Fauwaz Abdul Aziz

Lenggeng detainees in a state of tension

Lenggeng detainees in a state of tension

updated 6.15pm A Suhakam visit to the immigration depot today found that there were many factors that caused uneasiness to the foreign detainees, especially the overcrowding.
Lenggeng riot: 'A disaster waiting to happen'

Lenggeng riot: 'A disaster waiting to happen'

Ever since voluntary corps Rela took over management of immigration detention centres, activists have expected the worst.
Overhaul media laws next, PM told

Overhaul media laws next, PM told

press freedom The opposition Pakatan members of parliament want the antiquated press laws reviewed or repealed to unshackle the media and promote freedom of expression.
Youth more open to non-racial economic policies

Youth more open to non-racial economic policies

A study shows young Malaysians are open to more multi-racial socio-economic policies as opposed to race-based ones.

Ampang Hills: Light at end of the tunnel

Ampang Hills: Light at end of the tunnel

A resolution to the three and a half-year dispute over the Ukay Heights hillside development project is in sight.
Leadership crisis hits UM students council

Leadership crisis hits UM students council

The students want a representative council that is “progressive and aggressive” in voicing their aspirations in face of the challenges and issues facing society.
Abdul Hadi admitted to hospital after mild stroke

Abdul Hadi admitted to hospital after mild stroke

hadi awang 010807 PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang was admitted to Kuala Terengganu general hospital early this morning after experiencing what appears to have been a mild stroke.
Q&A: Restructure BN to just five or six parties

Q&A: Restructure BN to just five or six parties

Donald Lim says BN's huge losses at the polls was a culmination of being an unwieldy coalition and calls it to be restructured.
MCA VP: Party 'spies' targeted me

MCA VP: Party 'spies' targeted me

donald lim According to Donald Lim, this spy group is alleged to have been behind the resignation of former party vice-president Dr Chua Soi Lek and is said to be after more 'victims'.
Roadshows to push for PM's resignation

Roadshows to push for PM's resignation

abdullah ahmad badawi and umno and pak lah Veteran party leaders such as former Kedah menteri besar Sanusi Junid and others are to embark upon a nationwide tour to sustain the momentum to force the party leader to step down.
Dr M: Vote for him and you'll destroy Umno

Dr M: Vote for him and you'll destroy Umno

updated 8.50pm That's what Dr Mahathir Mohamad tells Umno members at a party meeting today as he continues his campaign against his handpicked successor.
Selangor's reprieve for squatters

Selangor's reprieve for squatters

The details of the proposal is being looked into by the state’s land and district officers who have been asked to report back to Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim with relevant figures.
Azmin: 'Close to 30' BN reps in the bag

Azmin: 'Close to 30' BN reps in the bag

azmin ali 02 The PKR veep says that while some are ready to join PKR, the others will either resign to pave the way for by-elections or vote on a motion of no confidence against BN chief.
Assets declaration: No half-hearted measures, please

Assets declaration: No half-hearted measures, please

TI Malaysia says it is incumbent on all government officials - from local councillors up to cabinet ministers - to declare their current interests or shares, including in controversial projects.
Monarchs' 'resurgence' a welcome phenomenon

Monarchs' 'resurgence' a welcome phenomenon

Far from being mere ‘rubber stamps’ for the government, rulers can and have been important as “opinion leaders”, a forum was told.
Sultan's powers a double-edged sword

Sultan's powers a double-edged sword

To prevent another Terengganu MB crisis, it has been suggested that some rules be established to provide a solution in the event of a deadlock.

Mat Taib jabs Dr M, defends Pak Lah

Mat Taib jabs Dr M, defends Pak Lah

muhammad mohd taib mat taib The Umno information chief lashes out at ex-PM Dr Mahathir Mohamad for his scathing remarks against his handpicked successor at a forum yesterday.
Go back to basics or risk becoming irrelevant, media told

Go back to basics or risk becoming irrelevant, media told

If they do not heed the message on March 8, the newspapers will risk losing the last remaining shreds of credibility and relevance that they enjoy.
Penan chief's death remains a mystery

Penan chief's death remains a mystery

The post-mortem does not yield any concrete findings due to a 'lack of bones'. The police are forced to keep the file open.
Q&A: We will 'pursue' Khir Toyo

Q&A: We will 'pursue' Khir Toyo

The new Selangor menteri besar vows to pursue the allegations of wrongdoing against his predecessor. However, Khalid Ibrahim stresses on the importance of facts, and not sentiments.

MB: 'Zero squatters' policy to continue

MB: 'Zero squatters' policy to continue

exclusive Selangor Menteri Besar Khalid Ibrahim will push on with his predecessor's policy to rid the state of squatters. But he promises to be as humane as possible in handling this issue.
Selangor gov't seeks takeover of PKFZ

Selangor gov't seeks takeover of PKFZ

The Selangor menteri besar said he is in a good position to spearhead the effort to turn PKFZ around, given his experience in the privatisation of Kontena Nasional.
PKR Youth: 16 BN MPs ready to jump ship

PKR Youth: 16 BN MPs ready to jump ship

'We have up to 15 to 16 MPs from BN, including Umno MPs, who want to join PKR,' says party's Youth chief Shamsul Iskandar Mohamad Akin.
Migrant woes: New state govts can help

Migrant woes: New state govts can help

Two human rights groups remind the five state governments ruled by opposition parties that there are several areas where concrete steps can already be taken.