Archive - 21 January 2009

Dead man's family lodges report

Dead man's family lodges report

The distraughted family claims there was foul play in the death of the 22-year-old man while in police custody yesterday. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Tenaga to operate controversial Bakun project

Tenaga to operate controversial Bakun project

Tenaga Nasional and Sarawak Energy Berhad said they had received government approval to take over operations of the controversial Bakun hydro-electricity project.
Samy to help dilapidated Tamil school

Samy to help dilapidated Tamil school

After visiting SJK(T) Ladang Vallambrosa today, the MIC president promised that he will request for extra classrooms. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Last Israeli soldier pulls out of Gaza

Last Israeli soldier pulls out of Gaza

The last Israeli soldier withdrew from the Gaza Strip today, the fourth day of a ceasefire that ended a 22-day blitz on the impoverished territory.
Court sets aside order for Umno to pay RM218mil

Court sets aside order for Umno to pay RM218mil

The High Court has set aside its earlier order compelling Umno to pay RM218 million for unpaid campaign materials.
Ministry to probe Herald's use of 'Allah' despite ban

Ministry to probe Herald's use of 'Allah' despite ban

The Home Ministry will investigate claims that 'The Herald - The Catholic Weekly' was still using the word 'Allah' despite the government's decision prohibiting the publication from doing so.
Economic outlook: Chinese business community pessimistic

Economic outlook: Chinese business community pessimistic

The Chinese Malaysian business community is pessimistic about the nation's economic outlook, revealed a survey.
Mkini videographer quizzed by police

Mkini videographer quizzed by police

Police called in Shukri Mohammad yesterday to assist in investigations into the alleged tampering of a videotape containing footage of an anti-ISA vigil.

Hundreds stuck as ticket machines break down

Hundreds stuck as ticket machines break down

Commuters were left stranded at the Wangsa Maju LRT station this morning when all five ticket vending machines broke down.
'Refugees for sale' scam resurfaces

'Refugees for sale' scam resurfaces

The murky business implicates immigration officers and human traffickers, but the UN refugee agency is also being criticised for not protecting vulnerable refugees.
We need to change the 'rules' of doing business

We need to change the 'rules' of doing business

Demo against language switch on March 7

Demo against language switch on March 7

A influential lobby group plans to increase pressure on the government to ditch English as the medium of instruction for maths and science in schools.
Rakyat doesn't expect change with Najib

Rakyat doesn't expect change with Najib

Umno/BN, time to stop daydreaming

Umno/BN, time to stop daydreaming

Lessons from Obama for Malaysia

Lessons from Obama for Malaysia

Where has all the money gone to?

Where has all the money gone to?

What problems will 'hudud' solve for me?

What problems will 'hudud' solve for me?

Public transport: What 'revamps' ?

Public transport: What 'revamps' ?

Building new airports not a current trend

Building new airports not a current trend

Governmental intervention for the rich not socialism

Governmental intervention for the rich not socialism

Matter of time before Sri Lankan army retreats

Matter of time before Sri Lankan army retreats

Auto sales to fall 12.4% on slowing economy

Auto sales to fall 12.4% on slowing economy

Malaysian Automotive Association forecast sales at 480,000 units for 2009, down from 548,115 last year due to employment market uncertainty.
Sabah BN squabbles over Pensiangan seat

Sabah BN squabbles over Pensiangan seat

Joseph Kurup of PBRS thinks no one should stand in his way should a by-election be called.
Gerakan backs Najib's call to revamp BN

Gerakan backs Najib's call to revamp BN

However painful such a paradigm shift may entail, BN has no choice but to change or perish, said Dr Koh Tsu Koon in support of a similar call made by Najib yesterday.
'UNHCR unfair to Burmese refugees in M'sia'

'UNHCR unfair to Burmese refugees in M'sia'

updated 3.05pm The All-Burma Democratic Force, which held a protest this morning, has alleged that the UN agency has been neglectful and divisive in its treatment of Burmese refugees.
Bush's final stroll in the Oval office

Bush's final stroll in the Oval office

Bush said next to nothing in public before leaving Washington for his home state of Texas.
New Pempena chief says 'Melia' case pending in court

New Pempena chief says 'Melia' case pending in court

Idrus Mohd says he has been instructed by Pempena’s lawyers not to respond to allegations of victimisation made by former business associate, Melia Majilis.
Tamil Tigers' chief in M'sia?

Tamil Tigers' chief in M'sia?

velupillai prabhakaran 'Both Thailand and Malaysia have large ethnic Tamil communities which have been supportive of his war,' says retired Indian army major-general Ashok Mehta.
Ex-Umno state rep Ahamad Kuris faces graft charges

Ex-Umno state rep Ahamad Kuris faces graft charges

ahamad kuris updated 6.05pm Former Semenyih assemblyperson Ahamad Kuris Mohd Noor has claimed trial to four counts of corruption involving a sum of RM200,000.
Headlines online: Jan 21, 2009

Headlines online: Jan 21, 2009

Almost all newspapers featured Barack Obama taking oath as America's 44th president.
Malaysia seeks to fend off recession

Malaysia seeks to fend off recession

The government is preparing a second economic stimulus package to fend off the threat of recession and is considering freezing the recruitment of foreign workers.
Gaza war: The myth and reality

Gaza war: The myth and reality

Was Israel merely responding to the rocket fire and is it true that it was Hamas that broke the ceasefire?
Corruption report lodged against S'gor MB

Corruption report lodged against S'gor MB

khalid ibrahim and selangor updated 6.55pm Gerak said Khalid had used state funds to sponsor 46 cattle to be slaughtered for Bandar Tun Razak residents for Hari Raya Korban last December.
Year of the Detox?

Year of the Detox?

Surfing the Chinese horoscope sites recently in a desperate search for good omens for the forthcoming year, I was delighted to see one of them listing Barack Obama as an ox person.

The Obama future: Great expectations (Pt 2)

The Obama future: Great expectations (Pt 2)

Ezam vows to 'diminish' Anwar's influence

Ezam vows to 'diminish' Anwar's influence

'As far as I'm concerned, my role is to basically tell the truth about Anwar...as a whole I can see positive impacts from my exposure.'
Syed Hamid, are you a psychic?

Syed Hamid, are you a psychic?

vox populi small thumbnail free ‘This is not the first time that allegations are rebutted by him without the need for an investigation. His reaction is immediate and dismissive.'
Since when did Umno have 'wow'?

Since when did Umno have 'wow'?

your say free ‘Why talk about radical change or political surgery? Where is the ‘wow'? This is just more eloquent but cheap talk of pretentious politicians that never ends.'
Full text of Obama's inaugural speech

Full text of Obama's inaugural speech

'On this day, we gather because we have chosen hope over fear, unity of purpose over conflict and discord.'
Obama takes oath as first black US president

Obama takes oath as first black US president

barack obama inauguration as american president 210109 He proclaims that Americans have chosen 'hope over fear' and vows to remake his nation to triumph over crises at home and abroad.