Archive - 7 September 2009

The government wants to strike out the former CPM leader's defamation suit, failing which the suit proper will be heard on the same day.

Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman has ordered a probe into an allegation that a village head and the NRD colluded in an attempt to register illegal immigrants.

Malaysia's exports, the mainstay of the economy, slumped 22.8 percent in July from a year earlier, according to official data released Monday.

The MIC's election committee has been asked to investigate claims that RM300 is being offered to delegates in return for their votes.

UPDATED 8PM When contacted the sacked deputy president remained tight-lipped if he he would appeal against the decision.

UPDATED 8PM Section 23 residents who marched to the Selangor state secretariat with a cow’s head will be hauled up to the court, says AG.

MIC promises to deliver 20% of Indian votes to Barisan Nasional, if a grass root Umno candidate is selected for the Bagan Pinang state seat by-election.

Malay NGO Pewaris fenced off part of the land for the use of residents - and devotees lost a ‘car park’.

The Higher Education Ministry says students can lodge a complaint if they are unhappy about the practice.

PKR's Zaid Ibrahim invited Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak to test his theory that the Pakatan Rakyat, in states they are controlling, is getting a taste of its own medicine.

A USM lecturer points out the damage done to the country’s image by recent incidents involving race and religion.

Police appear to be working hard at earning the public's disgust at the way they handle peaceful assemblies.

The party also wants the government to speed up its investigation of the PKFZ issue and to take legal action against any offenders.

One is typical Malaysian Indian food and the other is American fast food. How can there be an association?, asks McCurry's lawyer.

The ‘annoying' cow-head fracas video has led to MCMC requesting to record statements from the CEO and Malaysiakini editorial team.

UPDATED 3.10PM There are chances that the by-election would be held after the Umno annual meeting ending on Oct 16.

UPDATED 5.53PM The Selangor government has identified a new land to relocate a 150-year-old Hindu temple from Section 19 in Shah Alam.

Fomca says that all local authorities must play their role in ensuring the cleanliness of the surrounding especially the food stalls, restaurants and other eateries.

Thirty-nine out of 43 areas being monitored showed good air pollutant index this morning.

The chief minister rubbished claims made by the prime minister yesterday that people had cast doubts on the credibility of state governments ruled by the opposition.

PKR is disappointed with those Section 23 residents who turned ‘unruly’ at last Saturday’s dialogue.

In an exclusive interview with Malaysiakini, deputy presidential hopeful S Sothinathan defends himself against accusations of caste and money politics.

MIC elections He believes that he can deliver the goods because unlike his rivals, he is younger and stronger. [VIDEO INSIDE]

free "Najib, never mind what the opposition promised. As the PM, what are you doing about your 1Malaysia vision?"

We have to evolve, we simply have no choice.

Many are in dismay over the nation's top cop being given another term in office despite a tainted reputation.

Its deputy commissioner Abu Kassim redeems himself somewhat in the eyes of the advisory panel for acknowledging its contributions

This was a warning issued by the Sabah minister in charge of local government Hajiji Noor.

In mediation, shouldn't one avoid justifying the furore?

Indonesia's request for a RM800 minimum wage for its maids and the fallout of the Shah Alam temple relocation issue hogs the limelight.

With her tight jeans, elaborate make-up and flowing hair Tasha, in the eyes of the world, looks every bit a striking young woman. But her all-important identity card declares she is a Muslim man.