Soon Li Tsin

Mukhriz stays put but urges PM to go

Mukhriz stays put but urges PM to go

mukhriz mahathir and pak lah updated 8.05pm The Jerlun MP says that he will not join his father in resigning from the party to protest against Abdullah's 'weak' leadership. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'BN poster' ex-businessman still waiting for justice

'BN poster' ex-businessman still waiting for justice

In 2004, Juhari Baharun thought he struck gold when asked to supply election campaign materials for BN. Now, he's struggling to make ends meet as a farmer. Here's why.
Abdul Rashid: It's time to review election laws

Abdul Rashid: It's time to review election laws

A committee made up of legal expert and ex-judges should be set up for this function, says the EC chairperson. A royal commission?
EC chief: Cabinet rejected indelible ink

EC chief: Cabinet rejected indelible ink

abdul rashid abdul rahman ec chief and ballot box updated 4.45pm The EC chief dropped a bombshell today - he revealed the cabinet had decided at the last minute to scrap the use of the indelible ink in the March 8 general election.
Royal commission: Act against Dr M, five others

Royal commission: Act against Dr M, five others

vk lingam tape ahmad fairuz abdul halim 210907 updated 7.25pm Other luminaries to face action are ex-chief justices Ahmad Fairuz Sheikh Abdul Halim and Eusoff Chin, senior lawyer VK Lingam, Umno sec-gen Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor and business tycoon Vincent Tan.
Mahathir: I've met Najib

Mahathir: I've met Najib

najib and mahathir updated 6.45pm It is learnt that the two met at Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's official residence in Putrajaya on Sunday evening. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Academics debate 'social contract'

Academics debate 'social contract'

'There is no such thing as social contract. It was a fantasy created by politicians...' So said Prof Dr Ungku Abdul Aziz. Not all agree.
Suhakam: It was 'simply torture' in Lengeng detention camp

Suhakam: It was 'simply torture' in Lengeng detention camp

n siva subramaniam Suhakam commissioner N Sivasubramaniam came to this conclusion after visiting the camp and spoke to the 14 foreigners detained for questioning by the police.
Hindraf 5 lose Federal Court appeal

Hindraf 5 lose Federal Court appeal

updated 5.20pm The country's highest court throws out the appeal by five Hindu Rights Action Force leaders to be released from detention under the ISA.

Azilah, Sirul lodge police report, RPK unfazed

Azilah, Sirul lodge police report, RPK unfazed

raja petra kamaruddin The report is by two accused in the Altantuya murder trial who claim that they had not threatened Raja Petra when the prominent blogger was in the Sungai Buloh prison recently.
Fernandez appeal: Questions over missing records

Fernandez appeal: Questions over missing records

updated 2.35pm The judge revealed that three statements by prosecution witnesses and one exhibit are missing in the Irene Fernandez appeal hearing.
Fernandez appeal: Questions over missing records

Fernandez appeal: Questions over missing records

breaking news The judge revealed that three prosecution witnesses' statements and one exhibit are missing based on a report by one of his legal officers.
Khairy all out for press freedom

Khairy all out for press freedom

khairy jamaluddin The Rembau MP then laid out a roadmap in creating greater press freedom and credibility whereby the ultimate destination is the repeal of the PPPA.
Why sedition for Raja Petra?

Why sedition for Raja Petra?

The government forgets that while laws can stifle words, it can't stifle ideas. Once the word is out, there is no taking them back.
Haidar submits Lingam Tape report to Agong

Haidar submits Lingam Tape report to Agong

updated 1.47pm He says the royal commission report should be made public but PM Abdullah will have the last say on the matter after presenting it to the cabinet. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Yet another poser in Penang's PGCC project

Yet another poser in Penang's PGCC project

The Penang government is said to lose an estimated RM200 million in revenue when it took upon itself to re-zone the turf club land for the PGCC project.
Missing accused puts off illegal assembly trial

Missing accused puts off illegal assembly trial

Ashraf Ali, one of the eight that were arrested last year, has been out of contact with his lawyer, M Puravalen since the trial began.
Herald wins right to challenge 'Allah' ban

Herald wins right to challenge 'Allah' ban

updated 3.10pm The High Court has agreed to review a government order which disallowed Catholic weekly Herald from using the word 'Allah' in its BM articles.
Abolish laws for press freedom

Abolish laws for press freedom

It is a message that will never grow old or lose its meaning when it comes to media watchdog Centre of Independent Journalism (CIJ) annual World Press Freedom Day celebrations. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Damansara school: Wee's visit rekindles hope

Damansara school: Wee's visit rekindles hope

However, Deputy Education Minister Wee Ka Siong says the final decision as to whether the school will be reopened lies with his boss, Hishammuddin Hussein.
Q&A: Election results a 'breath of fresh air'

Q&A: Election results a 'breath of fresh air'

The Pakatan Rakyat opposition may have won big but Gerakan advisor Dr Lim Keng Yaik said the March 8 election results was a "breath of fresh air".
Herald vs Gov't: Decision next Monday

Herald vs Gov't: Decision next Monday

updated 3pm The KL High Court will make a ruling on a government order which disallows Catholic weekly Herald from using the word ‘Allah’ in its Bahasa Malaysia articles.
Herald vs Gov't: Court case put off

Herald vs Gov't: Court case put off

Catholic weekly Herald wants the internal security ministry to declare that its decision to prohibit the publication from using the word 'Allah' as null and void.
Altantuya's father storms out of press conference

Altantuya's father storms out of press conference

Dr Shaariibuu Setev walked out halfway during the press conference after relating how Malaysians have failed to provide humanitarian assistance for his ill grandson and wife.