Fauwaz Abdul Aziz

Here's another M'sian 'record'

Here's another M'sian 'record'

The Federal Constitution has been amended 40 times in 50 years - but it is the latest change that has made the polls reform coalition Bersih see red.

Kg Berembang site 'doesn't belong to developer'

Kg Berembang site 'doesn't belong to developer'

Following this morning's court decision, the residents could technically return to Kampung Berembang which was reduced to rubble in March.

Orang Asli bid to stop Kelau Dam project

Orang Asli bid to stop Kelau Dam project

They want an injunction from the KL High Court to prevent work from starting until disposal of judicial review of procedures that led to project approval.

After 'missing' for 24 hrs, Uthayakumar is freed

After 'missing' for 24 hrs, Uthayakumar is freed

updated version Lawyer P Uthayakumar was released from police custody at 5pm today - exactly 24 hours after he was arrested yesterday.

Hindraf leader faces fresh sedition charge

Hindraf leader faces fresh sedition charge

updated version The lawyer is accused of publishing seditious remarks in a letter written between Nov 15 and Dec 8 and posted in the Police Watch website.

EC chief: No other regime capable of running the country

EC chief: No other regime capable of running the country

Election Commission chief Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman strongly hinted that the present government is only 'regime' capable of running the country.

Rela Bill will only make us better, says DG

Rela Bill will only make us better, says DG

Having their own department will imporve Rela's work, says Zaidon Asmuni. 'They need not fear us at all', he adds.

LTTE expert rubbishes Hindraf link to terror

LTTE expert rubbishes Hindraf link to terror

P Ramasamy sees this as merely a tactic to sidestep addressing genuine grievances of the Indian Malaysian community and to demonise the lobby group.

Rela Bill will unleash a 'monster'

Rela Bill will unleash a 'monster'

Human rights groups are wary of the proposed legislation, which will expand the powers of the people’s volunteer corps at a time when its activities are under serious suspicion.

Bersih rally: Hawker to sue over broken leg

Bersih rally: Hawker to sue over broken leg

An injustice has been done against him and we’re going all the way to seek redress and justice for him, says a lawyer for Aleyasak Hamid Ali Hassan.

Toxic waste at Pandamaran landfill?

Toxic waste at Pandamaran landfill?

DAP's Ronnie Liu wants the authorities to get to the bottom of the matter, after receiving complaints from nearby residents.
'People-driven' Asean still a long way off

'People-driven' Asean still a long way off

Clearly, the top-down approach is set to continue, as Asean parliamentarians spurn the chance to bring public views into a plan of action.
Deputy minister: Indians better off than Malays

Deputy minister: Indians better off than Malays

According to the Rural and Regional Development Ministry's statistics, the Indians here are in 'Nirvana'.
Nazri: Temple demolition 'stupid, insensitive'

Nazri: Temple demolition 'stupid, insensitive'

The minister says the Selangor state government could have handled the matter in a better way.
At last... police begin probe on alleged Rela rape case

At last... police begin probe on alleged Rela rape case

Indonesian national Suriyani Nas is finally getting attention to her complaint that she was raped by a former Rela member - she has 'evidence'.
Natives: Are we the problem, Mr Minister?

Natives: Are we the problem, Mr Minister?

Dayak Ibans noted the irony that rural small holders are singled out for hindering the production of sustainable palm oil.
Learning amidst the dead

Learning amidst the dead

Fancy going to a school surrounded by cemeteries? This is the stuff nightmares are made of. But for the children of Bukit Jalil estate, this may soon become a reality.
'Two wrongs don't make Asean charter right'

'Two wrongs don't make Asean charter right'

The process by which the charter was drafted and signed makes a mockery of what it espouses, claims activist Charles Santiago.
Bukit Gasing: 20 years and counting...

Bukit Gasing: 20 years and counting...

For two decades, residents have been haunted by a development plan which they fear could lead to a catastrophic outcome. They want closure.
Empower royal panel with 'widest terms of reference'

Empower royal panel with 'widest terms of reference'

The royal commission of inquiry into the controversial Lingam tape should be given the widest terms of reference to address the rot in the judiciary, says a senior lawyer.
More allegations of judicial graft emerge

More allegations of judicial graft emerge

breaking news VK Lingam's estranged brother claims he was party to alleged corruption involving ex-chief justice Eusoff Chin, several senior judges as well as top legal and police officers. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Launch of 'yellow day' marred by police harassment

Launch of 'yellow day' marred by police harassment

Policemen descended upon several Bersih leaders at Brickfields this afternoon, saying that they had committed an offence initially but later allowing them to go free.
Keep insurers out of public health policy

Keep insurers out of public health policy

Private insurers stand in the way of a viable national health financing scheme in Malaysia, says a public health expert.
'Sunshine bill' will not see light of day

'Sunshine bill' will not see light of day

A proposed draft law on assets declaration will not be tabled because the Selangor assembly has deemed that it would overlap federal laws.