Archive - 22 November 2008

'Projects will not jeopardise Georgetown's heritage status'

'Projects will not jeopardise Georgetown's heritage status'

A former Penang executive councillor says the previous state planning committee approved the hotel projects based on amended building guidelines submitted to Unesco in January this year.

Rafidah: I'm not 'crazy' over cabinet post

Rafidah: I'm not 'crazy' over cabinet post

Incumbent Wanita Umno chief Rafidah Aziz denies rumours that she is defending her post with the hopes of becoming a cabinet minister.
Drop Irene's case, gov't told

Drop Irene's case, gov't told

irene fernandez Malaysia's image suffers when it continues to prosecute people, especially respected voices, for peaceful expression, says New York- based Human Rights Watch.
Yoga declared 'haram' for Muslims

Yoga declared 'haram' for Muslims

yoga The National Fatwa Council says the ancient practice of yoga can lead to religious chanting and worshiping, which are strictly forbidden in Islam.

PKR, Sapp meet on Sabah issues

PKR, Sapp meet on Sabah issues

An accord on Sabah issues has been reached between Anwar Ibrahim and Sapp leaders in Kota Kinabalu yesterday.

Floating mechanism to manage fuel prices

Floating mechanism to manage fuel prices

The domestic trade and consumer affairs minister says the mechanism is vital to fine-tune the existing system in a climate of fluctuating global oil prices.

Read Malaysiakini from your mobile phone

Read Malaysiakini from your mobile phone

free A new Java-based application for your mobile phone will allow readers to access Malaysiakini content wherever they can have Internet access.
Anwar: New economic deal for all

Anwar: New economic deal for all

anwar ibrahim 02 060207 'I don’t want to be accused of painting too gloomy an economic picture but we are in fact looking at an extended period of slow growth, high inflation and high unemployment.'

Changing the head hornbill in S'wak

Changing the head hornbill in S'wak

taib mahmud and pbb comment For Abdul Taib Mahmud's detractors to fulfill their dream of ousting him the long-time Sarawak CM, there is only one way - through the next state election.

Penang PAC chairperson: No conflict of interest

Penang PAC chairperson: No conflict of interest

Jagdeep Singh Deo says his position as Penang Tourism Council deputy chairperson will not stop him from getting to the bottom of the 'Kings of Tennis' debacle.

Rape of Penan women: Activist assists police probe

Rape of Penan women: Activist assists police probe

The police yesterday called up anthropologist and indigenous activist Colin Nicholas to assist them in their investigations into the alleged sexual abuse of Penan women by logging company workers.

'Rafidah, go for it!'

'Rafidah, go for it!'

vox populi 50 x 70 big thumbnail free 'This transition business is very silly. I am extremely delighted that Rafidah has now come to her senses and has thrown down the gauntlet.'