Archive - 27 November 2008

Let this be the 'wake-up call' to employers

Let this be the 'wake-up call' to employers

Migrant workers' rights group Tenaganita today reiterated its call for the government to ensure a better protection of foreign domestic workers.
Chor: Give UN refugee policy more thought

Chor: Give UN refugee policy more thought

Parliament snippets Deputy Home Minister Chor Chee Heung would personally like the government to consider ratifying the UN convention on refugees.
March 8 emboldens monarchy

March 8 emboldens monarchy

tunku naquiyuddin 3 271108 According to Negeri Sembilan Regent Tunku Naquiyuddin Tuanku Jaffar, the March 8 election has given the monarchy 'an opportunity to come to the fore'.
Alcohol ban: PAS councillor reversed decision

Alcohol ban: PAS councillor reversed decision

Local councillor Mohd Termizi Ismail says he was advised that his proposal for a ban on the sale of alcohol could be blown out of proportion.

Sabah police make presence felt along borders

Sabah police make presence felt along borders

They are being vigilant to prevent infiltrators - from militant groups to smugglers and illegal immigrants - from conveniently crossing into Sabah.
S'wak to send largest-ever group to PKR meet

S'wak to send largest-ever group to PKR meet

Sarawak PKR will be sending its largest-ever group of about 200 delegates and observers to the party’s national congress this weekend in Shah Alam.
'We accept Malay leadership, not Malay supremacy'

'We accept Malay leadership, not Malay supremacy'

MCA deputy chief Chua Soi Lek said the oft-used slogan of ‘Ketuanan Melayu', or Malay supremacy, that indicated a master and servant relationship was unacceptable.
Karpal: Nazri should resign

Karpal: Nazri should resign

The de facto law minister Mohd Nazri Aziz should quit for being ignorant about the pension paid to judges sacked during the 1988 judicial crisis.
15-min rallies: S'gor MB ticked off

15-min rallies: S'gor MB ticked off

Suaram describes the deal between Khalid and the state police as an attempt to “re-interpret and water down the human rights standard on freedom of assembly”.
MP: RM8 bil wasted on IPPs

MP: RM8 bil wasted on IPPs

parliament The government is wasting RM8 billion of public funds to pay IPPs for access of backup energy which is unnecessary, says a PKR parliamentarian.
I'll respect your turf, you respect mine

I'll respect your turf, you respect mine

Fatwa criticism shows lack of understanding

Fatwa criticism shows lack of understanding

Political leaders, ulama to blame for 'aqidah' decline

Political leaders, ulama to blame for 'aqidah' decline

Selangor sultan has exuded caution, wisdom

Selangor sultan has exuded caution, wisdom

Indonesian embassy hails tough sentence

Indonesian embassy hails tough sentence

'I think the punishment had to be severe to deter people especially employers from hurting maids,' said Indonesian embassy's Shanti Utami Retnaningsih.
Yoga a unifying factor for Malaysians

Yoga a unifying factor for Malaysians

No religious links in commercial yoga

No religious links in commercial yoga

Selangor Tamil schools aid a victory

Selangor Tamil schools aid a victory

Discredited 'Neo-cons' target Obama bandwagon

Discredited 'Neo-cons' target Obama bandwagon

Is New Era College ready for change?

Is New Era College ready for change?

Dr M not much different from Hosni Mubarak

Dr M not much different from Hosni Mubarak

MP reveals Tajuddin's 'sexual innuendos'

MP reveals Tajuddin's 'sexual innuendos'

parliament Prior to igniting the House with his 'keling' remark, the BN backbencher had also made suggestive remarks.
Farewell Dr Rajakumar

Farewell Dr Rajakumar

As we embark on the complex tasks that lie ahead, we can take heart and derive inspiration from the example and sacrifices of Rajakumar.
Indie music award continues to garner support

Indie music award continues to garner support

free The latest big name to put its name as a partner to the very first Voize's Independent Music Award slated for next January is the Shanghai-based i-amtv.
Saiful unhappy with sodomy trial delays

Saiful unhappy with sodomy trial delays

saiful bukhari azlan 040708 updated 3.30pm Making a public appearance after a long absence, he expressed disappointment with the continuous delays in Anwar’s trial. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Munawar to apply to Court of Appeal again

Munawar to apply to Court of Appeal again

munawar a anees updated 3.05pm Pakistani-American writer Munawar A Anees plans to fight the appellate court's decision to dismiss his sodomy conviction. [VIDEO INSIDE]
The year since November rallies

The year since November rallies

In retrospect, Hartal MSM calling for a boycott of newspapers at end 2007 was an idea whose time has come as the Pakatan Raykat and some of their state governments are now boycotting Utusan Malaysia.
A tale of three Malays

A tale of three Malays

When Abdullah Ahmad Badawi first became prime minister, I remember him saying that the Malays must develop and advance their mindsets to the extent that they can cast away their crutches; that they must have mertabat (dignity and honour) and that they must join the rest of the world socially, economically and intellectually.

He wished for the Malay community to be equipped with the ability to think, to deal with things and solve problems on their own, with no assistance from the government. He wished for a community oozing with self-confidence when facing the challenges of human survival.

Can PKR lead Pakatan in quest for M'sian dream?

Can PKR lead Pakatan in quest for M'sian dream?

analysis PKR congress Nov 28-30 Not quite the ‘dream team’ itself, PKR’s leadership in Pakatan are under even greater scrutiny.
'Subra should go for broke in MIC polls'

'Subra should go for broke in MIC polls'

samy vellu subramaniam For decades, S Subramaniam witnessed what promised to be a bright political career dim in the face of his bitter rivalry with the MIC president.
Headlines online: Nov 27, 2008

Headlines online: Nov 27, 2008

Political turmoil in Bangkok where protesters have taken over the international airport was the main splash in three newspapers.
Muhyiddin warns against protectionism

Muhyiddin warns against protectionism

Malaysia's economy is largely export driven and the United States is its second-largest trading partner after neighbouring Singapore.
Maid abuse: Housewife gets 18 years

Maid abuse: Housewife gets 18 years

updated 5.10pm The former air stewardess has been found guilty of grievously hurting domestic helper Nirmala Bonat and sentenced to 18 years in jail.
Job losses feared as recession bites

Job losses feared as recession bites

workers day labour day may 1 The global economic slowdown is slowly creeping onto Malaysian shores leaving many worried about the impact it will have on workers who may be losing their jobs.
'More urgent things than an alcohol ban'

'More urgent things than an alcohol ban'

vox populi small thumbnail free ‘PAS, please be more broad-minded. If a person wants alcohol, he will travel to get it no matter how far. And remember that non-Muslims also voted for you.'