Archive - 14 January 2009

Ministers briefed on the plight of Sri Lankan Tamils

Ministers briefed on the plight of Sri Lankan Tamils

And as a result the cabinet has supported any move to alleviate the sufferings of the Tamils in Sri Lanka on humanitarian grounds.

'RM100 in envelope': Student candidate files police report

'RM100 in envelope': Student candidate files police report

The aspiring student leader in Universiti Malaya claims that she was offered bribe to contest for the rival faction in the student polls.
Cabinet orders MIC to counter Hindraf 'lies'

Cabinet orders MIC to counter Hindraf 'lies'

The cabinet was concerned over the move by the banned organisation to discredit Malaysia in foreign countries, including India, said Human Resources Minister Dr S Subramaniam.
Feb 13 - Inquest into actress' death

Feb 13 - Inquest into actress' death

k sujatha indian tamil actress K Sujatha died under mysterious circumstances two years ago and opposition MP for Kapar has consistently claimed that foul play involving some well-known persons was involved.
Hudud issue not a concern in KT

Hudud issue not a concern in KT

A survey conducted by Merdeka Centre reveals that only a small number of Kuala Terengganu voters considers the implementation of hudud law an important issue.
Pakistan PM: Mumbai file 'not evidence'

Pakistan PM: Mumbai file 'not evidence'

A file about the November attacks - which killed 165 civilians and security personnel, as well as nine gunmen - had been handed over to Pakistan's interior ministry for its review.
Bombs on Thai-Malaysian border, two dead in attacks

Bombs on Thai-Malaysian border, two dead in attacks

Bombs destroyed a border checkpoint, causing no casualties, while two village chieftains were shot dead in attacks, the Thai police said.
Lingam tape: Get going on action against six

Lingam tape: Get going on action against six

Indians marauded by political insecurity

Indians marauded by political insecurity

How long are we going to hold back on our police?

How long are we going to hold back on our police?

Let KL Sentral take over Puduraya's role

Let KL Sentral take over Puduraya's role

Anwar can win the people's support but...

Anwar can win the people's support but...

Gaza conflict: See both sides of the coin

Gaza conflict: See both sides of the coin

When children die...

When children die...

Who will speak for Sri Lanka's Tamils?

Who will speak for Sri Lanka's Tamils?

Islamic judicial system may ensure better justice

Islamic judicial system may ensure better justice

Jews, too, against Gaza atrocities

Jews, too, against Gaza atrocities

Last-minute postponement of case raises questions

Last-minute postponement of case raises questions

A former Selangor assemblyperson was scheduled to be charged in the Ampang Court today for alleged corruption. Why was the case postponed? Did the intense campaigning in the Kuala Terengganu by-election have anything to do with it?
Extra charges for CNY cards: MCA Youth leader sees red

Extra charges for CNY cards: MCA Youth leader sees red

MCA Youth leader Neil Foo takes Pos Malaysia to task for imposing the extra charges to send Chinese New Year greeting cards.
No room for hudud in secular M'sia, PAS and Anwar told

No room for hudud in secular M'sia, PAS and Anwar told

updated 5.30pm Should PAS, in particular, continues to proceed with its Islamic state agenda and goes ahead with enforcing hudud, DAP will pull out of the Pakatan Rakyat coalition, warns Karpal Singh.
Mazu statue: 'Divine instructions from goddess'

Mazu statue: 'Divine instructions from goddess'

mazu chinese goddess of the sea statue Former Sabah chief minister Chong Kah Kiat, who is suing the current government for stopping work on the statue, tells the court how the idea was conceived.
Court orders release of 'jab in the face' suspect

Court orders release of 'jab in the face' suspect

yap sin tian beaten case surrender 130109 suspect updated 5.30pm The Kajang Magistrate's Court has rejected a seven-day remand order to hold former New Era College student Lim Ken Zhi and instructed the police to release him by 5pm.
Karpal to CJ: Sue me for defamation

Karpal to CJ: Sue me for defamation

karpal singh and zaki azmi updated 6pm Either the chief justice is lying when he clarified his purported act of bribery two decades ago, or Karpal Singh stands liable for defamation.
Relatives angry at Indonesian search efforts

Relatives angry at Indonesian search efforts

Some of the protesters had pooled funds to hire three fishing boats to launch their own search.
Headlines online: Jan 14, 2009

Headlines online: Jan 14, 2009

The Israeli attacks on the Gaza strip continued to dominate the news, alongside updates on the assault of the New Era College senate chairperson.
MIC wishes Indian M'sians a Happy Ponggal

MIC wishes Indian M'sians a Happy Ponggal

ponggal As Indian Malaysians celebrate 'Ponggal' or the harvest festival today, MIC leaders called on the Indian community to work harder and gain more knowledge and skills in the face of an economic slowdown.
NGOs reject change to Thaipusam procession route

NGOs reject change to Thaipusam procession route

Penang Hindu leaders urge the Chettiar community not to yield to the demand by a statutory body to change the silver chariot procession route.
Of accountability, transparency and vigilance

Of accountability, transparency and vigilance

Bush honours three 'true friends' of the US

Bush honours three 'true friends' of the US

President George W Bush awarded the nation's highest civilian honor to Tony Blair, John Howard and Colombian leader Alvaro Uribe.
Abdul Wahid's Chinese New Year wish for the country

Abdul Wahid's Chinese New Year wish for the country

According to the PAS candidate, voters in Kuala Terengganu must look forward to more than just money and gifts in the form of ang pow and work towards fairness and justice in the country. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Even madder about Malaysia

Even madder about Malaysia

Fighting rages in Gaza as toll nears 1,000

Fighting rages in Gaza as toll nears 1,000

israel gaza attack 140109 Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said Israel's offensive was becoming more ferocious each day as the number of victims rises.
'We risk bankruptcy with BN'

'We risk bankruptcy with BN'

vox populi small thumbnail free ‘Our beloved country is running the risk of bankruptcy if the behaviour of the governing leaders remains unchanged. Thanks to corrupt practices by the powerful'.