Archive - 10 December 2008

99 hillslope projects approved by Khir Toyo, says S'gor MB

99 hillslope projects approved by Khir Toyo, says S'gor MB

A total of 99 hillside projects had been approved by the Selangor government under then menteri besar Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo, Parliament was told today.
Pak Lah: Gov't spends RM6 mil on my house

Pak Lah: Gov't spends RM6 mil on my house

parliament The premier reveals that his official residence cost the government RM6 million a year in rental and maintenance.
Committee to decide in nine days on return of residents

Committee to decide in nine days on return of residents

Residents of Impian Selatan Condominium, Jalan 6A of Taman Bukit Jaya, Taman Bukit Mewah and Jalan 9 and 11 of Taman Wangsa Ukay were evacuated after the areas were categorised as unstable following Saturday’s tragic landslide.

Confirmed: New anti-graft body will not have prosecutory powers

Confirmed: New anti-graft body will not have prosecutory powers

The proposed MCMC will not have direct authority to initiate prosecution against those suspected of corrupt practice, putting paid to hopes that it will operate with a free hand.
PAC's Eurocopter report given to MPs

PAC's Eurocopter report given to MPs

The report on the disputed RM1.6 billion deal was distributed to MPs last Thursday, says PAC chief Azmi Khalid.
PPP to hold emergency meet

PPP to hold emergency meet

breaking news updated 7.20pm PPP is to hold an emergency supreme council meeting tomorrow to discuss the party's status in the Barisan Nasional.
'Sensitive' topics to the fore at varsity debate

'Sensitive' topics to the fore at varsity debate

The Bar Council’s human rights debate for students saw animated participation on such topics as indefinite detention of suspected terrorists and same-sex unions.
Penan sexual abuse: Work with us, NGOs tell police

Penan sexual abuse: Work with us, NGOs tell police

The NGOs also take exception to the insinuation that they had 'sheltered' two alleged victims of sexual abuse in KL for nine days to coax them into distorting the issue.

Abdullah: It's not about my legacy

Abdullah: It's not about my legacy

The premier claims that his two ‘reform’ Bills on cleaning up corruption and introducing transparency in judicial appointments should not be deemed his legacy. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Democratise institutions for radical reform

Democratise institutions for radical reform

Who will voters choose this time?

Who will voters choose this time?

US-led air raid kills Afghan civilian, 6 police

US-led air raid kills Afghan civilian, 6 police

Six police and a civilian were killed Wednesday when US-led forces targeting Taliban rebels bombed a police station in southern Afghanistan.
Celebrating our common space

Celebrating our common space

On journalists, religion and integrity

On journalists, religion and integrity

What are you saying, Mr Prime Minister?

What are you saying, Mr Prime Minister?

How much humiliation is too much?

How much humiliation is too much?

Time to change dogmatic ways

Time to change dogmatic ways

Allow withdrawal of EPF dividends

Allow withdrawal of EPF dividends

Impotence personified

Impotence personified

Put an end to racist policies

Put an end to racist policies

From 'sweatshop to smartshop'

From 'sweatshop to smartshop'

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng feels that existing economic strategies are no longer workable to achieve and sustain rapid growth.
Cops detain 44 cyclists, Jerit turns to Suhakam

Cops detain 44 cyclists, Jerit turns to Suhakam

jerit cycling campaign The 'Ride for Change' participants were stopped at a roadblock in Perak and were allegedly quizzed on whether they were 'gang members'.
JAC to remain firmly under PM's thumb

JAC to remain firmly under PM's thumb

judiciary gavel The prime minister will have extensive powers over the proposed Judicial Appointments Council, from selection of commission members to judges.
Envoy: Filipinos balk at using travel papers

Envoy: Filipinos balk at using travel papers

Victoriano M Lecaros is at his wit's end trying to persuade his countrymen to enter Malaysia, especially Sabah, legally to spare everyone much heartache and embarrassment.
Landslide: Minister rules out human negligence

Landslide: Minister rules out human negligence

updated 6.40pm Ong Ka Chuan states that natural causes had probably led to the landslide in Bukit Antarabangsa.
Bar: Rights record 'still unacceptable'

Bar: Rights record 'still unacceptable'

ambiga sreenevasan Bar Council head Ambiga Sreenevasan reminds the government of its obligations to improve human rights, including repealing oppressive legislations.
G'ovt frees alleged militant tied to 9/11 attackers

G'ovt frees alleged militant tied to 9/11 attackers

yazid sufaat sept 11 terror suspect 101208 updated 5.15pm Suspected terrorist Yazid Sufaat, who has been detained in 2001 after being connected with the September 11 attacks, is now a free man. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Indie Music Awards: And the nominees are...

Indie Music Awards: And the nominees are...

vima voize art free ‘After more than 300 songs, 50 hours of judging, debating and tabulating the scores, we are satisfied that the VIMA nominee list will truly represent the music industry.’
Headlines online: Dec 10, 2008

Headlines online: Dec 10, 2008

As Bukit Antarabangsa residents mull their plan to sue the local authorities, Barisan Nasional component party PPP is left with an equally weight decision to make.
Athens sees fourth night of riots

Athens sees fourth night of riots

A fourth night of violence pitting angry youths against riot police plunged Greece deeper into a social and political crisis hours. [MKINI VIDEO INSIDE]
Free speech: The emerging consensus

Free speech: The emerging consensus

Debates over freedom of expression have been at the centre of political transformation and turmoil in Southeast Asia. These debates have been almost exclusively domestic in scope, which is not surprising since all politics is ultimately local.
Premier tables two 'reform' bills

Premier tables two 'reform' bills

The much-awaited Malaysian Commission on Anti-Corruption and the Judicial Appointments Commission bills were tabled for first reading in Parliament today.
MP denies 1,000 members leaving PKR for MIC

MP denies 1,000 members leaving PKR for MIC

Padang Serai parliamentarian N Gobalakrishnan says only one person in his constituency is leaving PKR and that he is not even a member of the opposition party.

MCA senator Lee dies

MCA senator Lee dies

lee sing chooi lee seng chooi 101208 breaking news updated 4.30pm Senator Lee Sing Chooi, who was the Selangor MCA secretary and party central committee member, passed away late last night.
Human writes

Human writes