Archive - 9 May 2009

13 is sacred number for Manoharan

13 is sacred number for Manoharan

The Kota Alam Shah assemblyperson also vowed to serve his constituents by staying on as their elected representative.
A mother's prayers answered

A mother's prayers answered

Manomani received a telephone call from the camp authorities at 8.30pm yesterday telling her that her son would be freed this afternoon.
KDSB justifies selling land at high price

KDSB justifies selling land at high price

The land was converted from agriculture to mixed development and infrastructure like water and electricity, drainage and roads was put up.
'They threw me out of Kamunting'

'They threw me out of Kamunting'

p uthayakumar updated 9.42pm Hindraf leader Uthayakumar claimed that he was thrown out of Kamunting prison following his refusal to agree to the conditions of his release.
Ex-CM seeks Najib meet on Mazu statue

Ex-CM seeks Najib meet on Mazu statue

mazu chinese goddess of the sea statue Chong's bid to meet the PM also comes in the wake of Sabah approving the plan by the Hainan Federation of Sabah and Labuan to put up their own Mazu statue in Kudat.
Subra guns for MIC No 2, fireworks assured

Subra guns for MIC No 2, fireworks assured

A bitter four-cornered battle is in the making for the MIC deputy presidency, with the president and his son playing pivotal roles as well.
Ex-PKR leader to contest Penanti as independent

Ex-PKR leader to contest Penanti as independent

Aminah Abdullah alleged that PKR had diverted from its original struggle to uphold fairness, justice, equality and truth for all.
Only Perak sultan can provide the cure

Only Perak sultan can provide the cure

tungku abdul aziz comment comment While the sultan’s legal knowledge may be extensive, his wisdom in dealing with this delicate political matter has turned out to be questionable.
Uthaya may form new party

Uthaya may form new party

Among the Hindraf trio, Uthayakumar’s release is set to trigger a grand celebration by the Hindraf supporters across the country.
The opposite of white - 1FearMalaysia

The opposite of white - 1FearMalaysia

yeo yang poh comment One colour is taboo in Malaysia today. Wearing that colour has been known to invite arrest. It is so taboo that a good citizen like me will not even mention its name.
Black Thursday in Ipoh

Black Thursday in Ipoh

sim kwang yang comments In my ripe old age, and with my decades of active politics, I have never seen anything close to the murder of honour in Malaysian politics like what happened in Ipoh.
Their first task as free men

Their first task as free men

They want to meet the government to push for implementation of the Hindraf 18 demands for the upliftment of the Indian community's social and economic status.
Gov't to probe 'nude run' TV reality show

Gov't to probe 'nude run' TV reality show

The authorities are investigating claims that an island in Malaysia was used as a location shoot for a 'nude run' on a European reality show.
Hindraf trio freed, Uthaya rejects conditional release

Hindraf trio freed, Uthaya rejects conditional release

updated 7.40pm P Uthayakumar, M Manoharan and T Vasanthakumar have been released from ISA detention this afternoon.
ISA release to cover Perak mess?

ISA release to cover Perak mess?

vox populi small thumbnail free ‘The release of ISA detainees is certainly welcomed but the reason for their release is under a cloud of suspicion. Is this mere eyewash to divert our attention?'
Perak fiasco: 'Najib digging own grave'

Perak fiasco: 'Najib digging own grave'

free ‘Looking on the bright side, he is being very helpful. I'd suggest that Najib continue to do what he's best at. That will make the next general election much easier for Pakatan and the rakyat.'
Deadly flu: First death in Canada as US cases double

Deadly flu: First death in Canada as US cases double

US overtook Mexico on Friday to become the country with the most number of patients recording 1,639 cases in 43 states.