Archive - 26 July 2009

Umno supreme council to discuss 'talks' with PAS

Umno supreme council to discuss 'talks' with PAS

Preliminary initiatives to be taken to hold serious talks with PAS leaders to forge closer ties between the two political parties will be discussed at the Umno supreme council meeting on Friday.
Police report filed against 'Beng Hock' blog

Police report filed against 'Beng Hock' blog

NONE Selangor exco Ean Yong Hian Wah lodges a police report against a blog that accuses him of being involved in corruption and his colleague Ronnie Liu of siphoning off state funds in 2008.
Maika issue: CEO ready to meet Pakatan leaders

Maika issue: CEO ready to meet Pakatan leaders

UPDATED 6.45PM S Vell Paari says he is ready to meet a group of shareholders led by Pakatan Rakyat leaders on July 30.
Komala wants women to blaze new grounds

Komala wants women to blaze new grounds

komala devi EXCLUSIVE Brickbats will not deter Wanita MIC chief P Komala Devi from leading the women's wing in surviving the post-2008 political environment.

US changes foreign policy for SE Asia?

US changes foreign policy for SE Asia?

US State Secretary Hillary Clinton officially signs Asean's Treaty of Amity and Cooperation. UKM's Dr Lee Poh Ping addresses some of the questions arising from this.
Samy: Ex-MIC VP's departure to PKR 'not a loss'

Samy: Ex-MIC VP's departure to PKR 'not a loss'

MIC is not affected by former vice-president SS Subramaniam's departure from the party, says the president S Samy Vellu.
Perak PPP claims to be netting Pakatan members

Perak PPP claims to be netting Pakatan members

PPP claims to be making inroads in Perak with many from Pakatan Rakyat parties switching their allegiance to the Barisan Nasional component party.
Controversial filmmaker Yasmin Ahmad dies

Controversial filmmaker Yasmin Ahmad dies

NONE Yasmin Ahmad, who provoked controversy with films that dealt with subjects like interracial relations and teenage angst, has died late last night, aged 51.

Whipping for beer-drinking model sparks debate

Whipping for beer-drinking model sparks debate

The decision to have a Muslim model whipped for drinking beer at a pub has triggered controversy in Malaysia.
Master of 'divide and rule' at work again

Master of 'divide and rule' at work again

free ‘Mahathir’s recent comments are clearly racist, revealing his true character, and I have lost every respect for this man who, in my opinion, has taken the nation to ransom.’