Archive - 10 July 2008

Ku Li: Handover is unconstitutional

Ku Li: Handover is unconstitutional

tengku razaleigh Umno's presidency and in turn, Malaysia's prime ministership, should be endorsed by the grassroots and not by a hand-it-down process, says Tengku Razaleigh.
Pak Lah wants time to finish his projects

Pak Lah wants time to finish his projects

Why another two years? The prime minister says he needs that much time to complete his projects for the rakyat.

Journalists outraged over 'dressing down' in Parliament

Journalists outraged over 'dressing down' in Parliament

short skirt parliament dress code issue 100708 According to one journalist, despite that her hem was beyond her knees, she was told this morning by security personnel to "pull down" her skirt.
Altantuya allegations 'will not affect handover'

Altantuya allegations 'will not affect handover'

Pak Lah dismissed suggestions that the allegations faced by his deputy Najib Razak involving murdered Mongolian Altantuya will affected the handover in two years time.
Hindraf: Why so few Indian councillors in Perak?

Hindraf: Why so few Indian councillors in Perak?

Hindraf has presented a memorandum to the Perak government indicating their unhappiness with the reduced number of local councillors of Indian origin.
Debate with Anwar: Minister puts job on the line

Debate with Anwar: Minister puts job on the line

shabery cheek versus anwar ibrahim Ahmad Shabery Cheek says if he fails to defend government policies in the upcoming debate with Anwar Ibrahim, the leadership can find a better replacement for the post.
... and BN leaders slam it

... and BN leaders slam it

The opposition Pakatan Rakyat coalition moves an urgent motion of no-confidence against the prime minister. This draws flak from BN leaders.

PAS wrong on prayer ruling: MCA

PAS wrong on prayer ruling: MCA

MCA attacks the current proposal by PAS leaders to require religious observation as a basis for promotions and recruitments of civil servants.
Natives: Map will prove our claim

Natives: Map will prove our claim

Bidayuh villagers involved in a land tussle with a quarry operator want the Land and Survey Department to release a map of the disputed area
Supreme council members tightlipped

Supreme council members tightlipped

breaking news None of the Umno supreme council members were prepared to divulge what had transpired during their two-hour meeting.
Pakatan reps seek action against rude MP

Pakatan reps seek action against rude MP

Parliament snippets updated 7.45pm Pakatan MPs today sought action against the Kinabatangan MP for the gesture he made earlier this week towards the opposition members.
Stop the campaign, Bala tells nephew

Stop the campaign, Bala tells nephew

P Balasubramaniam, who is in hiding overseas, believes that the ongoing public campaign for his safe return would instead put him and his family in danger. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Umno meets amid handover speculation

Umno meets amid handover speculation

Division and branch leaders of Umno - whose support Abdullah needs to stay in power - were due to be briefed by the premier and his deputy Najib Razak.
Mr PM, now not the time to break records

Mr PM, now not the time to break records

Not meeting Anwar: Rudd's excuse flimsy, absurd

Not meeting Anwar: Rudd's excuse flimsy, absurd

Anwar, Najib, Abdullah - who's the best?

Anwar, Najib, Abdullah - who's the best?

More to 'liwat' issue than meets the eye

More to 'liwat' issue than meets the eye

Sue the liars instead of blaming everyone else

Sue the liars instead of blaming everyone else

Why bother, victims are 'merely Indians'

Why bother, victims are 'merely Indians'

They cannot even do an bad job right!

They cannot even do an bad job right!

Sexual outlooks need understanding

Sexual outlooks need understanding

Have a 'win-win-win' situation for public spaces

Have a 'win-win-win' situation for public spaces

Offending MP: Will Pak Lah still not act?

Offending MP: Will Pak Lah still not act?

Australian PM hails M'sia as 'vibrant democracy'

Australian PM hails M'sia as 'vibrant democracy'

kevin rudd australia pm 150208 Kevin Rudd, who arrived today for his first visit to Kuala Lumpur as prime minister, said that "democracy is not just alive and well in Malaysia but flourishing."
Cops deny involvement in PI's disappearance

Cops deny involvement in PI's disappearance

mohd bakri zinin updated 6.40pm Bukit Aman CID chief Mohd Bakri Zinin is piqued by rumours that the police were behind private eye P Balasubramaniam's disappearance.
Oil's talismanic role in the global economy

Oil's talismanic role in the global economy

World oil prices are not just reflecting global demand but also shrinking world supplies - yes, oil reserves.
PM hands over job to Najib in 2 years

PM hands over job to Najib in 2 years

najib and pak lah abdullah ahmad badawi Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has finally set his retirement date - he will hand over the leadership to his deputy, Najib Abdul Razak, in June 2010.
A veneer of local truth

A veneer of local truth

A foreigner living in Malaysia has given a provoking analysis of how things truly are in Malaysia without being distracted by spin and misinformation.
The Fourth and Fifth cousins

The Fourth and Fifth cousins

As the Fourth Estate is now eagerly staking ground in the Fifth, the nature and functions of both bear some scrutiny.
Pakatan files 'no-confidence motion'

Pakatan files 'no-confidence motion'

wan azizah update 6.45pm Opposition Leader Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail filed the motion at the Dewan Rakyat speaker's office at 3.45pm. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Headlines online: July 10

Headlines online: July 10

Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the English, Bahasa, Tamil and Chinese papers?
'Repent, you shameful man'

'Repent, you shameful man'

vox populi small thumbnail free ‘The Kinabatangan MP says that it was not rude to make such a gesture (as he did) so shall I suggest to all the readers to give him the gesture when we see him?’