Yoges Palaniappan

M'sia will not 'rush to join' International Criminal Court

M'sia will not 'rush to join' International Criminal Court

The Attorney-General's Chambers is studying the possibility of Malaysia becoming a member of the International Criminal Court.
Bill in the works to curb illegal migrants

Bill in the works to curb illegal migrants

The authorities will be able to control the influx of illegal migrant workers when the Foreign Workers Bill is tabled next year.
Gov't allocated RM65 mil for Tamil schools

Gov't allocated RM65 mil for Tamil schools

The Education Ministry stresses that the government does not turn a blind eye to the plight of Tamil schools in the country.
Kit Siang: Zam 'minister of misinformation'

Kit Siang: Zam 'minister of misinformation'

The new title was conferred on the information minister following a heated exchange on the media coverage of the Bersih rally.
MPs play truant, questions left unanswered

MPs play truant, questions left unanswered

The absence of many Barisan Nasional MPs in Dewan Rakyat today got the opposition members fuming.
A case of BNs denial syndrome

A case of BNs denial syndrome

Opposition Leader Lim Kit Siang says the prime minister's cavalier response to the weekend gathering was disappointing, although not unexpected.
Lawyers' ayes to non-extension of Fairuz' term

Lawyers' ayes to non-extension of Fairuz' term

Many believe that acting Chief Justice Abdul Hamid Mohamad is a man of integrity and capable of delivering what he wants to.
Migrant workers contributed RM1.9 bil

Migrant workers contributed RM1.9 bil

The government says the amount was collected in the forms of levy, temporary working pass and visa.
Temple demolition motion shot down

Temple demolition motion shot down

A urgent motion to debate the demolition of a Hindu temple in Shah Alam yesterday was shot down by the deputy speaker.
Broga killed by high cost, not public protest

Broga killed by high cost, not public protest

The government says it had to cancel the project after taking into consideration its maintenance and operation costs.
Free milk to remain on school menu

Free milk to remain on school menu

Despite several food poisoning cases involving milk, the Education Ministry will continue to supply free milk as it remained the best form of nutritional drink for the students.
Batu Buruk riot: Fu blames the organisers

Batu Buruk riot: Fu blames the organisers

Much to the chagrin of opposition MPs, the deputy internal security minister says the organisers' failure to heed police orders had caused the pandemonium.
FDI: M'sia ranked third in Asean

FDI: M'sia ranked third in Asean

The country trails behind Singapore and Thailand. However, the International Trade and Industry Ministry says this is encouraging.
Karpal: PM 'misled' Parliament

Karpal: PM 'misled' Parliament

The veteran opposition leader seeks to refer Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to the parliamentary committee of privileges. But the Speaker shoots it down.
Nazri grilled over Lingam tape

Nazri grilled over Lingam tape

The minister's stand that the authenticity of the controversial recording must be verified before any action can be taken does not go down well with the opposition.
Speaker pines for missing MPs

Speaker pines for missing MPs

He was left wondering where many ministry representatives were today, given the low attendance in the House.
Sorry lah Karpal, says Badruddin

Sorry lah Karpal, says Badruddin

With the deadline to tender an apology expiring today, Jerai MP Badruddin Amiruldin finally apologised to Karpal Singh over a remark about his disability.
At Kenny Rogers, no worry about gaining weight

At Kenny Rogers, no worry about gaining weight

free I must reinforce my statement that anyone can eat without worrying about gaining weight at Kenny Rogers.
Zaid: Be serious, form royal commission

Zaid: Be serious, form royal commission

The Lingam tape The Kota Baru MP opines that the government should set up a royal commission of inquiry if it was serious in getting to the bottom of the issue.
Karpal a disabled remark causes ruckus

Karpal a disabled remark causes ruckus

He's at it again. Opposition MPs are up in arms against BN backbencher Badruddin Amiruldin for insulting Karpal Singh by likening him to a disabled person.
It's clear - no Witness Protection Bill tabled

It's clear - no Witness Protection Bill tabled

A supplementary question asked in the House today clears the air over the Witness Protection Bill - it was never tabled in Parliament.
Poverty reduced, income increased

Poverty reduced, income increased

The prime minister says the per capita income of all Malaysians has increased over the years, contributing to the betterment of their quality of living.
Press freedom motion shot down

Press freedom motion shot down

The Dewan Rakyat speaker has rejected Opposition Leader Lim Kit Siang's motion to debate Malaysia's poor showing in a global press freedom index.
Coming soon  Internet code of ethics

Coming soon Internet code of ethics

The government is moving to put the brakes on those using the Internet to prevent misuse of the medium.