Archive - 28 November 2008

Deputy education minister Razali dies

Deputy education minister Razali dies

razali ismail BREAKING NEWS! updated 11pm Deputy Education Minister Razali Ismail, 59, died today after collapsing while playing badminton at a teachers training college in Genting Highlands.
Foul play ruled out in Francis Udayappan inquest

Foul play ruled out in Francis Udayappan inquest

Judge Lim Yee Lan says the court agrees with the coroner's decision that there was no evidence of police wrongdoing in the death of G Francis Udayappan.

Science and Maths in English a 'betrayal'

Science and Maths in English a 'betrayal'

PKR Youth congress In a resolution passed today, PKR Youth calls for the return of Bahasa Melayu as the language of instruction for science and mathematics.
Form a shadow cabinet by March, Anwar told

Form a shadow cabinet by March, Anwar told

Eighteen civil society organisations said that it was important for Pakatan Rakyat to introduce its shadow cabinet to show its readiness to govern.
Malaysia to escape recession: Bank Negara

Malaysia to escape recession: Bank Negara

'We expect to have positive growth next year,' central bank governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz told reporters.
Dr M's ex-aide: PM 'lied' about financial outlook

Dr M's ex-aide: PM 'lied' about financial outlook

'Fellow citizens, don't listen to the Badawi regime's fairy tales. Prepare for the worst and the worst is yet to come,' warns Mathias Chang.
'Let's erase the racism within'

'Let's erase the racism within'

PKR Youth Congress updated 5.35pm From the need to forget long-held myths to improving discipline among members, PKR Youth delegates have contributed to the debate at their annual congress today.
Being Malay Muslim fast becoming a disadvantage

Being Malay Muslim fast becoming a disadvantage

Demand accountability for petrol taxes

Demand accountability for petrol taxes

At the end, faith a matter of individual choice, belief

At the end, faith a matter of individual choice, belief

A non-Malay PM not a priority right now

A non-Malay PM not a priority right now

'Political castration': What exactly did Adit mean?

'Political castration': What exactly did Adit mean?

Minimum wage: Time to stop giving excuses

Minimum wage: Time to stop giving excuses

S.H.E. vs Nameewee and multilingualism

S.H.E. vs Nameewee and multilingualism

'Rid Pakatan-led states of BN elements'

'Rid Pakatan-led states of BN elements'

PKR Congress Youth chief Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin says the Pakatan-led states should immediately honour the election promise to eliminate ‘BN-Umno’ influence in their administration.
Let the monarchy spearhead our challenge!

Let the monarchy spearhead our challenge!

Religion shouldn't be a sole copyright

Religion shouldn't be a sole copyright

Malaysia now pro-Zionist?

Malaysia now pro-Zionist?

Land issue: Orang Asli villagers want judicial review

Land issue: Orang Asli villagers want judicial review

A group of Orang Asli villagers have filed an application for judicial review of a Pahang government bid to sell land over which they claim Native Customary Rights.
Tales of terror emerge from ordeal

Tales of terror emerge from ordeal

Mumbai Caught up in the brazen attack on India's financial hub, many said they cowered in the dark for hours, waiting to be rescued and fearing the militants would shoot them dead at any moment.
Thai airport protesters vow to 'fight to death'

Thai airport protesters vow to 'fight to death'

A state of emergency has been imposed around the airports last night but security forces feared a raid could spark a bloody confrontation with the anti-government activists.
The banking crisis

The banking crisis

M'sian woman still missing in Mumbai

M'sian woman still missing in Mumbai

A Malaysian woman who is on a business visit to Mumbai is missing and is feared trapped in the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel which came under attack by terrorists.
RPK's trial: Judge to let High Court decide on transfer

RPK's trial: Judge to let High Court decide on transfer

raja petra kamaruddin habeas corpus case 071108 The Sessions Court judge says he will leave it to the High Court to decide where RPK's criminal defamation trial should be heard. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Commandos launch assault on hostage takers

Commandos launch assault on hostage takers

Mumbai At least 17 black-clad commandos were seen abseiling into the complex from a helicopter and gunfire and explosions were heard.
Doublespeak on the LGBT issue

Doublespeak on the LGBT issue

After a lull, the National Fatwa Council seems to be on a ‘banning spree’ again.

Most recently, the council ruled that Muslims were not allowed to practise yoga. Prior to that, it had announced a ban on ‘tomboyish’ behaviour, citing the increasing number of young women ‘behaving like men’.

While the yoga ban has resulted in massive public outcry and criticism, the council’s earlier religious ruling against ‘tomboyism’ and lesbianism largely went unnoticed, either by the general public or by politicians of all persuasions.

Unemployment rates to soar after March

Unemployment rates to soar after March

workers day labour day may 1 Penang The state government is anticipating massive retrenchment exercises as companies take urgent measures to cut down operational costs.
Big jump in profits for Proton, but bumpy ride ahead

Big jump in profits for Proton, but bumpy ride ahead

The auto company benefited from a good response to its two compact models, the Persona and the Saga.
MAS resumes service to Bangkok, operates from ex-military airport

MAS resumes service to Bangkok, operates from ex-military airport

updated 2.10pm It will resume partial flights from the U-Tapao, a Vietnam War-era airport 190km away from the Thai capital.
Penang PAC: Irregularities in tennis fiasco

Penang PAC: Irregularities in tennis fiasco

Initial findings indicate that the ‘King of Tennis’ event was scuppered by procedural shortcomings and breakdown in communications.
Maid abuse: Housewife freed on bail

Maid abuse: Housewife freed on bail

breaking news updated 6.40pm Yim Pek Ha, who was found guilty of inflicting grievous hurt on her former Indonesian maid Nirmala Bonat, gets a stay of execution pending appeal.
Economic issues to dominate congress?

Economic issues to dominate congress?

PKR Congress There is no question Sept 16 will be on the minds of many delegates, but party leaders believe there are many other pressing issues that deserve more attention.

DBKL flip-flop puts hawker in quandary

DBKL flip-flop puts hawker in quandary

It issued a business permit to him and revoked it a month later, purportedly because his food stall was an eyesore to an ‘orang kaya’ in the neighbourhood.
Headlines online: Nov 28, 2008

Headlines online: Nov 28, 2008

Most newspapers zoomed on the Mumbai terror attacks that left more than 125 people dead and scores more held as hostages.
PKR: There will be change of gov't

PKR: There will be change of gov't

updated 2.35pm PKR Congress If it is not tomorrow, it will be the day after tomorrow; if it is not in the near future, it will be in the 13th general election, says PKR deputy president Dr Syed Husin Ali.
'No to immunity for rulers'

'No to immunity for rulers'

vox populi small thumbnail free ‘There are many cases where royalty think they are above the law and take their positions for granted. Royalty must be on their best behaviour at all times.'