Archive - 17 November 2010

Robber slashes women's throat in botched robbery

Robber slashes women's throat in botched robbery

Hotel workers and members of the public apprehended a man who slashed the throat of a woman in a botched robbery at a hotel in Teluk Intan.
Namewee's Kuantan gig cancelled due to protests

Namewee's Kuantan gig cancelled due to protests

NONE Pahang Umno Youth stated its objection to the show, saying it feared it could spark off undesirable incidents.
Changes to BN's constitution stir discontent

Changes to BN's constitution stir discontent

bn barisan nasional The proposal that the BN chief has full control over the selection of candidates for the general election hasn't gone down well.

 

Federal Court told not to shirk conversion cases

Federal Court told not to shirk conversion cases

The Bar Council has slammed the Federal Court for ‘abdicating its responsibility’ in being the ultimate arbiter on constitutional matters.
Council: Respect minority rights as stated in constitution

Council: Respect minority rights as stated in constitution

An interfaith council has called on Malaysians to uphold th constitution which embodies the social contract to bring about social justice and unity.
Is Burma's genie out of the bottle?

Is Burma's genie out of the bottle?

The junta may have set off political dynamite with the release of icon of democracy, Aung San Suu Kyi, due to her massive support.
What does Suu Kyi really stand for?

What does Suu Kyi really stand for?

NONE She is a beacon of hope for Burma's oppressed, but will the country's political situation ever improve?

 

No need to commemorate May 13 riots: PM

No need to commemorate May 13 riots: PM

'We should regard it as an event in the annals of history from which we can learn from ... as a demarcation for us so that it will not recur.'
Importing doctors: Don't repeat past mistakes

Importing doctors: Don't repeat past mistakes

Media bias no excuse for Kedah gov't press ban

Media bias no excuse for Kedah gov't press ban

Ex-MB settles 3-year arrears on mega-mansion taxes

Ex-MB settles 3-year arrears on mega-mansion taxes

khir toyo mansion After receiving MPSA’s notice, the ex-S'gor MB finally forks out RM11,000 in unpaid bills.
Najib dismisses Anwar as a minority of one

Najib dismisses Anwar as a minority of one

Anwar's views of Malaysia represented a discordant voice which did not reflect the opinions of world leaders, says PM.
A case of not so excellent 'excellent lecturers'

A case of not so excellent 'excellent lecturers'

Why is UTAR, cops all ado over cake?

Why is UTAR, cops all ado over cake?

'Self-defence' no excuse, Suaram warns police

'Self-defence' no excuse, Suaram warns police

The human rights group noted in the face of mounting brutality and shooting cases that the force should reveal the IG’s Standing Orders.
Muslims mark Aidiladha - the festival of sacrifice

Muslims mark Aidiladha - the festival of sacrifice

Muslims all over the country today celebrated Aidiladha on a moderate scale, but with a sense of gratitude and the spirit of sacrifice.
Lawyer for PSM dies after attack by four men

Lawyer for PSM dies after attack by four men

UPDATED 7.41PM PSM's ' de facto legal consultant' has died after he was attacked upon arriving home in Ipoh after work, by four men armed with knives.
PKR: Parti Keadilan Rempit?

PKR: Parti Keadilan Rempit?

Reformasi fast becoming ‘deformasi’.
Ezam sings praises for Zaid, runs Anwar down

Ezam sings praises for Zaid, runs Anwar down

ezam mohd noor The former PKR Youth chief and now blue-eyed boy of BN Selangor hits the ceramah trail yet again.

The quiet revolution in our campuses

The quiet revolution in our campuses

COMMENT A university is not a factory; it is a community dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge.
Conversion: The ball is back in government's court

Conversion: The ball is back in government's court

Since the courts have abdicated their role, it is up to the gov’t to approach the Conference of Rulers, not NGOs, says Bar Council.
Will Malay land rights victory in S'wak galvanise voters?

Will Malay land rights victory in S'wak galvanise voters?

NONE Sarawak's ethnic groups are angered over 'hostile takeovers' of their land, but will they vote for change in the state polls?

Entry ban lifted but Lasimbang seeks answers

Entry ban lifted but Lasimbang seeks answers

NONE Her conditional permit indicates she might not be able to collect information on the rights of the indigenous people.
A cautionary parable on the 'Third Force'

A cautionary parable on the 'Third Force'

COMMENT A funny, familiar thing happened on the way to the PKR deputy presidential vote in Sabah two weekends ago.
'Third Force? We'll end up a spent force'

'Third Force? We'll end up a spent force'

NONE FREE YOURSAY 'It will weaken the progress towards reformation and perpetuate institutionalised corruption.'
Let Utar students eat cake!

Let Utar students eat cake!

cake party in klcc 161110 front FREE VOXPOP 'What a way to teach our children. We might as well let BTN do the job.'