Asia stocks down for 2nd day

ASIAN shares fell for a second day on Wednesday and oil prices slipped back near a 20-month low as poor corporate earnings highlighted the damage from the global economic slowdown on companies and…

Oil drops below US$60

WORLD oil prices eased further below US$60 (S$90) in Asian trade on Wednesday after Britain and the EU called for joint action to hold off recession threatening leading economies, analysts said.

When crime is a big laugh

"I was attacked, then humiliated by the cops. I lived in London for 11 years and no such thing happened to me, but I face such an incident back in my own country," he said in frustration.G.…

Freed in Malaysia

(The Wall Street Journal) Malaysia celebrated a victory for free speech Friday when a court overturned the arrest of a prominent blogger, saying the government had overstepped its authority under the…

Sound and fury in Parliament

Tajuddin lost his temper and yelled "B*****d!" According to news reports, he followed it up with "You bloody b*****d, show me proof."The Straits Times

Police chief: Why sing the national anthem?

Lourdes Charles, The StarThe state police chief has questioned the rationale behind Internal Security Act (ISA) protesters singing the national anthem at their illegal gathering near the Amcorp Mall…

Report: Airport Slammed For Govt Subsidy

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's 10-year-old international airport has come under criticism from lawmakers for relying on a government handout of 1 billion ringgit ($286 million) each year to fund its…

Zaid Ibrahim dan Bayaran Ex-Gratia

1. Saya bersetuju dengan Datuk Zaid Ibrahim, bekas (mantan) Menteri Undang-undang de fakto bahawa bayaran ex-gratia RM5 juta adalah bersesuaian jika dibanding dengan pendapatan peguam terkemuka di…

Instant Fix For Corruption?

The 2008 Malaysian Commission on Anti-Corruption Bill will be tabled in the Parliament soon. If passed, the Malaysian Commission on Anti-Corruption (MCAC)--once described by our leaders as having…

Tan may lead new party into BN

Kota Kinabalu: A new party under Datuk Raymond Tan's leadership will apply to join the Barisan Nasional (BN) before the State Budget sitting on Nov. 14, it was learnt.

Ka Chuan replaced as MCA sec-gen

Giam Say Khoon, The Sun MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat today named Dewan Negara deputy president Datuk Wong Foon Meng as the new party secretary-general, replacing Datuk Ong Ka Chuan who

Keeping The Faith

Malik Imtiaz SarwarOver the weekend, the blogosphere was filled to the brim with posts and comments concerning Justice Syed Ahmad Helmy’s decision to release Raja Petra.

Abdul Aziz is new EC chairman

(Bernama) Home Ministry secretary-general Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof, 58, has been appointed chairman of the Election Commission (EC) effective Dec 31.

Keeping the faith

By Malik Imtiaz Sarwar, THE MALAY MAILOver the weekend, the blogosphere was filled to the brim with posts and comments concerning Justice Syed Ahmad Helmys decision to release Raja Petra.