Archive - 12 November 2008

Going 'choo-choo' over missing trains

Going 'choo-choo' over missing trains

Parliament Deputy Transport Minister Lajim Ukim was put on the spot by his colleagues from Sabah about railway network upgrades in the state.
Logging 'threatens Terengganu's endangered rhinos'

Logging 'threatens Terengganu's endangered rhinos'

sumatran rhinoceros 270106 The state government is planning to log two forest reserves which is home to the critically endangered Sumatran rhinoceros and endangered Malayan tiger.
'Don't call vigil participants, criminals'

'Don't call vigil participants, criminals'

PKR vice-president R Sivarasa explained that the right to assemble is a constitutional right, and assemblers are not criminals - in his response to the Selangor police chief.

Penang opposition leader to get RM1,000 a month

Penang opposition leader to get RM1,000 a month

The opposition leader in the Penang state assembly will be accorded the long-awaited recognition and will receive a RM1,000 monthly allowance.
Mahathir: Race-based politics still relevant

Mahathir: Race-based politics still relevant

'Race has become a central issue after the elections. This is far from the suggestion that people rejected racial politics during the elections.' [VIDEO INSIDE]
Go for change beyond candlelight vigils

Go for change beyond candlelight vigils

Think smart, act simple PDRM

Think smart, act simple PDRM

Uncivility at the Civic Centre

Uncivility at the Civic Centre

Mukhriz, stop hiding behind papa's 'kain sarung'

Mukhriz, stop hiding behind papa's 'kain sarung'

Minister should resign for abusing his powers

Minister should resign for abusing his powers

Anti-ISA postcards handed to Pakatan MPs

Anti-ISA postcards handed to Pakatan MPs

isa anti isa Abolish ISA movement GMI today handed over some 50,000 protest postcards to Pakatan Rakyat MPs in a bid to put pressure on the government to abolish the draconian law.
If Obama was M'sian, he would have emigrated

If Obama was M'sian, he would have emigrated

Malaysians, too, can follow the Obama way

Malaysians, too, can follow the Obama way

Don't rap non-Malays, study why BM not used

Don't rap non-Malays, study why BM not used

Anwar sets up parliamentary caucus on judiciary

Anwar sets up parliamentary caucus on judiciary

anwar ibrahim 02 060207 Barisan Nasional MPs have been invited to join the caucus, which will discuss the integrity and independence of the judiciary. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Tomboy-ism: My body, my choice

Tomboy-ism: My body, my choice

Fatwa ruling contravenes UN convention

Fatwa ruling contravenes UN convention

Samy's injunction against ex-Youth chief cancelled

Samy's injunction against ex-Youth chief cancelled

The Shah Alam High Court cancels the interim injunction obtained by the MIC president to stop SA Vigneswaran from continuing to publish an article allegedly defamatory of him.
S'gor exco man arrested, out on bail

S'gor exco man arrested, out on bail

ronnie liu updated 6.25pm Selangor executive councillor Ronnie Liu was arrested at the state secretariat building in Shah Alam as he was about to attend a cabinet meeting.
Death to capital punishment

Death to capital punishment

The execution of the Bali Bombers - Imam Samudra, Amrozi Nurhasyim and Mukhlas Nurhasyim alias Ali Ghufron, has certainly stirred-up the debate for and against the death penalty.

Most predictably on the ‘pro’ side were those who believe that punishment should fit the crime. This stance has been taken by a great many people, especially relatives and friends of the victims, in statements I’ve seen ranging from the quite reasonable, "I am very, very happy but a bit disappointed that it took so long", to the rabid "Dig them up and shoot them again."

Dr M: Money politics will ruin Umno in GE

Dr M: Money politics will ruin Umno in GE

In his latest salvo the former PM warned Umno leaders that they are diminishing their chances in the next general election if they continue on with money politics.
Court allows RPK's computers to be re-inspected

Court allows RPK's computers to be re-inspected

Justice Rozina allows a prosecution application for Raja Petra's two computers to be checked again by the police forensic team despite objections from the defence.
Motion on CJ rejected twice in 24 hrs

Motion on CJ rejected twice in 24 hrs

breaking news updated 3.25pm The Dewan Rakyat speaker rejects the opposition politician's emergency motion for the second time in 24 hours.

Editors meet Home Ministry on media council

Editors meet Home Ministry on media council

The Home Ministry, in an attempt to revive plans to set up the controversial National Media Council, hosted a meeting of 30 top editors yesterday.
Japanese tourist killed, 13 injured in bus crash

Japanese tourist killed, 13 injured in bus crash

The accident happened yesterday when the bus, heading from the historic town of Malacca on the west coast to Kota Tinggi in the south, skidded while trying to avoid another vehicle.
Obama will be a constant reminder for us

Obama will be a constant reminder for us

Unlike many of our leaders in government, he's not a stuffed shirt, does not put on airs and has his firmly planted on the ground. His is no pompous act.
A 350km 'freedom run' for Hindraf 5

A 350km 'freedom run' for Hindraf 5

A 350km-long run through the coastal towns from Pandamaran to Kamunting will take place this weekend to push for the release of the five Hindraf leaders. [MAP INSIDE]
Better deal sought for Sabah's padi farmers

Better deal sought for Sabah's padi farmers

Sapp Youth chief Edward Dagul is taking the federal government to task for handing padi farmers and millers in Sabah a raw deal.
Aghan's dead women walking

Aghan's dead women walking

Headlines online: Nov 12

Headlines online: Nov 12

The turmoil developing in Wanita Umno was the highlight in some dailies today with the Tamil dailies reporting on a potential challenge on MIC president Samy Vellu's leadership.
Global crisis a chance for Islamic banking to shine

Global crisis a chance for Islamic banking to shine

abdullah ahmad badawi Prime Minister Abdullah said the global economic crisis presents an opportunity for Islamic banking to show it is a viable alternative to conventional finance.
Table Eurocopter report Monday or else...

Table Eurocopter report Monday or else...

breaking news updated 3.50pm If not, PAC chairperson Azmi Khalid should explain why he has broken his promise both inside and outside the House, said DAP MP Lim Kit Siang.
Enter the Tee Keat dynasty

Enter the Tee Keat dynasty

ong tee keat and mca analysis Most pundits have underestimated Ong Tee Keat's political will in making changes in the party despite being largely untested as a leader.
Ketuanan Melayu - a non-Muslim view

Ketuanan Melayu - a non-Muslim view

opinion Umno's unyielding Ketuanan Melayu stand may negatively affect the public image of Islam in Malaysia.
Dreaming American dreams

Dreaming American dreams

barack obama campaign change comment Barack Obama has his work cut out for him: tackling a debilitating recession and uniting Americans who have been divided along racial and political lines.

M'sia will allow Thaksin to transit

M'sia will allow Thaksin to transit

thaksin serious talking Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra can travel through Malaysia, but any request for asylum would have to be evaluated, said Foreign Minister Rais Yatim.
Maybank's profits down 22%

Maybank's profits down 22%

The bank reported its net profit for the first three months to September 2008 fell to RM572.2 million from RM735.4 million a year ago.
'Police disloyal, high-handed'

'Police disloyal, high-handed'

vox populi small thumbnail free updated 12.06pm ‘The police have removed by force the right of citizens to voice out their grievances. It was uncivilised and high-handed behaviour. A shameful act.'