Archive - 26 November 2008

Vell Paari: Let me clean up Maika first

Vell Paari: Let me clean up Maika first

s vellpaari samy vellu son The embattled chief of MIC's ailing investment arm said that he would step down as soon as he has restored Maika as a strong asset-based company.
More name-calling in Parliament

More name-calling in Parliament

The infamous 'foul-mouthed' MP strikes again, and again, escapes any punishment for his verbal assault on a fellow parliamentarian.
'Reduce dependence on foreign labour'

'Reduce dependence on foreign labour'

MCA deputy president Dr Chua Soi Lek says a clear policy on workers, especially foreign labour, is essential in the current climate of global economic uncertainty.

Uproar as motion on Palestine is rejected

Uproar as motion on Palestine is rejected

Parliament snippets Despite bipartisan support for it, the deputy speaker still saw fit to reject an emergency motion to debate developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
'Protect, not punish whistleblowers'

'Protect, not punish whistleblowers'

The Centre for Independent Journalism says the government should protect people who expose wrong doing instead of using discriminatory laws against them.

Why I defend migrant workers

Why I defend migrant workers

irene fernandez 251108 interview ‘They have contributed to the good life we have, and we have a responsibility to protect them while they are in our country,’ [VIDEO INSIDE]
Indian M'sians 'dying in police custody'

Indian M'sians 'dying in police custody'

With the recent death of yet another Indian Malaysian, two PKR leaders say it is time an independent commission investigates such incidents.
PM: Yoga for exercise can go ahead

PM: Yoga for exercise can go ahead

abdullah ahmad badawi pak lah and islamic state updated 5.55pm Muslims can continue practising yoga for its health benefits as long as there are no elements of worship or mantra-chanting involved.
Fatwa must not result in confusion, injustice

Fatwa must not result in confusion, injustice

National Fatwa Council right about yoga

National Fatwa Council right about yoga

Proposed Orang Asli 'new deal' not new

Proposed Orang Asli 'new deal' not new

ICC criticisms need to be dealt with, not fended off

ICC criticisms need to be dealt with, not fended off

No point in Rafidah going for top post again

No point in Rafidah going for top post again

Wanita Umno not fully behind Rafidah

Wanita Umno not fully behind Rafidah

Lower petrol price nothing to be grateful about

Lower petrol price nothing to be grateful about

Science, maths in English stressful for students

Science, maths in English stressful for students

You can solve flood problems? Come and see us

You can solve flood problems? Come and see us

Police double standards for ISA, anti-ISA protestors

Police double standards for ISA, anti-ISA protestors

NCR: Native landowners sue S'wak governor

NCR: Native landowners sue S'wak governor

The Sarawak AG's Office has applied to the Bintulu High Court to strike out the governor's name from a suit filed by a group of aggrieved native customary rights landowners.
No need for a mediator, says Soi Lek

No need for a mediator, says Soi Lek

chua soi lek and mca MCA deputy president Dr Chua Soi Lek says it will be a sad day for the party if a mediator has to intervene in the ‘cold war’ between him and party president Ong Tee Keat.

Indian navy sank Thai trawler, not pirate boat

Indian navy sank Thai trawler, not pirate boat

updated 5.45pm One Thai crew member died during the attack by the Indian navy, on the same day the vessel was hijacked by Somali pirates.
MB: No ban on alcohol in S'gor

MB: No ban on alcohol in S'gor

updated 6.45pm There is no move to impose a blanket ban on the sale of alcohol but the state is seeking instead to step up enforcement on existing restrictions.
Refer Zaki to royal tribunal: Karpal to PM

Refer Zaki to royal tribunal: Karpal to PM

updated 5.45pm Following the expiry of his seven-day deadline for the chief justice to step down, the opposition MP says, 'We have no alternative but to take it further'.

Alcohol ban: Trouble brewing in Pakatan

Alcohol ban: Trouble brewing in Pakatan

updated 2.25pm Trouble appears to be brewing in the opposition alliance Pakatan Rakyat over the move by the Islamic-based PAS to push for an alcohol ban in Selangor.
MAS, AirAsia cancel flights to Bangkok

MAS, AirAsia cancel flights to Bangkok

Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport remained close for second day in a row after being swarmed by anti-government protestors.
Changes at the top in S'gor DAP?

Changes at the top in S'gor DAP?

Many young guns are raring to take over the state DAP to breathe new life into the party, after their unexpected success in the general election in March.
Pakatan is failing the rakyat

Pakatan is failing the rakyat

In the eight months since voters delivered Pakatan Rakyat five states and enough seats in the national parliament to form a credible opposition, its progress has been a dreadful disappointment.
Fly to London for RM499

Fly to London for RM499

One-way fare could fall to as low as RM250 if the flight frequency was increased.
Luxury resort 'threatens' Sabah's top dive spot

Luxury resort 'threatens' Sabah's top dive spot

coral reef A proposed luxury oceanarium resort on Mabul island is worrying environmentalists who feel the island’s fragile coral reefs will not survive its construction.

Get going on parliamentary reform

Get going on parliamentary reform

Oil palm growers hit hard by price decline

Oil palm growers hit hard by price decline

Palm oil prices have plummeted 67 percent from a March high of RM4,486 per tonne to less than RM1,500 currently.
Headlines online: Nov 26, 2008

Headlines online: Nov 26, 2008

The adoption of the fatwa in states and whether rulers will intervene was prominently in the news along with Selangor’s aid to Tamil schools.
Follow the conscience, ignore the fatwa

Follow the conscience, ignore the fatwa

Pole position for a beautiful body

Pole position for a beautiful body

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VoxPop: 'Bung Mukhtar, you deserved to be ignored'

VoxPop: 'Bung Mukhtar, you deserved to be ignored'

free ‘Umno/BN is correct to ignore you and to neglect your constituency. You shame Umno/BN and you shame Parliament with your unbecoming behaviour.'
Yoga fatwa: Use silat approach

Yoga fatwa: Use silat approach

your say free ‘This issue was addressed by the government where guidelines were given on how Muslims can practise silat without going against the teachings of Islam.'