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Penan rape: Protest held in front of PM's office

Penan rape: Protest held in front of PM's office

Several NGOs held a picket in Putrajaya demanding justice for Penan women who were raped by loggers.
Jala's on the right track with civil service

Jala's on the right track with civil service

UPDATED 4PM Newly-minted CEO of Pemandu Idris Jala announced the "early signs of delivery" in the civil service.
Bagan Pinang residents will vote on Oct 11

Bagan Pinang residents will vote on Oct 11

UPDATED 8.53PM The EC fixed Oct 3 (Saturday) for nomination and Oct 11 (Sunday) for polling for the Bagan Pinang state seat by-election in Negeri Sembilan.
Rape threat report lodged but no action yet

Rape threat report lodged but no action yet

PKR assemblyperson Rodziah Ismail has lodged a police report against the unruly crowds that had threatened her with violence and rape.
Auditor-General's report out next month

Auditor-General's report out next month

Observers do not expect much action on the financial mismanagement of the various government departments based on the history of the document.
Ministry anticipating second wave of H1N1

Ministry anticipating second wave of H1N1

Anticipating that the waves might arrive in six to eight months time or two to three years time, the government remains optimistic it can better manage the situation.
Don't withhold students' passports, colleges told

Don't withhold students' passports, colleges told

The Higher Education Ministry says students can lodge a complaint if they are unhappy about the practice.
IGP's service extension receives mixed response

IGP's service extension receives mixed response

While some see it in a negative light,others are hoping that the extension may inspire better crime control.
Don't test our patience, Khairy tells Indonesia

Don't test our patience, Khairy tells Indonesia

Indonesia should desist from accusing Malaysia of 'stealing its heritage' and end the controversy surrounding the Discovery Channel trailer, says Umno youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin.
Students in limbo after college 'loses' passports

Students in limbo after college 'loses' passports

International students are claiming the private college has lost their passports and has not taken any steps to replace them. The college however denies all allegations.
Preston Uni denies report, says it is genuine

Preston Uni denies report, says it is genuine

Not being accredited does not necessarily mean that a college is not bona fide and there are legitimate reasons why it chooses not to be one.
Apcet II trial: Judgment reserved as trial ends

Apcet II trial: Judgment reserved as trial ends

apcet 2 Appeals Court judge Wan Adnan Muhamad reserved judgment on the 12-year-old RM35 million trial which drew to a close after both parties made their final submissions.
Muslims warred during Ramadan, why can't  Kartika be whipped?

Muslims warred during Ramadan, why can't Kartika be whipped?

Defenders of Islam Association questioned the rationale for delaying Kartika's sentence, insisting that civil courts should not interfere in the administration of Islamic law. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Fine-tune system to curb human trafficking'

'Fine-tune system to curb human trafficking'

There must a better system put in place to spot victims of human trafficking at 'trafficking hotspots', says Suhakam
Shahrizat applauds Kartika's deferred whipping

Shahrizat applauds Kartika's deferred whipping

NONE The Syariah Courts have their own check and balances and restores faith that it is fair and just in meting out its sentences, says the minister. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Withdrawn - 'unpaid tickets' suit against S'gor CPO

Withdrawn - 'unpaid tickets' suit against S'gor CPO

Both parties have settled the matter out of court, but decline to reveal the terms of settlement.
A(H1N1) advice 'must be clear, consistent'

A(H1N1) advice 'must be clear, consistent'

Malaysians need to know exactly what to do, says a doctor with the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre in Kuala Lumpur.
Price control on face masks gets thumbs up

Price control on face masks gets thumbs up

Consumer groups are all smiles with the government's move to impose the Price Control Act on the sale of face masks.
S'gor CPO sued  for 'unpaid'  tickets

S'gor CPO sued for 'unpaid' tickets

khalid abu bakar selangor police chief Selangor chief police officer Khalid Abu Bakar and his wife are being sued by a travel agency for 'unpaid' business class air tickets amounting to RM41,868.
H1N1 cases just the tip of the iceberg, warns virologist

H1N1 cases just the tip of the iceberg, warns virologist

h1n1 flu malaysia school children students wearing mask 260609 Our surveillance programme could be inadequate in the face of the rising death toll from the fever, so the British doctor's observations on the nation's situation could prove invaluable.
Utusan reporter grilled at Karpal's sedition trial

Utusan reporter grilled at Karpal's sedition trial

A reporter from Utusan Malaysia said at the sedition trial of Karpal Singh today that the word 'ultra vires' meant 'to insult' during cross examination by the defence
Smoke-free goal is no pipe-dream for lobby

Smoke-free goal is no pipe-dream for lobby

Tobacco-control crusaders are keeping up pressure on the authorities in their aim for a 100 percent smoke-free environment.
PKFZ task force: Claims could be as high as RM1 bil

PKFZ task force: Claims could be as high as RM1 bil

UPDATED 6.35PM A special task force today revealed that irregularities in claims made by Kuala Dimensi Sdn Bhd could be between "RM500 million and RM1 billion". [VIDEO INSIDE]
Rais defends Internet filter plan

Rais defends Internet filter plan

rais yatim UPDATED 7.21PM The minister confirms a government plan to impose Internet censorship but adds that the move was not targeted at bloggers. [VIDEO INSIDE]