Archive - 28 June 2008

updated with Anwar's statement 2.18am The 23-year-old aide claims that he was sodomised by PKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim - the second time that such a report had been lodged in over 10 years. [VIDEO INSIDE]

breaking news updated 12.10am A public rally to protest against the Internal Security Act and to press for the freedom of those detained under the Act took place at Stadium Malawati, Shah Alam tonight.

Rusli Ibrahim denies that he was given a post in the Selangor government's investment arm Kumpulan Darul Ehsan Bhd by virtue of being a brother to Anwar Ibrahim

A forum organised by the Bar Council today looked into the aspect of the social contract, with speakers debating the existence of this concept, and if it does, its role in today's Malaysia.

breaking news MCA chief Ong Ka Ting announces that he will not defend his post in the October party polls, paving the way for a new leadership to take over.

Sungai Rapat state assemblyperson Hamidah Osman, who caused a furore at the Perak state assembly sitting yesterday has publicly apologised for hurting the Indian community.

A loving wife and a team of dedicated volunteers is what keeps Kota Alam Shah state assemblyperson M Manoharan’s service centre alive for more than three months now. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The charity group for wives of elected representatives in Perak was said to have changed its constitution in a dubious manner after the state assembly was dissolved.

De facto law minister Zaid Ibrahim shoots down calls by former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad to initiate a tribunal against Justice Ian Chin. The judge was also praised for having discharged his duties well.

A Iban longhouse community is appealing to a timber company to not enforce a court injunction that will see them being unable to farm on land near their 34-year-old home.

University Industri Selangor vice-chancellor Professor Dr Mohd Razali Agus has lost his job. He was sacked by the Selangor government on Thursday.

Raja Petra Kamarudin could face the rap from the police if the attorney-general finds that there are elements of libel against the government in his June 18 statutory declaration.

The new health minister is barely three months into the job. Well versed now with his portfolio, Liow Tiong Lai pledges his best to improve the healthcare system in the country.

A little peaceful and non-violent rebellion is a good thing for democracy in Malaysia. It may even compel the prime minister to act.

exclusive The controversial health financing scheme may take 'years' to implement because the government wants to consult the people first, says Liow Tiong Lai.