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Better if EPU gives more rationales: academic

Better if EPU gives more rationales: academic

This will improve transparency besides enhancing confidence in the country's integrity systems, says UKM professor Dr Abdul Rahman Embong.
Two deported Filipino children die, consul to probe

Two deported Filipino children die, consul to probe

The sisters aged 11 and two have reportedly died from health complications arising from their detention in Sabah.
NGO: We need freedom of information

NGO: We need freedom of information

A coalition of non-governmental organisations says the public is still finding it difficult to obtain information.
Neglect and wastage in Budget 2007

Neglect and wastage in Budget 2007

National resources are not being effectively managed, claimed speakers at an opposition party forum.
Mind your own business, Gerakan tells Kuan Yew

Mind your own business, Gerakan tells Kuan Yew

The Singapore statesman claimed Malaysia wanted Singapore 'to be like their Chinese - compliant'. Displeased with the innuendo, Gerakan says things are better here than across the Causeway.
Ink gender discrimination treaty, gov't told

Ink gender discrimination treaty, gov't told

Malaysia should ratify the Optional Protocol to the Cedaw treaty which will allow gender discrimination cases to be brought to the United Nations.
Private sector lab assistants rake in double

Private sector lab assistants rake in double

The grass is definitely greener on the other side of the fence, as far as lab assistants in the government service are concerned.
Free hotel stay for pro-govt candidates

Free hotel stay for pro-govt candidates

exclusive It is said to be a 'four-star reward' for 42 student activists who are running as pro-government candidates in Thursday's campus polls.
Third round US FTA talks postponed. But why?

Third round US FTA talks postponed. But why?

The ministry claims talks were deferred because it has a new chief negotiator. However, not all are convinced by this.
Uni lab assistants - greater danger, but same pay

Uni lab assistants - greater danger, but same pay

Since they handle specialised equipment and dangerous chemical, their union is calling for a better pay scheme.
Nursing students lodge complaint to Suhakam

Nursing students lodge complaint to Suhakam

Not properly trained and yet they were made to work at a hospital linked to their nursing school. And when they complained to the media, the school suspended them.
Of criminals and sharks

Of criminals and sharks

Parliamentarians offer a wide range of solutions to deal with the escalating crime rate in the country.
DAP backs Penang CM against Umnos attacks

DAP backs Penang CM against Umnos attacks

Penang DAP says Koh enjoys strong mandate from the people of Penang and should not be intimidated by Umno Youth.
Rices presence at Asean meeting queried

Rices presence at Asean meeting queried

The recent presence of US secretary of state Condoleezza Rice in Kuala Lumpur was questioned by an opposition MP.
House erupts over Chinese schools

House erupts over Chinese schools

Are Chinese schools standing in the way of national unity? This question gets the MPs riled up.
Different drivers, but Proton still going downhill

Different drivers, but Proton still going downhill

Proton's RM58 million first quarter loss prompts an opposition leader to wonder what the new management is doing.
'Boo' to rename KLIA after Mahathir

'Boo' to rename KLIA after Mahathir

The boos were loud and clear - Kamarudin Jaffar's proposal to rename KLIA after the former premier did not go down well in the House.
Hospitals treat illegals on humanitarian grounds

Hospitals treat illegals on humanitarian grounds

Public hospitals in Sabah will not turn away undocumented immigrants based on humanitarian grounds.
MP suggests microchip implants for illegals

MP suggests microchip implants for illegals

To keep them from coming back and forcing the government to dig deep into its coffers, a BN MP calls for more drastic measures.
Greater access to US markets with FTA

Greater access to US markets with FTA

Malaysia will have a better competitive edge compared to countries who don't have a FTA with the US, the Dewan was told today.
History textbooks don't ignore other races

History textbooks don't ignore other races

The Education Ministry says the syllabus was revised to make the subject more interesting and not to sideline the contributions of other races.
Parliament gets gender caucus

Parliament gets gender caucus

The body is expected to play an active role in promoting gender equality at the parliamentary level.
NY-based group: Repeal Emergency Ordinance

NY-based group: Repeal Emergency Ordinance

The act infringes on basic human rights such as the right to a fair trial and presumption of innocense before proven guilty.
MAS bayar RM2,600 hingga RM700,000 untuk penerima MSS

MAS bayar RM2,600 hingga RM700,000 untuk penerima MSS

Penerbangan Malaysia (MAS) telah membayar RM495.5 juta setakat ini kepada kakitangannya yang menerima Skim Perlepasan Sepakat (MSS) yang ditawarkan oleh syarikat penerbangan tersebut.