Archive - 4 October 2008

ISA detainee Jeffrey always hungry

ISA detainee Jeffrey always hungry

dr jeffery gopari kitingan Jeffrey Kitingan and four of his fellow inmates managed to catch a small snake on two occasions and a bird to supplement their diet when they were detained under ISA.
Police report against Dr M for 'causing economic woes'

Police report against Dr M for 'causing economic woes'

A salesman from Gombak has lodged a police report stating that the former prime minister’s past and present actions has caused problems faced by the economy today.
Quit or be sacked, Raymond Tan told

Quit or be sacked, Raymond Tan told

raymond tan The Sabah Progressive Party warns party dissenter Raymond Tan that he could face the sack if he does not submit his official resignation soon.
Final respects to Jeyaretnam

Final respects to Jeyaretnam

jb jeyaretnam Hundreds of people paid their last respects today at the funeral of the grand old man of the Singapore opposition JB Jeyaretnam who died at 82 on Tuesday.

Jabu blasted for calling NGOs 'intruders'

Jabu blasted for calling NGOs 'intruders'

The deputy chief minister did not want Salcra to meet the representatives of foreign NGOs because they were “intruders only looking for opportunities to make up stories.”
Bar relieved judicial commission still on track

Bar relieved judicial commission still on track

However, the legal fraternity insists that the JAC must be founded upon the principles of separation of powers and greater transparency.
AirAsia may go private

AirAsia may go private

AirAsia says it is exploring "various options", following a newspaper report that it may soon be privatised.
Raya reports: Hindraf to sue Utusan

Raya reports: Hindraf to sue Utusan

The Hindu Rights Action Force is set to slap Utusan Malaysia with a million ringgit suit over its 'damaging' reports on the movement's visit to the prime minister's open house.
Filipino deportees beaten by police

Filipino deportees beaten by police

Illegal Filipino workers expelled from Sabah have been severely beaten by police, says a fact-finding body
Umno's arrogance can destroy BN

Umno's arrogance can destroy BN

comment The concept of Barisan Nasional is at risk because of the arrogance and racial posturing of Umno. The party is stuck in a time capsule in which the Rule of Man always supersedes the Rule of Law.


Tsu Koon is new Gerakan president

Tsu Koon is new Gerakan president

updated 3.40pm Dr Koh Tsu Koon was elected unopposed as Gerakan president today after he was the sole candidate to be nominated for the post.

What Pak Lah and we must do

What Pak Lah and we must do

abdullah ahmad badawi comment Pak Lah must take responsibility and step down. Elsewhere, these reflections on five major, inter-related concerns reveal that all are part of the problem and the solution in the current political situation.