Archive - 3 September 2008

Villagers cry foul over 'wild celebration'

Villagers cry foul over 'wild celebration'

Kuching A group of villagers say a joint venture between a local firm and a state government agency is using devious means to get back at them after they filed a suit against it for land encroachment.
Special unit to do spot-checks on gov't depts

Special unit to do spot-checks on gov't depts

The division, according to the auditor-general, would have the authority to conduct audits without prior notice.
Watchdog groups: ACA, haul up 'big fishes'

Watchdog groups: ACA, haul up 'big fishes'

Anti-graft groups want ACA in its current blitz to go after the ‘big fishes in the ocean' and not the ‘small fries in the coastal water' only.
Dr M seeks support to give PM the boot

Dr M seeks support to give PM the boot

mahathir perdana global peace forum pc ‘I cannot do everything all by myself. I need support. I cannot just go to Abdullah, catch him by the scruff of his neck and throw him out,’ said the ex-premier.
Suspend Perak excos, if the rules say so

Suspend Perak excos, if the rules say so

Transparency Malaysia says the two Perak exco members recently charged for corruption should be suspended if state rules require so.
'Expect more than 40 to defect'

'Expect more than 40 to defect'

The Sarawak PKR chief told a press conference in Kuching that Pakatan could now count on more that 40 MPs to cross over from the government camp.
No change in decision for temple priests, musicians

No change in decision for temple priests, musicians

dr s subramaniam The human resources minister today quelled fears the government had backtracked on an earlier promise to grant three-year work permits to temple priests, musicians and sculptors.
USM picked as Apex university

USM picked as Apex university

breaking news Penang-based USM was picked because of its unique strategic plan, its readiness to change and strong leadership. [VIDEO INSIDE]
DNA evidence can go terribly wrong: lawyer

DNA evidence can go terribly wrong: lawyer

m puravalen M Puravelan, who has successfully challenged DNA evidence in court, said the consequences are grave for any accidental or deliberate contamination of such evidence.
PAS Youth: PM should emulate Fukuda

PAS Youth: PM should emulate Fukuda

The prime minister has been urged to emulate his Japanese counterpart Yasuo Fukuda in stepping down gracefully.
Gerakan pushes for anti-hate code for BN

Gerakan pushes for anti-hate code for BN

Gerakan acting president Koh is about to push for a coalition code of conduct to avert a repeat of Ahmad Ismail's racist rant in Penang.
Second-hand apology 'unacceptable'

Second-hand apology 'unacceptable'

updated 7.45pm Najib’s apology on behalf of a Penang Umno leader for his ‘Chinese are squatters’ remarks is "inadequate and unacceptable", says Lim Kit Siang.

Devil and the deep blue sea

Devil and the deep blue sea

Let's go back to the good old days

Let's go back to the good old days

Peoples' Merdeka message loud and clear

Peoples' Merdeka message loud and clear

Diversity is our strength

Diversity is our strength

I am a Malaysian

I am a Malaysian

Sustainable agriculture must be mainstreamed

Sustainable agriculture must be mainstreamed

What a difference 51 years make

What a difference 51 years make

Debate can settle Maika Holdings issue

Debate can settle Maika Holdings issue

RPK and the influence of globalisation

RPK and the influence of globalisation

Politics and religion a heady mix

Politics and religion a heady mix

BN must learn from by-election defeat

BN must learn from by-election defeat

The ruling coalition must accept the verdict of Permatang Pauh voters and reform itself if it wants to stay relevant and avoid sinking into political oblivion.
Anwar, a shot in the arm for Malaysian democracy

Anwar, a shot in the arm for Malaysian democracy

Navy overspent RM114 mil on jetty HQ

Navy overspent RM114 mil on jetty HQ

warship Auditor-General's report The 2007 report said the Royal Malaysian Navy has overspent by RM114 million when building its jetty headquarters in Sabah.
Anwar's spirit reigns

Anwar's spirit reigns

Headlines online: Sept 3

Headlines online: Sept 3

NST and Berita Harian carried a lead report of an Umno member who was charged at the Sessions Court yesterday for bribing an Umno branch chief with RM700 to support him for a division head post.
VoxPop: 'Why is Najib apologising?'

VoxPop: 'Why is Najib apologising?'

vox populi small thumbnail free ‘Ahmad Ismail as Umno divisional chief should take personal responsibility for his seditious comments and instead of hiding, come out and explain himself.'

Gov't sends troops to protect ships in Gulf of Aden

Gov't sends troops to protect ships in Gulf of Aden

Media reports state that Malaysia has sent crack troops and navy ships to the Gulf of Aden after two of its vessels were seized by pirates last month.