Archive - 7 July 2008

Mob assault: Rocker blames subversive elements

Mob assault: Rocker blames subversive elements

He suggests that those who stormed the stage were not necessarily supporters of yesterday’s fuel price hike protest event at Kelana Jaya.
Prove LCCT claim, Khairy tells Wee

Prove LCCT claim, Khairy tells Wee

parliament Wangsa Maju parliamentarian Wee Choo Keong has been told to back his claim that Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin is ‘involved with the company that built the LCCT’.
Pray and you shall get a state job in Kelantan

Pray and you shall get a state job in Kelantan

nik aziz 02 Only Muslims who perform the obligatory five daily and Friday prayers may be considered to be civil servants and other local leaders in Kelantan, says Nik Aziz.
PAS petitions palace for royal panel

PAS petitions palace for royal panel

It says ‘inter-related allegations’ against the deputy premier and his wife, as well as the police chief and attorney-general, warrant a royal commission of inquiry.
MP: No no-confidence motion for now

MP: No no-confidence motion for now

sapp dr chua soon bui updated 6.55pm Sapp MP Chua Boon Sui, who returned to Parliament after a two-week absence, said the party has dropped its plan to back a motion against the PM for the time being.

But Hatta hails rally a success

But Hatta hails rally a success

Coalition Against Inflation (Protes) coordinator Hatta Ramli said yesterday’s protest was a success and that he was satisfied with the turnout.
Pakatan ship stays afloat amidst squalls

Pakatan ship stays afloat amidst squalls

comment There appear to be fewer holes in the Pakatan Rakyat yacht, compared to the Barisan Nasional super-liner.
Bala, family may be held 'against their will'

Bala, family may be held 'against their will'

Is somebody holding P Balasubramaniam and his family against their will? His nephew suspects this could be the case and wants the police to look into it.
Najib calls anti-oil hike rally a failure

Najib calls anti-oil hike rally a failure

najib tun razak 01 The DPM said that the rally, organised by the Coalition Against Inflation at the Kelana Jaya stadium yesterday, had failed to achieve its target of one million people.
Sodomy circus: Who is benefitting?

Sodomy circus: Who is benefitting?

Impossible to believe Anwar would risk everything

Impossible to believe Anwar would risk everything

The mastermind then and now the same

The mastermind then and now the same

Saiful right to go and see Najib

Saiful right to go and see Najib

Who gives a hoot about statutory declarations?

Who gives a hoot about statutory declarations?

Dayak leadership stands up for NCR

Dayak leadership stands up for NCR

The on-going disputes over Native Customary lands in Sarawak have led to a Dayak leader to ask the government to openly re-examine the issue for the benefit of his community.
Don't misjudge us silent majority

Don't misjudge us silent majority

Police efficiency or 'revenge' in Bangsar?

Police efficiency or 'revenge' in Bangsar?

Shariah finance: Investors must ask 'why'

Shariah finance: Investors must ask 'why'

Shopping centre's reply a poor attempt

Shopping centre's reply a poor attempt

Handbag not snatched inside our shopping complex

Handbag not snatched inside our shopping complex

Fools in a dangerous slumber

Fools in a dangerous slumber

We are fools for choosing bad leaders and then comforting ourselves that we have little choice in the matter - as if that really makes up for the lack of faith.
'Don't be blind, deaf to our feelings'

'Don't be blind, deaf to our feelings'

Malaysians overcame personal hardship to take part in the Protes rally, all in the spirit of expressing their feelings about higher fuel prices.
The battle for Umno supremacy

The battle for Umno supremacy

abdullah ahmad badawi and umno and pak lah analysis What is the game plan for the key players - Abdullah, Najib, Razaleigh and Muhyiddin - in the contest for top party posts this December?
Family loses battle in 'bodysnatching' dispute

Family loses battle in 'bodysnatching' dispute

updated 11.13pm A Hindu family today lost a court battle with Islamic authorities over the rights to the body of their relative who a religious court declared to be Muslim. [PHOTOS INSIDE]
Uthayakumar refuses to 'beg for freedom'

Uthayakumar refuses to 'beg for freedom'

This is apparently one of the reasons why the Hindraf leader rebuffed a meeting with the home minister who visited the Kamunting detention centre on July 5.

Destiny written in the stars?

Destiny written in the stars?

analysis In the political domain, we are witnessing power struggles over what we believe. The process over time will prove to be cathartic.
Parliament sitting extended by two days

Parliament sitting extended by two days

parliament The current sitting will now end on July 17 as there are some unfinished businesses, said the deputy speaker today.
Rudd decides against meeting Anwar

Rudd decides against meeting Anwar

kevin rudd australia pm 150208 updated 5.55pm The Australian PM, who will make his first official visit to KL later this week, has decided to steer clear of a potential diplomatic row with Malaysia.
Anwar's accuser under police protection

Anwar's accuser under police protection

'He asked for it (the security measures). He said he was threatened and he is worried about his life,' said CID chief Bakri.
'What Dr M believes irrelevant'

'What Dr M believes irrelevant'

vox populi big thumbnail free ‘Just because he or anyone else believes something, does that make it true? A matter must first be established as true before you can believe it.’
Headlines online: July 7

Headlines online: July 7

Most dailies highlighted the mysterious disappearance of PI P Balasubramaniam following his two conflicting statutory declarations in relation to the Altantuya murder.
'Politicians greedy for power'

'Politicians greedy for power'

free ‘Never in our history from the days of Tun Abdul Razak till today have the politicians provided leadership or direction for country's progress.’