Archive - 22 July 2008

Toll concessionaire Grand Saga's executive director states that the police helped put up the barricades in a sworn affidavit, reveals Segambut MP Lim Lip Eng.

This is the second time that the hearing for the election petition has been put off - the court was to hear the case two days ago.

On services, Malaysia is considering allowing US participation in sectors where investment, technology and expertise would be needed for its further development.

The Singapore government's intention to claim economic exclusivity space around Batu Puteh is likely to upset cross-border relationships.

'Najib's evidence is needed for the just decision of this case because of the role that he is said to have played,' said the veteran lawyer.

A DAP backbencher's duplicated questions at the state assembly meeting today deal a blow to the party's image in Penang.

breaking news updated 5.30pm Lt Col Abdul Aziz Buyong and his wife Lt Col Norhayati Hassan claim that the blogger had defamed them by linking them to the murder of Mongolian Altantuya.

He has his eyes on one of the three vice-president slots in Umno - a much coveted post in which one of the winners could be tapped as deputy prime minister.

Former MB Dr Mohd Khir Toyo blames Anwar for derailing the plan and lambasted the opposition leader for not wanting to see the Malays unite.

MCA Youth chief adopts a wait-and-see attitude before deciding which position he will contest in October.

A state PAS leader says opportunists are creating discord among PAS leaders by speculating that the two parties are planning a power-sharing arrangement.

The blog is a space for expression and a possible launching point for the reshaping of Malaysia into a vibrant democracy finally.

Utility giant Tenaga may construct the country's first nuclear power plant at a cost of RM10 billion and is braced for objections from the public.

I never thought I would see the day when a director-general and deputy director-general of a strategic government department would be remanded for investigations into corruption charges. The Anti Corruption Agency must be congratulated for taking such a bold step.

exclusive Ong Tee Keat, who is gunning for the top post, tells Malaysiakini that he does not form pacts or alliances but is willing to work with those who share the same vision.

They have refused to recognise Dr James Masing, the state land development minister, as party president in spite of a recent letter from ROS recognising him as the rightful leader.

The dailies were today splashed with news on the Umno-PAS talks as well on the defamation suit filed by the police chief against Anwar.

free ‘Stop playing nice guy and do your job. There is no need for you to continue defending and shielding as your actions are harming both yourself as well as the country.’

free ‘The idea that the current government and police force need to have Anwar's blood for new DNA profiling is illogical,’ says a reader.