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'He lived and died for the people'

'He lived and died for the people'

Umno remembers its former president and Malaysia's second prime minister Tun Abdul Razak in an elaborate ceremony today.
Online competition for young entrepreneurs

Online competition for young entrepreneurs

An international conference, set to be held in December, will provide a platform for young entrepreneurs whose businesses promote ICT usage to secure funding.
Education blueprint ignores reality

Education blueprint ignores reality

A Tamil education group claims that the national education blueprint promotes a 'single identity nation-state concept.'
PAS aims to repeat '99 electoral success

PAS aims to repeat '99 electoral success

Party strategist Dr Dzukifli Ahmad says PAS is gunning for more seats, including those with urban voters, in the coming elections.
Tough task ahead for PAS moderates

Tough task ahead for PAS moderates

Countering the perception of urban voters will be the biggest challenge for the Islamic opposition party in the coming general elections, say analysts.
Judiciary survey: TI baffled as well

Judiciary survey: TI baffled as well

Global corruption watchdog TI says Malaysia's high ranking in a recent survey on judiciary could be due to possible misinterpretations by local respondents.
Report fails Pak Lah over human rights

Report fails Pak Lah over human rights

An annual report by human rights group Suaram indicates that the protection of such rights have regressed in the country. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Dr M to rest, schedule cleared

Dr M to rest, schedule cleared

The former premier does not have major functions scheduled for at least a week following his recent heart attack.
Quit rent hike - from RM250 to RM25,000

Quit rent hike - from RM250 to RM25,000

The Kedah Chinese Assembly Hall leads the way in gathering signatures to protest a drastic quit rent hike in the state.
Msian judiciary is 9th least corrupted worldwide

Msian judiciary is 9th least corrupted worldwide

A controversial Transparency International survey places Malaysia ahead of many nations including Japan (16) UK (21) and US (33). Not surprisingly, local groups are flabbergasted. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Disabled lawyer on mission to create awareness

Disabled lawyer on mission to create awareness

He was born without legs and had only one arm. Despite the cruel twist of fate, Tuah Atan beat all the odds to become a lawyer.
Activist guns for deputy women's chief post

Activist guns for deputy women's chief post

Rodziah Ismail, who is the preferred candidate of the outgoing PKR women's chief, will be facing a challenge from newcomer Elizabeth Wong.
Vote out boorish MPs

Vote out boorish MPs

Participants at a forum were given one strong message last night - the only way to get rid of gender insensitive MPs is by voting them out of the House.
Lim: Fallacy of ministers in select committees

Lim: Fallacy of ministers in select committees

The resignation of Bernard Dompok indicates a mix-up of separate executive and parliamentary roles, says Opposition Leader Lim Kit Siang
IJN: Dr M responding well to treatment

IJN: Dr M responding well to treatment

updated version The former premier is responding to treatment and was able to have breakfast with his wife today.
Lim: Do they fear what Dr M might say?

Lim: Do they fear what Dr M might say?

The parliamentary select committee on integrity called off a meeting at which 'Project IC' was to have been raised - and Lim Kit Siang has a theory about this.
May 13 was not a planned coup

May 13 was not a planned coup

A forum was told that contrary to claims in a recent book, the racial tragedy was just a combination of events which Umno leaders took advantage to specifically oust Tunku Abdul Rahman.
Tan: Make public results of RM22m inspection

Tan: Make public results of RM22m inspection

The PAC deputy chairperson says a white paper should be presented after the results of the six-month finding is reported to the prime minister.
Anwar: Dialogue ban a disservice to Islam

Anwar: Dialogue ban a disservice to Islam

The PKR advisor disagrees with the sudden cancellation of an international Muslim-Christian confab.
Religion: More families torn apart

Religion: More families torn apart

A 25-year-old lorry driver's Muslim wife is taken away by the Selangor religious authorities.
Press freedom or nothing at all

Press freedom or nothing at all

As many parts of the world observed World Press Freedom Day last Thursday, it passed without a major blip on Malaysia's calender. [Video Inside]
Anwar to Samy: I am ashamed of you

Anwar to Samy: I am ashamed of you

The two tough guys in Malaysian politics continue their tirades. Last night, Anwar slammed Samy for 'allowing the Indians in the estates to be treated like slaves.' [VIDEO INSIDE]
Anwar claims moral victory in Ijok

Anwar claims moral victory in Ijok

The PKR adviser declared that the BN has spent nearly RM100 million to win 201 extra votes, referring to the slight increased majority compared to the 2004 results.
Fate of student campaigners in the hold

Fate of student campaigners in the hold

Fate of 30 students that were allegedly involved in the Ijok by-election will be decided by Higher Education committee