Nurul Nazirin

Campus polls: Varsities turn up the heat again

Campus polls: Varsities turn up the heat again

As in the past, allegations of intimidation are surfacing once again in the run-up to this year's campus elections.
Dua pensyarah UUM diberhentikan kerana enggan tandatangani Akujanji

Dua pensyarah UUM diberhentikan kerana enggan tandatangani Akujanji

Suami isteri ini dari fakulti pendidikan dan sains kognitif USM, ditamatkan perkhidmatan mereka berkuatkuasa 8 Disember lalu.
UUM lecturers axed for rejecting Akujanji

UUM lecturers axed for rejecting Akujanji

exclusive The services of two top lecturers were terminated by Universiti Utara Malaysia last December for refusing to sign the Akujanji loyalty pledge.
Students launch signature campaign for axed prof

Students launch signature campaign for axed prof

The students want UKM to reinstate Prof P Ramasamy's position as lecturer and explain the university's reasons for terminating his contract.
I was fired for attending peace talks, claims academic

I was fired for attending peace talks, claims academic

Prof P Ramasamy says he attended the Helsinki peace talks between the Indonesian government and GAM out of professional interests but the university was not pleased.
Business as usual in tourism sector

Business as usual in tourism sector

Despite the severity of haze in certain areas, there has been no great rush by tourists to cancel their plans to visit Malaysia.
Should Rafidah stay on as a minister?

Should Rafidah stay on as a minister?

A random street poll has revealed that opinions are divided as to whether or not International Trade and Industry Minister Rafidah Aziz should step down.
Why we are paying more for our food?

Why we are paying more for our food?

The cost of daily products, especially food, have indeed increased. And it is not just because of the recent price hike in both fuel and highway tolls.
Academic rejects UKMs explanation

Academic rejects UKMs explanation

It's a facade, says Prof P Ramasamy in reaction to the reasons given by the vice-chancellor regarding the termination of his contract.
Lecturer not victimised, says UKM

Lecturer not victimised, says UKM

Prof P Ramasamy's contract was terminated after considering his academic and performance aspects, reveals the vice-chancellor.
Krisis NUBE selesa, Jalil Abdul Hamid presiden baru

Krisis NUBE selesa, Jalil Abdul Hamid presiden baru

Jalil Abdul Hamid dari Bumiputra-Commerce Bank, Pulau Pinang mendapat 4,886 undi manakala pencabarnya, Muhammad Fauzi Shamsuddin dari Bank EON, mendapat 2,218 undi.
Jalil is new NUBE president

Jalil is new NUBE president

There is much hope that the protracted leadership tussle in the National Union of Bank Employees will finally end with a democratically elected line-up announced today.
UKM tamatkan perkhidmatan Prof P Ramasamy

UKM tamatkan perkhidmatan Prof P Ramasamy

Beliau mendakwa keputusan itu ada kaitan dengan pandangan kritikalnya mengenai dasar-dasar kerajaan, nasib masyarakat India dan yang terbaru isu Universiti Crimea Medical State (UCMS).
UKM terminates top academic

UKM terminates top academic

P Ramasamy, noted for his critical views regarding the government and its policies, has no doubt that he has been shown the door because of this.
CSMU students tell Samy about terror agents

CSMU students tell Samy about terror agents

These agents are making life hell for the students in the Ukraine-based university and the MIC president vows to solve the problem.
Stranglehold over undergrads

Stranglehold over undergrads

special report The law and the loyalty pledge allow campus authorities to dictate what the student body can or cannot do.
Consumer protection measures in six-year limbo

Consumer protection measures in six-year limbo

The Consumers Protection Act has not been amended to reflect pressing concerns. After all these years, is there still hope?
Shafie: Tempoh pengumuman kenaikan harga bahan api mencukupi

Shafie: Tempoh pengumuman kenaikan harga bahan api mencukupi

Ramai yang merasakan tempoh pengumuman kenaikan harga minyak dan gas Ahad lalu terlalu singkat? Tetapi tidak begitu pula anggapan pihak kerajaan.
Shafie: Sufficient notice given for fuel price hike

Shafie: Sufficient notice given for fuel price hike

Caught unawares by last Sunday's sudden fuel price increase? The government has a different view of this.
Politics of promotion in UM

Politics of promotion in UM

special report Allegations of irregularities in Universiti Malaya's promotion exercise and in the marking of examination papers have prompted calls for reform.
DAP's Teng slapped with six-month suspension

DAP's Teng slapped with six-month suspension

The Selangor state opposition has been punished for his error in judgement by throwing an assembly document in the rubbish bin.
DCA: Allegation against Papas not true

DCA: Allegation against Papas not true

The accusation that unqualified personnel have been carrying out maintenance checks on Malaysia Airlines planes in Hong Kong is disputed by the DCA.
Free needles, condoms: Muslim community leaders unconvinced

Free needles, condoms: Muslim community leaders unconvinced

A dialogue between them and the government fails to resolve the issue of whether they should approve of the planned anti-HIV initiative by the Health Ministry.
HK aviation authority: No action taken against Papas

HK aviation authority: No action taken against Papas

The Hong Kong-based aircraft maintenance company was accused of putting passengers, including those on MAS planes at risk. But an investigation by the island's aviation authority reveals no cause for alarm.