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S'wak MP upset by coverage on thugs issue

S'wak MP upset by coverage on thugs issue

Tiong King Sing argues that the widespread media coverage gives the opportunity for secret society members to lay low.
We want you back, Dr M'

We want you back, Dr M'

Although the numbers have dwindled, Mahathir's hardcore supporters continue to rally behind him while businessmen air their grouses against his successor. [video inside]
Bad economy: Chinese may 'return' to China

Bad economy: Chinese may 'return' to China

Mahathir in Johor Commenting on the lacklustre economy, Mahathir cautions that Chinese Malaysians may go back to China if the situation does not improve.
Malays let themselves to be colonised again

Malays let themselves to be colonised again

Mahathir in Johor The former premier tells an Umno forum - his first party function in almost a year - that the Malays are facing the threat of becoming 'enslaved' to foreign powers again.
No demand for abolition of ISA

No demand for abolition of ISA

Foreign affairs ministry parliamentary secretary Ahmad Shabery Cheek made this astonishing claim in the Dewan Rakyat today.
Bakun dam operational by 2011

Bakun dam operational by 2011

The progress of the physical construction of the dam is 66 percent completed while the four turbine units are 70 percent done.
BN MP ticks off select committee on integrity

BN MP ticks off select committee on integrity

Beluran MP Ronald Kiandee had strong words about the select committee's handling of a case involving allegations against the anti-corruption agency head.
No ACA hearing: Committee's decision 'final'

No ACA hearing: Committee's decision 'final'

The parliamentary select committee will not hear the scandal involving the ACA chief, says its chairperson Bernard Dompok.
Select committee to discuss Ramlis appeal

Select committee to discuss Ramlis appeal

The parliamentary select committee on integrity will consider anti-corruption whistleblower Mohd Ramli Manan's appeal to be heard.
The verdict: AG must now prosecute

The verdict: AG must now prosecute

Bloody Sunday inquiry The verdict is out! It is now up to the AG to take action against those responsible for being violent against participants of the peaceful assembly.
TARC graduate denied entry into police force

TARC graduate denied entry into police force

If you are a TARC degree holder, chances are the door into the police force will be shut - just as Soo Pak Leong found out on several occasions.
Graft - punish the accuser, not the accused

Graft - punish the accuser, not the accused

Corruption is perceived to be so widespread that Malaysians feel whistleblowers are more likely to be penalised, says a former deputy public prosecutor.
Coalition: Toll protests to continue

Coalition: Toll protests to continue

Until the government reveals the concession agreements, Protes vows to keep protesting.
Article 11 launches video documentaries

Article 11 launches video documentaries

The NGO coalition which upholds the supremacy of the federal constitution wants to counter the misinformation and attacks against its work.
Toll documents: Deadline set for Samy Vellu

Toll documents: Deadline set for Samy Vellu

Works Minister S Samy Vellu is being prodded to meet a PKR Youth demand for details of declassified toll concession agreements. [video inside]
Parole to reduce over-crowding in prisons?

Parole to reduce over-crowding in prisons?

This was among proposals raised at a roundtable discussion held at the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia.
Pak Lah, be tougher on Iraq invasion

Pak Lah, be tougher on Iraq invasion

It is not enough to merely disagree with the US-led invasion. Abdullah must aggressively oppose the war and ask for a quick withdrawal, demand anti-war protesters.
Decision on language club ban 'soon'

Decision on language club ban 'soon'

A review to lift the three-decade ban on Chinese language societies is in the final stages, says the Higher Education Ministry. [View video]
She's ready to make way for hubby

She's ready to make way for hubby

The PKR president says she's willing to take a backseat if party members want Anwar to be in the frontline of opposition politics. [video inside]
Democracy: Malaysia 20 years behind Taiwan

Democracy: Malaysia 20 years behind Taiwan

Taiwanese political figure Shih Ming-te attributes corruption to a judicial system that is not independent, adding that Malaysia has a long way to go towards democratic freedom. [video inside]
The doc asks: Do you feel good?

The doc asks: Do you feel good?

Mahathir was his usual self in responding to various questions posed to him by the media today, peppering his answers with wit and prescribed doses of sarcasm.
Syed Husin leads Azmin in PKR nomination race

Syed Husin leads Azmin in PKR nomination race

The battle for the number two post is expected to be a gripping event based on how the nomination race between the veteran and rookie is shaping up.
DJZ to give feedback on new education policy

DJZ to give feedback on new education policy

The country's largest Chinese school committee has set up a committee to gather feedback from the ground on the newly launched national education policy.
PAS asks PM to remove duo pending probe

PAS asks PM to remove duo pending probe

Calls for the ACA chief and the deputy internal security minister to be stripped of their powers grow louder with PAS joining the fray.