Archive - 12 December 2009

Forum speakers flay 'Ketuanan Melayu'

Forum speakers flay 'Ketuanan Melayu'

The concept of Ketuanan Melayu is a 'political project' by the ruling coalition to remain in power, say speakers at a forum.
Bumi varsity quota not racist, says Dr M

Bumi varsity quota not racist, says Dr M

Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today the opportunity given to more bumiputeras to enter public universities should not be considered as a racist act.
Royal family members told to protect good name

Royal family members told to protect good name

The Selangor sultan advised members of the royal family to refrain from doing anything that would bring disrepute to their positions.
Mahathir, Najib laud Petronas' forays in Iraq

Mahathir, Najib laud Petronas' forays in Iraq

Petronas, together with Shell, has obtained the rights to develop one of the world's largest remaining untapped oilfields.
Kulasegaran goes on the offensive

Kulasegaran goes on the offensive

He lays it on thick as he challenges the proponents of the Malay supremacy concept and points out nothing in the constitution lends substance to that claim.
28 years as party chief, Taib set to return unopposed

28 years as party chief, Taib set to return unopposed

taib mahmud 01 The Sarawak CM, who has been PPB chief for 28 years, is expected to retain his post at the party's triennial general meeting next March.
Stop all polemics on BTN, I shall decide: Najib

Stop all polemics on BTN, I shall decide: Najib

Prime Minister Najib Razak wants all quarters, including ministers, to end the polemics on BTN.
Blair defends Iraq war, even without WMD

Blair defends Iraq war, even without WMD

Britain would have backed the invasion of Iraq even if it knew that Saddam Hussein had no weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), former British premier Tony Blair said.
Hindu burial plot owners dig in for settlement

Hindu burial plot owners dig in for settlement

They want an amicable solution for the graveyard relocation issue but it must be in writing, otherwise they won't budge.
Five 'heroes' named for battling ignorance, injustice

Five 'heroes' named for battling ignorance, injustice

The Annexe Gallery, known for its work in championing freedom of expression, has today lauded a number of individuals as ‘heroes’.
Let's talk about racism

Let's talk about racism

Now, all of a sudden, the term ‘racist’ has become a bad word, as it should be long ago.
Nazri lashes out at Malay supremacy advocates

Nazri lashes out at Malay supremacy advocates

NONE He describes them as living in feudal times and seeking to milk the issue for selfish reasons.
EGM: Lawyers pass resolution against 'hurried justice'

EGM: Lawyers pass resolution against 'hurried justice'

UPDATED 4.24PM Lawyers have passed a resolution to oppose the over-emphasis of the judiciary in meeting the KPIs, which require judges to dispose cases speedily and thus compromising justice.
SPM subjects: Upset Indian NGOs want Ka Siong's head

SPM subjects: Upset Indian NGOs want Ka Siong's head

They are also against the near ingrained habit of hasty decisions being reversed later. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Activists protest against Batang Kali massacre decision

Activists protest against Batang Kali massacre decision

Activists staged a protest over London's refusal to hold an inquiry into the massacre of 24 unarmed villagers by British troops in 1948.
'Our oil wealth squandered'

'Our oil wealth squandered'

oil drums food for oil scam saddam mastek plastic The following is the speech given by the former finance minister at the one-day Young Corporate Malaysians Summit today.
Malaysia an 'oil cursed' country

Malaysia an 'oil cursed' country

tengku razaleigh In a stinging speech, Tengku Razaleigh described the country’s oil wealth as a blessing which has now turned into a curse.
Tariff hike: 'Every time we switch on, we're robbed'

Tariff hike: 'Every time we switch on, we're robbed'

free 'A reasonable question to ask is what is wrong with modifying the IPP agreements especially when there is so much evidence of abuse of power and corruption, and the public is being robbed blind.'
'1Malaysia should be changed to 1Melayu'

'1Malaysia should be changed to 1Melayu'

NONE free ' As a Malaysian (and Malay), I cannot understand how semi-literates like Zaini and Awang are allowed free rein...'