Archive - 20 June 2009

Human rights watchdog, Suhakam, said the US human trafficking report should have been more factual and also consider efforts by government, NGOs and civil society.

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim zeros in on a remark by the deputy premier that PAS should be forgiving to Umno over the latter's acts in the 1970s.

PKR wants city councillor, A Thiruvenggadam, to substantiate his allegations on the questionable dealings between the Selangor government and Alam Flora Sdn Bhd.

The present structure of the councils provide opportunities for corruption, but as long as the BN controls Parliament, there is little chance of local elections being held.

There have been seven more cases of A(H1N1) flu in the last 24 hours including a second local transmission, bringing the total number of infection to 42.

BREAKING NEWS Gerakan looks set to lose yet another prominent leader after the party leadership decided to suspend one of its most vocal Vps for three years.

PKR’s overtures to Sapp for talks on joint opposition preparations for the next general elections has met with a positive response.

The growing opposition to the proposed third bridge between Malaysia and Singapore has nothing to do with politics. Instead it is all about economics.

Despite the long-flowing robes and turban, the PAS Youth chief tells people not to judge a book by its cover.

In making the failure to attend training an offence, the amendments to replace imprisonment and fine with community service does not make an unfair law morally justified.

The last of the La Salle Brothers retired today, bringing to a close the 157-year presence of the Roman Catholic teaching order that educated about two million Malaysian students.

Legal action and pleas to the Penang government aside, Kampung Buah Pala villagers have now sought divine help to end the impasse.

The term 'Orang Ulu' is considered a reflection of backwardness but many are against the use of ‘Lun Daya’ to replace it.

A failure by US forces to follow procedures in air strikes last month in Afghanistan "likely" caused the death of at least 26 civilians.

free 'Any observer would find it strange that judges could decide before having backed up the decision with solid reasons.'

The recent proclamation of possible talks between two political rivals, PAS and Umno, has clearly fired up the online community.

Comment If we had a Race Relations Act, many Umno politicians including the present prime minister would have been dealt with under such a law.