Archive - 21 April 2009

Raymond Tan, who is no longer in BN, is a full minister, while Japlin Akim’s Umno membership has been suspended for three years but he is still an assistant minister.

Purported instant messaging documents have cropped up in blogs, portraying the Perak assembly speaker being instructed on house conduct during proceedings.

A startling allegation surfaces in a Surabaya daily about a member of the Kelantan royal household, who is said to have 'abducted and abused' his 17-year-old Indonesian model wife.

The opposition said that the CM had lost the confidence of the people in Malacca after his involvement in money politics in the run-up to the Umno polls.

Its president A Vaithilingam has expressed his unhappiness over the relocation of 28 out of 29 temples in Kuala Lumpur.

They submit a second memorandum urging the Indian government to save the Tamil minority from the ongoing military conflict in Sri Lanka. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Najib 'has to clear his name' over the allegations of corruption and links with to the Altantuya Shaariibuu murder, says ex-PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Contrary to a news report, Perak speaker V Sivakumar maintains he was in the dark about the May 7 state assembly sitting until he received a written notice last Friday.

The BN menteri besar also stated the sultan used his prerogative under Article 16(2) and was satisfied that he commanded the support of the majority.

Seven out of eight division chiefs in Terengganu have backed Ahmad Said to remain as MB. The odd one out is ex-MB Idris Jusoh's Besut division.

Sri Lanka's hawkish President Mahinda Rajapakse said the rebels were facing 'complete defeat' and their reclusive leader, Velupillai Prabhakaran, had finally run out of time.

What started as a minor misunderstanding in school nearly turned into a full-blown riot when an angry mob of about 1,000 laid siege to a police station in Johor.

Malaysians are being challenged to ‘turn off the TV and turn on your life’ in a week-long national campaign that seeks to promote a healthy and productive lifestyle.

In the latest twist to the political saga in Perak, Mohd Nizar Jamaluddin files an affidavit that reveals in detail what transpired during his meetings with Sultan Azlan Shah.

It was found that the grassroots sentiments in Penanti were mixed and many were without any clear political preference.

Most newspapers led with reports that more than 5.3 billion units trusts were being offered by state-owned investment agency PNB.

updated 1pm DAP drew a close ring around Guan Eng to protect him from being criticised by PKR leaders over his displeasure on Fairus' resignation.

With its first casino set to open in December, the authorities are sending out a clear message - they will not brook the activities of mobsters, fraudsters, loan sharks and sex workers.

free ‘A wise ruler should know by now that history has shown that it is not the government that will help the monarchy but rather the will and mandate of the people.'

The Bidayuh have no one to blame but their 'crab' mentality of pulling down those on top. This resulted in their exclusion from the new cabinet, says a community leader.

comment The new PM’s biggest challenge is to deliver on economic growth, which is BN’s final claim to legitimacy.

news analysis If the ruling coalition chooses not to contest the upcoming by-election, there will be serious implications.