Archive - 1 June 2009

In analysing its lates survey, research group Merdeka Centre said voters' concerns were not so much on politics but rather on the management of the economy.

'Race, race and race' is the central theme of the Malay daily and this is probably why its readership is on the decline, says the ex-Umno leader.

Human trafficking and drug smuggling have replaced pirate attacks as the leading crime threat off Malaysia's long coastline, a top maritime official said today.

updated 10.15pm On Saturday morning, Thilak Chellapan was severely beaten by a group of men. He died several hours later and the family is still in the dark as to the cause.

A close friend of the royal couple disputes the version of events related by teen model Manohara Odelia Pinot, saying that the Kelantan prince had allowed her to return to Indonesia.

Premier Najib Abdul Razak also said lessons learnt from the current crisis can contribute to a strong and dynamic East Asian region.

Two community leaders express concern over Malaysia’s pole position as an investor in Sri Lanka, given the armed conflict and allegations of human rights violations.

The central working committee decides to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Huan Cheng Guan over his hard-hitting statements in the media recently.

comment It was when politicians began to champion narrow ethnic issues, poisoning the well with their bile and bitterness. It was when government forgot the people and the nation.

The Nobel laureate faces up to five years in jail on charges of breaching the terms of her house arrest following an incident in which ex-US army veteran swam to her lakeside house.

updated 3.46pm Following her dramatic rescue yesterday, she reveals the ‘horror’ of her 9-month marriage to a Kelantan prince. [VIDEO INSIDE]

He said the ROS has all the relevant documents and the only thing to ascertain was whether the emergency meeting held by Murugiah was legal or not.

updated 3:50pm The residents had wanted to stop gold mining activities nearby their village due to the environmental damages and health concerns. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Those in chronic pain state will feel suffering, insomnia, anxiety, depression, frustration, suicidal risks and thoughts, fatigue and immobility.

updated 3.55pm E motions run high as the country's former soldiers suggest the use of ISA or even shooting those who back the call to allow the ex-communist leader to come home.

The Sabah-based party tells Liow that the state health care services were in shambles despite the health minister's claims that everything was in a good shape.

Victoria police commissioner Simon Overland said using force was justified because the protesters had ignored a final order to leave a busy street.

comment As hollow as it was, the win nonetheless spells success for a candidate who had lost three times in the past to Barisan Nasional opponents.

free ‘Chin Peng was just a tool for the Chinese Communist Party. Banning Chin Peng from returning home is not enough to punish the Chinese gov't. Let's severe diplomatic ties.'

There is a myriad of headlines but one that captures the attention is the reduction of SPM core papers to four from six subjects.