Archive - 26 February 2009

Selangor can lower water rates if...

... the federal government gives way to the state government to work out a deal to take over four water concessionaires in the state.

16y ago

'Cops, security did not help me'

updated 9.47pm Karpal Singh says police and security personnel did not come to his aid when he was mobbed by a group of angry Umno Youth supporters.

17y ago

Migrant workers on hunger strike

43 migrant workers from India say their detention is illegal and today went on a hunger strike to protest against alleged corrupt practices by immigration officials and their former employer.

17y ago

Headlines Online: Feb 26, 2009

Most dailies reported on Sultan of Selangor's displeasure on the invasion of Elizabeth Wong's privacy, and letting MB Khalid to decide on her future as a state assemblyperson.

17y ago

'Sell Out' a movie gem for M'sia

'Sell Out', a feature film made for Malaysians, has won awards across Europe and been hailed by international film critics.

17y ago

Hisham says no to language-switch debate

updated 5.11pm 'Allow us to get more feedback, because sometimes the one that shouts the loudest does not represent the majority.'

17y ago

Sodomy trial: Transfer ruling on March 5

updated 3.40pm The High Court will decide next Thursday if Anwar's sodomy trial can be moved to the High Court or must remain at the Sessions Court.

17y ago

Disputed Chinese relics fetch US$40 mil at art auction

The precious Qing dynasty fountainheads, looted from the Summer Palace by British and French troops 150 years ago, were snapped up by anonymous telephone bidders.

17y ago

Sujatha's death: Kapar MP wants answers from ex-Sentul OCPD

updated 2.37pm Manikavasagam also wants the court to order former Sentul police chief Kumaran to reveal why it took him a long time to probe the death of the TV actress.

17y ago

Tough for BN to retain Batang Ai, say party insiders

PRS quietly concedes that it will be difficult for the BN to retain the Batang Ai seat. To the opposition, it is not just about a seat - it is about overthrowing the state government.

17y ago

Toll hike for 5 highways on Sunday, but PM may reconsider

updated 9.25pm In a dramatic twist tonight, outgoing PM Abdullah said that the government may reconsider its decision.

17y ago

Asean's relevancy questioned

Finally, the Thai government under the leadership of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejajiva is able to hold the postponed 14th Asean Summit after it was postponed in December 2008 after the turbulent seizure of the country’s airport by the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD).

17y ago