Archive - 14 November 2008

Every second with Pak Lah spells doom for Umno

Every second with Pak Lah spells doom for Umno

The damage inflicted by Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on Umno is so severe that every second counts, says former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
MIC Youth protests against Sri Lanka offensive

MIC Youth protests against Sri Lanka offensive

In a rare scene, MIC Youth ganged up with Barisan Nasional coalition members to hold a protest against the Sri Lankan military activity in the Northern Province.
No appeal against Abdul Razak's acquittal

No appeal against Abdul Razak's acquittal

The prosecution confirms that it will not file an appeal against the political analyst’s acquittal in the Altantuya Shaariibuu murder case.
Change? What change?

Change? What change?

Let a woman put things right in Umno

Let a woman put things right in Umno

Mahathir should stop his charade

Mahathir should stop his charade

Do not confront the poor Indians in a harsh manner

Do not confront the poor Indians in a harsh manner

Bali bombers - Indonesia did it without ISA

Bali bombers - Indonesia did it without ISA

If Obama had done his magic here ...

If Obama had done his magic here ...

Stop using the terms 'Malay' or 'non-Malay'

Stop using the terms 'Malay' or 'non-Malay'

Death sentence for Malaysian in Singapore

Death sentence for Malaysian in Singapore

A Malaysian drug trafficker has been sentenced to death in Singapore for a crime he committed as a teenager.
'Ghost towns' haunting our progress

'Ghost towns' haunting our progress

Allow all schools to conduct IB exam

Allow all schools to conduct IB exam

Mankind's doomsday fast approaching

Mankind's doomsday fast approaching

Karpal: Nazri's mistake should be dealt with

Karpal: Nazri's mistake should be dealt with

The veteran DAP leader wants the minister to be referred to the parliamentary Committee of Privileges for allegedly misleading the Dewan.

Kedah's 50% bumi housing quota 'being resolved'

Kedah's 50% bumi housing quota 'being resolved'

DAP stalwart Lim Kit Siang says the controversy over the 50 percent bumiputera housing quota in Kedah is being resolved.
Penang opposition leader: Thanks, but no thanks

Penang opposition leader: Thanks, but no thanks

azhar ibrahim Saying that he does not want to feel obligated to the Pakatan state government, Azhar Ibrahim turns down the RM1,000 allowance for the position.
Rape of Penan women: NGO faces more hurdles

Rape of Penan women: NGO faces more hurdles

penan baram women sexual abuse by loggers 220908 The Bruno Manser Fund is unimpressed by the Malaysian authorities' handling of complaints into the alleged sexual abuse of Penan women by logging company workers.
Light lamps to commemorate Hindraf rally

Light lamps to commemorate Hindraf rally

ghee lamp The banned movement calls for lighting of 18 lamps to mark the first anniversary of its ground-breaking Nov 25 rally and to symbolise the 18-point memo submitted to the PM.
Higher deficit budget for Penang

Higher deficit budget for Penang

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng tabled the state government’s RM39.4 million deficit Budget 2009 in the Penang legislative assembly today.
Backbenchers Club top two come under fire

Backbenchers Club top two come under fire

The BN Backbenchers Club, once chaired by a person with ‘class and quality’, is now led by ‘spoilt brats’, argues opposition MP Lim Kit Siang.
Headlines Online: Nov 14, 2008

Headlines Online: Nov 14, 2008

Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the English, Bahasa, Tamil and Chinese papers?
Tackling Sudan: Obama's priority

Tackling Sudan: Obama's priority

Obama victory spells renewed US interest

Obama victory spells renewed US interest

In Indonesia, many know him as 'Barry'. To others US president-elect Barack Obama is the 'Menteng Kid' for the primary school he attended while living in South-east Asia's largest country.
The economy sir, please!

The economy sir, please!

klse asia stock share market down crash turmoil 060307 comment The ringgit has fallen to a level that does not match its arguably strong fundamentals. There is a lot more in finance that we simply fail to understand.
Anwar to tell all at PKR congress?

Anwar to tell all at PKR congress?

anwar ibrahim 02 060207 He is likely to explain why the Pakatan failed to take over the government on Sept 16, while setting out strategies for PKR to confront a Najib-led administration.
Philippines to check on alleged abuse of deportees

Philippines to check on alleged abuse of deportees

updated 4pm Rights commission chief Leila de Lima said a team would visit Sabah to probe allegations that Filipinos have been beaten and mistreated while in detention centres there.
Gov't edgy over candlelight protests

Gov't edgy over candlelight protests

news analysis The latest show of force by the police comes at a time when Umno and its coalition partners are experiencing leadership transitions and factional struggles.

Sapp wants pipeline debate

Sapp wants pipeline debate

The controversial Kimanis-Bintulu pipeline and last week's cabinet decision on it - has led to Sapp asking the state assembly to use its land powers to stall the project.

End game for Chua Soi Lek?

End game for Chua Soi Lek?

chua soi lek and mca analysis The MCA No 2 has not been given any state to helm – an indication that the party boss is clipping his political wings. This does not bode well for Dr Chua.
VoxPop: Why 8 cops to arrest Ronnie Liu?

VoxPop: Why 8 cops to arrest Ronnie Liu?

free ‘He is not going to run away. Police only need to send one or two men. The others can be sent to fight the ever-increasing crime.'
Sodomy trial faces further delay

Sodomy trial faces further delay

updated 5.40pm Court hearing the trial has been put off after the prosecution applied for a stay pending an appeal for the case to be moved to High Court.