Archive - 9 July 2008

GLCs need not be led by Umno members: PM

GLCs need not be led by Umno members: PM

Though Abdullah’s statement did not name any individuals, it was an obvious reference to Sepang International Circuit chairperson Mokhzani Mahathir.
Yen Yen backs castration for repeat rapists

Yen Yen backs castration for repeat rapists

'I think that drastic action is needed for such a heinous crime,' says MCA Wanita chief Ng Yen Yen.
Azalina: Probe into Pempena deals

Azalina: Probe into Pempena deals

Tourism Minister Azalina confirms that auditors are scrutinising the books at tourism development agency Pempena, two officials of which are accused of malpractice involving public funds.
Gov't silent on intra-ethnic income disparities?

Gov't silent on intra-ethnic income disparities?

Parliament snippets A Pakatan Rakyat member asked the government why it is so focused on income disparities between ethnic groups, but not within ethnic groups.
Sapp: 'Chua told not to swim with sharks'

Sapp: 'Chua told not to swim with sharks'

Sabah Progressive Party chief Yong Teck Lee says he had warned vice-president Dr Chua Soon Bui to be wary of federal leaders - advice that she has apparently ignored.
Speaker defends ministers against too many questions

Speaker defends ministers against too many questions

parliament Pandikar Amin says that MPs must realise that not all issues raised spontaneously could be answered on the spot without referring to the facts.
Will the 'lone ranger' ride to the top?

Will the 'lone ranger' ride to the top?

ong tee keat and mca analysis Known for doing politics differently, Ong Tee Keat has become the subject of widespread speculation - is he en route for MCA's top position?

Where truth is more fantastic than fiction

Where truth is more fantastic than fiction

anwar ibrahim and najib tun razak opinion These days in Malaysia, the saying that truth can be more fantastic than fiction or that reality can be stranger than the imagination has a special resonance.
Anwar urges Rudd to promote democracy on KL visit

Anwar urges Rudd to promote democracy on KL visit

updated 7.20pm 'Abdullah needs to be told that he cannot use institutions like the police and the AG's office and the judiciary to intimidate witnesses and fabricate evidence.'
What 'rule of law' Rais?

What 'rule of law' Rais?

Blame the politicians, not bloggers

Blame the politicians, not bloggers

Bloggers here because of MSM failure

Bloggers here because of MSM failure

Slow death or temporary pain for nation?

Slow death or temporary pain for nation?

Anwar the 'snitch': Let the games begin

Anwar the 'snitch': Let the games begin

Why drastic fuel price hike was a blunder

Why drastic fuel price hike was a blunder

We need to prepare vessel, crew before storm hits

We need to prepare vessel, crew before storm hits

This Hindraf wife needs help, not abuse

This Hindraf wife needs help, not abuse

New M'sia, Indonesia committee a letdown

New M'sia, Indonesia committee a letdown

Illegal parking a terrible social disease

Illegal parking a terrible social disease

Poll: Readers' views on flip-flop Bala

Poll: Readers' views on flip-flop Bala

p balasubramaniam A total of 6,418 Malaysiakini readers had participated in the one-day survey which went live yesterday morning. Five questions were asked and here are the results.
Government's grand plan derailed

Government's grand plan derailed

Two years after its launching by Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, the Ninth Malaysia Plan (9MP) was tabled again in Parliament for a mid-term review. Debate on it should be concluded by this week.

Dayak leaders to mix business with pleasure

Dayak leaders to mix business with pleasure

Problems associated with encroachment into native customary rights land could be discussed at the close of the harvest festival celebrations this weekend.
Eight interveners in Herald suit ... and counting

Eight interveners in Herald suit ... and counting

updated 4.05pm Kuala Lumpur High Court Justice Lau Bee Lan fixes Nov 21 to give all interested intervening parties in the suit adequate time to respond to both the applicants and respondents.
Natives vs quarry: Villagers asked to sign 'dubious' documents

Natives vs quarry: Villagers asked to sign 'dubious' documents

It is not often that impoverished villagers are against improvement to their school and bridge. The Bengoh villagers in Sarawak have reasons to do so.
Kinabatangan MP: Yes, I did it but...

Kinabatangan MP: Yes, I did it but...

breaking news updated at 5.25pm He insists that 'it is not a rude gesture' and it is up to the people to interpret what he did.
Missing private eye located in Southeast Asia

Missing private eye located in Southeast Asia

Criminal Investigation Department director Bakri Zinin said P Balasubramaniam and his family had left Malaysia on their own accord.
Sodomy: Anwar turns to Syariah Court

Sodomy: Anwar turns to Syariah Court

anwar ibrahim and saiful bukhari azlan updated at 3.30pm The PKR de facto leader has asked the Syariah Court to intervene and clear his name over the sodomy allegation against him by his former aide. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Headlines online: July 9

Headlines online: July 9

Almost all newspapers highlighted the continuing saga of the missing private investigator P Balasubramaniam and his family.
Never trust a politician

Never trust a politician

Quran swearing: 'The innocent have no fear...

Quran swearing: 'The innocent have no fear...

your say free ...the guilty have no conscience. Please drop all this pointless swearing on the Holy Book. It does not resolve anything. The problem is created by man.’
No bloggers, no cry?

No bloggers, no cry?

vox populi big thumbnail free ‘You mean if we all stop blogging, we will all wake up with all our problems solved? It will solve our judicial problems and give us courts through which law and order can be restored?’