Archive - 21 July 2008

Father: Saiful was used

Father: Saiful was used

Saiful's father, on behalf of his family, has released a statement showing full support and faith they have in him. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Inflation may hit 7% in June

Inflation may hit 7% in June

Nor Mohamed Yakcop, second finance minister, said for June and July, inflation could be slightly higher, reflecting the rise in the cost of goods.
Pakatan leaders unperturbed by PAS-Umno talks

Pakatan leaders unperturbed by PAS-Umno talks

Pakatan Rakyat leaders brushed aside speculations of PAS leaving the opposition alliance for Barisan Nasional.
Penang forum marred by assault, angry outburst

Penang forum marred by assault, angry outburst

The former MIC politician, who did not attend the forum, had stormed into the hall at about 11pm and hit the speaker twice at the back of his neck.
Umno offered PAS to jointly rule S'gor

Umno offered PAS to jointly rule S'gor

exclusive In the wake of losing Selangor, former Umno menteri besar Khir Toyo offered the deal to PAS leaders at a secret meeting between the two rivals.
...and he's ready to fight back

...and he's ready to fight back

Anwar Ibrahim today welcomed the Inspector-General of Police Musa Hassan's lawsuit against him as an opportunity to do battle in court.
Uthayakumar says no to SB 'rehabilitation'

Uthayakumar says no to SB 'rehabilitation'

p uthayakumar The Special Branch had purportedly organised a rehabilitation programme two weeks ago but the detained Hindraf leader has refused to attend it.
No more waffling, we want the police report NOW

No more waffling, we want the police report NOW

Anwar Ibrahim’s lawyer R Sivarasa has told deputy inspector-general of police Ismail Omar to go check his law books on the matter.
Altantuya murder: Notice filed to summon DPM, missing PI

Altantuya murder: Notice filed to summon DPM, missing PI

updated 6.39pm Karpal Singh files a court application seeking to summon Najib Razak as well as a missing private investigator to testify at the high-profile murder trial of the Mongolian woman.

Tan edging closer to join PKR

Tan edging closer to join PKR

tan yee kew While she did not openly reveal her immediate plans, the former MCA Wanita deputy chief strongly alluded that her political future was with PKR in an interview. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Highly prejudicial not to give Anwar copy of report

Highly prejudicial not to give Anwar copy of report

It's not about DNA, it's about credibility

It's not about DNA, it's about credibility

Nothing 'stupid' about it at all...

Nothing 'stupid' about it at all...

Bakun villagers gather to discuss rights

Bakun villagers gather to discuss rights

Residents of native settlements earmarked for demolition as a result of the mega dam project are gearing up for a battle over their native customary rights.
It is only Saiful's word against Anwar's

It is only Saiful's word against Anwar's

A web of questions without answers

A web of questions without answers

Dire need for US-style 'oversight committees'

Dire need for US-style 'oversight committees'

Right to DNA test must rest with individual

Right to DNA test must rest with individual

Focus on country, not homosexuality

Focus on country, not homosexuality

Sodomised Malaysians are a lucky lot

Sodomised Malaysians are a lucky lot

We cannot simply blame the taxi drivers

We cannot simply blame the taxi drivers

Hadi: Yes, we had talks with Pak Lah

Hadi: Yes, we had talks with Pak Lah

The PAS president reveals that the talks were held as early as after the general elections.
PKR: Don't use hospital to defend stripping

PKR: Don't use hospital to defend stripping

There is no question Anwar was stripped naked during the course of the medical examination, says his lawyer.
Mukhriz tells US to butt out

Mukhriz tells US to butt out

The Umno Youth wing exco member says PKR leader Anwar was treated just as any criminal suspect would have been, and none of his rights as a detainee were violated.
Sarikei: Judge dismisses petition, no by-election

Sarikei: Judge dismisses petition, no by-election

updated 5.23pm Controversial judge Ian Chin today upheld the tissue-thin victory of Ding Kuong Hing from the Chinese-based Supp party.
IGP files suit against Anwar

IGP files suit against Anwar

updated 5.10pm The suit is related to a police report lodged by the PKR leader implicating Musa for allegedly fabricating evidence in the 1989 'black eye' incident.
Anwar muses need for Malaysian Zola

Anwar muses need for Malaysian Zola

opinion Emile Zola’s ‘J’accuse’, a withering tract accusing the French establishment of conspiracy to convict Alfred Dreyfus in 1898 detonated the movement to free the Jewish military officer.
Rough justice again for Anwar?

Rough justice again for Anwar?

When asked about Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy allegation, I was tempted to rule out any political motive initially...
VoxPop: 'Let's not pay 2008 income tax'

VoxPop: 'Let's not pay 2008 income tax'

free 'Can we, the helpless rakyat , organise something to tell our politicians that we are sick of their behaviour?'
Headlines online: July 21

Headlines online: July 21

The prime minister's admission that he had held talks with top level PAS leaders was the main story in the English dailies.
Unravelling DNA in rape

Unravelling DNA in rape

DNA is an addition to rape prosecution however a misaligned public perception about its use, reliability and prevalence has created some difficulty.
'DNA samples can be planted'

'DNA samples can be planted'

your say free ‘With the current credibility of our police force and AG, I believe it would take more than international experts for the rakyat to believe in fair investigations for Anwar.’
PKR chief's second session with ACA

PKR chief's second session with ACA

anwar ibrahim 02 060207 updated 3.10pm He was there for the second round of questioning over his police report alleging fabrication of evidence regarding his 'black eye' incident in 1998. [VIDEO INSIDE]