Indians blame Samy for malaysian indian plight
Times of India :NEW DELHI: It was a volcano waiting to erupt and the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas meet, which closed here on Wednesday, came as a godsend for many Indian expatriates in Malaysia to vent…
The ten-year mood swings
The opposition is arrogant. The opposition has a large ego. They think we need them so they can do what they like. It is time they learned that we do not need them but it is they who need us.THE…
Can proton produce a car for only $2,500 ?
Tata Motors unveils the People's Car - Tata NANO. The Nano should go on sale in India in the second half of this year; basic models should retail for that hallowed $2,500 price tag, but…
Is singapore any better in racial discrimination?
Lee Kuan Yew's racial discrimination should be condemned
The law of relativity
Mankind is quick to judge and pass judgement according to their own values and beliefs. They believe that if they believe it is right then it has to be right and if they believe it is wrong then it…
More racist than thou
By Chan Akya (Asia Times Online) - About a year back I wrote an article on the alleged racism encountered by a second-tier Indian actress in a British television program (The immigration reality show,…
The 12th General Elections: It is about the future of Malaysia, Not Anwar Ibrahim
In recent weeks, we have been travelling with Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim on his “Mesra dengan Rakyat” tour throughout the length and breath of Peninsular Malaysia.
The imperfect storm
From Where I Stand by Joan Chittister, National Catholic ReporterThere are two winds blowing around the globe. The first, fundamentalism, brings with it the guarantee of absolutism and security. The…
Show your OUTRAGE
It does look like an election is looming. Rumours, rumours, rumours.
PIBG Fees- The needs and the confusion
Dear sir,Over the last 10 days, there was a big confusion on what constitute PIBG fees.
After sting, Malaysian VIPs up their guard
(The Times of India) - The latest must-have among Malaysian politicians, corporate honchos and others anxious to guard their privacy are anti-spy devices, following the resignation of health minister…
Report: signs point to Malaysian elections in early March, despite government’s troubles
Malaysia is likely to hold general elections in early March, a news report said Thursday (10 Jan), even though the government's popularity appears under threat because of rising prices and anger…
History of Malay Bible translation
(Sin Chew) - Not too many people realise that long before Bible translations in Chinese, Tamil or Tagalog became available,
Govt seeks clarification on Malaysia job ban
India yesterday sought clarification from the Malaysian government on the reported freeze on recruitment of Indian workers.
Adverts For Malaysian Palm Oil Misleading – UK Watchdog
Commercials for palm oil from Malaysia broke advertising rules, a watchdog has ruled.
Hijrahlah meninggalkan Kerajaan Tiga Beranak
Di tahun baru Hijrah 1429 atau di tahun Masihi 2008 kita saksikan ulangan setiap seratus tahun yang mana akan berlaku di tahun Masihi, Tahun Hijrah akan diraikan dua kali dalam kalender tahun Masihi.
BN playing Islamic card ahead of vote: Anwar
The ruling BN coalition is appealing to Muslim sentiment to reinforce its support in elections which could come in March, dissident opposition figure Anwar Ibrahim said today.
The Case for Greater Involvement of the Agung in Malaysian Democracy
Before someone shouts "What Democracy?!" humour me by going through what I think democracy is.
Spicy times ahead in Penang
JESSINTA TAN TODAYonline The battle for Penang has begun, and it promises to have the hottest seats contested in the coming Malaysian general election.
The open letter to the PM revisited
The feedback to the earlier Letter to the PM has been dramatically positive in the strong endorsement for the appointment of an Ombudsman within the structure of a National Operations Council.
Islam & Modernit
The Islam that we know today is based largely on the interpretation of 10th century Muslim scholars. The Imam Mazhabs. But are such interpretations applicable today? Dr Syed Alwi
Indonesia-Malaysia relations at lowest point
(ANTARA News) - Member of the foreign affairs commission of the House of Represenatives (DPR) Andreas Pareira said in Jakarta Wednesday night that the diplomatic relations between Indonesia and…
Reconciling conflicting interests
One of the primary tasks of law is to recognise and peacefully reconcile conflicting interests in society. REFLECTING ON THE LAWBY SHAD SALEEM FARUQI
Election dry runs almost done
(The Star) - All signs point to the next general election being just a matter of weeks away, as political parties and leaders seem to have stepped up a gear in their preparations.
Judge erred so retrial ordered
(New Straits Times) - An eight-year-old murder case is to be re-tried after it was found that the trial judge had committed many errors in his written judgment.
Groups want Susilo to raise migrant issues
(New Straits Times) - RESOLVING issues relating to migrant workers stands as the most significant matter to be tackled when Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono holds bilateral talks with…
Who are the real terrorists?
The three Cs and the one Z who possess nuclear bombs and have destroyed countries and who are continuing to do so unashamedly! by Nameless
Respond to ‘Malaysia’s Warring Chinese Politicians’
I share the views as expressed by Imran Imtiaz Shah Yacob (ref: Malaysia’s Warring Chinese Politicians ), though there is another layer of political implications within the power base of…
The A, B, C of God
By Farish A. NoorIt has been a month now since Malaysia has been gripped in one of the most obscure and arcane of controversies over the use of the word 'Allah' by Muslims and non-Muslims…
Clinton revives bid with shock win over Obama
Campaign now a free-for-all after voters also give McCain new life(The Straits Times) - SENATOR Hillary Clinton yesterday dramatically revived her White House bid, winning the New Hampshire primary…
