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Anwar: Don't question my credibility

Anwar: Don't question my credibility

anwar ibrahim 060207 Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim says instead of calling him a liar, the BN-led government should allow him an opportunity to prove his claim of having enough defectors to take over the government.
Najib to decide later on running mate

Najib to decide later on running mate

The deputy premier will 'wait and see' before deciding on his running mate for the Umno top leadership contest next March.
Renewed calls to curb samsu addiction

Renewed calls to curb samsu addiction

The federal government should stop collecting tax on samsu and ban its sale, as well as enhance enforcement against illegal sales, say NGOs.
Perak may 'seize' ISA detention camp site

Perak may 'seize' ISA detention camp site

If it succeeds, the proposal could force the federal government to relocate the dreaded detention camp to an area under BN control.
Police reports lodged against Syed Hamid, others

Police reports lodged against Syed Hamid, others

rs thanenthiran Fed up with false allegations and reports about its visit to the PM’s Hari Raya open house, Hindraf has lodged a series of police reports across the country.

Blogger apologises over controversial remarks

Blogger apologises over controversial remarks

Sammy Chan, 22, posted an apology in her 'Life is a drama' blog today and called on everyone to forgive her for her racial outburst in a Sept 23 posting.
Furore over racist blog posting

Furore over racist blog posting

The 22-year-old blogger posted her derogatory comments after her mobile phone was stolen by two alleged Indian youths when she was having lunch at her office.
PKR wants religious body to probe sex claims

PKR wants religious body to probe sex claims

Perak PKR wants the state religious authorities to probe the allegations made by two party members that they were ‘tricked and trapped’ into having sex with Chinese nationals.
Samy told to beg for forgiveness

Samy told to beg for forgiveness

The Hindu Rights Action Force wants MIC head S Samy Vellu to get his priorities right, especially since he has shown little interest in the fate of the Hindraf 5 thus far.
Permatang Pauh's favourite son 'returns'

Permatang Pauh's favourite son 'returns'

protes fuel price hike rally mppj stadium 070708 anwar 'The victory road from Permatang Pauh should reach Putrajaya,' said Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng of Anwar Ibrahim's forthcoming battle for a seat in Parliament.
State gov't defends RapidPenang's entry

State gov't defends RapidPenang's entry

The state government rebuts its critics who accuse it of surrendering control over the state metropolitan transport system to the federal government.
Penang's 'outsider' bus service draws flak

Penang's 'outsider' bus service draws flak

The state government comes under fire from concerned groups for surrendering its control over the public transport system and allowing a KL-based firm to come in.
Residents irked by Sungai Nyior toll plaza

Residents irked by Sungai Nyior toll plaza

The new toll plaza in Butterworth, Penang, will see locals forking out 70 sen to use an upgraded main road.
Computer games lure school kids into cybercafes

Computer games lure school kids into cybercafes

Like in most major towns in the country, schoolchildren are also crowding cybercafes in Penang. Concerned groups blame this worrying trend on several factors.