Yoges Palaniappan

Anwar's 'meddling': Over 30 to boycott

Anwar's 'meddling': Over 30 to boycott

According to disgruntled Youth leader SD Johari, more than 30 nominees for the PKR polls will stage a protest against the party adviser's alleged interference. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Apology ain't good enough, says Fong

Apology ain't good enough, says Fong

To the Batu Gajah MP, saying sorry is not enough. She feels the errant legislators are not sincere nor remorseful for their misbehaviour.
Gender equality panel prefers to keep cool

Gender equality panel prefers to keep cool

The Parliamentary Caucus on Gender Equality will not meet for fear of blowing the issue out of proportion, its chairperson explains.
A turning point for future teachers

A turning point for future teachers

RM300 million foundation and better pay scales for teachers in the country are applauded by the teaching union.
Have your say on action against sexist MPs

Have your say on action against sexist MPs

The public have been given a chance to express their views on action against the two sexist MPs in an online petition-cum-poll.
Memo to Najib: Sack sexist duo

Memo to Najib: Sack sexist duo

Opposition party DAP said this is the only way to tackle the issue of sexism in Parliament.
AmBank letter reveals 'racial' policy

AmBank letter reveals 'racial' policy

In a letter revealed by an opposition leader, the bank allegedly advises a legal firm to have a bumiputera partner.
Crooked bridge: Ex-minister stokes fiery issue

Crooked bridge: Ex-minister stokes fiery issue

Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir says the time has come for him to talk. He wants a straight bridge as the crooked bridge makes no sense.
Bring them home, say families of stranded duo

Bring them home, say families of stranded duo

Two Malaysians are unable to return from Saudi Arabia due to a trade dispute and the diplomatic mission has allegedly abandoned them as well.
Keeping ACA officers 'clean'

Keeping ACA officers 'clean'

They have to attend refresher courses, said the minister in the Prime Minister's Department.
Karpal: Follow Jais example in custody case

Karpal: Follow Jais example in custody case

DAP chairperson Karpal Singh points out a lesson in logic in a custody case a Hindu man, his Muslim wife and their six children.
Maybank faces boycott over bumi equity policy

Maybank faces boycott over bumi equity policy

DAP's youth wing objects to the bank's requirement of 50 percent bumiputera equity in legal firms that serve on its panel of lawyers.
Devotees save temple for the fourth time

Devotees save temple for the fourth time

Devotees of the Sri Kaliamman Temple of Midlands Estate in Shah Alam simply refuse to budge without a proper court order.
Get this Umno cabin out of our playground

Get this Umno cabin out of our playground

Taman Bukit Puchong residents want a site-office container which has been 'squatting' on the playground since last August removed.
Malaysiakini book makes it to bestsellers list

Malaysiakini book makes it to bestsellers list

updated version A book on the verbal spat between the former and current premiers is in the MPH top 10 list.
Malay voters want Malay rep

Malay voters want Malay rep

The voters in Bukit Bandong say they're not happy with the poor performance of the late Ijok state assemblyperson K Sivalingam.
Msias foreign debt at RM179 bn

Msias foreign debt at RM179 bn

The situation, however, is within control, assured finance minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
School's rude response to Tamil movie query

School's rude response to Tamil movie query

A primary school screens a 'violence-ridden' movie for its pupils. When quizzed on this, an official becomes annoyed.
RM750 million funds for national cars

RM750 million funds for national cars

Two funds set up in February are aimed at helping car component manufacturers to reduce their manufacturing cost.
Push for new approach on national unity

Push for new approach on national unity

Proposals from a recent roundtable discussion of young Malaysians are with the Prime Minister's Department for consideration.
Choosy grads blamed for unemployment

Choosy grads blamed for unemployment

The deputy higher education minister says graduates are too choosy and turn down offers if the work place is far from their house.
RM9.5 billion for KL parliamentary seats

RM9.5 billion for KL parliamentary seats

The funds allocated under the 9th Malaysia Plan will be used for development expenditure, said a deputy minister.
Reopened cases cause crime index confusion

Reopened cases cause crime index confusion

Some cases are reopened by the police even after investigations have completed. This can lead to differences in statistics, says the deputy internal security minister.
No room for public talks on sensitive topics

No room for public talks on sensitive topics

The government has set up a national unity advisory panel to discuss such matters and find ways to achieve harmony, reveals a minister.