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RM17 million on cancer scan-machines

RM17 million on cancer scan-machines

Cancer detection is faster at two hospitals, with new equipment in place.
Sukma freed of sodomy charge

Sukma freed of sodomy charge

updated version The burden was finally lifted as the prosecution withdrew a charge that he had allowed his adopted brother Anwar Ibrahim to sodomise him eight years ago.
Anwars comment on Dr M distorted by dailies

Anwars comment on Dr M distorted by dailies

Anwar only said that Mahathir, as a Malaysian citizen, is free to join any political party including the opposition, his aide clarifies.
Minister wants stern action on offending telcos

Minister wants stern action on offending telcos

Recently parents and consumer groups have been complaining that telcos were abusing the SMS friendship services.
Suspend friendship service, MCMC told

Suspend friendship service, MCMC told

A consumer body wants the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission to bring the SMS friendship service to book before it 'harms' more unsuspecting teenagers.
SMS friendship service: Parents, watch your kids

SMS friendship service: Parents, watch your kids

Michael Chong advises parents to keep an eye on their children with mobile phones to ensure that they do not abuse the technology to their detriment.
Suhakam inquiry: How it works

Suhakam inquiry: How it works

Suhakam has just wrapped up its inquiry into the 'Bloody Sunday' incident. Here is a brief overview of how it was done.
FRU man: Batons 'only to threaten crowd'

FRU man: Batons 'only to threaten crowd'

Bloody Sunday inquiry A Federal Reserve Unit officer testifies that the use of the batons to hit demonstrators were prohibited unless his men were attacked.
Msians not mature enough, says OCPD

Msians not mature enough, says OCPD

Bloody Sunday inquiry The Dang Wangi police chief testifies that as such, police moved on the peaceful demo to 'protect them' and prevent them from being 'easily influenced'.
FRU: Tiada keganasan dalam demontrasi Ahad Berdarah di KLCC

FRU: Tiada keganasan dalam demontrasi Ahad Berdarah di KLCC

Tiada unsur-unsur keganasan sewaktu demontrasi membantah kenaikan harga minyak dan tarif elektrik diadakan di luar KLCC pada 28 Mei lalu, kata seorang pegawai Unit Simpanan Persekutuan (FRU).
No violence at Bloody Sunday demo: FRU

No violence at Bloody Sunday demo: FRU

Bloody Sunday Inquiry A chief inspector was shocked when told the riot police were blamed for the injuries sustained by a number of May 28 protestors.
Commuters stranded as LRT breaks down

Commuters stranded as LRT breaks down

The Putra Line LRT encountered technical problems this morning causing thousands of commuters to be stranded.
Brickbats continue for Brickendonbury choice

Brickbats continue for Brickendonbury choice

Politicians are exasperated with the government for not heeding views on locating a sports training academy in London.
DBKL officer: I saw couple acting indecently

DBKL officer: I saw couple acting indecently

An enforcement officer told the court that he witnessed Ooi Kean Tong and Siow Ai Wei hiding themselves under a tree and behaving indecently at the Kuala Lumpur City Centre public park in 2003.
Malaysians must learn to laugh more

Malaysians must learn to laugh more

free Adults must learn to behave like babies at times. The toddlers laugh 300 times a day. They are happy. A UM don is encouraging Malaysians to 'ha ha ha' more.
Let us choose property managers, say groups

Let us choose property managers, say groups

Stakeholders do not want legislative changes that would keep property management in the hands of valuers.
Emergency motion on judicial crisis shot down

Emergency motion on judicial crisis shot down

Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail wants a royal commission to probe the crisis and restore the public's confidence in the judiciary.
Villagers protest unfair eviction at Parliament

Villagers protest unfair eviction at Parliament

About 500 disgruntled villagers staged a rare protest outside Parliament house against unfair circumstances surrounding their eviction by the authorities.
MPs up in arms against BTN seminar

MPs up in arms against BTN seminar

Several MPs express shock and surprise at the stereo-typing of certain student groups at a recent seminar held at USM.
Car theft on the rise

Car theft on the rise

For the first six months of this year, more than 5,000 cars have been reported stolen.
Stop interfering, Gerakan tells Umno

Stop interfering, Gerakan tells Umno

Contrary to rumours, Gerakan secretary-general Chia Kwang Chye says the party's Kepong division is not besieged by internal problems.
Anwar: BN punca masalah di Pulau Pinang

Anwar: BN punca masalah di Pulau Pinang

Oleh itu, bekas Timbalan Perdana Menteri itu berkata adalah tidak adil untuk menuding jari kepada Ketua Menteri Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon bagi setiap masalah di Pulau Pinang.
Anwar: BN the root of Penang problems

Anwar: BN the root of Penang problems

Instead of asking for a change of the Penang chief minister, the ex-deputy premier says it is the 'rotten' ruling BN system that should be overhauled.
Inkuiri awam insiden Ahad Berdarah 5 Oktober

Inkuiri awam insiden Ahad Berdarah 5 Oktober

Suhakam akan mengadakan inkuiri awam mengenai demontrasi bantah kenaikan harga minyak dan tarif elektik di KLCC pada 28 Mei lalu selepas suratnya tidak dijawab oleh pihak polis.