Fauwaz Abdul Aziz

Union lodges police report against Fong

Union lodges police report against Fong

The National Union of Bank Employees says the Human Resources Minister had uttered false and misleading statements against picketing.
Land-use poser over Petronas station

Land-use poser over Petronas station

A plot of agricultural land has been used for a petrol station over the last 23 years - and the DAP wants an explanation.
PKR promises an economic 'new deal'

PKR promises an economic 'new deal'

A party leader says while it may not guarantee heaven, it will definitely put an end to hell on earth.
Bloggers: Between fear and the 'tipping point

Bloggers: Between fear and the 'tipping point

Blogging and citizen media has not reached that tipping point in Malaysia because there aren't enough people jumping off the rock, says expert David Sasaki.
Press bungles pix of suspects in Nurin case

Press bungles pix of suspects in Nurin case

updated version
Abim secretary Azwiralbukhairi Abdul Aziz was horrified to see his photograph in newspapers, as a 'suspect' in the Nurin Jazlin kidnap-murder probe.

Varsity bars environmentalist

Varsity bars environmentalist

Environmental activist Nizam Mahshar, who is on a police blacklist, is astounded by Universiti Teknologi Petronas' decision.
No pressing need for royal commission: Khairy

No pressing need for royal commission: Khairy

The Lingam tape 'Let's not pre-judge and have assumptions the panel will not come up with an independent or credible report.'
Burmese protest: Khairy steals the show

Burmese protest: Khairy steals the show

Umno's young stalwart overshadows the protest organised by youth groups, leading some to register surprise and even displeasure.
Youth wings: Save our judiciary

Youth wings: Save our judiciary

The Lingam tape Praising the 'walk for justice' on Wednesday, the youth leaders call on ordinary Malaysians to act in order to arrest the rot before it spreads to other parts of society. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PGCC developer told to heed guidelines

PGCC developer told to heed guidelines

This disregard was evident in several elements of the plans submitted by the developer to the local authorities for the RM25 billion Penang Gobal City Centre.
PAC: Strengthen internal auditing

PAC: Strengthen internal auditing

If governmental internal auditing mechanisms are strengthened, the Auditor-General's report may get smaller and smaller, says PAC chairperson Shahrir Samad.
PKFZ land deal: PAC is now happy

PKFZ land deal: PAC is now happy

Two weeks after saying that it was not happy with the explanation over the purchase of land for the PKFZ, the powerful PAC today says it was satisfied with the valuation process.
PKFZ: Chan not in PAC's sights

PKFZ: Chan not in PAC's sights

The powerful committee will continue with its probe into the Port Klang Free Zone scandal with its chairperson and his deputy at odds if the transport minister should be hauled up for questioning.
Unite to tackle judicial rot, youth groups told

Unite to tackle judicial rot, youth groups told

The Lingam tape In the wake of the 'Lingam tape' scandal, PKR Youth calls on all political youth groups to come together in a mission to cleanse the judiciary. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Premature RM5 bil investment reports leave red faces

Premature RM5 bil investment reports leave red faces

A Qatar-led consortium of Middle Eastern investors plans to invest RM5 billion here but so far no deals have been inked, as opposed to details divulged in the dailies.
'The people are central' march at Merdeka Square

'The people are central' march at Merdeka Square

The banners read, 'Defend - our Independence! Return - our rights! Restore - democracy!' This is central to the Merdeka march today.
Activists protest entry ban by Sarawak

Activists protest entry ban by Sarawak

Those who 'rape' Sarawak forests are welcomed but anti-logging activists from the peninsula are prevented from entering the state, a rights group complains. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Nepals Wireless Man

Nepals Wireless Man

free Mahabir Pun pays scant regard to the praises and accolades he has received internationally for his work. Any reward he receives is helpful only to the extent it can help his people.
Analyst: Different budget figures normal

Analyst: Different budget figures normal

While one economist expresses optimism that the eight-year budget consolidation will continue, another disagrees and says there is every reason to be concerned.
Group rejects 'full fees' hospital scheme

Group rejects 'full fees' hospital scheme

updated version While the government has made education nominally free of charge, it will extend a full-paying system to all public hospitals and clinics from next year.
Suhakam to AG: Re-open Rela rape case

Suhakam to AG: Re-open Rela rape case

In view of new developments in the case, the commission has decided to make an official request to re-open investigations.
Bloody ceramah: Suhakam wants full facts

Bloody ceramah: Suhakam wants full facts

Suhakam wants to probe whether human rights violations had occurred and the appropriateness of the use of live bullets by the police.
Indonesian girl: I was raped by Rela member

Indonesian girl: I was raped by Rela member

Another controversy may dampen KL-Jakarta ties further - this time concerning claims by a young Indonesian worker that she was raped by a Rela member.
Some in govt nervous about press freedom: Nazri

Some in govt nervous about press freedom: Nazri

Just when it seems that the de facto law minister was to speak of an impending crackdown on the media, he shifted gears and turned the onus on journalists to avert such an outcome.