Archive - 11 July 2008

Sapp MPs to back Pakatan's motion against PM

Sapp MPs to back Pakatan's motion against PM

breaking news After all the furore and excitement last month, the Sabah component party has a chance to show its open dissent to the leadership of Abdullah in Parliament.
No more cheap gas by 2021

No more cheap gas by 2021

Industries and small medium enterprises will be given 11 and 13 years to adjust to market gas prices.
Visa probe: ACA detains DG, several Datuks

Visa probe: ACA detains DG, several Datuks

The anti-corruption watchdog has arrested seven people - including the director-general of a government agency - to facilitate investigations.
KL folks promised better public transport

KL folks promised better public transport

Road expansions and more flyovers are planned to improve traffic flow in the city, says Deputy Federal Territories Minister M Saravanan.
MIC's 'rebranding' assembly tomorrow

MIC's 'rebranding' assembly tomorrow

mic 62nd congress 110708 MIC will hold its 62nd general assembly tomorrow with the main agenda being the rebranding of the party's ideologies following its catastrophic loss in the March 8 general election.
A government without humanity

A government without humanity

Rakyat never violated the Rukunegara

Rakyat never violated the Rukunegara

PSM demands local council elections pronto

PSM demands local council elections pronto

The Selangor Pakatan Rakyat-led government must implement local council elections as soon as possible to counter accusations of favouritism in the appointment of local councillors.
It's not about Anwar or Altantuya, it's about our future

It's not about Anwar or Altantuya, it's about our future

Snap polls the only way out for BN

Snap polls the only way out for BN

Politicians, what are the 'rakyat' saying?

Politicians, what are the 'rakyat' saying?

Revisiting the political genie in us...

Revisiting the political genie in us...

Last of the Terrible Three still around

Last of the Terrible Three still around

Pak Lah, the brave one

Pak Lah, the brave one

Sunday's protest rocked!

Sunday's protest rocked!

Why Obama will be bad for us

Why Obama will be bad for us

Poll: No clear favourite for Samy's successor

Poll: No clear favourite for Samy's successor

Of 5,109 readers who participated in the one-day Malaysiakini poll, former deputy president S Subramaniam bagged 22.5 percent of the votes.
Tea with dad: Nurul amused by 'overblown' reactions

Tea with dad: Nurul amused by 'overblown' reactions

nurul izzah 050407 talking The notion that by having tea with Anwar can jeopardise Australia-Malaysia's ties which amounts to RM10 billion a year in trade is 'simply quite amazing'.
'Snitch': Anwar demands RM100 mil apology

'Snitch': Anwar demands RM100 mil apology

updated 7.30pm The home minister has 48 hours to fulfill three demands. Failing which, Anwar Ibrahim's lawyer says legal action will be initiated.

Unbridled ignorance, courtesy of Bernama

Unbridled ignorance, courtesy of Bernama

PM's handover plan fails to silence critics

PM's handover plan fails to silence critics

najib and pak lah abdullah ahmad badawi Although his announcement was aimed at silencing these dissident factions, and averting a challenge in Umno leadership polls in December, rumblings from within have already begun.
Sabah NGO wants probe on Petronas

Sabah NGO wants probe on Petronas

A Sabah NGO leader lodged a police report in Kota Kinabalu today requesting for a detailed investigation on the performance, accountability and transparency of the national oil company.

Tamil schools: Whose responsibility? MIC's or government's?

Tamil schools: Whose responsibility? MIC's or government's?

exclusive MIC chief S Samy Vellu defends the party's record in building Tamil schools. MIC is to have its one-day annual congress tomorrow. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Cracks show up in opposition ranks

Cracks show up in opposition ranks

analysis An incident at the anti-fuel hike rally is indicative of the tensions within Pakatan - a rock singer showed his buttocks that angered the puritanical Islamists and a punch-up broke out.
Headlines online: July 11

Headlines online: July 11

Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's succession plan - effective June 2010 - naturally is the splash today.
Wither MCA in Umno's clasp

Wither MCA in Umno's clasp

The setbacks for MCA from the general elections only underlines its eroding role in the BN since 1969, and asks the question, is it time to leave the coalition?
Anti-Corruption Agency gets prosecution powers

Anti-Corruption Agency gets prosecution powers

updated 5.28pm In a dramatic move announced today, the ACA will now be able to prosecute cases without having to refer the matter to the AG's Chambers for further action.
Najib worse off with two-year transition

Najib worse off with two-year transition

podcast realpolitik 4 line version oon yeoh and ong kian ming Dig a little deeper and you would find that the announcement actually only further cements the precarious political situation that Najib finds himself in.
'Suspend Kinabatangan MP'

'Suspend Kinabatangan MP'

vox populi small thumbnail free ‘He shows no responsibility or restraint and instead just shoots off his mouth without thinking. He is an absolute embarrassment to the country and people’.
ACA quizzes IGP Musa, AG Gani

ACA quizzes IGP Musa, AG Gani

updated 1.15pm ACA is believed to be questioning Musa Hassan on the allegation that he was involved in fabricating evidence in former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim's black eye incident.