Archive - 2 August 2009

Mapping brain waves boosts scores in school

Mapping brain waves boosts scores in school

There are many students who fail all subjects in school despite remedial classes and tuition. Then, there's the other category which wants to improve but nothing even remotely good happens.
Thousands mourn ex-Philippine president Aquino

Thousands mourn ex-Philippine president Aquino

Thousands of mourners paid their last respects to former Philippine President Corazon Aquino, lining up to file past her coffin in silent tribute to the 'People Power' democracy leader.

MP Sivarasa to be charged tomorrow

MP Sivarasa to be charged tomorrow

UPDATED 8.08PM 530 people of the 589 arrested yesterday have been released, while 69 are still being held. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Don't expect Umno to abolish ISA

Don't expect Umno to abolish ISA

your say free Umno will never do away with the Internal Security Act because it is a weapon that they can use to save them from losing power, says a Malaysiakini reader.
Palestinian families evicted from Jerusalem homes

Palestinian families evicted from Jerusalem homes

Israeli police kick out two Palestinian families from their homes in occupied east Jerusalem to pave the way for an Israeli housing project that has triggered international protests.
Flu death toll rises to six

Flu death toll rises to six

An 11-year-old boy who died in Johor Baru today from an inflammation of the lung and heart was found to have been infected by the Influenza A (H1N1) virus.
Protest crackdown draws flak

Protest crackdown draws flak

The government faced criticism for arresting hundreds of people and using tear gas and water cannon to break up a protest against laws that allow for detention without trial.

Stand-off continues as deadline expires

Stand-off continues as deadline expires

UPDATED 8.32PM The villagers face eviction tomorrow to pave way for luxury condominium project, called the Oasis, to be built by developer Nusmetro Venture.
Newspapers face challenge from online media

Newspapers face challenge from online media

The number of Internet newspapers has mushroomed from one to eight over the past two years, with new titles appearing in Chinese, Malay and English.
Kg Buah Pala: Ball in Guan Eng's court

Kg Buah Pala: Ball in Guan Eng's court

free There is a tremendous opportunity for him to acquire the land with a ‘stroke of the pen’ by invoking section 76 of the National Land Code.