Archive - 30 April 2009

The three-member Court of Appeal panel allows a stay of proceedings on the civil suit over the aborted construction of the Goddess of the Sea statue in Sabah.

Extra security measures such as the barring of public and media access will be implemented at the May 7 state assembly sitting.

'This ruling contradicts the federal constitution, it is illegal and not applicable on Muslims including myself and my children,' said Patmanathan. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The largest exercise of the democratic franchise in history will take place soon as Indian voters head to the polls to elect a new national parliament.

In an interesting twist of fate, it turns out that Huntington and the Muslim world shared something in common: the frustrating feeling that what many people believe about them is simplistic at best, and at worst, untrue.

Contractor Awang Damit, a descendant of the Brunei sultanate, faces further legal hurdles before he can breathe a sigh of relief over his 50 percent ownership of 3,835 acres in Karambunai.

PKR will adhere to the EC's condition to bar active campaigning on polling day, but will still erect electoral booths near all polling stations during the Penanti by-election.

PKR wants the government to provide the environmental impact assessment and the risk management plan for the 700-kilometre undersea power cable from Bakun to Johor.

updated 5.23pm Former communist chief Chin Peng failed in his final attempt to seek a court order to allow him to return to the country from his exile since 1961.

Real meaningful change will come to Malaysia only when our institutions and our laws are reformed that will deliver justice to all Malaysians, says Sim Kwang Yang.

After an almost eight-year legal battle, a court has ruled that a local curry house did not infringe on the McDonald's trademark by using the prefix "Mc".

The department can handle the problems arising from conversions to Islam, especially when it comes to the situation of minors and the non-converting spouses, said the wing's coordinator Mohan.

A PKR leader gives the PM an ultimatum - sue the foreign newspapers that linked him to the murder or a nationwide mock funeral procession will be held.

updated 4.45pm The Sessions Court rules that it was not necessary for the Hindraf leader to be brought from the Kamunting detention centre for his sedition case in Kuala Lumpur.

updated 4.50pm The mysterious circumstances surrounding an anti-gold mine activist’s death has sparked off controversy and an environmental group is demanding a thorough probe.

WHO warning for a possible global pandemic emerging from avian influenza had remained a 'phase three' alert. The swine flu is already at a 'phase five' alert.

updated 4.20pm Kota Alam Shah state rep M Manoharan, who is under ISA detention, is believed to be considering quitting his seat, sources tell Malaysiakini .

PKR's candidate for Penanti says that his elevation as an elected representative and as the deputy chief minister would see him engaging in a new style of Malay leadership.

Some newspapers front-paged that Malaysia was a safe transit point for human traffickers going to Australia.

free ‘If one wants to affect the office of the speaker through constitutional means, should that not apply to the post of MB as well? Perhaps Zambry can enlighten us all.'

updated 7pm Phase five, one step short of a full pandemic, is characterised as a 'strong signal that a pandemic is imminent...