Archive - 9 April 2009

'A new government to serve One Malaysia'

'A new government to serve One Malaysia'

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak gave a short 15-minute speech today before revealing his cabinet members. In the speech he outlined his vision and approach which he will take.
Online daily barred from Najib's cabinet event

Online daily barred from Najib's cabinet event

A reporter and a photographer from Chinese online daily Merdeka Review were barred from covering the PM's press conference this afternoon.

Unfettered powers of the executive (Pt 2)

Unfettered powers of the executive (Pt 2)

'Gov't knows best' era is over

'Gov't knows best' era is over

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak acknowledges that the era of an over-authoritative government which maintained a 'government knows best' attitude is over.
Thai protesters threaten Asean summit

Thai protesters threaten Asean summit

They have threatened to stop a summit of Asian leaders going ahead this weekend, opening up a new front on the second day of mass street rallies against PM Abhisit Vejjajiva.
Only 20% of fresh faces in line-up

Only 20% of fresh faces in line-up

updated 6.20pm Aliran expressed disappointment that Najib has retained the majority of ministers from the previous cabinet. More reactions inside
Pakatan, please do not get carried away by victory

Pakatan, please do not get carried away by victory

This is no longer the era of the 'Kapitan Cina'

This is no longer the era of the 'Kapitan Cina'

Umno needs to stop the pretending

Umno needs to stop the pretending

Nizar elected, BN rejected; Perak elections needed

Nizar elected, BN rejected; Perak elections needed

Dividend rate: EPF could have done much better

Dividend rate: EPF could have done much better

Stimulus package totally unstimulating

Stimulus package totally unstimulating

Return to the children their fathers' names

Return to the children their fathers' names

Global warming theory nothing but hot air

Global warming theory nothing but hot air

Zoos hardly a paradise for Birds of Paradise

Zoos hardly a paradise for Birds of Paradise

Reprieve at last for eco-friendly school

Reprieve at last for eco-friendly school

CM questions MACC's independence

CM questions MACC's independence

The Penang CM says he cannot chew the reasons as to why the anti-corruption watchdog drags its feet when it comes to allegations against BN leaders.
Khairy out, Mukhriz in

Khairy out, Mukhriz in

updated 4.35pm Newly-minted Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin has not been included in the new cabinet line-up.
Perak defectors get to keep their seats

Perak defectors get to keep their seats

updated 6.25pm They can remain state representatives after the Federal Court ruled that EC was the rightful body to declare vacancies in the state seat.

Najib names his new cabinet

Najib names his new cabinet

updated 6.49pm His much-awaited cabinet saw many old faces retained and Khairy out of the line-up. [FULL LIST & VIDEO INSIDE]
Placating Kugan's ghost

Placating Kugan's ghost

It is just as important to examine why poor Indians land in police lock-up as how they died in detention.
Headlines online: April 9, 2009

Headlines online: April 9, 2009

Almost all newspapers carried the story of Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's announcement on the new cabinet line-up today.
DCM post: Guessing game still on

DCM post: Guessing game still on

Anwar Ibrahim has asked for a week to decide on his choice for the Penang DCM 1 post. Meanwhile, speculations are still aplenty on the island state.

Singapore tightens protest noose

Singapore tightens protest noose

singapore defence poster 170505 A new law, ostensibly aimed to stop protests at the Apec summit in November, empowers authorities to prevent activists from leaving their home if a known political rally is anticipated.
Kugan's case: Unsettling questions remain

Kugan's case: Unsettling questions remain

comment It is laudable that the Health Ministry has taken the preemptive move to help diffuse the public anger regarding Kugan Ananthan's case. But...
The morning after...

The morning after...

sim kwang yang comments It is always satisfying to see that lies do not prevail during elections in Malaysia. There is hope yet in our country. We must not underestimate the wisdom of our common folk.
Six new senators appointed

Six new senators appointed

breaking news updated 2.21pm Six new senators have been appointed and included in PM Najib Abdul Razak's new cabinet.
100,000 news reports and counting!

100,000 news reports and counting!

malaysiakini no 1 position news website free The journey has been long and arduous. Last month, Malaysiakini reached yet another milestone as it celebrates its tenth anniversary.

Online mag Voize gets trendier

Online mag Voize gets trendier

voize free Online Asian lifestyle and entertainment magazine Voize, which is affiliated with Malaysiakini , has undergone significant changes and a makeover.
Death for Altantuya's murderers

Death for Altantuya's murderers

altantuya razak baginda mongolian murder 050707 BREAKING NEWS updated 3pm The two police special action force personnel were sentenced to the gallows for the murder of Mongolian national Altantunya Shaarriibuu.
YourSay: Dissolve Perak assembly now

YourSay: Dissolve Perak assembly now

free Our new PM, it is time for you to do something to win back the rakyat 's heart - dissolve the Perak state assembly and face Pakatan Rakyat with true guts.'
'By-election results a foretaste of 2013'

'By-election results a foretaste of 2013'

your say free ‘If this travesty of bad leadership continues, the BN will be routed for sure and we will have a new government by 2013. I can hardly wait.'
'Let's hope Dr M isn't too desperate'

'Let's hope Dr M isn't too desperate'

free ‘Mahathir may wish to be in the limelight again but he has to face the reality. It is a different world and he just has to accept the fact that he is no longer up there.'