Archive - 23 December 2008

MB: Best that kids don't  get involved

MB: Best that kids don't get involved

It is best for organisers not to involve underage children in their campaigns, says Selangor Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.
Hillary plans a more powerful State Dept

Hillary plans a more powerful State Dept

She plans to build a more muscular US State Department with a bigger budget.
Najib: Perak has no free hand in giving land titles

Najib: Perak has no free hand in giving land titles

The deputy premier said that the Pakatan-controlled state must obtain prior approval from the National Land Council before giving out land titles to residents.
PKFZ 'tell all session' that wasn't

PKFZ 'tell all session' that wasn't

If Transport Minister Ong Tee Keat’s intention was to spill the beans on the Port Klang Free Zone scandal, he fell short of the target.
Hudud laws - Anwar must clarify Pakatan's stand

Hudud laws - Anwar must clarify Pakatan's stand

A political analyst says as opposition leader, Anwar Ibrahim is duty bound to step in the current spat over the Islamic law issue and state Pakatan Rakyat's official stand once and for all.
Government must learn from past privatisations

Government must learn from past privatisations

Malaysians are 'priced out' of living in Malaysia

Malaysians are 'priced out' of living in Malaysia

Do not expect Sime Darby to be Father Christmas

Do not expect Sime Darby to be Father Christmas

Great for Malaysians to learn Mandarin, Arabic

Great for Malaysians to learn Mandarin, Arabic

Reform bills needed much more time

Reform bills needed much more time

Police harassment of Jerit cyclists unreal

Police harassment of Jerit cyclists unreal

'Final solution' over Sabah's illegals

'Final solution' over Sabah's illegals

Its population of illegal immigrants should be redistributed throughout Malaysia, says former Sabah secretary Simon Sipaun.
The great divide between PKR and Umno

The great divide between PKR and Umno

Time.com, Streamyx must be Siamese twins

Time.com, Streamyx must be Siamese twins

Amendment to animal welfare act long overdue

Amendment to animal welfare act long overdue

ISA Unwritten

ISA Unwritten

New PKNS head named

New PKNS head named

othman omar breaking news updated 5.30pm The new appointee Othman Omar denies claims that race had played a pivotal role in him being chosen to head the state agency. [VIDEO INSIDE]

First rain-proof parking for the disabled in PJ

First rain-proof parking for the disabled in PJ

oku disabled person carpark launch 231208 Imagine trying to get in and out of the car in pouring rain. It's hard enough for a person carrying an umbrella but even harder if he or she is on wheelchair. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Chinese educationist quits over sexual harassment scandal

Chinese educationist quits over sexual harassment scandal

loot ting yee Prominent Chinese education activist Loot Ting Yee has resigned after a reporter accused him of sexually harassing her at a book fair last month. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Mexican army vows crackdown after 8 soldiers beheaded

Mexican army vows crackdown after 8 soldiers beheaded

It was a 'grave mistake' for criminals in the illegal drug trade to have decapitated eight soldiers over the weekend.
MIC slams PAS over hudud laws issue

MIC slams PAS over hudud laws issue

MIC president S Samy Vellu says his party strongly objects to any plans to implement the Islamic laws in a multiracial country like Malaysia.

Kok sues Khir, Utusan for RM30 mil

Kok sues Khir, Utusan for RM30 mil

breaking news updated 4.10pm Selangor senior exco and Seputeh MP Teresa Kok filed the suit against former MB Dr Mohd Khir Toyo and Utusan Malaysia over the azan controversy.
Jerit ready to explain all to S'gor sultan

Jerit ready to explain all to S'gor sultan

updated 4pm It is willing to meet with Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor to clarify the objectives of the group's 'Ride for change' campaign.
Over 4,700 to lose jobs in next 3 months

Over 4,700 to lose jobs in next 3 months

updated 2.45pm More than 4,700 will lose their jobs in the next three months as the electronics sector is hit by the global economic downturn.
An executive state?

An executive state?

In traditional terms, based on the original social contract of 1957, Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy.
A kid's shattered dream...

A kid's shattered dream...

jerit ride for change bicycle tour 051208 exclusive Malaysiakini speaks to the 'Ride for Change' participants and discovers that one of them has opted to change his ambition following his experience.
D-day for detained Hindraf trio?

D-day for detained Hindraf trio?

The ISA Advisory Board, which meets on Friday, has been urged to release three of the Hindraf 5, based on P Uthayakumar’s assertion that he is solely responsible for the rally in November last year.
Chettiar community in Penang to lose control over Thaipusam?

Chettiar community in Penang to lose control over Thaipusam?

The Penang Hindu Endowments Board is against the economically-strong Chettiars organising the annual festival 'according to their whims and fancies'.
The Malaysian divide in AIDS debate

The Malaysian divide in AIDS debate

updated 3.45pm The proposed pre-marital screening has triggered an intense debate over how to handle a disease taking hold in mainly Muslim Malaysia.
Filipino end-game

Filipino end-game

As the president pushes for constitutional ‘reform’ from a presidential to parliamentary form, many Flipinos expect to hear the sound of tanks on the streets yet again.
Utusan ordered to pay RM120,000 to Mahfuz

Utusan ordered to pay RM120,000 to Mahfuz

updated 12.30pm The Umno-owned daily lost a lawsuit by the PAS information chief over an article which suggested that he backed the violent overthrow of government.
Headlines online: Dec 23, 2008

Headlines online: Dec 23, 2008

PAS has fuelled controversy again, with its determination to implement Islamic laws when Pakatan Rakyat forms the federal government.
KT Chinese voters warned of 'Pakatan trap'

KT Chinese voters warned of 'Pakatan trap'

kuala terengganu parliament seat by election 231208 MCA secretary-general Wong Foon Meng warns the Chinese community will lose out if they do not help keep the parliamentary seat in BN hands.
IJN: Why did gov't tango with Sime Darby?

IJN: Why did gov't tango with Sime Darby?

vox populi small thumbnail 'Why did the government go along with Sime Darby in its initial announcement by the DPM only to retract when sensing public pressure from all parties and individuals?'
Mumbai gunman writes letter to Pakistan gov't

Mumbai gunman writes letter to Pakistan gov't

The letter urges Pakistan to provide him some assistance as Indian lawyers have refused to represent Iman in court.