Archive - 25 July 2008

Groups unhappy with Pakatan's propaganda mags

Groups unhappy with Pakatan's propaganda mags


The Penang and Perak governments may have to spend RM300,000 annually to bring out two state-funded magazines and civil society groups are saying it’s a waste of public funds to spend on propaganda publications.
No violence used, says FRU personnel

No violence used, says FRU personnel

BMC inquiry The Proton Wira allegedly knocked two FRU personnel, prompting the rest to rush towards the car to prevent the driver from fleeing the scene.
Suhakam might lose 'A' status

Suhakam might lose 'A' status

Suhakam is running the risk of being barred from the UN Human Rights Council if it fails to convince a regulator that it conforms to the Paris Principles.
Lawyer: Police filmed Anwar's every move

Lawyer: Police filmed Anwar's every move

Described as 'unprecedented', the police allegedly videotaped the opposition leader's every move when he was brought to the police headquarters following his arrest.

PM confirms power share deal with PAS

PM confirms power share deal with PAS

updated 7.50pm He says Umno offered to share power with PAS in Selangor after the general election as it was within its rights as the incumbent state government.
Is there Malay disunity?

Is there Malay disunity?

Police prisoners of circumstances under Anwar

Police prisoners of circumstances under Anwar

First Information Report - what's there to hide?

First Information Report - what's there to hide?

Nothing in constitution about road names

Nothing in constitution about road names

Change way foreign workers recruited

Change way foreign workers recruited

Many more passengers, but where is RapidKL?

Many more passengers, but where is RapidKL?

Malaysia, a failing nation?

Malaysia, a failing nation?

Anwar debacle: Police, Umno need to wake up

Anwar debacle: Police, Umno need to wake up

A dedication for Patto

A dedication for Patto

Thoughts on Obama-mania

Thoughts on Obama-mania

Long road ahead for journalism ethics

Long road ahead for journalism ethics

The roundtable talk organised by the Centre for Independent Journalism has seasoned participants discussing the need for journalism ethics to trigger media freedom reform
PI's 'forced' declaration: Sivarasa quizzed for 4 hrs

PI's 'forced' declaration: Sivarasa quizzed for 4 hrs

updated 5.55pm The prominent lawyer and politician reveals that he was questioned on P Balasubramaniam's claim that he made the explosive statutory declaration implicating the deputy premier under duress.

Gov't demands US stop 'interfering'

Gov't demands US stop 'interfering'

updated with PM's comments 'Anwar may have many friends overseas to prop him up for his image and for his present situation but Malaysia has its own laws and domestic constitution.'
Cop: Mechanic was speeding towards us

Cop: Mechanic was speeding towards us

BMC inquiry updated 7.50pm The Proton Wira was allegedly speeding towards a group of policemen before the driver made a sharp turn bringing the car to a halt.
Hee Leong: I'm just one of the boys

Hee Leong: I'm just one of the boys

ling hee leong It is not that he is in a hurry to become MCA chief like his father but he has been consistent in projecting himself as a grassroots leader. [VIDEO INSIDE]
T'ganu gets PM's nod for Mercedes

T'ganu gets PM's nod for Mercedes

updated 5pm The state MB said that Prime Minister Abdullah had given his blessings for the use of 14 Mercedes E200 Kompressors to replace the expensively-maintained Proton Perdana cars.
Is international justice the enemy of peace?

Is international justice the enemy of peace?

On the basis of the record so far, however, some skepticism seems in order over the claim that justice will obstruct peace. After all, the conflict in Darfur has been underway for five and a half years.

Japan, an immature democracy

Japan, an immature democracy

While I was not surprised at US' concerns over the arrest of Anwar Ibrahim, Japan's expression of similar sentiments was however intriguing.

Headlines online: July 25

Headlines online: July 25

More state leaders have come to support a claim by the Terengganu menteri besar that the cost of maintaining Proton Perdana official cars was too high.
YOUR SAY: 'MCA hypocrisy revealed for all'

YOUR SAY: 'MCA hypocrisy revealed for all'

your say free 'Now that news has broken out that Umno has talked to PAS, why is MCA so quiet? DAP is the devil for cooperating with PAS, but not Umno?'
'This Mercedes nonsense has to stop'

'This Mercedes nonsense has to stop'

vox populi small thumbnail free 'If Protons are good enough for the prime minister and ministers, they should be more than adequate for the Terengganu exco,' says a Malaysiakini reader.
Ex-World Bank, IMF bosses: M'sia should drop Anwar charges

Ex-World Bank, IMF bosses: M'sia should drop Anwar charges

They said the charges were brought "in spite of the fact that similar unsubstantiated charges filed 10 years ago against him were overturned by the Federal Court."