Archive - 19 December 2008

Former premier Mahathir Mohamad today backed his son Mukhriz's allegation that the Bar Council had allegedly lobbied for the appointment of judges.

The police are still investigating the involvement of Sungai Siput MP Dr Jeyakumar in the 'Ride for change' campaign by grassroots coalition Jaringan Rakyat Tertindas (Jerit).

The price of New York crude oil sank on Friday to US$35.62, the lowest point for four and a half years.

Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January to November had risen by 5.5 percent. Consumer prices rose 2.0 percent on average last year.

The man known as Deep Throat, the secret informant in the Watergate scandal that led to the downfall of president Richard Nixon in 1974, has diedl

Will the Jan 17 Kuala Terengganu by-election pit BN’s Wan Ahmad Farid against PAS’ Syed Azman Syed Ahmad Nawawi? All will be revealed this weekend.

Hanafi Mat Hassan, the bus driver convicted in the murder and rape of computer engineer Noor Suzaily Mukhtar was hanged at the Kajang prison this morning.

breaking news updated 6.35pm One day after the deputy prime minister said that the government had no objections, the cabinet decides to put the controversial privatisation plan on hold.

MIC is not taking any chances as their votes may be crucial in deciding who will win should the by-election be a close fight, says the party president.

The Federal Court explained it was because Munawar was not present during the High Court proceedings and it does not have jurisdiction to hear it.

There are few takers for the government’s programmes that facilitate the return of Malaysians professionals to work, says MCA deputy president Dr Chua Soi Lek, who outlines shortcomings.

Penang Lim Guan Eng takes the federal government to task for the prolonged delay in releasing the RM500 million rescue package for the melting frozen seafood industry.

updated 5.10pm The Public Complaints Bureau has allegedly refused to accept a complaint from residents of Kampung Baru Plentong Tengah in Johor Bahru.

The new premier Abhisit says that even members of his party who had occupied government offices and blockaded airports would be held legally accountable.

For the first 10 months of the year, the manufacturing sector grew 13.5 percent to RM488.3 billion.

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updated 5.20pm Selangor Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim says that the majority of residents in the landslide-hit area will be allowed to return to their houses.

Is there a conspiracy of silence by the government on the worst-ever dengue outbreak in the country which has caused 100 deaths so far this year?

They are not against the construction of the Bengoh dam but only want better relocation sites, fairer compensation and recognition of NCR land. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Compulsory pre-marital AIDS test for Muslims and the green light given by the government for Sime Darby to take over IJN were among the top news today.

analysis If there is one lesson that we can learn from the parliamentary debates on PM’s 'reform' bills is that the only way to reform a corrupt autocracy is to get rid of it.

The commander of the US Pacific command said that the reclusive North Korean leader was alive and in control of his country despite reports that he is ailing.

US Defence Secretary Robert Gates has asked his team for a proposal on how to shut it down and what will be required specifically to close it.

Meanwhile the judge investigating the case said he has denied bail to the 29-year-old reporter for his own safety.