Archive - 8 January 2009

Rockets hit Israel from Lebanon as Gaza war blazes on

Rockets hit Israel from Lebanon as Gaza war blazes on

The Israeli army fired shells into Lebanon at the district where the rockets came from. Residents quickly started to flee fearing a new war front.
Pak Lah in KT early because he's 'free'

Pak Lah in KT early because he's 'free'

Rumours were abuzz that the prime minister popped in early to stop infighting in the Umno camp.
MCA chief denies gag order on his deputy

MCA chief denies gag order on his deputy

Ong Tee Keat rejected claims that a new directive for bureau chiefs to have all press statements endorsed by the presidential council was a gag order.
Gov't withdraws ban on Herald newspaper

Gov't withdraws ban on Herald newspaper

'We have reviewed the decision and we will now allow them to print the Malay version provided that they don't use the word 'Allah' until it is decided in court,' says a home ministry official.
Maths and science in English: Decision soon

Maths and science in English: Decision soon

The ministry has studied 22 research papers on the usage of English language in Maths and Science, in addition to five roundtable discussions and hundreds of memorandums.
Felda settlers claim minister threatened them

Felda settlers claim minister threatened them

The Court of Appeal today heard how 354 Felda settlers from Kelantan persevered over the inaction by Felda and threats by minister Mustapa Mohamad to proceed with a multi-million ringgit lawsuit.
BMC fracas: Errant cops should be charged

BMC fracas: Errant cops should be charged

Throw the book at these officers in order to restore the confidence of the public in the nation's police force.
KLIA East: AirAsia's boss explains why

KLIA East: AirAsia's boss explains why

updated 7.05pm 'We are put in the middle of nowhere, we are surrounded by cargo…there is nothing here to add value to our airport…nothing here to create economic growth'.
Another stimulus package coming soon

Another stimulus package coming soon

The government is planning to announce another economic stimulus package in addition to the RM7 billion programme it unveiled late last year.
UKM polls: Anti-establishment students draw first blood

UKM polls: Anti-establishment students draw first blood

The Pro-Mahasiswa group won three seats uncontested and the other one on default after a pro-government student was disqualified.
Gastronomical 'discrimination' leaves students angry, hungry

Gastronomical 'discrimination' leaves students angry, hungry

Since 2003, 'Uncle Lim' had been operating the sole Chinese food stall in the entire campus. But last May, University Malaya authorities rejected his application to continue running the business.
T'ganu to withdraw oil royalty suit

T'ganu to withdraw oil royalty suit

kuala terengganu by election bn poster billboard campaigns 080109 04 Now that Putrajaya has agreed to restore payments to the BN state government, the billon-ringgit issue has become academic
Karpal: Anwar's statement on hudud misleading

Karpal: Anwar's statement on hudud misleading

‘The pre-requisite of implementing hudud laws is the setting up of an Islamic state. It is wrong for Anwar to imply that the implementation of hudud laws would not affect everyone, including the non-Muslims.’

Big battle shaping up at KT

Big battle shaping up at KT

Say the 'H' word and watch 'em squirm

Say the 'H' word and watch 'em squirm

BM Herald ban - Gov't paranoia of the highest order

BM Herald ban - Gov't paranoia of the highest order

Rear seat belts - why exemptions?

Rear seat belts - why exemptions?

Indians need practical help, not rhetoric

Indians need practical help, not rhetoric

Why Malaysia is not like Israel

Why Malaysia is not like Israel

Respect right of both Palestinians, Tamils

Respect right of both Palestinians, Tamils

Getting the facts on the Palestinian issue

Getting the facts on the Palestinian issue

Muslim or not - not for man to judge

Muslim or not - not for man to judge

Let's not gloss over some of Obama's choirces

Let's not gloss over some of Obama's choirces

Brunei  Bay pollution concerns mount

Brunei Bay pollution concerns mount

The Sabah Environmental Protection Agency is upset that the environmental impact assessment study by a consultant for Sabah Forest Industries’ proposed pulp and paper mill expansion at Sipitang did not include it and other NGOs.
Dayak blogger claims longhouse chiefs being paid for votes

Dayak blogger claims longhouse chiefs being paid for votes

Joseph Tawie is calling for a revamp of the country's election system, especially in Sarawak, where claims are rife that longhouse chiefs and occupants are being paid for their votes.
PAS leader: No discrepancies in electoral roll ... so far

PAS leader: No discrepancies in electoral roll ... so far

mustafa ali Terengganu PAS chief Mustafa Ali says up until now, there have been no complaints of irregularities.
'Finance' fights 'sex' for Aussie dictionary honour

'Finance' fights 'sex' for Aussie dictionary honour

The global financial crisis competes with old favourites like sex and celebrity in a search launched this week by Australia's top dictionary for the best new word or phrase.
Penang PKR Youth on mission liberation

Penang PKR Youth on mission liberation

Its newly appointed chief Yusmaidi Yusoff has set his sights on empowering youths in the state with the correct knowledge and information to make them independent of political domination.
2 M'sians jailed in Vietnam for credit card fraud

2 M'sians jailed in Vietnam for credit card fraud

They had tried to use fake credit cards to pay for suitcases and bags worth thousands of dollars in a Louis Vuitton shop.
Ungku Aziz steps down as Angkasa president

Ungku Aziz steps down as Angkasa president

ungku aziz universiti malaya With a contest taking shape to oust him at the cooperative's elections this Saturday, the long serving embattled president decides to call it a day.
Farewell, Helen of South Africa

Farewell, Helen of South Africa

Has BN lost its trump cards in KT?

Has BN lost its trump cards in KT?

analysis Will the death of a popular politician and a reduced majority for the sole Chinese rep in the state add to BN’s headache?

Exposing our leaders to competition

Exposing our leaders to competition

The recent installation of Tunku Muhriz as the 11th Yang Di Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan (the equivalent of a sultan in the other states) illustrates one important point.
Headlines online: Jan 8, 2009

Headlines online: Jan 8, 2009

Efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza pushed by Malaysia hogged the headlines in various newspapers today.
Police force has improved, claims Suhakam

Police force has improved, claims Suhakam

While not seeking credit for it, Suhakam feels the commission has bring some changes to the human rights situation in the country and positively influenced the law enforcement agencies.
Needless sacrifice of Palestinian young

Needless sacrifice of Palestinian young

your say free ‘What is the point in Hamas provoking Israel, knowing that they cannot defeat the latter? How has the firing of rockets strengthened their position?'
Gapena, think of others too

Gapena, think of others too

vox populi small thumbnail free ‘Consider the number of unemployed who can't secure jobs because they cannot speak fluent English. Not all Malays can secure a contract or a civil service job.'
Ex-presidents join Obama, Bush for historic meeting

Ex-presidents join Obama, Bush for historic meeting

obama and former american president meeting in white house 080109 01 Barack Obama said today he hoped to learn from his predecessors as he met outgoing President George W Bush and all living former presidents at the White House.
Mumbai attackers ordered by phone to kill

Mumbai attackers ordered by phone to kill

Militants who attacked Mumbai were urged to kill their hostages in cold blood and fight to the death in the name of Islam.