Not every country sees dark clouds over the horizon. China has racked up an export growth of 28% in May 2008. As of April 2008, Germany saw 27 consecutive months of decreasing unemployment figures.…
... in many of these “less developed nations,” oil is actually a curse rather than a blessing. It actually promotes indulgence of every sorts, misallocation of resources, complacency, poor…
In his blog, YB Datuk Nur Jazlan recently used the word “bloated” to describe the Malaysian civil service. The Datuk also pointed out recently that there were more civil servants…
By : DATUK RANDHIR SINGH JOHL for Selangor and Wilayah Water Watch, NST SELANGOR and Wilayah Water Watch (S3W) is shocked to learn that the previous state government had intentions to consolidate…
I refer to the allegations by Ian Chin, High Court Judge, Sibu, Sarawak reported by New Straits Times (11th June 2008) with the headline ‘’Dr M threatened judges…’’ and…
It is to the benefit of the voters that Umno does not die. Instead, Umno must be sent into the opposition for at least a term while it goes through an 'overhaul'. Then, once reformed, it can…
LONDON, June 12 (Bernama) -- "I am a true party (Umno) man" and not the son who destroys the party that his father has helped to set up in a move to gain control of it, said Umno Deputy…
Umno members are also unimpressed with Zaid’s zeal to reform the judiciary, wondering why so much energy is being expanded in this area. The Malaysian Insider
by Tulang Besi at www.malaysiawaves.com The information about the hike in oil prices have been around for the last 6 – 8 years. In fact, as far as 6 years ago, Goldman Sachs had predicted…
(TODAYonline) - Ms P Maimunah, 38, has been giving tuition classes discreetly for the past 10 years to supplement her income as a primary school teacher in Penang. Now, she doesn't have to be…
Officers mobilised to guard group's properties as it keeps low profilePOLICE are stepping up security across Indonesia following a controversial government decree on the Ahmadiyah group, which is…
MYANMAR'S military junta said yesterday that detained opposition leader and Nobel Peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi deserved to be beaten like an errant child for threatening national security.
Demonstrations turn violent in some places as businesses and consumers demand reliefANGER over rocketing fuel prices is mounting in Asia, igniting protests that are turning violent in some places.
MALAYSIA'S Law Minister announced plans yesterday to change the Constitution to grant more authority to the country's courts after the government curtailed judicial independence 20 years…
CAROLYN HONG, The Straits Times JUSTICE Ian Chin, 60, is the most senior of Malaysia's 48 High Court judges, having been appointed in 1992. He is serving in both Sabah and Sarawak.
Still, claims of threat to sack 'wayward' judges could have serious falloutThose contacted by The Straits Times recalled the former premier expressing a view that libel suits should carry…
BATU PAHAT: Former MCA vice-president Datuk Dr Chua Soi Lek is on a comeback trail. On Tuesday, he won uncontested a delegate's seat to the divisional conference.
(Bernama) -- Rakyat disaran supaya mengubah cara hidup dan mengamalkan budaya lebih berjimat cermat bagi menangani masalah kenaikan harga minyak dan barangan di pasaran global, kata Menteri Penerangan…
Disasters often bring out the best – or worst – in a person.Hollywood superstar Sharon Stone remarked that the Sichuan tragedy was the result of bad karma because of how the Tibetans had…
We cannot build this nation overnight. What we are asking for is a willingness to contribute, a willingness to sacrifice.... RAZALI IBRAHIMBy SUHAINI AZNAM, mStar Online
(mStar Online) - Isu kerajaan negeri Selangor mahu memberikan air percuma selesai hari ini dengan lebih sejuta pengguna negeri itu akan menikmati bekalan air 20 meter padu seperti…
(mStar Online) - Bekas Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad sehingga sekarang tidak menerima desakan mana-mana pihak supaya berundur daripada menjadi Penasihat Petronas selepas beliau keluar daripada Umno tiga…