Archive - 26 December 2008

The former head of the Chinese firm at the centre of the tainted milk scandal, who will stand trial next week, could face the death penalty if convicted.

The Kuala Lumpur High Court tells him that it has no powers to interfere in the internal affairs of the party to which the former vice-president says he will appeal the decision.

Malaysian Indian Business Association will bestow the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award 2008 to one of the country’s leading port operators.

The following is an excerpt from the Hansard regarding the parliamentary debate on the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Bill (MACC) on Dec 16.

But it is learnt that Wong Judat, state assemblyperson for Meluan in Sarawak, may have changed his mind.

There are two key reasons why Kedah parliamentarian N Gobalakrishnan was banned from entering Sarawak on Wednesday.

Thaksin loyalists plan to protest in Bangkok on Sunday when they say the ousted PM may address supporters by telephone.

There are growing fears that Sarawak may use its immigration powers to deny entry to Peninsula-based politicians, including PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim.

Industrial output in the world's second largest economy plunged a record 8.1 percent in November, while unemployment rose as workers lost their jobs.

analysis Having failed to win power through defections, there is another path to power - one that is more legitimate and sustainable.

If one supports the issue of privatisation of government hospitals in Malaysia, one must be prepared to face the immoral issue of having thousands of poor common people excluded from proper medical care.

free ‘Malaysia can't even afford to raise the minimum income to RM1,500, yet you are trying to help other countries? And to include the Malays in Singapore is sheer ignorance.'