Archive - 21 May 2009

updated 12.05am This is the second time Teratai state assemblyperson Jenice Lee was arrested this week. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Among the proposals are one to allow grassroots members to have more than a say in deciding on party top guns as well as simultaneous elections for the branch and divisional levels.

Telekom Malaysia said today its net profit in the first quarter plunged 95 percent due to the de-merger of its mobile unit and on foreign exchange losses.

updated 8.10pm Hishammuddin Hussein says things are getting better. A state assemblyperson claims otherwise while Idris Jusoh refuses to say much. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Eight PKR members who were arrested for carrying a mock hearse of Altantuya during the Bukit Gantang by-election demand to know if they will be charged.

Penang-based Citizens International said the former communist leader must be allowed to return home in view of his contributions to the nation and advanced age of 85.

The public have a choice of watching two versions of the infamous May 7 fracas during the Perak state assembly sitting in the comfort of their homes.

He wanted to form a party called IRAF but this was turned down a year later. So Kathirveloo is puzzled by the ROS' speedy approval of the Makkal Sakthi party.

Will it be released? While the technical hurdles have been cleared, the same cannot be said of the political hurdles.

A party insider in Selangor is upset with Pakatan state government over its failures to fulfil the many pledges made during the last general election to uplift the Indian community.

The distraught father reveals how the cops allegedly sought to settle the case involving his 'prodigal' son for a sum but his principles took precedence over blood ties.

Speculation is widespread that a politician is the mastermind of illegal gambling outlets in Sarawak.

The murder case with its mix of sex, wealth, show business and politics has gripped Egypt, where powerful businessmen are rarely seen to face justice.

The newest Indian-based political party in town will steer clear of the upcoming by-election for the Penanti state seat in Penang.

All the lingering issues between the neighbours, including a possible revival of the bridge project, could be on the table.

Two top members of the Tamil Tigers may have been shot by their own side or executed by Sri Lankan troops while trying to surrender.

Questions abound on whether Sabah-based Liberal Democratic Party trade-off its fierce criticism on the chief minister with promotions of its party members to state positions.

The whole civilised world is watching in anguish as Aung San Suu Kyi is being trialed in Insein Prison in Burma for violating the conditions of her house arrest.

by-election Although BN has said that it will not contest in Penanti, the PKR candidate believed that Umno would support independents to make it tough for him.

UiTM and the rest of the public universities have a combined enrolment of a few millions. It is their students who should be the focus of attention and improvement, not top scoring Fifth Formers.

The trial of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is back behind closed doors today, after diplomats and journalists were allowed to attend the hearing for just one day.

updated 5:20pm The port authority has yet to decide on whether to issue to the indemnity letter. It appears that it will have to wait for the go-ahead from the cabinet.

updated 3.55pm The Federal Court has set July 30 to hear Anwar Ibrahim's bid to challenge the legality of his dismissal as deputy premier and finance minister in 1998.

The four, who according to a US congressman were all born in the United States.

While the political drama in Perak continues to unfold with new twists and turns, and with repeated calls for a snap election, silence could only be heard from BN and the palace.

free ‘The speed with which Malaysia Makkal Sakti Party was approved reminds me of another attempt to divide a leading NGO. That divide-and-rule attempt appears to have failed.'

free ‘Unfortunately, they will have to deal with the mess that will be left behind. They are merely the scapegoats for Najib's failure and to hide all his wrongdoings.'

A myriad of news colours the headlines today, including Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's probe into the Port Klang Free Zone controversy.

updated 7.50pm The appellate court will make its ruling at 3.30pm tomorrow on an appeal by Zambry on who is the legitimate Perak menteri besar. [VIDEO INSIDE]