Archive - 6 December 2008

Clinton delivers speech in Kuala Lumpur

Clinton delivers speech in Kuala Lumpur

bill clinton The United States is at risk of sinking into deflation and president-elect Barack Obama has no choice but to put the country further into debt, former US president Bill Clinton.
Jenice Lee - first woman Dapsy deputy chief

Jenice Lee - first woman Dapsy deputy chief

jenice lee Teratai state rep and DAP pretty face Jenice Lee Ying Ha became the party's first women deputy youth chief today after she beat a male challenger for the post.
Pilgrims flood Mecca for annual haj

Pilgrims flood Mecca for annual haj

The haj is one of the five pillars of Islam which the Quran says all Muslims must carry out at least once in their lives, if they are able to do so.
All hail Datuk Shah Rukh Khan

All hail Datuk Shah Rukh Khan

shahrukh khan 'I was so honoured to receive this award that was given by a country that does not even understand my language,' said the Bollywood superstar today.

Anwar says it again: No hurry to take over Putrajaya

Anwar says it again: No hurry to take over Putrajaya

Pakatan Rakyat is now concentrating on ways to mitigate the impending storm of global economic crisis and taking over the federal government is not a priority, says Anwar Ibrahim.
... in Penang, they are manhandled by police

... in Penang, they are manhandled by police

Some 50 cyclists, most of them schoolchildren who had spent their Saturday morning on their bikes, were greeted by stern policemen upon arrival at their destination.

Bollywood hero to tackle Islam, terrorism in new movie

Bollywood hero to tackle Islam, terrorism in new movie

'My Name is Khan' tells the story of six people with Muslim surnames who suffer suspicion and prejudice years after the Sept 11.
Thousands forced to evacuate

Thousands forced to evacuate

Bkt Antarabangsa tragedy Between 3,000 and 5,000 residents living in Bukit Antarabangsa have been ordered to evacuate after the massive landslide this morning as reports show that earth movement in the area is continuing.

PM: No more hillside developments

PM: No more hillside developments

abdullah ahmad badawi pak lah 110907 Bkt Antarabangsa tragedy The PM says all state governments must play their role to prevent tragedies such as the one in Bukit Antarabangsa.

Sapp still 'digging' at Tan

Sapp still 'digging' at Tan

Apparently, some quarters in Sapp are still annoyed that their former deputy president is still a member of the Sabah cabinet.
Residents shaken by quarry blasts

Residents shaken by quarry blasts

Residents in Kota Sentosa, Kuching, say blasting activities in a quarry near their homes, belonging to the chief minister’s family, is not only damaging their property but endangering their lives.

Is there a plot to oust Fairus?

Is there a plot to oust Fairus?

mohammad fairuz khairuddin mohammad fairus khairuddin Conspirators are having a field day with the embattled Penang DCM. With detractors openly out for his blood, one question comes to mind: is Fairus the target of a merciless plot?

A civilised national conversation, please!

A civilised national conversation, please!

comment The problem is not that inter-ethnic conflicts exist. The problem is how political leaders and the ordinary citizens approach those problems with the aim of reaching compromises and consensus.
16 Jerit cyclists arrested in Johor

16 Jerit cyclists arrested in Johor

jerit ride for change bicycle tour 051208 updated 7pm Police put a halt to the ‘Ride for change’ campaign in Skudai, arresting 16 activists who were about to go on a cycling tour.

Josiah: Stand up and get involved

Josiah: Stand up and get involved

ivy josiah 01 The WAO executive director says all too often, people choose to be bystanders and afraid to get involved in issues of abuse and violence. [ VIDEO INSIDE ]
Woman nabbed at KLIA with drug-soaked towels

Woman nabbed at KLIA with drug-soaked towels

A woman was arrested at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport after her luggage was found to contain 10 towels soaked with liquid cocaine, reports said today.
Jomo: Time for joint global action on economy

Jomo: Time for joint global action on economy

A world renowned economist says if countries do not seize the moment and come together to plan economic reforms, the global financial crisis will not be tackled effectively.

Vox Pop: What opposition can deliver is limited

Vox Pop: What opposition can deliver is limited

free 'Fifty-one years of wrongful deeds by the BN cannot be undone in just a few months, and maybe not even in five years.'

Landslide tragedy: 4 killed, one missing

Landslide tragedy: 4 killed, one missing

breaking news updated 8.30pm A massive landslide at
4am today buried 14 bungalows in Bukit Antarabangsa, Hulu Klang. So far, four bodies have been recovered with only one missing as at 8.30pm.