Yoges Palaniappan

Nazri: Breach the law, face consequences

Nazri: Breach the law, face consequences

De facto law minister Mohd Nazri Abdul Aziz said the issue is not whether the rally was peaceful or otherwise.
Hindraf 'manipulated' the innocent

Hindraf 'manipulated' the innocent

A deputy minister accuses the organisation of giving Indian Malaysians false hope and luring rural folks with the promise of money.
'Bullet train' proposal still under study

'Bullet train' proposal still under study

A detailed study is required on related aspects before a decision can be made, said a deputy minister.
MP: Give Hindraf police permit

MP: Give Hindraf police permit

An opposition MP tells the government not to trample on the people's right to express their views in a peaceful manner.
Sothinathan must apologise, says Kit Siang

Sothinathan must apologise, says Kit Siang

Lim urges Sothinathan to "stop being a lout, stop prevaricating and to unconditionally apologise for his boorish behaviour".
Minister: Teenager's detention constitutional

Minister: Teenager's detention constitutional

The court's decision to hold a 17-year-old murder convict at the King's pleasure does not violate the Federal Constitution, says Sharizat Abdul Jalil.
Sothi: I meant elections, not a fist-fight

Sothi: I meant elections, not a fist-fight

The deputy minister and MIC vice-president denies challenging a female MP to a brawl, as claimed by the parliamentary opposition leader.
79 ISA detainees in Kamunting

79 ISA detainees in Kamunting

The internal security ministry, which gave reasons for their detention, also said families of detainees could apply for welfare aid.
Renouncing citizenship: Chinese top the list

Renouncing citizenship: Chinese top the list

The Home Ministry reveals that 14,316 Chinese Malaysians have given up their citizenship over a span of six years.
Overcrowded prisons: Expedite remand cases

Overcrowded prisons: Expedite remand cases

Expediting the hearing of remand cases will help reduce overcrowding in prisons, says the internal security ministry.
PAC wants visa-on-arrival reviewed

PAC wants visa-on-arrival reviewed

The powerful committee feels that the visa-on-arrival facility is open to abuse by foreigners.
Gov't, private initiative to develop ECER

Gov't, private initiative to develop ECER

The government aims to splash RM112 billion in total to spur the economic growth of the east coast region.
Amendment gives lifeline to EC chief

Amendment gives lifeline to EC chief

The Constitution Amendment Bill may allow EC chairperson Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman to lead the commission for another year.
'Runaway' Chan under fire for missing PKFZ debate

'Runaway' Chan under fire for missing PKFZ debate

Opposition Leader Lim Kit Siang feels that the Transport Ministry's winding up debate on Supply Bill 2008 on Thursday should be postponed until after the minister's return from his foreign visit.
New Acts to monitor credit tip-off services

New Acts to monitor credit tip-off services

The government will introduce two new Acts to monitor and regulate credit tip-off services, the Dewan Rakyat is told.
Stay away from Hindraf rally: MIC tells Indians

Stay away from Hindraf rally: MIC tells Indians

It's a ploy, cry two MIC leaders. They claim that the ulterior motive behind the gathering is to shore up support for the opposition.
Unruly Umno members punch photographer

Unruly Umno members punch photographer

A press conference by Cheras MP Tan Kok Wai turned into an ugly affair when it was interrupted by a group of angry Umno members this morning.
Yet another student in trouble with UPM

Yet another student in trouble with UPM

The computer science undergraduate tried to prevent plainclothes guards from confiscating his bag, but is now accused of obstructing them from performing their duty. [VIDEO INSIDE]
'Big mouth' Badruddin apologises for 'tunnel' remark

'Big mouth' Badruddin apologises for 'tunnel' remark

The Jerai MP has caved in under opposition pressure to issue an apology to all women for a crude remark he made in relation to the AirAsia uniform for female cabin crew.
Why go to space when no money for razed school?

Why go to space when no money for razed school?

'What good is there in sending someone to space when the government lacks money to rebuild a school which was razed in a fire?' asks a MP.
'Siva must quit' demand uncalled for

'Siva must quit' demand uncalled for

It looks like the opposition doesn't like Suhakam anymore, says parliamentary secretary to the Foreign Ministry Ahmad Shabery Cheek.
Kit Siang: Why another three-member panel?

Kit Siang: Why another three-member panel?

Lim says the government must prove it is not half-past-six by heeding the call of the Haidar panel to establish a Royal commission of inquiry into the Lingam tape.
Minister: Survey shows political blogs unpopular

Minister: Survey shows political blogs unpopular

The survey by Microsoft discovers that political blogs are the least preferred compared to those on entertainment.
Lingam tape: Cabinet yet to decide, says Nazri

Lingam tape: Cabinet yet to decide, says Nazri

updated version The cabinet will wait for recommendations from ministers before making any decision on the report by the independent panel of inquiry.