Archive - 28 June 2009

Anwar: Najib's teeny weeny approach won't do

Anwar: Najib's teeny weeny approach won't do

The PKR supremo mocks BN’s itsy bitsy approach to reform, including the PM's announcement of a new category of merit-based scholarships.
Local Umno Youth chief is BN's candidate

Local Umno Youth chief is BN's candidate

tuan aziz tuan mat bn candidate for manek urai by election 290609 MANEK URAI BY-ELECTION Kuala Krai Umno Youth chief Tuan Aziz Tuan Mat, 39, will face off with Kuala Krai PAS division treasurer Mohd Fauzi Abdullah, 50, for the state seat on July 14.
Yes, we've a human trafficking problem

Yes, we've a human trafficking problem

‘There are many cases of foreign nationals being forced to work on fishing vessels especially in Tanjung Manis (Sarawak).’
Hindraf warns Penang gov't over 'High Chaparral'

Hindraf warns Penang gov't over 'High Chaparral'

The Hindu rights movement threatens to withdraw support for Pakatan Rakyat in future electoral battles.
Villagers vent their anger against DAP rep

Villagers vent their anger against DAP rep

kampung buah pala penang Facing a forced eviction in five days, despaired ‘Tamil High Chaparral’ Kg Buah Pala residents demanded RSN Rayer to quit his Seri Delima seat.
Brunei cashes in on Sabah, S'wak traffic

Brunei cashes in on Sabah, S'wak traffic

Brunei thinks it is about time that it got something in return for the increasing flow of people and goods in the so-called ‘golden heart of Borneo’.
'Pickled cucumber' drug smuggling bid foiled

'Pickled cucumber' drug smuggling bid foiled

An Iranian man was arrested after trying to smuggle RM5.7 million worth of drugs disguised as pickled cucumbers into Malaysia.
If Indonesian ban stays, M'sia to look elsewhere

If Indonesian ban stays, M'sia to look elsewhere

Subramaniam said an average of 50 maid abuse cases were reported annually out of the 300,000 Indonesian maids working in Malaysia.
Judge can't cane youth, says Bar Council

Judge can't cane youth, says Bar Council

A judge intends to take matters into his own hand by caning a young offender, but the Bar Council says that this is outrageous.
Perak BN gov't scorches Pakatan policies

Perak BN gov't scorches Pakatan policies

dr zambry abd kadir perak new cm It seems like the Perak BN government is bent on destroying all people-friendly policies implemented during Pakatan Rakyat’s 10-month rule.
Jackson family orders new autopsy as anger mounts

Jackson family orders new autopsy as anger mounts

The family of Michael Jackson is to hold an independent autopsy as associates revealed their anger over unanswered questions surrounding the tragic pop icon's death.
Don't leave me dying in desert, Thaksin tells rally

Don't leave me dying in desert, Thaksin tells rally

The fugitive ex-PM urged his supporters not to leave him "dying in the desert" of Dubai as he made an impassioned address to a rally in Bangkok last night.