Archive - 24 December 2008

MP denied entry into Sarawak

MP denied entry into Sarawak

updated 10.11pm PKR parliamentarian N Gobalakrishnan has been denied entry into Sarawak by immigration officers at the Kuching International airport.
Anwar named PKR state chief for Sabah, S'wak

Anwar named PKR state chief for Sabah, S'wak

Anwar Ibrahim has been appointed PKR’s state chief for both Sabah and Sarawak - the two frontline states for the opposition party.
Madoff investor kills himself after massive losses

Madoff investor kills himself after massive losses

A French investment manager who plowed US$2.1 billion into Bernard Madoff's fraudulent scheme was found dead in his New York office, in what a friend says was a suicide.
'DAP will continue to support PAS'

'DAP will continue to support PAS'

The party’s national chairperson, Karpal Singh, says despite conflicting views on the Islamic state issue and hudud laws, the DAP will support PAS’ candidate in the Kuala Terengganu by-election.

It wasn't us, say pig breeders

It wasn't us, say pig breeders

The Association of Paya Mengkuang Pig-Breeders have denied any involvement in the hanging of a wild boar's head from a banner in Alor Gajah, Melaka, last week.
Hudud laws: Strong opposition from BN parties

Hudud laws: Strong opposition from BN parties

Two Chinese-based BN parties are calling upon Pakatan Rakyat to put a stop to the Islamic party's dogmatic ideas.
MCA Youth goes to PAS HQ to protest

MCA Youth goes to PAS HQ to protest

mca protest pas hq on hudud 241208 01 In an event that took less than 15 minutes, FT MCA Youth leaders handed over a memorandum to PAS at its headquarters in the city centre. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Freehold titles: Royalty did not object, says Perak exco

Freehold titles: Royalty did not object, says Perak exco

Ngeh Koo Ham also says the state government’s legal advisors believe it has every right to issue freehold land titles to leaseholders.

Malay writers may sue gov't on language switch

Malay writers may sue gov't on language switch

They are giving the government until Dec 31 to stop the teaching Maths and Science in English.
Samy axes MIC treasurer-general

Samy axes MIC treasurer-general

updated 4.05pm M Mahalingam has been removed from his position as MIC treasurer-general with immediate effect by the party president.
Gov't shouldn't abandon healthcare responsibility

Gov't shouldn't abandon healthcare responsibility

Gov't offers to help minority Malays in other countries

Gov't offers to help minority Malays in other countries

najib tun razak 040808 Deputy Prime Minister Najib said that the government was ready to help in the advancement of Malays in other countries where they are a minority.
IJN move typical of Malaysian government

IJN move typical of Malaysian government

Only three ways for IJN to earn more profit

Only three ways for IJN to earn more profit

IJN privatisation would lead to quagmire

IJN privatisation would lead to quagmire

Allow one to choose his or her brand of education

Allow one to choose his or her brand of education

Few academics made good politicians

Few academics made good politicians

Kayveas has chance to regain PPP's lost glory

Kayveas has chance to regain PPP's lost glory

Political opportunism in Mahathir's choice of race

Political opportunism in Mahathir's choice of race

Malaysian gov't a cheat and a burden

Malaysian gov't a cheat and a burden

Anti-Aedes advertisement message has got no bite

Anti-Aedes advertisement message has got no bite

Tourists safe after high drama at S'pore 'Eye'

Tourists safe after high drama at S'pore 'Eye'

Singapore Flyer A fire in the control room shut down the 42-storey high observation wheel, leaving some stuck for six hours.
Headlines online: Dec 24, 2008

Headlines online: Dec 24, 2008

Perak’s decision to award freehold land titles sparked reaction at the top, but employers are more concerned about changes afoot in the schedular tax deduction system from January.
Altantuya murder: Application filed to force an appeal

Altantuya murder: Application filed to force an appeal

abdul razak baginda altantuya shaariibuu mongolian model updated 4.35pm Karpal Singh has filed an application to compel the prosecution to appeal against the acquittal of Abdul Razak Baginda. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Landslide tragedy: Remains of Sri Lankan maid found

Landslide tragedy: Remains of Sri Lankan maid found

updated 4.15pm Police have found the remains of missing Sri Lankan maid Lourdes Mary more than two weeks after the disaster struck.
Why no constitutional amendments?

Why no constitutional amendments?

abdullah ahmad badawi analysis The answer is simple - the prime minister does not have the numbers in Parliament to push through the much-needed amendments for both MACC and JAC.
Eurocopter whistleblower joins PAS

Eurocopter whistleblower joins PAS

updated 5.32pm Ex-Umno PJ Selatan division leader Zahar Hashim, who had alleged discrepancies in the Eurocopter deal, has joined the opposition PAS. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Straws in the wind

Straws in the wind

President-elect Barack Obama faces a huge task to save what he can of the United States economy and start economic restructuring.

Unemployment in the US is 8.9 million, currently going up by half a million a month. Two million people could lose their homes.

Australia refuses to apologise to wronged Muslim doc

Australia refuses to apologise to wronged Muslim doc

Doctor Mohamed Haneef from India was wrongly charged over a British terrorist plot.
IMF warns of Second Great Depression

IMF warns of Second Great Depression

The IMF's top economist warned of a second Great Depression offering no respite from relentless gloom ahead of Christmas.