Fauwaz Abdul Aziz

Candlelight protest in Bukit Aman lasts 12 mins

Candlelight protest in Bukit Aman lasts 12 mins

gmi suaram vigil at bukit aman 130908 04 updated 12.45am The police did not give the crowd enough time to protest against the ISA arrests outside their national headquarters. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Indigenous people march to Istana tomorrow

Indigenous people march to Istana tomorrow

Indigenous people feel there is a discrepancy between what the government promises internationally and what it delivers locally to the community.
Faulty PA system the cause of 'silent' azan

Faulty PA system the cause of 'silent' azan

masjid azan loud speaker issue 120908 Another police report has been lodged against Khir Toyo over his azan claims - this time from officials of the Kota Damansara mosque mentioned by the ex-MB.
Najib: Taiwan trip not linked to defection deadline

Najib: Taiwan trip not linked to defection deadline

updated 12.45pm The DPM rejected claims that 49 BN backbenchers have been whisked away to Taiwan to avert potential defections to Pakatan. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Perlis mufti keeps 'em guessing over poem

Perlis mufti keeps 'em guessing over poem

dr mohd asri zainul abidin perlis mufti The religious leader's poem 'Cari Ganti' (Looking for a Successor) has sparked talk he was joining the increasing number of calls for Abdullah to step down.
Kulim MP to face disciplinary committee on Sat

Kulim MP to face disciplinary committee on Sat

Zulkifli Nordin says he has not been notified of the Saturday meeting but was prepared to explain his side of the story to the disciplinary committee.
DNA evidence can go terribly wrong: lawyer

DNA evidence can go terribly wrong: lawyer

m puravalen M Puravelan, who has successfully challenged DNA evidence in court, said the consequences are grave for any accidental or deliberate contamination of such evidence.
DNA bill: Why the fuss?

DNA bill: Why the fuss?

dna testing Opposition parties rally for support against a controversial DNA Bill they say places too much power into the hands of the home minister and the police.
Another FRU personnel says he saw nothing

Another FRU personnel says he saw nothing

BMC fracas An FRU personnel, hit on the thigh by mechanic Chang’s car, told the Suhakam inquiry the knock he suffered made him so disoriented he did not know what transpired later.

'Townhall' meeting makes debut in Selangor

'Townhall' meeting makes debut in Selangor

hillslopes development dialogue 280808 audience Rational dialogue is the best way to solve thorny issues like hillslope development, says Selangor Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.
Khalid: We'll listen to all but hillside ban stays

Khalid: We'll listen to all but hillside ban stays

Selangor MB says the state’s readiness to listen to views must not be misconstrued as backtracking on the ban on hillslope development.
Badrul denies praying for Najib & Co's 'destruction'

Badrul denies praying for Najib & Co's 'destruction'

Dr Badrul Amin Baharum denies a news report, which accuses him of praying for the destruction of VIPs and Anwar Ibrahim's accuser. The religious scholar claims he was only seeking divine justice.
Health DG joins fray in sodomy case

Health DG joins fray in sodomy case

Ismail Merican says the Pusrawi doctor's report ruling out sodomy is not the same as confirming there was no sodomy.
Nike raising the bar? Don't hold your breath, says MTUC

Nike raising the bar? Don't hold your breath, says MTUC

Relying on MNCs to improve labour standards is a flawed practice, governments must step in and lead the change.

Koh to debate Lim without documents

Koh to debate Lim without documents

The debate was arranged following a series of challenges and counter-challenges between the former and current chief ministers over three flawed land deals.

PAC: Cabinet followed proper procedures in selection of engineers

PAC: Cabinet followed proper procedures in selection of engineers

PAC chairperson Azmi Khalid says the cabinet’s appointment of the engineers was properly done and there should be no finger-pointing until the investigation report is out. [VIDEO INSIDE]

PAC to Khazanah: Don't monopolise

PAC to Khazanah: Don't monopolise

Since its incorporation in 1993, Khazanah - along with other government-linked companies with greater political access and financial muscle - had been criticised for pushing smaller domestic companies out of business opportunities.
PAC to visit MRR2 site tomorrow

PAC to visit MRR2 site tomorrow

updated 7.35pm The parliamentary committee will visit the problematic MRR2, but they don't intend to revisit the role of the previous works minister in the matter. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Conversion' forum goes ahead

'Conversion' forum goes ahead

updated 4.35pm The concerns are noted but Bar Council vice-president K Ragunath says there is a need to find a fair and amicable solution to the problems faced by so many.

DOE takes landowner to court for open burning

DOE takes landowner to court for open burning

pkr elizabeth wong visits swamp peat fire kuala langat 080808 'This will send a clear message that this sort of thing cannot be done to the detriment of the environment and public health,' said Selangor exco Elizabeth Wong. [VIDEO INSIDE]
CAP calls for inquiry into logging, plantations in Sarawak

CAP calls for inquiry into logging, plantations in Sarawak

A Royal Commission of Inquiry could recommend more rational and transparent forestry governance and policies to benefit all.
Irene's appeal: This time, it's a computer virus

Irene's appeal: This time, it's a computer virus

Updated 2.35pm This was among the reasons for Fernandez's case mention to be pushed to Sept 10, Justice Mohamad Apandi Ali told the court this morning.
Meet labour standards or lose foreign business

Meet labour standards or lose foreign business

Big brands no longer care whether companies comply with local laws or not, because these corporations have their own codes of conduct which must be complied with, says MP Charles Santiago.
Ramasamy: 'Penang Indians sidelined' claims untrue

Ramasamy: 'Penang Indians sidelined' claims untrue

p ramasamy While it is unfair to expect drastic improvements to the lot of ethnic Indians just five months after the March 8 election, Penang has seen several achievements.