Yoges Palaniappan

Gov't defends FTA talks

Gov't defends FTA talks

Grassroots reservations regardless, the government spins out its reasons for persisting with Free Trade Agreements.
No need to change election rules

No need to change election rules

A BN MP argues that the current system has served us well for half a century.
MP: Act against 'insiders' who leak info

MP: Act against 'insiders' who leak info

How do Internet blogs and news portals know from A to Z about certain issues? This question is raised by a BN MP.
Water-supply talks 'still on hold'

Water-supply talks 'still on hold'

The government is holding off a review of the water supply agreements with Singapore, pending a suitable course of action.
Salahuddin: Will truth and justice prevail?

Salahuddin: Will truth and justice prevail?

PAS MP Salahuddin Ayub had these questions for the ruling coalition as he berated it for shortcomings on several fronts.
RM250 mil fund for disaster relief

RM250 mil fund for disaster relief

The government has set aside the money to assist survivors of natural disasters, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
Give plantation workers 'reasonable' increment

Give plantation workers 'reasonable' increment

Jerit says that plantation owners are reaping all the profits at the expense of their workers who are still being paid miserable wages.
Nazri: We can handle our natural disasters

Nazri: We can handle our natural disasters

The minister says there is no need to seek training from other countries as local agencies have sufficient knowledge and skills to handle these crises.
Govt happy with NS programme

Govt happy with NS programme

There may be murmurs of discontent from various quarters but the government has no plans to revamp or shake up the compulsory training programme.
Closer scrutiny over secondhand dealers

Closer scrutiny over secondhand dealers

This is among steps being taken to deter the rampant theft of cables, manhole covers and steel-plates.
Rela members not paid RM80 per illegal

Rela members not paid RM80 per illegal

Deputy Home Minister Tan Chai Ho denies that members of the volunteer corp receive a bounty as alleged by certain quarters.
Kit Siang, Nazri turn up the heat

Kit Siang, Nazri turn up the heat

Day 2 and the name calling starts. The opposition leader likens the prime minister to the magician David Copperfield while Nazri Abdul Aziz rises to his defence.
Temple demolition: MB, mayor to be cited for contempt

Temple demolition: MB, mayor to be cited for contempt

Lawyer P Uthayakumar files a committal proceeding for contempt of court against five local authority officials at the KL High Court.
Probe Rela members who aided demolition

Probe Rela members who aided demolition

Kampung Berembang villagers want to know why members of the volunteer corp helped private developers to tear down their houses.
Third time still unlucky for settlers

Third time still unlucky for settlers

Their third attempt to meet the prime minister failed today, but they have activated Plan B to get the land promised to them 15 years ago. [Video Inside]
Disabled group spells out transport needs

Disabled group spells out transport needs

There's no excuse not to provide disabled-friendly public transportation services, now that specific suggestions have been made.
Akhirnya penduduk Kg Berembang tewas...

Akhirnya penduduk Kg Berembang tewas...

Selepas empat bulan bertungkus lumus mempertahankan rumah mereka, akhirnya penduduk Kampung Berembang di Ampang tewas juga hari ini kepada tekanan pihak berkuasa tempatan dan pemaju.
Its all over for Kg Berembang

Its all over for Kg Berembang

All houses levelled and the entire area has been fenced up by the developers to keep the villagers out. The final demolition exercise once again saw resistence from the settlers, but that wasn't enough. [video inside]
Kg Berembang demolished, again

Kg Berembang demolished, again

It is a never ending saga for these villagers. Today their homes were torn down again by the authorities - for the fourth time since last November. [video inside]
PAS wants National Service put on hold

PAS wants National Service put on hold

Salahuddin Ayub joins the chorus of calls to suspend NS following the death of another trainee on Wednesday.
EPF urged to amend beneficiary process

EPF urged to amend beneficiary process

The Bar Council wants EPF regulations pertaining to naming on beneficiaries changed to safeguard the interest of members' spouses and children.