Archive - 3 February 2009

Heartbroken Hee 'skips' royal bash

Heartbroken Hee 'skips' royal bash

Political stability in Perak continues to be shrouded in mystery while the state's deputy speaker adds another twist to the already twisted saga.
State gov't can contest our decision: EC chief

State gov't can contest our decision: EC chief

The political drama in Perak continues with the EC saying it would stick by the decision made by seven commission members.
PKR yet to receive quit letters from duo

PKR yet to receive quit letters from duo

The party said it has not received any resignation letters from Jamaluddin and Osman but the duo told an online daily that they have become independents as of today.
Samy Vellu issues show-cause letter to MIED CEO

Samy Vellu issues show-cause letter to MIED CEO

samy vellu and p chitrakala vasu MIC president S Samy Vellu has issued a show-cause letter to Maju Institute of Education Development (MIED) chief executive officer P Chitrakala Vasu.
How is Kugan's death to be seen?

How is Kugan's death to be seen?

Political grasshoppers are untrustworthy, unprincipled

Political grasshoppers are untrustworthy, unprincipled

Syed Hamid Albar - politician extraordinaire

Syed Hamid Albar - politician extraordinaire

Let's not forget 'social cost' of maintaining airports

Let's not forget 'social cost' of maintaining airports

Unofficial 30% bus fare increase now official

Unofficial 30% bus fare increase now official

Settlers should demand for Felda restructuring

Settlers should demand for Felda restructuring

Fomca, please leave our beloved Taiping alone

Fomca, please leave our beloved Taiping alone

Journalism, sacred to democracy

Journalism, sacred to democracy

'Allah' ban: Let us practise what we preach

'Allah' ban: Let us practise what we preach

Cable trick for better Astro pictures

Cable trick for better Astro pictures

Poll: Majority wants snap election

Poll: Majority wants snap election

An overwhelming majority of Malaysiakini readers want a snap poll to resolve the political impasse in Perak.
'Suspend Najib immediately'

'Suspend Najib immediately'

PKR Youth today urged the PM to suspend his deputy so that a thorough probe can be conducted into the alleged buying over of two assemblypersons.
Opposition leaders slam EC's decision

Opposition leaders slam EC's decision

The Election Commission is accused of acting beyond its constitutional powers in overriding a decision made by the Perak speaker on the vacancy of two state seats.
Sri Lanka takes Tiger chief's bunker: army

Sri Lanka takes Tiger chief's bunker: army

The captured two-storey-deep bunker had sound-proof electricity generators, air conditioning and medical supplies and was hidden in a coconut grove.
Pick the right successor: MIC Youth tells Samy

Pick the right successor: MIC Youth tells Samy

MIC president S Samy Vellu must not only choose the right time to relinquish his post but also pick the right candidate to succeed him.
Ku Li charts proposals to reform Umno

Ku Li charts proposals to reform Umno

‘The rot in Umno has gone so deep that it requires wholesale structural reform,' said the former party vice-president in his latest blog entry.
Is it getting costlier to climb Mount Kinabalu?

Is it getting costlier to climb Mount Kinabalu?

The rising cost to go up the mountain and a five-month waiting period have left many aspiring climbers wondering if they will ever make it to the peak.

Iran puts first home-built sateliite in orbit

Iran puts first home-built sateliite in orbit

Iran has launched its first home-built satellite into orbit using a homegrown rocket, in a move that is certain to set alarm bells ringing in the international community.
'Millions' dangled before Kedah PKR reps

'Millions' dangled before Kedah PKR reps

Arumugam Vengatarakoo The going rate for crossing over to Barisan Nasional ranged from RM1 million to RM4 million, according to three Kedah PKR state assemblypersons.
'Yes, I took Fauzi to Najib's house but...'

'Yes, I took Fauzi to Najib's house but...'

zainal abidin zin updated 5pm The accusation by a PKR leader that he was offered RM50 mil to engineer defections has forced an ex-deputy minister to clear the air.
'The baggage-carrying, Altantuya-haunted Najib'

'The baggage-carrying, Altantuya-haunted Najib'

vox populi small thumbnail free ‘BN should remember this - just because Najib Abdul Razak is seemingly popular in Umno, this does not mean that he will become a good leader for the nation.'
Origins of the 'Malays' - Final Conclusion (Pt 2)

Origins of the 'Malays' - Final Conclusion (Pt 2)

Meanwhile, the Dravidics ventured eastward again. They took the same path taken by their ancestors, married the local Mongoloids and settled in the mountainous regions of Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.

The Tamils called these ‘medium-brown’ people ‘Malai’, which translates to ‘hill people’. It is no surprise that when the Dravidics arrived at Lembah Bujang in Malaya in the second century, they would have insisted on calling the Malayan Austronesians ‘Malai’ as well.

Privatisation versus piratisation (Part 2)

Privatisation versus piratisation (Part 2)

The privatisation programme of the government over the last 15 years has become a tool for siphoning public funds out for private purposes.
EC overrules speaker, no by-elections

EC overrules speaker, no by-elections

ec announces no by election will be held in perak 030209 updated 7.04pm Election Commission announced that by-elections are not necessary as there are doubts over the purported resignation letters from the two state reps. [VIDEO INSIDE]
How the gov't shot itself in the foot over KLIA East

How the gov't shot itself in the foot over KLIA East

analysis The reasons for the rejection of KLIA East @ Labu are difficult to understand and will affect Malaysia's image as a private enterprise-friendly country.

Be more flexible, business group tells state-owned bank

Be more flexible, business group tells state-owned bank

Bank Simpanan Nasional has been urged to review some of its existing guidelines and to be more flexible in the disbursement of loans.
Dayaks want end to 'unfairness' in S'wak

Dayaks want end to 'unfairness' in S'wak

gawai dayak Their list of grievances covers customary land issues in Sarawak, the community’s identity and special rights due to them as a minority bumiputera group.
PM ticks off lazy civil servants

PM ticks off lazy civil servants

PM Abdullah has called on the public sector to get down to business in properly delivering and implementing government policies. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Youth group tackles custody flaws

Youth group tackles custody flaws

The Malaysian Indian Youth Development is compiling a set of recommendations, which will be submitted to the BN Backbenchers Club, in order to enhance the effectiveness of the police force.
Headlines online: Feb 3, 2009

Headlines online: Feb 3, 2009

The uncertainties plaguing two state constituencies in Perak made headlines in all the newspapers.
MIC's grand plan to include online membership

MIC's grand plan to include online membership

Indian Malaysians can soon become members of the party through online registration, a move the president believes will bolster the party's strength and unite Indians under one political party.

Uthaya's sedition trial put off to April 28

Uthaya's sedition trial put off to April 28

updated 4.30pm The matter was adjourned following a court application by the Hindraf legal advisor to seek medical treatment for a leg injury.
Protester throws shoe at Chinese PM

Protester throws shoe at Chinese PM

chinese president thrown with shoe in british visit 030209 The shoe landed about a yard from Chinese premier Wen Jiabao, who glanced sharply to one side to watch it hit the stage, but did not appear frightened.