Archive - 19 March 2009

It appears that Pak Lah had zealously jumped the gun when he said Brunei has dropped its claims over Limbang. Not yet, Rais Yatim clarified today.

What about Muhd Taib? Well, he can’t even speak English, snubs Mahathir.

The opposition leader applies for a review of the MACC's decision in clearing the AG and IGP of any criminal involvement.

'I would like to remind the people and Umno members not to fall for Zaid's propaganda which is clearly ill-intent, irresponsible and putting self interest above that of the country'.

The Malaysian Medical Council hearing against a doctor who performed the first autopsy on deceased police detainee Kugan Ananthan has been postponed until April 17.

Parti Socialis Malaysia now faces another problem to being officially recognised as a political party - EC says its logo has connotations of violence.

Statements were recorded from four members of the Rights and Privileges Committee which suspended the menteri besar and six state executive councillors from the Perak Legislative Assembly.

MIC president S Samy Vellu says he has personally gone to opposition-controlled areas to 'neutralise the lies' being spread about the federal government and BN.

Pakatan Rakyat wants MACC to investigate the Higher Education Ministry over allegations of abusing public money for Umno elections.

MTUC secretary-general G Rajasekaran claimed that the average ‘coffee money' that was allegedly paid to home ministry officials to obtain the permits was between RM1,000 and RM1,500 per worker.

Manufacturing sales, which are a key driver of the economy, sank 22.7 percent in January from a year earlier.

updated 7.40pm If Mohd Ali Rustam turns to the Registrar of Societies, the polls can be stopped on the grounds that the disciplinary committee's decision may have breached the Societies Act.

Even before he is announced as the PKR candidate for Batang Ai, Nicholas Bawin has been the target of Deputy Chirf Minister Alfred Jabu’s tirade.

An MP files emergency motion to challenge Parliament’s decision to withhold Puchong MP Gobind Singh Deo's allowance and perks.

Umno deputy president aspirant Muhammad Muhd Taib said he has no intentions of withdrawing from the Umno contest which will be held next week.

special feature The Selangor government's move in declaring assets of its cabinet members is 'laughable' and of no help in maintaining integrity of public officials.

Islamic militants in the Philippines have agreed to release one of three kidnapped aid workers following deadly clashes with advancing troops.

When a Sarawakian implies that PKR is a 'non-local' party, that exclusivist labelling to cynical people is a reminder of the image of a dog pissing on a tree.

updated 11.50pm The police have declared Anwar Ibrahim's ceramah tonight in Taiping illegal, resulting to a hasty change of venue to Bukit Gantang.

Yitong Law Firm was closed down for six months on Tuesday for allowing a lawyer to practise without a license.

Once a ruler has become a tyrant, he forfeits the moral right to govern and the people acquire a right to resist and protect their interest against the injustice and oppression.

Most newspapers led with Tengku Ahmad Rithaudeen hitting back at detractors of the Umno disciplinary board's decision.

Malaysia can do without nuclear energy, says Dr Ronald McCoy who suspects that the Malaysian Nuclear Agency was lobbying the government to go nuclear for profits.

updated 2.05pm PM-to-be Najib took pains to deny there was selective persecution of Umno No 2 hopeful Ali Rustam, who reportedly has the backing of the outgoing PM.

updated 7.34pm Lim Guan Eng denies speculations that his deputy Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin was asked to quit his post.

free ‘It's ‘appoint' Najib. It can't be an election or contest when there is only one candidate. Having only one candidate is like a communist dictatorship such as North Korea.'

free A ‘corrupt practice' is an act of corruption, period. Yet, this Mohd Ali Rustam is allowed to remain an Umno member and chief minister of Malacca.'