 26

Headlines online: May 26

daily news round up news roundup All 10.9 million voters may have to register themselves again with the Election Commission as the agency tries to generate a clean and updated master roll, says the Star today.
Bringing 'Impian LRT' down to earth Pt 1

Bringing 'Impian LRT' down to earth Pt 1

Instead of making small, simple changes at ground level, we aim for the skies and hope for a cure to traffic congestion.
Cops bust 'baby farm' in Johor

Cops bust 'baby farm' in Johor

Four infants were rescued and 23 people detained, including a doctor and a government registrar.
'Ronald Kiandee, we will remember you'

'Ronald Kiandee, we will remember you'

vox populi 50 x 70 big thumbnail free ‘Rest assured that every Sabahan will never forget that you rejected the tabling of the motion to set up the royal commission on illegal immigrants in Sabah.’