Archive - 19 January 2009

Muhyiddin: No more 'wow' in Umno

Muhyiddin: No more 'wow' in Umno

muhyiddin yasin and umno Radical changes, and possibly even a political surgery, must be carried out to bring back the wow factor in the ruling party, says the Umno vice-president.
Sabah AG quits

Sabah AG quits

Antony Roderic Fernandez, who tendered his resignation last Friday, denies that his decision is linked to the 'Goddess of the Sea' case.
Minister rejects human trafficking claims

Minister rejects human trafficking claims

syed hamid albar 'Where did these foreigners get their information? They assume that they know more than we do,' says Syed Hamid Albar in response to allegations of human trafficking.
Anti-war vigil draws cheers and jeers

Anti-war vigil draws cheers and jeers

A candlelight vigil held on Saturday in Jalan Bukit Bintang to protest against the war in Gaza was greeted with a mix of jeers and cheers.
Light and darkness: Reflections on KT

Light and darkness: Reflections on KT

analysis The by-election points to endemic problems in BN, which are only likely to continue as the blame game has begun.
Azilah denies killing Altantuya

Azilah denies killing Altantuya

Chief inspector Azilah denied he and corporal Sirul were responsible for murdering Altantuya. But phone records showed he was on his way or was at the murder scene.
UM election: Pro-student faction hit by 'changes'

UM election: Pro-student faction hit by 'changes'

Changes to the ballot paper reassigned the number originally assigned to two of its candidates, and it could affect their tally of votes, claims the group.
Change or it's a date with doom

Change or it's a date with doom

After Saturday's bashing at the hands of PAS, political analysts continue to underscore the importance for BN to change its ways or risk losing it all.
Win could well be the renaissance of '916'

Win could well be the renaissance of '916'

Avoid injustice to the workman

Avoid injustice to the workman

Honeymoon's over, time for hard work

Honeymoon's over, time for hard work

PAS once tried to seize Chinese temple

PAS once tried to seize Chinese temple

KT: Why was a woman not fielded?

KT: Why was a woman not fielded?

Final curtain call for BN soon?

Final curtain call for BN soon?

No 40km rule on distances between airports

No 40km rule on distances between airports

Illegal trade in Malayan box turtles continues

Illegal trade in Malayan box turtles continues

Laura Bush a disgrace to the White House

Laura Bush a disgrace to the White House

Recognising Israel legitimises their atrocities

Recognising Israel legitimises their atrocities

Spiteful SMS target Penang Chettiar head

Spiteful SMS target Penang Chettiar head

This is all part of the running dispute over instructions to reverse the route taken by the silver chariot for the world-famous three-day Thaipusam observances in Penang.
'I've proof MIC branches were formed overnight'

'I've proof MIC branches were formed overnight'

m muthupalianappan updated 6pm MIC presidential hopeful M Muthupalaniappan claims he has proof that party branches were formed overnight in Negri Sembilan during the MIC polls in 1994.

Poll watchdog howls foul over 'vote-buying'

Poll watchdog howls foul over 'vote-buying'

It claims that corruption, both direct and indirect, was widespread during the by-election process.
Health worker cries foul over untimely deaths

Health worker cries foul over untimely deaths

Kota Kinabalu health worker Gilbert Marcellinus Liwaji who lost his wife and unborn child at a hospital is crying foul and wants justice.

Lottery ban on the cards in Shah Alam

Lottery ban on the cards in Shah Alam

But Selangor DAP has moved quickly to distance itself from a member’s proposal to ban all lottery sales in Shah Alam.
Well done, Kuala T'ganu voters!

Well done, Kuala T'ganu voters!

your say free ‘The leadership of Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak should now rightly be questioned and challenged as he is also tainted and embroiled in ongoing controversies.'
Zionism in the shattered mirror of Gaza

Zionism in the shattered mirror of Gaza

The Palestinians have one resource the Zionists do not have: they have justice on their side. Yet, justice has not always prevailed when it has been overmatched by brute force.
By-election: Impact on Chinese voters

By-election: Impact on Chinese voters

analysis They look set to abandon MCA and Barisan Nasional by the next general election, due to both pull and push factors.
Headlines online: Jan 19, 2009

Headlines online: Jan 19, 2009

daily news round up news roundup Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the English, Bahasa, Tamil and Chinese papers?
Treat sexual slavery problem seriously, govt told

Treat sexual slavery problem seriously, govt told

A Sarawak opposition leader urges the police and relevant authorities to take the problems of sexual slavery and human trafficking in Malaysia seriously and not treat the victims as criminals.
After KT, there is hope for Sarawak

After KT, there is hope for Sarawak

anwar ibrahim 02 060207 updated 1.40pm Sarawakians see greater prospects for political change in their own state after the PAS win in KT which confirms waning support for BN. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Israeli troops begin pullout from Gaza

Israeli troops begin pullout from Gaza

israel forces pull out of gaza attack 190109 Israeli troops have begun withdrawing as the Palestinians count the cost of the deadliest-ever three-week offensive against their impoverished coastal strip.
US Airways jet black box points to bird collision

US Airways jet black box points to bird collision

Black box recordings from the crashed US Airways jet strengthened evidence of a catastrophic collision between the plane and a flock of birds.