Syed Jaymal Zahiid

updated version In a reversal of its previous decision, the human rights commission now says it will be holding a public inquiry, specifically on whether the use of live bullets against protesters is justified.

Umno AGM 'Grassroots prime minister', 'over-delivered' leader, champion of the people, you name it - it was all praises for Abdullah Ahmad Badawi at Day 2 of the Umno assembly.

Umno AGM Do not label the 'Malay agenda' as racist as the Malays have every right to reclaim the privileges denied them by history, says an Umno delegate.

Umno AGM The information minister has never been a fan of Malaysiakini - and he makes his feelings crystal clear again on the sidelines of the Umno general assembly. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Umno AGM Here it comes - a Youth delegate has taunted opposition parties and their supporters to get out, if they're not happy with the nation's policies.

Umno AGM Youth head Hishammuddin Hussein wants those using the Internet to gain 'popularity and political mileage' to stop it.

Umno AGM Umno Youth chief told those who continue to criticise the brandishing of the keris at the party meet to zip up.

The polls watchdog's website was hacked in an apparent attempt to deter public support for a gathering on electoral reform.

It was Nube's first centralized national picket which saw about 4,000 bank employees turning up at Kuala Lumpur's majestic Maybank Tower to state their demands. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Commuters are very unhappy with the sudden increase of RapidKL's monthly travelling card and accuse the company of being 'sneaky' about the fare hike.

However, KL police chief CPO Zulhasnan Najib Baharuddin stresses that the law is the law, and any public gathering must have a police permit.

Cop vs Cop There was anti-climax in the House, which had waited four hours for Deputy Internal Security Minister Fu Ah Kiow to respond on an alleged rift in the police force.

To his credit, the de facto law minister managed to duck all shots fired by opposition MPs on how former Umno lawyer Zaki Azmi could be appointed to the Federal Court.

PAC is unhappy that only subordinates were nabbed following the release of the AG's Report on financial mismanagement and calls for the arrest of decision-makers as well.

The government is still hard at work on a national healthcare insurance scheme and cannot ascertain the date of implementation.

updated version Despite being allowed to re-file, Wan Azizah's motion to debate the setting up of a royal commission to probe into the scandalous Lingam tape was shot down by the speaker.

The Lingam tape Reaction to an online petition is clear reflection of public backing for a royal commission to probe alleged malpractice in the judiciary, says the DAP.

The de facto law minister outlines exactly how the Election Commission is 'tied' down.

An exception has been made to enable PKR head Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail to re-file an urgent motion on alleged abuse of power in judicial appointments.

The opposition party has taken exception to three government circulars demanding that contracts be awarded to bumiputeras only.

According to an inside source, all is not well with PAC's method of investigation into the PKFZ fiasco and the insider explains why.

The party went for a first-hand look at the controversial project which involved a government bailout of RM4.6 billion. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Suhakam may reevaluate its stand and might just hold a public inquiry into the bloody ceramah in Kuala Terengganu. [VIDEO INSIDE]