Archive - 10 January 2009

21 arrested at anti-war vigil

21 arrested at anti-war vigil

updated 12.14am The police have arrested 21 people, including Klang MP Charles Santiago and several top leaders of PSM, at an anti-war vigil at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PKR irked by police 'holiday'

PKR irked by police 'holiday'

KT by-election According to PKR, the police refused to grant the party with permits for ceramahs yesterday and today because the two days were holidays in the state.

T'ganu contractors gets RM16 mil windfall

T'ganu contractors gets RM16 mil windfall

KT by-election A whopping RM15.8 million for small infrastructural projects were given to 583 Class F contractors from Terengganu by the federal government.
Anti-Fairus blog steps up pressure

Anti-Fairus blog steps up pressure

mohammad fairuz khairuddin mohammad fairus khairuddin The blog is threatening to publish an upside down picture of Anwar Ibrahim if he does not sack Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin for alleged incompetencies.

Maths, science: Reveal findings, Hisham told

Maths, science: Reveal findings, Hisham told

Apparently, and international survey on the teaching of the two languages in 2007 has shown the Malaysia’s performance has plunged drastically.
MIED CEO goes on leave, acting head in charge

MIED CEO goes on leave, acting head in charge

mic malaysia indian congress It is also learnt that an audit of the accounts belonging to MIC's education arm will be carried out before an internal probe into alleged wrongdoings in awarding contracts begins.

PSM: Education minister 'exploiting' children

PSM: Education minister 'exploiting' children

hishamuddin hussein His plan to use schoolchildren in a protest against the Gaza crisis has come under attack from the party which asks how is this different from their 'Ride for change' campaign?

Welfare body in the dock over illegals

Welfare body in the dock over illegals

Yayasan Islam Sabah denies that it supports a large illegal immigrant population in Sabag saying its stand has been misconstrued.
Fear of potential abuses in police investigation

Fear of potential abuses in police investigation

cheras anti toll hike protest arrest big thumbnail Fears are emerging that a police probe into the Bandar Mahkota Cheras fracas could be flawed with personnel who had used excessive force evading punishment.

By-election test for ruling coalition

By-election test for ruling coalition

kuala terengganu parliament seat by election 231208 analysis Observers say Najib is desperate for a win to enhance his image, overcome setbacks and show the word that he has the credentials to lead the country.
Tamil Tigers facing 'extinction'

Tamil Tigers facing 'extinction'

This after the capture of the highly strategic Elephant Pass after four days of fierce fighting, the Sri Lankan defence ministry said.
The Dayak dilemma

The Dayak dilemma

comment One of Pakatan’s pledges must be restoring of the autonomy of village chiefs in Sarawak. This would be the most meaningful reform indeed.
KLIA East a step towards greener aviation

KLIA East a step towards greener aviation

The new KLIA East terminal in Labu will be designed for efficiency, cost savings and better environmental performance.

Khairy tells his part in hudud row

Khairy tells his part in hudud row

KT by-election The deputy Umno Youth chief explains his part in the ongoing hudud controversy that has sparked a war of words between DAP and PAS. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Dr M, will you employ them in your bakery?'

'Dr M, will you employ them in your bakery?'

your say free updated 2.4 6pm 'He tells Malaysians to quit their jobs at McDonald’s and Starbucks. If they quit their jobs, is he going to employ them at his bakery, ‘The Loaf’?
UM violating cultural rights

UM violating cultural rights

vox populi small thumbnail free For a university to deliberately deny its students, the majority away from home for the first time, suitable food is not merely cruel, it is a crime.
Gaza conflict set to enter third week, ceasefire ignored

Gaza conflict set to enter third week, ceasefire ignored

Both sides have brushed off a Uiated Nations appeal to halt devastating attacks that have claimed over 800 lives to date.
BN candidate not Pak Lah's man, says Najib

BN candidate not Pak Lah's man, says Najib

wan ahmad farid kuala terengganu by election The BN candidate is not Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's man as alleged by certain quarters, says Najib.
Anwar says it again: We'll capture S'wak

Anwar says it again: We'll capture S'wak

updated 12.33pm He tells a 5,000 strong crowd in Kuching that the locals are dissatisfied with the Sarawak government and this will pave the way for a Pakatan victory in the state polls.