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Water: Dont surrender without any guarantee

Water: Dont surrender without any guarantee

Concerns and cautions are being voiced over the ultimate benefit to consumers pertaining to water tariffs once the two water bills pass through Parliament next year.
Water bills: More time for feedback proposed

Water bills: More time for feedback proposed

The deadline for public consultation on the water bills may be extended, if the cabinet decides so at its weekly meeting tomorrow.
Nov 24 deadline for feedback on water bills

Nov 24 deadline for feedback on water bills

Feedback will be obtained from four target groups, while others may post their comments on a dedicated website.
Police harass Broga welcome party for PM

Police harass Broga welcome party for PM

The Broga villagers defy police orders to disperse as they were there to greet the visiting premier... and ask him to stop the construction of a giant incinerator plant nearby.
Missing in action - real political will

Missing in action - real political will

Only a binding code of ethics, sunshine law and protection of whistleblowers will make a difference in Malaysia's anti-graft drive.
Graft in construction sector: It's all about survival!

Graft in construction sector: It's all about survival!

A young contractor shares his experience on what he says is "the industry culture" which has left graft ingrained as a norm rather than an exception.
Indek rasuah: Kedudukan Malaysia semakin merosot

Indek rasuah: Kedudukan Malaysia semakin merosot

Kedudukan Malaysia yang semakin merosot dalam Indeks Persepsi Rasuah memerlukan perhatian pihak kerajaan, terutama perdana menteri, yang berulangkali berikrar untuk membasmi rasuah.
Corruption index 2004: Malaysia slides further

Corruption index 2004: Malaysia slides further

There is an urgent need for Malaysia to arrest its continuous slide down the corruption perception index especially when other developing countries have done more to walk the talk.
OUT: Guidelines on suicide reporting

OUT: Guidelines on suicide reporting

The government releases a suicide reporting guidelines for the media as part of a national suicide prevention initiative. The gist of it all: "Don't glamourise suicides".
Come forward to battle graft, public told

Come forward to battle graft, public told

In the war against graft, the public has been asked to play an equally important role by providing solid back-up for the enforcers and investigators working hard to nail the culprits.
Cellular connection not extensive in Malaysia

Cellular connection not extensive in Malaysia

Despite recording a jump in the usage of mobile phone services over the last seven years, parts of Malaysia still remain outside of the cellular service area.
Conflict in a cauldron - religion or culture?

Conflict in a cauldron - religion or culture?

A couple of Ayah Pin followers are trying to make a case for a constitutional amendment expressly allowing the freedom of religion for all Malaysians, including Malays.
Broga incinerator: State govt shelves land acquisition

Broga incinerator: State govt shelves land acquisition

Broga residents successfully fend off an attempt at land acquisition, albeit temporarily, pending the disposal of court matters.
NUBE unveils new CA, calls for more benefits

NUBE unveils new CA, calls for more benefits

As promised, the new leadership of the National Union of Bank Employees has delivered its top-priority election promise - to conclude the long-overdue collective agreement.
Permohonan untuk batalkan Projek Broga didengar pada 13 Oktober

Permohonan untuk batalkan Projek Broga didengar pada 13 Oktober

Penduduk Broga memohon penangguhan semua kes dan mengekalkan status quo tanah mereka, yang terbabit dengan projek tersebut, sehingga kes saman utama diselesaikan
Stop Broga application hearing on Oct 13

Stop Broga application hearing on Oct 13

Broga villagers are asking the court for another stay order pending the disposal of the main suit seeking full disclosure of details pertaining to the multi-billion ringgit incinerator project.
Langkawi firm sues Defence Ministry for breach of contract

Langkawi firm sues Defence Ministry for breach of contract

A local R&D outfit is suing the government for nearly half a billion ringgit in damages for alleged termination of contract without reasonable grounds.
Pengikut Ayah Pin cabar kuasa menggubal undang-undang syariah T'ganu

Pengikut Ayah Pin cabar kuasa menggubal undang-undang syariah T'ganu

Pengikut Ayah Pin Sulaiman Takrib yang didakwa mengikut Enakmen Kesalahan Jenayah Syariah (Takzir) (Terengganu) 2001, membuat permohonan itu mengikut Artikel 4(4) Perlembagaan Persekutuan.
Ayah Pin follower challenges syariah law-making powers

Ayah Pin follower challenges syariah law-making powers

Sulaiman Takrib is seeking to challenge the legislative competence of the Terengganu government with regards to the fatwa committee's powers.
Q&A with the NUBE general-secretary

Q&A with the NUBE general-secretary

Battle-scarred NUBE picks up the pieces

Battle-scarred NUBE picks up the pieces

Its general-secretary J Solomon shares with malaysiakini the trials and tribulations faced during a protracted internal crisis.
Ayah Pin followers file complaint about journalists

Ayah Pin followers file complaint about journalists

They want journalists to be ethical when covering issues and cautioned them against being influenced by parties with ulterior motives.
Seorang pengikut Ayah Pin mengaku salah

Seorang pengikut Ayah Pin mengaku salah

Berikutan itu, Marianna Salim, 22, dari Selangor, diperintahkan menjalani program pemulihan selama setahun di bawah pemerhatian Jabatan Hal-Ehwal Agama Islam Terengganu.
Seorang pengikut Ayah Pin mengaku bersalah

Seorang pengikut Ayah Pin mengaku bersalah

Berikutan itu, Marianna Salim, 22, dari Selangor, diperintahkan menjalani program pemulihan selama setahun di bawah pemerhatian Jabatan Hal-Ehwal Agama Islam Terengganu.