Archive - 21 July 2009

In today's highly competitive world, we read more and more press reports about unethical behaviour in business, politics or even social activities. And how do we feel about it?

Have we become blase, numb, calloused or de-sensitised because such news seems to be the norm? Or are we part of the voice that is rising in crescendo to object to current trends?

Not many knew Teoh Beng Hock, but mention his name today and you stir up righteous anger at all that is rotten in the country. Never has our character as a nation been so tested as at the present.

In separate police reports lodged, Anwar Ibrahim pursued outstanding matters in relation to past and current action against him by the police and AG’s Chambers.

Penang PKR chief Zahrain Hashim issues a 'stern fatherly lecture' to several party division leaders on Sunday to abort their revolt against his leadership.

It is indeed sad and horrifying to learn that a young and dynamic man (Teoh Beng Hock) died mysteriously in the compound of the MACC.

It is natural for family members and the public to be furious and angry over the tragic incident. While we pray for Teoh's soul to rest in peace, let us also pray that the truth prevails.

I refer to your ‘ Thousands throng stadium for Teoh ' report.

I was disappointed by the number of attendance at Stadium Kelana Jaya yesterday evening (July 19, 2009). I was expecting a larger crowd, perhaps, 30,000 instead of about 3,000 or so.

I'm surprised that de facto law minister Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz is so out touch with the world around him. Not hitting out at the editors of two publications who had crafted their poorly-conceived arguments surrounding the death Teoh Beng Hock, is excusable.

I'm a parent of three young girls. I run a business that requires a fair amount of travel. I don't know which country has the best combination of the weather, political climate, economic conditions and social harmony.

What I do know, based on my limited observations, is that Malaysia is still by far the best country to live in.

In his latest blog posting, Dr M criticised non-Malays for demanding more concessions from the state. He said this was unacceptable, as it is tantamount to the government helping the relatively better off non-Malays, taking even more from the relatively poorer Malays.

UPDATED 7.35PM They have been asked to be present at the Kajang police station tomorrow to assist the police in the probe into the death of the DAP political aide.

This year's intake of Indian Malaysians into the civil service has surpassed the 7.4 percent quota, says Human Resources Minister Dr S Subramaniam.

The Home Minister said that based on police intelligence, the Malaysian-born militant linked to the Jakarta bombings was not in the country.

A state assemblyperson and three political aides have alleged that they were 'manhandled' during Friday's gathering in front of the MACC building to protest the death of Teoh Beng Hock. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Malaysia's dwindling tiger population could be wiped out in less than a decade unless authorities quickly halt the illegal trade in tiger parts and poaching, a wildlife expert warned today.

free ‘They say they want racial unity but act to create fear and distrust among people of different races and religions.’

The political party may be deregistered for breaching various provisions of its constitution, but its leader claims this can be satisfactorily explained to the Registrar of Societies.

The application is to allow the prosecution not to adhere to a High Court order to release its documents to Anwar as it is appealing against the matter.

The Penang government has invited Kampung Buah residents for a meeting tomorrow to resolve the long-running High Chaparral crisis.

free 'The MACC and police are two important pillars of the BN government - if one collapse, the entire BN government will fall,' says a Malaysiakini reader.

Unpopular Prime Minister Taro Aso has dissolved the Parliament, paving the way for an election late next month.

comment The premier's polices have thus far failed to address the root causes of problems and instead continue to reflect patronage, religion and race-based politics.

A businessman from Perak is offering RM10,000 to those who can shed some light on the death of political aide Teoh Beng Hock.

comment The anti-corruption commission has destroyed every thinking Malaysian's dream of civility, personal human rights, justice and modern democracy.

Police investigations into the death of Teoh Beng Hock and the funeral made the headlines in most newspapers.

BREAKING NEWS updated 1.25pm Pakatan Rakyat Youth wings submit a memorandum to the PM urging him to establish a royal commission to probe the death of Teoh Beng Hock. [VIDEO INSIDE]

The police have arrested five immigration officials for involvement in an international trafficking syndicate dealing in refugees from Burma.

Borneo Heritage Foundation chair Jeffrey Kitingan is out to stop a mega oil palm project in a forest reserve area in Tawau which is causing environmental havoc

Tan Boon Wah finally gave his statement to the police last night where he was asked on his last encounter with Teoh Beng Hock and the MACC's harsh interrogation techniques.

Amnesty International (Malaysia) said the failure to dutifully ensure human rights protection in law enforcement was the major contributing factor for deaths in custody in Malaysia.

The US Secretary of State will travel to Bangkok to meet Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva before heading on Wednesday to Phuket for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum.