Archive - 7 November 2008

Anwar lauds blogger's release

Anwar lauds blogger's release

Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim today lauded the Shah Alam High Court’s decision to free controversial blogger Raja Petra Kamaruddin from his detention under the Internal Security Act (ISA).
Nirmala Bonat case: Nov 27 verdict

Nirmala Bonat case: Nov 27 verdict

Four years after Nirmala Bonat's plight was highlighted, the Session Court will decide whether to charge her former employer for alleged abuse.
Japanese golfers call for probe into resort scandal

Japanese golfers call for probe into resort scandal

A group of Japanese golfers who claim they were short-changed by the Kristal Golf Resort in Penang are demanding that the federal government look into their plight.
Raja Nazrin: Rulers will not act on wrong advice

Raja Nazrin: Rulers will not act on wrong advice

raja nazrin The rulers would not agree with the advice from government leaders which goes against the spirit of the constitution, rule of law and universal principles of justice, said the Regent of Perak Raja Nazrin Shah.
Fatwa council puts off ruling on yoga

Fatwa council puts off ruling on yoga

This was because the National Fatwa Council chairperson Abdul Shukor Husin was overseas on official business.
Obama wouldn't have made it in Malaysia

Obama wouldn't have made it in Malaysia

Bangsa Malaysia gets a push with Obama's win

Bangsa Malaysia gets a push with Obama's win

Thank you America, for giving us hope

Thank you America, for giving us hope

PM's 'Anyone can be PM' an outright lie

PM's 'Anyone can be PM' an outright lie

Give us back our right to feel safe

Give us back our right to feel safe

Students protest to retain principal

Students protest to retain principal

Students - and also college staff - from New Era College gathered to protest and present petitions to Dong Zong, asking them to renew principal Dr Kua Kia Soong’s contract.
Under-the-belt criticism of McCain most deplorable

Under-the-belt criticism of McCain most deplorable

'Syed Hamid must resign'

'Syed Hamid must resign'

updated 5.05pm Now that Raja Petra has been freed, politicians and activists are calling for the resignation of Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar for alleged abuse of power.
Stimulus package: Avoid expansionary approach

Stimulus package: Avoid expansionary approach

'PAS is committed to its partners in Pakatan'

'PAS is committed to its partners in Pakatan'

Large limestone karsts deserve protection

Large limestone karsts deserve protection

No elements of religion, occultism in yoga

No elements of religion, occultism in yoga

Sodomy trial: Anwar wins first round

Sodomy trial: Anwar wins first round

updated 5.50pm This came after the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court ruled in Anwar Ibrahim's favour that his sodomy trial would be heard in the same court.
Obama: American dream, Malaysian nightmare?

Obama: American dream, Malaysian nightmare?

Protest against anti-tomboy fatwa

Protest against anti-tomboy fatwa

tomboy fatwa protest 071108 updated 4.10pm About a dozen activists march in protest against the recent National Fatwa Council’s decision to rule that Islam is against tomboys. [VIDEO INSIDE]
MAS union: 'No' to automatic EPF cut

MAS union: 'No' to automatic EPF cut

Based on the directive issued by EPF, the union says this means the workers' contributions will be slashed involuntarily.
Reality behind the Obama victory

Reality behind the Obama victory

Ng's stunt does not impress rival

Ng's stunt does not impress rival

Dominique Ng thought his gesture would mend some fences with Chong Chieng Jen in their well-known acrimonious relationship. But he was wrong.
What 'Obamamania' can do for us

What 'Obamamania' can do for us

The day the world has been waiting for with bated breath has arrived. Today, Barrack Obama stands in the eyes of the world as the first non-white president of the United States of America, putting the country on the right track to making history.

‘Obamamania’ has indeed swept the world. But what is it about the election that made it a hot topic, especially in Malaysia?

Sapp asks for pre-election goodies

Sapp asks for pre-election goodies

Sapp is asking for more budget "goodies" since they speculate that the incoming prime minister will call for elections before the full-effects of recession are felt.
'Gates-Soros' land scam dupes many

'Gates-Soros' land scam dupes many

george soros and bill gates Fancy doing business with Bill Gates and George Soros? A Tawau-based company has allegedly shortchanged thousands of Malaysians over this.
PM hopeful of Obama's trade deal

PM hopeful of Obama's trade deal

abdullah ahmad badawi and barack obama Malaysia is hopeful that a free-trade deal can be struck with the new US administration after years of troubled negotiations that failed to produce an agreement.
Headlines online: Nov 7, 2008

Headlines online: Nov 7, 2008

The government’s disclosure of details of the ex-gratia payment to several former judges was given prominence by most dailies.
Tremors of a new age

Tremors of a new age

barack obama america comment Barack Obama is living proof that the American democracy has awakened from its long nightmare, that hope trumps fear, that race is no obstacle to the highest office in the land.
A ghost in Bukit Gasing?

A ghost in Bukit Gasing?

voize bukit gasing ghost free Voize.my goes ghost hunting in unravelling the mystery behind a video clip which has generated debate among the believers and the non-believers.
Court frees ISA detainee Raja Petra

Court frees ISA detainee Raja Petra

raja petra kamaruddin habeas corpus case 071108 updated 6.38pm Controversial blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin was released from his ISA detention at 3.20pm after the Shah Alam High Court ruled in his favour. [VIDEO INSIDE]

VoxPop: Eurocopter a luxury we can do without

VoxPop: Eurocopter a luxury we can do without

free ‘Buying the Eurocopter for use in Malaysia is like buying an Formula One car for use in a small town or a Rolls Royce for use in a remote kampung .'
'Change or be changed'

'Change or be changed'

your say free ‘Change is going to reverberate throughout the world following Obama's victory. The message to us then is to change or be changed when the time comes.'