Yoges Palaniappan

Pay hike - minimum impact on inflation rate

Pay hike - minimum impact on inflation rate

The Finance Ministry says the hefty pay increase for civil servants will not have a major impact on the inflation rate.
Kayveas: Ctos holding public to ransom

Kayveas: Ctos holding public to ransom

The deputy minister also accuses the database company of 'daylight robbery' for charging to update its information.
'Shocking! PM never met MTUC leaders'

'Shocking! PM never met MTUC leaders'

The opposition leader is shocked to learn that Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has never met the union's leaders since assuming office 44 months ago.
Merdeka bash: No info, invitation, cheque...

Merdeka bash: No info, invitation, cheque...

Opposition MPs were not happy about being left out of a ceremony for disbursement of constituency funds for Merdeka celebrations.
Public hearings for feedback on crime

Public hearings for feedback on crime

These sessions will be held in three crime-prone cities to get information on the 'real situation'.
Rural areas are safe from crimes

Rural areas are safe from crimes

Surging crime rates in the country are only confined to certain hotspots like Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur, says a deputy minister.
Why PM's interfaith dialogue method is different

Why PM's interfaith dialogue method is different

A minister explains PM's different approach to interfaith dialogue after the Opposition accused him of practising double standard on the matter.
Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!

Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!

The minister in the prime minister's department launches a verbal salvo against the opposition leader over the issue of corruption.
Lim: BN MPs unperturbed over US blacklist

Lim: BN MPs unperturbed over US blacklist

The Opposition Leader feels that Barisan Nasional MPs are not affected by Malaysia's low placement in the US Trafficking In Person report.
Political intervention in varsity intakes

Political intervention in varsity intakes

Politicians are interfering in the university intake process by recommending seats for certain students, reveals Deputy Higher Education Minister Ong Tee Keat.
PM: Don't politicise sexist remarks issue

PM: Don't politicise sexist remarks issue

The premier disagrees with the opposition leader that the cabinet 'mishandled and misjudged' the issue.
Verbal fireworks as DAP, Samy clash

Verbal fireworks as DAP, Samy clash

DAP members lashed out at the works minister, who gave as good as he got.
May 13 book: PM says no ban

May 13 book: PM says no ban

Book on 1969 riots will not be banned because it does not pose a threat to the nation's security.
'Building bridges': M'sia's reputation intact

'Building bridges': M'sia's reputation intact

The postponement of the inter-faith conference has not done any damage to the country's international reputation and image, says a minister.
Breaking out of the gender-trap

Breaking out of the gender-trap

Hammering on the door of equality, rights activities are seeking to eliminate the mindset that some issues can 'only be of interest to women'.
Suhakam sends 34 'police related' cases to IGP

Suhakam sends 34 'police related' cases to IGP

These include cases where rights were violated during the course of duty, police brutality and deaths in custody.
Jubaydas long wait for justice

Jubaydas long wait for justice

Her life has been turned upside down since 2005, but there is no indication that the police are acting on her complaint.
Listing serial numbers: MCMC wants feedback

Listing serial numbers: MCMC wants feedback

Before any decision is made on the implementation of hand phone registration, MCMC is seeking public response for the suggestion.
College dismisses parents complaints

College dismisses parents complaints

A private college accused of being not up to scratch has denied the allegations levelled by a parent.
Delay 'unfair to Altantuya family'

Delay 'unfair to Altantuya family'

The last-minute adjournment of the high-profile murder case of the Mongolian national has created dissatisfaction among certain parties. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Yes he did, no he didnt...

Yes he did, no he didnt...

The jury is still out on whether S Nallakaruppan expanded the PKR membership base by 10,000 as claimed.
Nalla quits party, tightlipped over future plans

Nalla quits party, tightlipped over future plans

S Nallakaruppan today officially resigned PKR because he feels Indians have no place in the party. [VIDEO INSIDE]
PKRs Xavier accused of not walking his talk

PKRs Xavier accused of not walking his talk

The party's deputy sec-gen, Dr Xavier Jeyakumar, is accused of doing nothing for the Kota Raja division which he leads.
PKR Indians voice support for party, adviser

PKR Indians voice support for party, adviser

Some 15 members have pledged their loyalty, even as others are said to be contemplating pulling out of the opposition party.