Archive - 2 January 2009

The car-park attendant had earlier submitted a memorandum to the police headquarters outlining how he had boiling hot water thrown on him by police personnel during an interrogation session. [VIDEO INSIDE]

However, only 16 out of the total of 22 concession agreements were disclosed to the press. Members of the public will be able to view the agreements from Monday onwards.

An Umno Youth-led rally against the deadly Israeli air strikes on Gaza Strip turned into a war of words today which saw the Palestinian ambassador having an argument with some protesters. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Harrowing accounts emerged of the scenes of panic and fear inside the Santika nightclub in the Thai capital's popular Ekkamai district.

Sri Lanka said today its troops had finally captured the unofficial capital of the Tamil Tigers, dealing a major blow to the rebel outfit.

Najib couldn’t have made it any clearer - the upcoming Kuala Terengganu by-election is crucial for Umno. Indeed for him, Kuala Terengganu is the key to reversing Umno’s fortune.

Hamas called a 'day of wrath' after an Israeli air strike killed Nizar Rayan, a firebrand hardliner, and several of his wives and children.

The Herald has been told it must stop publishing its Malay edition while the issue is resolved in the courts.

The controversial lawyer visits the Anti-Corruption Commission office in a bid to retrieve several documents pertaining to the ‘Lingam tape’ affair. [VIDEO INSIDE]

exclusive The popular and outspoken principal of the independent Chinese college in Kajang, whose contract was not renewed last week, states his views on the controversy.

In the naming of former Cincpac Commander Dennis Blair as Director of National Intelligence, Barack Obama has made a remarkable choice indeed.

updated 6.50pm The 60-page report contains a slew of cases involving top politicians, both past and present. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Drugs, sex parties and raids in various parts of Malaysia are the common theme of almost all the newspapers today.

It said that the sex and drug party was organised through the social networking website Friendster.

comment What is the solution to the Indian predicament? Would it help by giving a few more government posts or contracts to Indians by Pakatan-led state governments?

The failure of the Islamic countries to put a halt to the crisis is culpable, and the Muslim masses worldwide are now consumed in more anger and rage.