Archive - 26 June 2008

updated 1.10am In the interest of natural justice, BN deputy president Najib Razak said that the rebel party will be asked to show cause within 30 days. [VIDEOS INSIDE]

Human rights organisations were denied entry to the Parliament lobby today and were forced to hold their press conference on the ground floor instead. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The opposition is disappointed that no new measures were announced under Ninth Malaysia Plan mid-term review report to tackle the inflationary pressures.

Dr Mahathir Mohamad has no regrets setting a blog as it allows him to bypass the gatekeepers in news organisations and criticise the government.

Dr Mahathir Mohamad's former political secretary Matthias Chang lodges a police report against the High Court judge for allegedly defaming the former premier.

Penang is seeking help from the federal government to stop Kedah from logging in water catchment areas, which may dry up supply to about five million inhabitants.

While the state government is upset with the decision to scrap the Porr and monorail projects, civil societies think the money saved should be used to upgrade public transportation.

parliament snippets The government has yet to decide on the successor to EC chief Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman when he retires in December. More snippets inside.

The former premier is now suggesting that he is the target of a conspiracy between High Court Judge Ian Chin and the government. [VIDEO INSIDE]

'It is a concern when you deport hundreds of thousands of Indonesians back home," said Eka Suripto from Indonesian embassy in KL.

Coalition Against Inflation (Protes) reiterates that its mammoth gathering will take place on July 6 in PJ’s Padang Timur. [MAP INSIDE]

The 30% bumiputera equity target has not yet been achieved although their equity ownership in the corporate sector increased from 18.9% in 2004 to 19.4% in 2006.

The United Pasok Nunukragang National Organisation was deregistered on May 27 but an appeal is possible, says Registrar of Societies Md Alias Kalil.

Dr Patau Rubis welcomes Najib Abdul Razak, his wife Rosmah and Raja Petra Kamaruddin to swear in a traditional Bidayuh ceremony as to who was telling the truth in the Altantuya murder.

PAS is definitely a stronger party with a much more extensive grassroots network compared to PKR. Yet, it has had to play second fiddle to PKR.

There is much mystery and intrigue around Sapp and its president Yong Teck Lee and what other Borneo parties will do in the weeks leading to August.

updated 5.45pm PAS No 2 Nasharuddin Mat Isa today denied holding secret meetings with Umno No 2 Najib Razak to discuss possible collaborations between the two rival parties.

updated 6.16pm Both the RM2 billion Penang Monorail and RM1.5 billion Penang outer ring road have been shelved, says the PM's Department Economic Planning Unit director-general.

updated 3.37pm The main objective is to ensure that the quality of life of Malaysians is protected, said Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

‘Religious tolerance’ is a mealy-mouthed word that not only obfuscates and obviates genuine understanding but its chanting hardly gets one anywhere.

free 'The government cannot pass its responsibilities and fix the blame on others for not cooperating. The government has the resources to act on anything.'

free ‘I am amazed that Pak Lah does not even need to conduct any investigation over RPK’s allegation before coming to conclusion that Najib and his wife are not involved.’