Archive - 13 January 2009

Survey indicates by-election could go either way

Survey indicates by-election could go either way

A Merdeka Center survey shows that almost half of those polled said that voting for the opposition could push the Barisan Nasional government to 'correct itself'.

Pro-Mahasiswa winner disqualified at UKM

Pro-Mahasiswa winner disqualified at UKM

UKM election secretariat has disqualified Norliana Yusak, a pro-Mahasiswa candidate, who won a seat for the Engineering Faculty.
'King of Tennis': PAC finds shortcomings in communication

'King of Tennis': PAC finds shortcomings in communication

Shortcomings in communication was one of the major reasons behind the 'King of Tennis' debacle in Penang last November.
MAS scraps domestic fuel surcharges

MAS scraps domestic fuel surcharges

The move is in line with the competition, ensuring even more competitive pricing, says managing director Idris Jala.
Two to be caned for drinking beer

Two to be caned for drinking beer

A syariah judge said that the caning was to shame the two and to act as a deterrent to other Muslims.
'Tortured' teen still missing after 16 days

'Tortured' teen still missing after 16 days

One of the two carpark attendants who were allegedly tortured by Brickfields police has not been seen since Dec 28.
'Censored' campaign to change social attitude on rape

'Censored' campaign to change social attitude on rape

womens aid organisation pc censored anti rape campaign 130109 school girls poster A new public education campaign seeks to challenge popular beliefs about rape using provocative images and the Internet.
Student who socked educationist arrested

Student who socked educationist arrested

updated 6.40pm The former New Era College student who left the college's senate chairperson Dr Yap Sin Tian with a bloodied face on Sunday has been arrested by the police.
Should the PR representatives leave?

Should the PR representatives leave?

Kuala T'ganu: Will BN paint itself into a corner?

Kuala T'ganu: Will BN paint itself into a corner?

Don't undervalue Pakatan's struggle

Don't undervalue Pakatan's struggle

Abuse of Weight Restriction Order 1978

Abuse of Weight Restriction Order 1978

Let's ride with the Duke

Let's ride with the Duke

Najib wrong to rebut 'Farid, Pak Lah's man' claim

Najib wrong to rebut 'Farid, Pak Lah's man' claim

Anwar, buck up on your G2G skills

Anwar, buck up on your G2G skills

What Israel can learn from Malaysia

What Israel can learn from Malaysia

Is it possible to support Israel?

Is it possible to support Israel?

If Hamas goes, extremists will take over

If Hamas goes, extremists will take over

All about science and the Malay language

All about science and the Malay language

‘Bahasa Melayu can be turned into a global winner’ is potentially a myth in the making. It is with this awareness that some of us who have shown preference for English over Malay.
Gobalakrishnan's 'adoption' valid, says politician

Gobalakrishnan's 'adoption' valid, says politician

Founder of PRS, Sidi Munan, says ‘any form of an adoption ritual performed according to the custom of a particular Iban longhouse community is in order’.

Busier than a bee is the PM-to-be

Busier than a bee is the PM-to-be

As Najib Abdul Razak zips from one location to another in Kuala Terengganu in the run up to the by-election, many are wondering if all is well on the BN front.
M'sia likely to slip into technical recession

M'sia likely to slip into technical recession

An international banking group has forecast that Malaysia will hit the technical recession stage following a likely negative economic growth in the fourth quarter of 2008 and the first quarter of 2009.
PSM slams home minister's 'double standards'

PSM slams home minister's 'double standards'

updated 2.09pm 'The Home Minister should stop defending the police for their shameful act which has now exposed the hypocritical character of the ruling party'. [VIDEO INSIDE]
My by-election issues

My by-election issues

For many, the Kuala Terengganu by-election is only a state matter, or only the concern of registered voters there. To me however, this election is a crucial issue of what kind of Malaysia we want and whether we have, in fact, transformed ourselves into the federation that we claim to be.

'Syed Hamid condones killing of Tamils?'

'Syed Hamid condones killing of Tamils?'

your say free ‘Is he saying that the police will allow anti-Israel protests but will crack down if they are about Sri Lanka's civil war? The latter a war that has claimed more than 70,000 lives?'
A tale of  'victimisation' under Pempena, Part 2

A tale of 'victimisation' under Pempena, Part 2

tourism malaysia scandal In this second part of a three-part series, former Malaysian Travel Bureau CEO Melia Majilis tells Malaysiakini how certain quarters had ousted her from the bureau and resorted to legal means to 'kill' her.
Probe sought on RM80mil losses in T'ganu

Probe sought on RM80mil losses in T'ganu

The Terengganu PKR Youth head wants the anti-corruption body to look into the losses by three state-linked companies, to determine if there was ‘abuse of power and mismanagement’.
Indonesia scales down search for ferry survivors

Indonesia scales down search for ferry survivors

updated 2.28pm Maritime official Sunaryo said smaller vessels had been ordered to give up the search and only four navy warships and two patrol boats continued to look for survivors.
Will the KT electorate vote for change?

Will the KT electorate vote for change?

comment In an all-out attempt to win the KT parliamentary seat, Deputy PM Najib Abdul Razak dished out 583 government contracts in a “lucky draw” to each and every Class F contractor present at the Wisma Darul Iman on Jan 10.
Campaign heats up in final lap

Campaign heats up in final lap

kuala terengganu parliament seat by election 231208 The clock is ticking. Both Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat have upped the ante in their respective election campaigns to win over voters in Kuala Terengganu.
MCA hypocrisy over hudud in KT campaign

MCA hypocrisy over hudud in KT campaign

comment Why is the MCA raising the alarm over hudud now when it had ‘rationalised’ the contentious ‘Islamic state’ declaration in September 2001?
Headlines online: Jan 13, 2009

Headlines online: Jan 13, 2009

All dailies today highlighted a united stand taken by all members of parliament in passing a resolution against Israel's invasion in Gaza.
Israel, Hamas locked in fierce Gaza City clashes

Israel, Hamas locked in fierce Gaza City clashes

As the world awaited a threatened intensification of the offensive by Israel, a defiant leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip vowed that the Islamists would emerge victorious.
PAS: Oil royalty main issue for KT

PAS: Oil royalty main issue for KT

Terengganu’s oil royalty should be the main issue for the Barisan Nasional government to answer for, said PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang.
'Keep children away from demos'

'Keep children away from demos'

vox populi big thumbnail free ‘Parents send their children to gain a sound education and learn good moral values - not to demonstrate or to be taught to play politics or create any animosity.'
Bush defends legacy in final news conference

Bush defends legacy in final news conference

george w bush final days 130109 However Bush, in a valedictory appearance in the White House briefing room, was largely unrepentant, arguing he had acted to keep America safe.