‘De-citizenise’ the HINDRAF leaders, is constitutional
The withdrawal of the charge ‘attempting murder of a policeman in duty’ against the “HINDRAF 31”, which lead to the acquittal of these 31 suspects on Monday, 17 December 2007…
Tangguh bentang rang undang-undang
myMetro KUALA LUMPUR: Kabinet semalam memutuskan untuk menangguhkan pembentangan Rang Undang-Undang Suruhanjaya Aduan Khas 2007 untuk bacaan kali kedua pada sesi persidangan Dewan Rakyat, Mac…
Double-tracking: stop the madness!
Kim QuekThe award of the RM12.5 billion contract to build the Ipoh – Padang Besar (Thai border) double-tracking railway is destined to create the most wasteful white elephant among the many…
A challenge to the system – not the government.
By Dr Collin Abraham If Chandra Muzaffar’s “Hindraf bane upon the nation” (NST.12/12) appears to be a case of ‘overkill’ it is perfectly understandable. Chandra was…
Malayia need a Ministry of Minority Affairs
The creation of a Ministry to handle the affairs of the minorities in the country will help clear the grievances as it will show the people that the government is paying full attention to their needs.…
Facets of Malaysian voices
MUSINGSBy MARINA MAHATHIRThe StarThe events of the past few weeks have thrown up a myriad of Malaysian types – from the I’m-OK-I-don’t-care-what’s-happening to the voice of the…
Wars are not acts of God
By SUZALIE MOHAMAD ANTANGFellow, IkimThe StarThe essence of peace is embedded in us. But due to a misrepresentation of the truth, the evolution of the human animal has been the evolution of violence…
Police must strive to regain public confidence
Comment by V.K. CHINThe StarIN THE next few weeks, there will be another round of promotions in the police force involving very senior members. There will be vacancies for at least three…
Government must offer level playing field in business
By Dr Collin Abraham It is refreshing to read of Zaid “telling” the Government that it needs to adopt the policy of a level playing field in its dealing with the local and…
Penubuhan Sebuah Jabatan Bagi Jaga Kepentingan Bukan Islam Tidak Perlu
SEPANG, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Penubuhan sebuah jabatan bagi menjaga kepentingan bukan Islam pada masa ini tidak perlu kerana jawatankuasa khas sedia ada telah dapat meminkan peranan efektif untuk tujuan…
Malaysia hopes to attract 100,000 foreign students by 2010
The Malaysian government has set a target to attract 100,000 foreign students to study in Malaysia by 2010, an education official said here on Tuesday.
Malaysia: Government failing to respect the right to freedom of assembly
Amnesty International Public Statement
Malaysia is silencing minorities, says HRW
An international human rights group called on Malaysia on Tuesday to release five ethnic Indian activists who have been detained without trial, and accused the Muslim Malay-dominated government of…
Pakistan train crashes, 50 dead
AN express train crowded with holiday travellers derailed in southern Pakistan early Wednesday, killing at least 50 people and injuring many more, officials said.
Peguam Negara vs Polis
Peguam Negara Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail berkata kesemua 31 tertuduh didakwa di mahkamah kerana mereka terlibat dalam perhimpunan haram dan mereka bukannya pengikut kumpulan pelampau Hindu Rights…
Call for witnesses by commission on judge-fixing video
THE special commission into a controversial video clip that purportedly shows a senior lawyer brokering the appointment of judges will begin calling witnesses from next month to help in its inquiry.
Activists in KL threaten more marches
Opposition-led group warns of protests if 'biased' head of election body is not removedBy Carolyn Hong, Malaysia Bureau ChiefThe Straits Times
Skandal Feri Labuan!
Oleh ‘Deep Throat’ Sabah Para pengguna Feri Roro (Roll On, Roll Off) yang berulang alik dari Menumbok ke Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan diingatkan agar berhati-hati dan menggunakan…
Syed Shahir menang Presiden MTUC
PETALING JAYA 18 Dis. _ Syed Shahir Syed Mohamud sekali lagi dipilih sebagai Presiden Kongres Kesatuan Sekerja Malaysia (MTUC) pada Persidangan Perwakilan ke-37 kesatuan itu di sini hari ini.Bekas…
What Basis To Detain Bloggers Under ISA?
I am gazing at my PC pondering over another SMS alerting of possibile arrest of several Bloggers under ISA codenamed as Ops Padam sometime this week. This rumour had surfaced the week before and was…
Handphone calls traced to Altantuya’s murder scene
The SunA 20-second telephone call on the night of Oct 19, 2006, the day Altantuya Shaariibuu went missing, revealed the receiver of the call was located at Puncak Alam, the Mongolian murder trial was…
‘Lingam tape’ inquiry in open court
The SunThe Royal Commission of Inquiry set up to scrutinise a damning video clip showing senior lawyer Datuk V.K. Lingam allegedly brokering the appointment of judges with a senior judge will conduct…
MB Negeri Sembilan makin gilakan populariti
HarakahdailyDi saat rakyat Negeri Sembilan makin terhimpit di atas kenaikan harga barang ditambah dengan laporan defisit paling tinggi dalam sejarah iaitu RM 106.5 juta dalam anggaran Belanjawan 2008,…
Life as a secret Christian convert
By Linda Pressly BBC Radio 4's Crossing Continents Abandoning Islam for Christianity is such a sensitive issue in Malaysia that many converts find themselves leading a secret, double life.
Perintah ikat jamin 17 penyokong Bersih dilanjutkan
HarakahdailyMahkamah Majistret Kuala Lumpur hari ini melanjutkan perintah ikat jamin ke atas 17 penyokong Gabungan Pilihanraya Bersih dan Adil (Bersih) yang ditahan kerana melanggar larangan berhimpun…
Perhimpunan besar-besaran kedua jika khidmat Rashid dilanjutkan
HarakahdailyGabungan Pilihan Raya Adil dan Bersih (Bersih) tidak menolak kemungkinan akan mengadakan himpunan aman jika kerajaan melanjutkan khidmat Pengerusi Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya (SPR), Tan Sri…
Umno telanjangkan Melayu untuk lawan Hindraf – Salahuddin
HarakahdailyTindakan Umno yang sanggup menelanjangkan atau mendedahkan keaiban bangsa Melayu sebagai perisai untuk mempertahankan diri setelah tersepit dengan isu Hindraf telah menzahirkan sifat…
Swastakan Sahaja Mahkamah Malaysia?
Ada satu peribahasa Melayu yang berbunyi “Harapkan Pagar, Pagar Makan Padi”. Saya tahu ramai yang mengerti makna disebalik peribahasa tersebut. Bagi mana-mana pihak yang tidak mengetahui…
Spinning another Survey
A large majority of Malaysians are against street protests and have backed the government’s decision to use the laws to stop anyone from threatening racial peace and harmony.
Why are Malaysians so restless these days?
What is fuelling the protests and rallies and candlelight vigils and prayer gatherings?
