Archive - 4 May 2009

Excelling in one's role can prove to be detrimental. And sources claim that PPP supreme council member T Murugiah may find himself in a tight spot because of this.

The police reminds the people not to gather near the Perak state secretariat building on Thursday when the Legislative Assembly meets, to prevent any untoward incident.

A meeting involving several ministries and religious departments will be held soon to iron out issues regarding the religious status of a child when a parent converts to Islam.

Nepal's Maoist Prime Minister Prachanda announces his resignation on Monday, plunging the country into a major political crisis triggered by a stand-off between his ex-rebels and the army chief.

Liow had suggested that Lim was not clear on his stand regarding the decision to allow minors to follow their parent's common religion at time of marriage, if one spouse opts to convert.

updated 7.30pm Umno's stand on the upcoming Penanti by-election continues to remain a mystery with the DPM also refusing to shed any light on the matter. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The head of the World Health Organisation warns that swine flu could return with a vengeance despite Mexico's President Felipe Calderon insisting his country has contained the epidemic.

The temperature rose several notches during the MIC Kapar division elections which saw disgruntled members locking horns, resulting in the ballot boxes being carted away.

The festival is recognised as an event that can strengthen harmony among the people in Sabah, says party president Yong Teck Lee.

Speaker V Sivakumar has written to Sultan Azlan Shah, appealing for postponement of the state assembly sitting set for Thursday.

Nepal's ruling Maoists warns that the Himalayan nation's peace process was 'in peril' after the country's president attempted to stop them sacking the powerful army chief.

Nik Aziz tells PAS leaders in Penang not to create problems by demanding to field a candidate from the Islamic party for the Penanti state seat by-election.

After four defeats in five by-elections, will BN battle it out in Penanti where the odds are stacked against them?

The Penang PAS leader explains the reasons behind his shock proposal for his party to contest Penanti, when Pakatan has already decided on a candidate.

China denies discriminating against Mexicans with its strict flu-control measures but quarantined travellers from Mexico questioned the aggressive steps.

Premier Najib Abdul Razak should realise that a free media, enlightened laws and access to information are key demands today, says the National Union of Journalists.

Faced with a surge of Islamic militant activity in Pakistan, the US government is increasingly concerned about the potential vulnerability of the country's nuclear arsenal.

Sabah MCA renews its effort for a deputy chief minister's post in the state cabinet by making a last ditch offer to the partyless incumbent Raymond Tan.

updated 5.15pm The political saga in Perak takes a supernatural twist much to the chagrin of MB Zambry Abd Kadir.

Among the stories that made it to the front page of newspapers is one on the government's intention to review the Internal Security Act.

There is a risk of further spread after a herd of pigs in Canada was infected, in what is believed to be the first instance of human to swine transmission.