Gabrielle Chong

Najib told to act on damning trafficking report

Najib told to act on damning trafficking report

There is mounting pressure for the PM to take action in the wake of a damning US Senate report on human trafficking in Malaysia.
New info czar dines with bloggers

New info czar dines with bloggers

The minister treats them to dinner and calls on them to give credit where its due and not resort to slander and defamation.
Controversial toilets to be converted into shop

Controversial toilets to be converted into shop

The Tourism Ministry agrees to move them somewhere else and the nearly-completed building be converted into a souvenir shop.
Internet abuzz with alleged 'royal abduction'

Internet abuzz with alleged 'royal abduction'

manohara odelia pinot Throw in royalty, beautiful teenage model, sex, kidnap, and what you get is a sure-fire formula for an explosion of rumours and commentaries in cyberspace.
On your feet, couch potatoes!

On your feet, couch potatoes!

Malaysians are being challenged to ‘turn off the TV and turn on your life’ in a week-long national campaign that seeks to promote a healthy and productive lifestyle.
Toilets to be built despite protests

Toilets to be built despite protests

The construction of a row of toilets located opposite the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple will be completed despite a series of protests.
Three nabbed under ISA, claims GMI

Three nabbed under ISA, claims GMI

The Abolish ISA Movement informed Suhakam today that two Malaysians and an Indonesian have been detained under the ISA over the past two months. [VIDEO INSIDE]
By-election fatigue hits bloggers

By-election fatigue hits bloggers

Like many political observers, some bloggers are stepping up to condemn the flood of by-elections in recent months.
Wong starts work after two-month leave

Wong starts work after two-month leave

eli wong back to work updated 2.30pm The Bukit Lanjan state rep, sporting a bob-cut hairstyle and a new pair of glasses, arrived to work today. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Close shave for Hannah Yeoh

Close shave for Hannah Yeoh

hannah yeoh The Subang Jaya state assemblyperson believes she could have been attacked by an unknown assailant if she had not reacted quickly enough.
MCA chief explains why estranged deputy snubbed

MCA chief explains why estranged deputy snubbed

‘Only MPs or senators may be appointed as cabinet ministers, not any Tom, Dick or Harry,’ he told journalists.
Kugan case: Police seize forensics samples

Kugan case: Police seize forensics samples

kugan samples raided by police 080409 01 updated 6.45pm The confiscation of the items means that the pathologist will not be able to conduct one final test and complete his post-mortem report.
Najib to abolish Umno's quota system

Najib to abolish Umno's quota system

Najib wants to abolish the quota system in Umno elections, saying the party constitution will be amended in the near future for the purpose.
By-elections cyber war escalates

By-elections cyber war escalates

As three crucial bellwether by-elections loom, blogs and websites supporting various parties have sprung up in cyberspace to garner support for their candidates.

Editors: We WILL cover assembly

Editors: We WILL cover assembly

Umno has denied them official access to the 59th general assembly proceedings, but they will find a way to get the news out to their readers.
Suara Keadilan to defy suspension order

Suara Keadilan to defy suspension order

updated 3.50pm PKR intends to continue publishing its newsletter without a permit during the three-month suspension, while the Harakah board will discuss the matter on Thursday.
'One-sided, vicious media against Pakatan'

'One-sided, vicious media against Pakatan'

Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim takes a swipe at the state-controlled media for the partisan coverage of Pakatan Rakyat’s campaigns for the three upcoming by-elections.
PSM's clenched fist logo deemed 'violent'

PSM's clenched fist logo deemed 'violent'

psm Parti Socialis Malaysia now faces another problem to being officially recognised as a political party - EC says its logo has connotations of violence.
M'sia does not need nuclear energy

M'sia does not need nuclear energy

nuclear power plant Malaysia can do without nuclear energy, says Dr Ronald McCoy who suspects that the Malaysian Nuclear Agency was lobbying the government to go nuclear for profits.


Muthu gets 51 nominations, showdown with Samy on

Muthu gets 51 nominations, showdown with Samy on

m muthupalianappan updated 6.50pm In a shocking development, M Muthupalaniappan has beaten the odds to garner the required nominations to take on S Samy Vellu for MIC's top post.
12 arrested in anti-war protest at Bkt Selambau

12 arrested in anti-war protest at Bkt Selambau

kalaivanan arrested sg petani 160309 02 A PKR leader was among those arrested yesterday in a protest against the atrocities committed against Tamils by the Sri Lankan government.

Construction site deaths highlight plight of migrant workers

Construction site deaths highlight plight of migrant workers

contruction site 140309 The problems facing migrants workers are in the news again following the gruesome death of two Bangladeshi workers at a construction site in Bangsar last Sunday. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Tree of Democracy' gets 5 companions

'Tree of Democracy' gets 5 companions

perak tree of democracy - the raintree Five trees - Justice, Integrity, Welfare, Transparency and Trustworthiness - have been planted near the 'historical' Democracy tree. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Water concessions scheme an 'organised blunder'

Water concessions scheme an 'organised blunder'

A forum has concluded that all water assets in Selangor should be returned to the state based on the reasonable offers it has made.