Archive - 20 September 2009

Klang district officer Bakhtiar Hussin has accused Selcat for bringing shame upon him in an inquiry into misused state allocations.

The ex-premier is glad that the PM's Hari Raya open house is back at Seri Perdana after a five-year lapse. He also talks about meeting Samy Vellu today.

However 15 new cases with influenza-like illness (ILI) were admitted to hospitals today while 121 cases were discharged.

'Do not allow the party to be used as an instrument only by the president in his fight'.

Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak will meet S Samy Vellu to discuss the succession plan of the MIC president who has been helming the party since 1981.

SK Devamany was quoted as asking the president to step down. But the MIC leader claims he never spoke to any Utusan reporter.

COMMENT Imagine leading an illustrious life, leaving indelible marks on the pages of history and then suddenly you forget the past.

'Let's break down the walls of prejudice, hatred and apathy for the sake of our children's future.'

PAS has called for the Oct 25 concert by US singer Beyonce in KL to be banned.

free 'I think what is at risk is the position of the many incompetent personalities involved who have grossly failed in their pledge to serve the rakyat.'

Malaysiakini wishes all our readers Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. The Malaysiakini team is taking a short break to celebrate and visit our Muslim friends and colleagues.