Archive - 18 July 2008

PKR invites ex-MCA leader to join party

PKR invites ex-MCA leader to join party

PKR today threw open its doors to Tan Yee Kew, who quit MCA after serving 20 years in the Chinese-based ruling party.
Expert: Specimen can be conserved for years

Expert: Specimen can be conserved for years

Given the right conditions, the forensic expert says saliva, blood and seminal stains when stored properly can be preserved for many years.
Existing DNA sample too old, says PM

Existing DNA sample too old, says PM

updated 8.35pm This is the reason why the authorities have requested for Anwar Ibrahim to provide them with a fresh sample to facilitate investigations. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Witnesses recall PKR leader's arrest

Witnesses recall PKR leader's arrest

His lawyer, driver and a press photographer relate what happened on the day the opposition stalwart was detained by the police.

US senator tells PM: Don't repeat past mistakes

US senator tells PM: Don't repeat past mistakes

us senator joe biden The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee has urged Abdullah not to repeat the mistakes of the past in wake of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim’s arrest.
Logging: Penang to thrash it out with Kedah

Logging: Penang to thrash it out with Kedah

The Kedah government's silence on the logging in water catchment areas will see Penang Chief Minister heading a delegation to the state to hold talks.
This is Why

This is Why

We may yet see Anwar as PM one day

We may yet see Anwar as PM one day

Why I believe Anwar is not guilty

Why I believe Anwar is not guilty

Dr M as Abdullah's bogeyman

Dr M as Abdullah's bogeyman

No rationale for police roadblocks

No rationale for police roadblocks

Whatever happened to our police?

Whatever happened to our police?

A nation going everywhere but nowhere

A nation going everywhere but nowhere

Good reasons to fear planting of DNA evidence

Good reasons to fear planting of DNA evidence

The following is the full statement given at a press conference called by embattled opposition leader’s lawyer R Sivarasa.
Sodomy, rape and the Personalistic Norm

Sodomy, rape and the Personalistic Norm

Proton will not change for the better

Proton will not change for the better

Clear and present dangers with cyber cafes

Clear and present dangers with cyber cafes

Manufacturing up 14.8 percent in May

Manufacturing up 14.8 percent in May

The statistics department attributed the rise to the strong performance of refined petroleum products and iron and steel products.

Suaram: RPK victim of political decisions?

Suaram: RPK victim of political decisions?

The human rights NGO asks if the police would be biased in investigating Raja Petra Kamarudin due to the political nature of his case.
DNA: Anwar's lawyer reveals the deal

DNA: Anwar's lawyer reveals the deal

updated 9.35pm The opposition leader is willing to provide a DNA sample only if the authorities meet his stringent conditions. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Anwar eyes possible Kulim by-election

Anwar eyes possible Kulim by-election

He will have another chance to make a political comeback when the court hears an election petition for the parliamentary seat in Kedah next week.
Courage will set us free!

Courage will set us free!

The initial revolutions of the late 80s were cemented by evolutions since however Malaysia has been lethargic in comparison, perhaps the time is right for massive change.
Syed Husin: We can't trust the police

Syed Husin: We can't trust the police

'There is no problem with Anwar giving his DNA sample. The problem is what happens to the sample after it has been given,' said PKR deputy president Syed Husin Ali.
Students slam 'cosmetic' changes to UUCA

Students slam 'cosmetic' changes to UUCA

The much-awaited amendments are disappointing as the law still restricts student involvement in political activities.
Stop looking for ghosts in Iran's shadow

Stop looking for ghosts in Iran's shadow

The best book about conflict ever written, Thucydides' The History of the Peloponnesian War , accounts for this 30-year cataclysm, where Athens and Sparta slugged it out all over the eastern Mediterranean, by one overwhelming factor: the rise in the power of Athens.
PI case: Lawyers quizzed, Bar concerned

PI case: Lawyers quizzed, Bar concerned

updated 5.40pm The Bar Council expresses concern over the number of lawyers being called in for questioning in relation to missing private eye P Balasubramaniam. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Headlines online: July 18

Headlines online: July 18

All the dailies today highlighted Anwar being released on a police bail after being investigated overnight over sodomy accusations.
'Keep politics out of tourism'

'Keep politics out of tourism'

The recent accolades by Unesco will be useless if the tourism industry does not undergo a major revamp to stay relevant.
No compensation: Villagers cry foul

No compensation: Villagers cry foul

The Bakun hydro dam has not only displaced 10,000 natives from their original homes in upper Balui but also deprived other natives as the original inhabitants of their NCR land.
Women-only waterfall planned for T'ganu

Women-only waterfall planned for T'ganu

State MB Ahmad Said said the initiative was prompted by requests from Middle Eastern countries, whose strict Islamic practices prohibit women from bathing in the presence of men.

An epic battle of three men

An epic battle of three men

abdullah ahmad badawi anwar najib 180708 analysis Abdullah can't make himself appear strong and popular, Najib can't shake his ghosts, and Anwar hasn't yet pulled the rabbit out of his hat.
Are BN politicians going bonkers?

Are BN politicians going bonkers?

vox populi 50 x 70 big thumbnail free ‘Don't inconvenience Malaysians again with your silly political overtures. As for PDRM - get back to work and focus on your core duties.’
'Police should've kept their word'

'Police should've kept their word'

your say free ‘Irrespective of whatever information or feelings they may have, they should not have arrested Anwar before the deadline. Now, who will ever trust them in the future?’