Archive - 8 August 2008

Permatang Pauh: It's Najib vs Anwar

Permatang Pauh: It's Najib vs Anwar

Penang Lim Guan Eng says the Aug 26 by-election is an electoral battle between the Pakatan Rakyat opposition leader and Barisan Nasional premier-in-waiting.
Lim punctures debate hopes

Lim punctures debate hopes

The debate as being planned by Agenda Daily is not to the liking of Lim Guan Eng, as it extends to topics beyond the alleged land scam alone.
Stop meddling in our affairs, Rais tells US

Stop meddling in our affairs, Rais tells US

The foreign minister calls on the United States to stop meddling in Malaysia's internal affairs as the country has its own set of laws.

Anwar slammed over 'back door' bid for Putrajaya

Anwar slammed over 'back door' bid for Putrajaya

chandra muzaffar Former PKR deputy president Chandra Muzaffar says it will be more ethical for the opposition stalwart to seize control of government through the front door instead of instigating massive crossovers.
Anwar has to be elected, no other choice

Anwar has to be elected, no other choice

Unstoppable Anwar against immovable BN

Unstoppable Anwar against immovable BN

Breaking the rule of whose law?

Breaking the rule of whose law?

The calm before the storm - again

The calm before the storm - again

Indelible ink purchase: Textbook case for ACA

Indelible ink purchase: Textbook case for ACA

Obama's audacity of improbable hope

Obama's audacity of improbable hope

The nightmare after a house break-in...

The nightmare after a house break-in...

Five new crucial parameters for politicians

Five new crucial parameters for politicians

Malaysia 2008 - sell your own kidney to survive

Malaysia 2008 - sell your own kidney to survive

Sabah: Rights groups talking nonsense

Sabah: Rights groups talking nonsense

Enough in doc's SD to drop case

Enough in doc's SD to drop case

updated 5.05pm PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim says the reinforcement of the first medical report through a statutory declaration is enough for the authorities to drop the sodomy charge.
Pakatan states fume at being excluded from Sukma meeting

Pakatan states fume at being excluded from Sukma meeting

'This is discriminating, unfair and unjust to PR states. The meeting was indeed illegitimate without our presence.'
Ex-Indonesian president, former US top judge back Anwar

Ex-Indonesian president, former US top judge back Anwar

In a Financial Times column, Abdurrahman Wahid and Sandra Day O'Connor call for the charge against the opposition leader to be dropped. They warned that the country’s integrity is at stake.
Olympics don't hide truths

Olympics don't hide truths

The Olympics does not remove the blemish in which the Chinese Communist Party rules the country nor the challenges of democratisation or separation from satellite areas.
'Comfortable number' for Sept 16

'Comfortable number' for Sept 16

updated 2.05pm Anwar Ibrahim said he was still on track to seize power despite being hit with sodomy allegations. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Playing for human rights

Playing for human rights

We are concerned that the Beijing Olympics might simply become a giant spectacle to distract the attention of the international public from the violations of human and civil rights in China and in other countries with the Chinese government's significant influence.
'Conversion' forum goes ahead

'Conversion' forum goes ahead

updated 4.35pm The concerns are noted but Bar Council vice-president K Ragunath says there is a need to find a fair and amicable solution to the problems faced by so many.

US summons M'sian envoy in Washington

US summons M'sian envoy in Washington

updated 7.50pm The department confirmed that a meeting took place with the envoy over Anwar's case and other issues but did not provide details.
Chilling encounters and hungry ghosts

Chilling encounters and hungry ghosts

Ghosts, spirits, apparitions and ghouls have fascinated mankind since the beginning of time. But do they exist?
DOE takes landowner to court for open burning

DOE takes landowner to court for open burning

pkr elizabeth wong visits swamp peat fire kuala langat 080808 'This will send a clear message that this sort of thing cannot be done to the detriment of the environment and public health,' said Selangor exco Elizabeth Wong. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Headlines online: Aug 8

Headlines online: Aug 8

All the dailies splashed their leads with the news of Anwar Ibrahim being charged with sodomy and his release of a RM20,000 personal bond.
VoxPop: 'They've misused their powers'

VoxPop: 'They've misused their powers'

vox populi small thumbnail free ‘We are humans with self-dignity. Can we sleep peacefully if we allow ourselves to be ‘office boys' in wrongdoing? Do we want to be a part of their sins?'
'Impossible to expect fair trial'

'Impossible to expect fair trial'

your say free ‘This by looking at the way the investigation is being made and the level of transparency. This feeling is reflective of many people in Malaysia and in the international community.'