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Right to vote: ISA detainees lose case

Right to vote: ISA detainees lose case

updated version The judge says 'the deprivation of the rights is given by the constitution itself', thus the alleged violation of the ISA detainees' rights 'is clearly misconceived'.
Fishy story continues, Arab trader furious

Fishy story continues, Arab trader furious

The live fish trader demands that the Johor Fisheries Dept come clean on what exactly happened to the expensive Arowana he imported from Singapore now either dead or missing.
Pak Samad: Dare to criticise

Pak Samad: Dare to criticise

A vocal critic in his time, the veteran journalist had strong words about the state of journalism in the country today.
Zam: I wont entertain rubbish

Zam: I wont entertain rubbish

Asked to respond to two incidents that have recently drawn him into the news, Information Minister Zainuddin Maidin had just one answer.
20 questions for Proton

20 questions for Proton

Proton has received a memorandum from DAP, but did not specify when it will set a date to discuss several crucial issues raised.
Zam, you are not 'editor of the Malaysian media'

Zam, you are not 'editor of the Malaysian media'

The former top editor of the NSTP group says there is no such post and the new information minister must not think he is one.
What they say about the reshuffle

What they say about the reshuffle

The much anticipated cabinet reshuffle has finally been announced. Malaysiakini speaks to several politicians to get their feedback.
Kadir quits: Cabinet reshuffle today

Kadir quits: Cabinet reshuffle today

updated version With the resignation of Information Minister Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir, the prime minister has reshuffled his cabinet today.
Abdul Kadir umum letak jawatan menteri penerangan

Abdul Kadir umum letak jawatan menteri penerangan

Bagaimanapun, beliau mengekalkan kerusi Parlimen Kulim-Bandar Baru serta jawatan ketua Umno bahagian yang sama, serta akan bertanding kerusi MT dalam pemilihan Umno akan datang.
Healthcare privatisation: 20,000 leaflets handed out

Healthcare privatisation: 20,000 leaflets handed out

Allowing specialists in government hospitals to see private patients will lead to greater neglect of poorer patients.
Tribune deserved it: Suhakams Hamdan

Tribune deserved it: Suhakams Hamdan

The commissioner says the move to suspend the daily is right to protect national interest and security.
TI Msia digesa adakan EGM selesaikan krisis dalamannya

TI Msia digesa adakan EGM selesaikan krisis dalamannya

Datuk Param Cumaraswamy mendakwa setiausaha agung pertubuhan itu mempersoalkan 'daya ingatannya' dan ia menjadi punca beliau meletakkan jawatan.
TI Msia crisis takes a demented twist

TI Msia crisis takes a demented twist

Param Cumaraswamy reveals how the organisation's secretary-general had allegedly stopped short of calling him a lunatic thus prompting his resignation.
TI sec-gen breaks silence over Params quitting

TI sec-gen breaks silence over Params quitting

Mehrun Siraj breaks her silence over the organisation's leadership controversy but her statement is immediately rebutted as an 'underhand tactic'.
TI deputy returns to post, Param stays out

TI deputy returns to post, Param stays out

Transparency International Malaysia deputy president Lee Chong San has retracted his resignation now that former president Param Cumaraswamy is out of the way.
Cycle of neglect for lunar pets?

Cycle of neglect for lunar pets?

It may be the fad, but the rise in sales and adoption of dogs may not turn out to be in the best interest of man's best friend.
Param quits Transparency International

Param quits Transparency International

He joins the society's deputy president who quit last week over 'differences of opinion'. But the strongly-worded resignation letter of the former UN special rapporteur gives a hint of something else.
MRR2: Shahrir takes a crack at unfair Samy

MRR2: Shahrir takes a crack at unfair Samy

The minister's decision to pin the blame on his subordinates draws flak and his effectiveness as a leader is questioned.
Cops must accept IPCMC, like it or not!

Cops must accept IPCMC, like it or not!

Shahrir Samad says the police should accept the fact that the IPCMC is a national policy and it will and should be implemented.
'Botak' incident sparks new public outcry

'Botak' incident sparks new public outcry

The police seem to be asking for it! The nude ear-squats furore has just abated. Now, they shaved the heads of elderly men who were caught playing mahjong.
Peeved workers stage picket in the rain

Peeved workers stage picket in the rain

updated version Braving the rain, some 150 workers of a car spare part manufaturing company take their grouses to the street.
Advisor in the dark Dr M will not quit Proton

Advisor in the dark Dr M will not quit Proton

Despite his grievances of not being asked for advise on its business ventures, the former premier says he will only leave Proton if he gets the boot.
Squatgate: Immediate implementation vital

Squatgate: Immediate implementation vital

While applauding the comprehensive report, women's groups say it will only be useful if the proposals are acted upon.
Police lack transparency, accountability

Police lack transparency, accountability

An independent commission takes the police to task yet again, terming the force as 'resistant to change and insensitive towards the most fundamental of human rights and dignity'.