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Move against bloggers 'politically motivated'

Move against bloggers 'politically motivated'

Opposition party PKR accuses the government of attempting to 'control dissent' on the Internet ahead of the coming general elections. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Raja Petra: Police report puzzling

Raja Petra: Police report puzzling

The editor of Malaysia Today is puzzled as to allegations made in the police report filed by Umno against the political website.
A resounding NO to police state

A resounding NO to police state

A forum held in solidarity with blogger Nathaniel Tan agrees that the police should be concentrating on the rising crime index and not to interfere in the Malaysian blogosphere.
'Istana Zakaria' owner faces court battle

'Istana Zakaria' owner faces court battle

Zakaria Md Deros, famed for building his mansion without council approval, will appear in court tomorrow to face 13 charges under the Companies Act 1965.
Brian 'the dreamer' Yap

Brian 'the dreamer' Yap

free Even as he dreams, Brian is helping to fight those small little battles each day in a number of different capacities and winning in baby steps.
Investigate Altantuya trial allegations, police told

Investigate Altantuya trial allegations, police told

PKR Youth today filed a report calling for police investigation into allegations made during the Altantuya murder trial.
Politics anyone? No thanks

Politics anyone? No thanks

Malaysians couldn't care less about politics. In fact, they care so little that they don't even register to vote - 4.9 million of them.
A campaign to attract young voters

A campaign to attract young voters

A quiet but effective movement is taking place to change the political apathetic mindset of Malaysian youth by urging them to register as voters.
Anwar: Respect her decision

Anwar: Respect her decision

The PKR leader wants religious authorities to respect Revathi's decision and let her profess the religion of her choice. [VIDEO INSIDE]
We're not outraged enough, says Tunku Aziz

We're not outraged enough, says Tunku Aziz

Society plays a large role in fighting Malaysia's war against corruption, says the founder of the Malaysian Society for Transparency and Integrity.
Hazy skies remain unchanged

Hazy skies remain unchanged

The northern part of the peninsula was still worst-hit by the haze as Perlis, Kedah, Penang and Perak mostly sport indexes of the mid to high 60s.
It's back - air quality worsens

It's back - air quality worsens

The level has deteriorated in the north of Peninsular Malaysia, also leading to lower visibility.
'Give us back our peace'

'Give us back our peace'

updated version It was a successful anti-crime campaign at the KLSCAH today with a large turnout of key political figures and the presence of a senior police officer at the dialogue.
'Shocking' Jakim raids on restaurants

'Shocking' Jakim raids on restaurants

"I'm Muslim too, I'm Muslim too," says Mohammad Jehapar, whose restaurant was raided by religous officials from Jakim.
No change in on-the-spot visa ruling

No change in on-the-spot visa ruling

The visa-upon-arrival revocation for visitors from Chennai in Tamil Nadu is to stay for good, says the Internal Affairs Ministry.
Debate if you dare, DAP tells Samy

Debate if you dare, DAP tells Samy

The opposition party has picked up on the minister's remarks to demand a debate over the marginalisation of Indian Malaysians.
Suaram condemns police action

Suaram condemns police action

In a memorandum, it protested the "blatant abuse" of police powers in Sunday's arrest of two rights activists.
Ludicrous pride in M'sia's economic growth

Ludicrous pride in M'sia's economic growth

Match the strides being made by Asian economic giants, not poorer neighbours, Malaysia's policy makers are told.
Politics, not religion, the cause of conflicts

Politics, not religion, the cause of conflicts

Well-known faith activist Karen Armstrong is convinced that an open political climate will lead to deeper understanding and cooperation between people of different faiths
Demand for police change, public told

Demand for police change, public told

Panelists at a forum on the topic say that the people should push harder for change if police accountability is ever to be come a reality.
Help the locals as well, gov't told

Help the locals as well, gov't told

If the government can send monetary aid to Indonesia when there is a forest fire, why not help local traders affected by flash floods? asks the PKR president.
Compensate traders hit by flood

Compensate traders hit by flood

Consumers association are urging the government to offer financial aid to the affected traders.
Help us, plead KL traders

Help us, plead KL traders

Those affected by the floods want the government and banks to pitch in, to tide them over their difficulties.
Floods in city: Anger all around

Floods in city: Anger all around

Citizens of Kuala Lumpur are frustrated and upset over the inability of the authorities to prevent the recurring flash floods.