Archive - 17 September 2009

‘If we (Malaysia) can invest billions of ringgit for corridors which we can't see, why can't we invest for our own F1 team?' he asked.

The foreign ministers of Indonesia and Malaysia met today to smooth over a heated feud between the two countries over the "theft" of a traditional Balinese dance.

Abdul Gani said that he needed to study the investigation paper, which was handed over to him today, thoroughly before taking any action.

UPDATED 7.45PM The 84-year-old statesman recalls how the likes of Nazri Aziz had poured scorn on him in the past.

For more than seven years, her husband had to be confined to an empty and dark room.

Some 300 cows in Buah Pala are on state land but authorities insist that livestock cannot be kept within the city.

Forbes Media sees the Internet as an opportunity rather than a competitor to its business, said Forbes Asia President William P Adamopoulos.

Human rights organisation Suaram prepares for 20th anniversary bash with awards and entertainment.

However he says that he will give his full support if the party leadership decides to pick someone else.

Criticisms by the DAP that water from a treatment plant is unsafe has been rubbished and authorities have warned the party that it is treading on dangerous ground.

A huge blast struck Kabul today, shaking offices and sending a plume of thick black smoke into the air in the centre of Afghanistan's capital.

The former Umno president hopes that the decision to abolish the quota system will put an end to party presidents abusing their power.

Two days after being released, Mohd Nasir is talking about ending his bachelorhood by marrying his girlfriend, pending her approval.

The air quality in the country continued to improve with 32 of the 50 areas monitored showed good readings.

UPDATED 4.52PM The letter warns that he could be killed instantly with a bullet or a poison dart should the ex-MB continue with his efforts to topple the state government.

There is a fear that the exodus of revellers during the 'balik kampung' season might cause a sharp rise in infections.

There was racial uneasiness even before the formation of Malaysia on Sept 16, 1963.

Mahathir supporters demand open apology from MIC over ‘slipper-garland' remarks.

UPDATED 4.54PM Negeri prince alleges assault by Johor royalty and claims no action taken. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Some shops selling electrical products are also said to be used as fronts for their operation to avoid police detection.

The Home Ministry must also approve the applications made by foreign spouses to become Malaysian citizens swiftly.

Get rid of politicians who practise racial polarisation. Citizens should make the change if there is to be genuine concern for national unity in the country

Malaysia will lay claim to its signature dishes like laksa, nasi lemak and chicken rice which are being "hijacked" by other countries.

Pakatan Rakyat must target the urban, especially the rural Malay population, if they want to rule the nation at the next general election.

Human Rights Party sec-gen says that DAP, PKR and Umno were jointly responsible for the destruction of Kampung Buah Pala.

Despite the rise and fall of hope on the back of broken promises, these families are still nursing the dream of having their homes at last.

Kartika's plea for all to let her be, efforts to mend Indonesia-Malaysia ties and the 92 newly granted with Malaysian citizenship dominate the front page of major dailies.

Barely a year after he took office, MCA president Ong Tee Keat will be facing another 'election' on Oct 10.

Asian terror mastermind Noordin Mohammed Top was among four people who died in a raid on a hideout in Central Java.

UPDATED 5.43PM A MACC officer told the Teoh inquest today that the political aide showed no sign of injuries before being questioned on July 16.

Ex-Works Minister Mohd Zin Mohamed's request for a postponement in a defamation suit on the Silkways Cargo scandal has the litigants confused.

free 'Save this kampung by all means as long as it does not need forking out millions of ringgits. Do not repeat the same mistake as Kampung Buah Pala!'

free 'How much have we achieved in the 46 years? We remain East and West, we remain Malay, Chinese, Indian, Iban, Dayak, Kadazan. Are we one? Or are we just talk?'