Archive - 30 August 2009

Police report filed against ex-BN state reps

Police report filed against ex-BN state reps

Former Selangor Barisan Nasional state representatives allegedly misused state funds amounting to RM27 million. A DAP rep files a police report.
Hindraf files report, urges cops to act fast

Hindraf files report, urges cops to act fast

The Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) has filed a police report on the controversial 'cow head' protest and urged the police to act swiftly.
Citizenship bids in Sabah pending since 1963

Citizenship bids in Sabah pending since 1963

Politicians across both sides of the divide in Sabah want a Special Task Force for Sabah, headed by a local, 'to expedite the backlog of citizenship applications lodged since Malaysia Day in 1963'.

Police aim to wrap up 'cow head' probe by Tuesday

Police aim to wrap up 'cow head' probe by Tuesday

Several individuals, including the organisers of the controversial protest, have been called in for questioning under the Sedition Act.
Flu claims another victim, death toll now 72

Flu claims another victim, death toll now 72

The Influenza A(H1N1) pandemic in the country today snared another victim taking the toll to 72. The deceased was a 40-year-old with liver problems.
MIC: Strengthen unity and understanding

MIC: Strengthen unity and understanding

MIC has urged Malaysians to assist the government in strengthening racial unity and harmony apart from deepening the understanding of the sensitivities of all races.
Win for love of nation, not incentives

Win for love of nation, not incentives

stadium merdeka 041208 Throughout the 'Golden Era' of Malaysian sports (1950 to 1980), athletes who excelled in sports were driven by passion and love for their country.
Taiwan set for Dalai Lama visit amid China protest

Taiwan set for Dalai Lama visit amid China protest

dalai lama Taiwan prepares today to welcome the Dalai Lama as the island's government scrambled to limit the damage this could cause to warming relations with China.

Buah Pala women block police van ferrying leaders

Buah Pala women block police van ferrying leaders

NONE A tense midnight drama took place at the Jelutong police station in Georgetown, Penang, when some 30 Kampung Buah Pala residents formed a human barricade to stop a police van. [VIDEO INSIDE]

East Timor marks decade since historic vote

East Timor marks decade since historic vote

East Timor celebrated the 10th anniversary of the UN-backed vote that ended a bloody 24-year occupation by Indonesian forces and ushered in the birth of Asia's youngest nation.

BN's nemesis is BN itself

BN's nemesis is BN itself

Leadership crisis in BN component parties and other related problems were the main reasons behind the ruling coalition's string of by-election defeats, says an academician.