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Bar Council ballot case: Two more new defendants

Bar Council ballot case: Two more new defendants

Two more candidates who took part in the Bar Council election were included as defendants in the case today.
Nation urged to address challenges on child rights

Nation urged to address challenges on child rights

The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child is ready to assist Malaysia in meeting its challenges on implementing stipulations in the convention.
Anything but politics: Khoo says UM like a high school

Anything but politics: Khoo says UM like a high school

free Not surprisingly, to Professor Emeritus Dr Khoo Kay Kim, history is the mother of all disciplines.
Bar elections: Lawyers pre-emptive strike

Bar elections: Lawyers pre-emptive strike

The plaintiff wants a court order to prevent the police from removing the Bar Council's ballot boxes for investigation following discovery of forged ballots.
ACA urged to probe 'food for demolition'

ACA urged to probe 'food for demolition'

The corruption watchdog has been asked to probe the alleged collusion between the Ampang local council and a developer over the controversial demolition of Kg Berembang. [video inside]
Tenaga: EMF emissions within global limits

Tenaga: EMF emissions within global limits

Tenaga Nasional claims to comply with world standards for electromagnetic field emissions from high tension power lines.
Tension rises over power lines near houses

Tension rises over power lines near houses

One up and perhaps more to come - Taman Wahyu residents worry as a pylon for high tension power lines comes up behind their houses [video inside].
To poll or not to poll?

To poll or not to poll?

There are mixed reactions from lawyers on whether to hold a fresh Bar Council election after the discovery of forged ballot papers.
Migrant workers problems at 'critical' level

Migrant workers problems at 'critical' level

Suhakam urges the government to seriously look into the problems faced by migrant workers in the country as the situation has greatly worsened.
Custody row kids to stay in welfare centre longer

Custody row kids to stay in welfare centre longer

The Kajang Children's Court has extended the custody period of three children at the welfare centre until the next hearing.
Nation doing its utmost to combat human trafficking

Nation doing its utmost to combat human trafficking

US ambassador John R Miller's statement to the contrary did not go down well with some Malaysians.
Free children, pregnant asylum seekers

Free children, pregnant asylum seekers

A group of non-governmental organisations has urged the government to free vulnerable individuals under detention.
The Brits did not divide and rule Malaya: Don

The Brits did not divide and rule Malaya: Don

The ethnic groups in the country prior to independence were never equal partners because they were never meant to be, says a prominent historian.
Holding hands case: Court rejects impeachment bid

Holding hands case: Court rejects impeachment bid

The defence counsel accuses the second witness of making false statements but fails in his attempt to move an impeachment proceeding.
When silence means no consent

When silence means no consent

Is the Internal Security Ministry avoiding a decision over Parti Keadilan Rakyat's application for a publishing permit?
Anything but politics: Mike Chong had tasted poverty

Anything but politics: Mike Chong had tasted poverty

free 'Mr Fix It' comes from a very humble background. When his father died in 1964, the family did not have the money to give him a decent funeral.
SIS: We work for, not against, Islam

SIS: We work for, not against, Islam

Malaysia's leading women's right group Sisters in Islam rebuts accusations that it was doing work that was against the Islamic faith.
Inter-faith dialogues - nothing to fear

Inter-faith dialogues - nothing to fear

These dialogues create better understanding and help promote unity in diversity, says Malaysian Inter-Faith Network coordinator Dr JR Gurusamy.
Chinese father left Indian wife to marry a Malay

Chinese father left Indian wife to marry a Malay

The Indian woman says her three children were unlawfully converted to Islam early this year as it was done without her consent as the legal mother.
Men must pledge to end domestic violence

Men must pledge to end domestic violence

The aim of the fourth 'white ribbon' campaign is to get men to make personal pledges to end violence against women.
Violence and threats at Deepavali carnival

Violence and threats at Deepavali carnival

A police report has been lodged over the incident which occurred during the Deepavali carnival at the Batu Caves temple.
UiTM to get RM3 bil to boost enrolments

UiTM to get RM3 bil to boost enrolments

The allocation included the construction of a museum and gallery, both of which were opened by Najib today.
SMS: Lack of dialogue makes people gullible

SMS: Lack of dialogue makes people gullible

The government has been urged to be more open on religious matters as a way to prevent people from believing mere rumours spread via SMS.
ISA 7 ordered back to court

ISA 7 ordered back to court

updated version They were acquitted last year but the High Court today allowed the appeal made by the AG's Chambers for a re-trial of the seven former varsity students for illegal assembly. [ video inside ]