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Parliament's live TV to cost RM3 mil a month

Parliament's live TV to cost RM3 mil a month

The information minister reveals that the live telecast of a day-long Parliament session will cost a whopping RM3 million per month, or RM100,000 a day. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Pakatan Rakyat solution for fuel prices 'simplistic'

Pakatan Rakyat solution for fuel prices 'simplistic'

updated 3.25pm The opposition's election pledge to use profits from state-owned oil firm Petronas to keep fuel prices low is a "simplistic solution", says minister Shahrir Abdul Samad.
Gov't to review Parliament 'live' telecast

Gov't to review Parliament 'live' telecast

It may reverse its unprecedented decision after the sitting turned noisy today, but not all MPs agree with this.
Anwar 'returns' to Parliament

Anwar 'returns' to Parliament

After 10 years, he returns to Parliament ... as the spouse of the opposition leader. But Anwar Ibrahim says the clock is ticking for his eventual return to the corridors of power. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Altantuya's dad appeals to MPs for help

Altantuya's dad appeals to MPs for help

altantuya shaariibuu murdered mongolian model The father of the murdered Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu took the family’s plight to Parliament this morning, in a bid to get attention to the murder. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PKR whip: Question arrangement 'unfair'

PKR whip: Question arrangement 'unfair'

Azmin Ali is complaining that the Parliament session is allegedly unfair. He also wants minister Mohd Nazri Abdul Aziz to be dropped.
He's not bluffing, says Azmin

He's not bluffing, says Azmin

PKR vice-president Azmin Ali rejects speculations that the party’s de facto leader was merely making a ‘strategic bluff’ in claiming that Pakatan can form the federal government by Sept 16.
Groups want a trimmed-down Suhakam

Groups want a trimmed-down Suhakam

18 commissioners - is that too many or too few members for Suhakam? Rights groups want the number slashed and full-time commissioners be appointed.
International cry for indigenous land rights

International cry for indigenous land rights

The predicament of the indigenous communities in Sarawak gain international attention as a fact-finding mission concludes the communities should have the rights over the disputed NCR lands.
Suhakam: Uthaya wasn't denied treatment

Suhakam: Uthaya wasn't denied treatment

Following a probe, the human rights commission rebuts claims that the detained Hindraf leader has been denied proper medical treatment at the Kamunting camp.
Time's up, but will Suhakam chief go?

Time's up, but will Suhakam chief go?

abu talib suhakam commissioner 100907 There is a strong concern within and outside of the human rights commission that its chief Abu Talib Othman has overstayed his welcome, and should not be considered for a fourth term.
Anwar files RM10mil suit over sexual innuendo

Anwar files RM10mil suit over sexual innuendo

anwar and wee kah siong The opposition figurehead is suing deputy minister Dr Wee Ka Siong for allegedly insinuating him as a homosexual during a campaigning speech in Malacca last year.
Zaid: No more persecution of judges

Zaid: No more persecution of judges

zaid ibrahim interview 140308 The de facto law minister makes the call at a dinner held in an attempt to close the chapter on the 1988 judicial crisis, which saw the sacking of three judges. [VIDEOS INSIDE]
'88 crisis: Money no cure for pain

'88 crisis: Money no cure for pain

Though the ex-judges and their families are thankful for the compensation from the government, some feel that an apology would be more valuable. [VIDEOS INSIDE]

PM unveils judicial reforms but no apology

PM unveils judicial reforms but no apology

the gavel of justice updated at 11.05pm The government will set up a judicial appointments commission to help select candidates. However, Pak Lah maintains his ‘no apology’ for the 1988 crisis.
Q&A: 'I know I'm doing the right thing'

Q&A: 'I know I'm doing the right thing'

In the first of a three-part interview, MCA president Ong Ka Ting takes on allegations ranging from having engineered the dramatic downfall of Dr Chua Soi Lek to the presence of a spy group in the party.
MCA chief: Snooping spies claim 'unthinkable'

MCA chief: Snooping spies claim 'unthinkable'

ong ka ting 02 Slamming his detractors for making the ‘unthinkable’ claim, Ong Ka Ting stresses that the party will not practise such unhealthy culture by deploying ‘spies’ to snoop on rivals.
Azmin: BN MPs ready to cross

Azmin: BN MPs ready to cross

The PKR veep says that his party was surprised by the sheer number of BN backbenchers who were willing to crossover.
A gathering to celebrate Anwar's 'freedom'

A gathering to celebrate Anwar's 'freedom'

A strong 10,000 crowd will gather at Kampung Baru on April 14 to officially welcome opposition figurehead Anwar Ibrahim into active politics following the expiry of his five-year ban.
Q&A: Relationship with my wife 'very good'

Q&A: Relationship with my wife 'very good'

In the final part of the interview, former minister and MCA veep Dr Chua Soi Lek talks about, among others, the testing time his family endured following the infamous sex tape scandal.
Dr Chua: I think I know the culprit

Dr Chua: I think I know the culprit

chua soi lek and mca exclusive The fallen MCA leader says he knows the person responsible for secretly taping his sexual liaison but has no hard evidence to nail the person. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PM: No Petronas funds for 2nd bridge

PM: No Petronas funds for 2nd bridge

updated version Penang CM Lim Guan Eng’s proposal to use oil money for the construction of the second link was dismissed by the premier in their very first official meeting.
Q&A: Ka Ting wants to be 'unchallengeable president'

Q&A: Ka Ting wants to be 'unchallengeable president'

Former MCA veep Dr Chua Soi Lek has no intention of fading out of party politics, although he quit all party posts in January.
MCA: Ong-Chua showdown on the cards?

MCA: Ong-Chua showdown on the cards?

exclusive Will he take on the MCA boss? Former vice-president Dr Chua Soi Lek is known to be outspoken, but even he is maintaining a discreet silence. [VIDEO INSIDE]