Archive - 29 October 2008

PM endorses 'reform-minded CJ'

PM endorses 'reform-minded CJ'

Abdullah says that Zaki was a man who sought reforms and had already made a few suggestions to the premier on how to improve the judiciary.
Anwar files emergency motion on mega projects

Anwar files emergency motion on mega projects

parliament In his motion, the PKR leader claimed that DPM and Finance Minister Najib had approved the projects either in haste or without an open tender, or in a dubious manner.
Nazri challenges Pakatan to abolish Malay special rights

Nazri challenges Pakatan to abolish Malay special rights

parliament The minister said that if Pakatan MPs want the special Malay rights removed, they should then move the Parliament to abolish it.
Suhakam: Ratify protocol against child porn

Suhakam: Ratify protocol against child porn

Malaysia lacks legislation pertaining to child pornography, which leaves the administration lagging behind neighbouring countries in curbing such incidents.
January court date for 'Goddess of the Sea'

January court date for 'Goddess of the Sea'

The Sandakan High Court has fixed Jan 12 next year for a full hearing on the aborted Mazu (Goddess of the Sea) statue, said to be the world’s tallest.
New CJ vows action against errant judges

New CJ vows action against errant judges

zaki azmi 291008 The newly-appointed Chief Justice Zaki Azmi’s maiden speech was trained on the 'small number' of errant judges who have tarnished the image of the judiciary. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Gov't told to lift objections to child rights convention

Gov't told to lift objections to child rights convention

asia tsunami child thumbnail Suhakam tells the government to remove immediately its eight reservations in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child which it has ratified in 1995.
Gov't to hike ciggie prices to discourage smoking

Gov't to hike ciggie prices to discourage smoking

Health ministry official says that the government will fix a minimum price of RM6 for a pack of 20 cigarettes to discourage smoking.
PAS Youth warns MCA not to harp on NEP

PAS Youth warns MCA not to harp on NEP

PAS Youth chief Salahuddin Ayub said that the 30-percent equity must be retained and defended "even if the target has been reached".
Economists: Fall in oil prices, gov't should revise budget

Economists: Fall in oil prices, gov't should revise budget

The government will have to revise its 2009 budget, since the projected oil revenue is likely to be adversely affected by the fall in global prices, say economists.
Kit Siang: Brokers in chopper deal?

Kit Siang: Brokers in chopper deal?

updated 5.30pm The Public Accounts Committee must investigate whether middlemen were involved in the Eurocopter procurement and if they received a commission, said the opposition veteran. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Menang sorak, kampung tergadai' - that's Umno

'Menang sorak, kampung tergadai' - that's Umno

Chua's election reflects a poor choice

Chua's election reflects a poor choice

Datuk Najib, the choice is yours...

Datuk Najib, the choice is yours...

Tell us the story of '916'

Tell us the story of '916'

Umno should also count the unemployed Malays

Umno should also count the unemployed Malays

Vapourise nuclear energy proposal now

Vapourise nuclear energy proposal now

Malaysia on collision course

Malaysia on collision course

Allow all to discuss 'social contract'

Allow all to discuss 'social contract'

Justice denied, deprived through ISA detention

Justice denied, deprived through ISA detention

Hindraf never advocated hatred for others

Hindraf never advocated hatred for others

Airlines face gloomy outlook: industry group

Airlines face gloomy outlook: industry group

International passenger numbers decline 6.6 percent to 11 million compared to the same month last year. Meanwhile, international air cargo traffic fell 9 percent.
Coming soon: Fatwa on yoga

Coming soon: Fatwa on yoga

yoga updated 7.50pm The National Fatwa Council may issue an edict on yoga following complaints that the popular exercise contains Hindu 'religious elements'.
Backbenchers rap Penang's multi-lingual road signs

Backbenchers rap Penang's multi-lingual road signs

penang chinese road name parliament updated 6.15pm Two BN MPs urged the government to take action against the Penang government for using multi-lingual road signs in the state.
Jalan Alor it remains

Jalan Alor it remains

It's a relief all round for KL folks as mayor Ab Hakim Borham decides to drop plans to rename Jalan Alor as Jalan Kejora.
SPECIAL REPORT: Syed Hamid Albar meets Malaysiakini

SPECIAL REPORT: Syed Hamid Albar meets Malaysiakini

With the recent spate of ISA arrests, Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar finds himself at the centre of a storm. In this exclusive interview with Malaysiakini , he virulently defended himself.

Tunku Aziz: PKNS staff shouldn't interfere

Tunku Aziz: PKNS staff shouldn't interfere

tunku abdul aziz tunku ibrahim updated 6.30pm The former corporate man turned politician said PKNS' interference in the appointment of the acting general manager goes against good management practices.
Change and hope in Malaysia

Change and hope in Malaysia

march8 the day malaysia woke up book book review Those trying to make sense of the March 8 ‘political tsunami’ and its aftermath need look no further than this compilation of views.
Man attacks wife for not getting him new spouse

Man attacks wife for not getting him new spouse

A 57-year-old man assaulted his wife and threatened to shoot her after she failed to secure him a young second wife, news reports said today.
PKNS - 'Get the best person for the job'

PKNS - 'Get the best person for the job'

free ‘Please remember Selangor comprises all races and the needs of all must be taken into account. To achieve this, get the best person for the job, regardless of race and religion.'
Indian marginalisation clear-and-present

Indian marginalisation clear-and-present

Audit underway into PKFZ scandal

Audit underway into PKFZ scandal

port klang free zone pkfz probe 230807 exclusive The international accounting firm that has been appointed is expected to complete its probe by the end of the year, says Port Klang Authority head Lee Hwa Beng.
Headlines online: Oct 29, 2008

Headlines online: Oct 29, 2008

The prime minister's decision to put off the Eurocopter deal for now was the major news piece, accompanied by the SMS threats ciculating during the Umno nomination process.
Doom, gloom and Deepavali

Doom, gloom and Deepavali