Archive - 20 September 2008

Hindraf: Two-month trial too taxing

Hindraf: Two-month trial too taxing

The two-months continuous hearing for Hindraf supporters charged with participating in an illegal assembly can cost them their jobs, says P Waytha Moorthy.
A unified Bar rejects ISA

A unified Bar rejects ISA

The Malaysian Bar unanimously voted for the abolishment of the Internal Security Act at its extraordinary general meeting today.
Sept 20, 1998: The spark that lit reformasi

Sept 20, 1998: The spark that lit reformasi

reformasi 1998 270808 03 10th year anniversary Sabri Zain started ‘blogging’ even before the word ‘blog’ was in vogue. This was his posting on the mammoth demonstration in Dataran Merdeka exactly 10 years ago. [VIDEO INSIDE]
After three nights, blogger's out

After three nights, blogger's out

updated 7.15pm Popular blogger Syed Azidi Syed Abdul Aziz was released by the police after being detained for three nights for allegedly posting seditious materials in his blog.
Tian Chua to BBC chief: Show proof

Tian Chua to BBC chief: Show proof

PKR's Tian Chua wants BBC chair Tiong King Sing to show proof over an allegation that Pakatan have lured BN MPs with promises of cabinet posts when they take over power.
MCA election: The key contenders

MCA election: The key contenders

comment So far, it is shaping up to a tussle from within the old Team A and Team B comrades for the top two MCA posts.

All China milk products banned

All China milk products banned

The Health Ministry has banned all inflant formulas, milk and milk products from China to safeguard against poisoning by the toxic industrial chemical melamine.
ISA - one for the dustbin of history

ISA - one for the dustbin of history

isa internal security act 040108 comment The ISA has now become a great liability for the ruling coalition, rather than the most effective instrument of intimidating Malaysians into acquiescent silence.
Malaysia to go nuclear with RM11 bil power plant

Malaysia to go nuclear with RM11 bil power plant

Tenaga has said it could construct the country's first 1,000MW nuclear power plant at a cost of RM10.7 billion.
Sapp No 2 unwilling to let go of cabinet position

Sapp No 2 unwilling to let go of cabinet position

Deputy party president Raymond Tan, who has opposed Sapp's plan to leave the BN, is reluctant to give up his deputy chief minister cum infrastructure development posts.

Pakatan's next stop: Istana Negara

Pakatan's next stop: Istana Negara

mujahid rawa PAS leader Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa told a Penang forum that opposition Pakatan Rakyat has sent an official letter to the king a few days ago seeking an audience.

Be responsible, not power crazy

Be responsible, not power crazy

ong ka ting 040108 MCA president Ong Ka Ting says these two traits should be part of the new culture in the MCA in its efforts to get back Chinese support for the party.