Self Sufficient: the bad, the good and the ugly
Dalam tahun 1999, waktu kegawatan ekonomi, saya pernah beritahu kawan saya, lulusan kejuruteraan universiti di US, bagaimana kita hendak jadi negara maju jika tak sediakan polisi yang kukuh untuk…
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On Hishamuddin Hussein’s apology: Is the keris a symbol of violence?
The traditional Malay keris -- like Malaysia's proposal of the East Asia Economic Caucus (EAEC) -- , is a weapon of mass confrontation and has evolved in this postmodern era into a symbol of mass…
In Memoriam: ALTANTUYA SHAARIIBUU
The Altantuya Murder Trial has dragged on aimlessly for a whole year with the anticipated effect that most spectators have dozed off in their seats.
Kenyataan media Dewan Muslimat PAS mengenai kes Altantuya
DMPP mengutuk sekeras-kerasnya pembunuhan kejam ke atas seorang pelancong asing yang juga boleh disifatkan sebagai "tetamu negara" dari Mongolia, Altantuya Shaariibuu.
Puad piles on the pressure on Abdullah
Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi is shaping up as Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s most trenchant critic in Johor.
Keris apology won’t derogate Malay dignity, says Najib
Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein's apology over the keris issue will not derogate the dignity of the Malays because the keris is a mere symbol, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said…
Federal government threatens to scrap Penang monorail project
All pretence was dropped today when the federal government signalled that it would scrap the monorail project and other infrastructure projects in Penang if the state government does not play ball.…
Funds for SEDCs in 5 states to go through Mara
The Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Ministry will stop disbursing development funds to the state economic development corporations (SEDCs) in five states controlled by the Pakatan Rakyat,…
Azalina – the Wicked Step Mother
This is a letter written to YB Mr Law Heng Kiang, the Executive Councillor of Tourism Development, Culture, Arts and Heritage of Penang concerning tourism in Penang
“Ketuanan Melayu” is not a dirty word
It only natural for the Malays to aspire for this. I look with apprehension when politicians, especially Malay politicians, question Ketuanan Melayu. They are just playing up to the gallery. They have…
Hishammuddin’s apology over his wielding of the keris reeks of doublespeak
It’s a double-edged ‘apology’. He apologises not only to the non-Malays but also the Malays. Why? How had he offended the Malays? Well, perhaps some right-thinking Malays would have…
RE-INTRODUCE JURY SYSTEM
In a democratic society, it is certainly desirable that civic participation should feature in the judicial process. In proceedings in which a defendant's rights are at risk, it is particularly…
Khir Toyo , Isteri dan orang orang yang sekaum dengan nya..
Dengan nama Allah, Yang Maha Pemurah, lagi Maha Mengasihani.
PAS, please stop harping on Islamic state issue
PAS’ intention in wanting to continue on its Islamic state agenda in multi-racial and multi-religious Malaysia is, therefore, something which I don’t think I want to…
Malaysian Minister does not rule out further Hindu temple demolitions
"I won't say that because I am not in a position to do so. It is for each respective state authority."
Repeal Discriminatory Policies Against Women
Press statement by Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun, Wanita MCA Deputy Chairperson
Abdullah’s second-chance reform drive
At the same time, there are already questions about how independent the new commission will actually function in practice.…
UMNO Kalabakan Enggan Terima Bantahan
Oleh: 'Deep Throat' SabahHasrat melambung lima orang ali jawatankuasa Persatuan Skim Pekebun Kecil Tingkayu Kunak untuk menyampaikan notis bantahan kepada Ketua Pergerakan Pemuda UMNO…
Ku Li to contest Umno presidency
(The Star) KOTA BARU: Gua Musang Umno division head Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah said he would contest the Umno presidency despite the transition plan of the top party leadership.
Please Tell Me Which Is The Way
As BN has lost its two-thirds majority, it means that it would have to gain support and cooperation from the Opposition when it wants to have any constitutional amendments. In other words, both BN and…
Malaysia Seeks Assurances Of Rice Supplies From Thailand As Prices Surge
Malaysia sought assurances from Thailand, the world's largest rice exporter, on Thursday (24 Apr) that it will continue to supply the grain amid worries over shortages and sharply rising prices.
Sivakumar elected speaker
By : P. Chandra Sagaran , NST IPOH: It was a historic moment at the Perak assembly yesterday when an Indian state assemblyman was elected as the speaker for the first time, while a woman was chosen…
Archbishop Cries Foul Over Allah Word
The government Friday (25 Apr) opposed the suit filed by the Titular Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur regarding the use of the word “Allah” but has asked for the case to be…
Exclusive Interview With The PKR President: An Unforgettable Date: 21 September 1998
Despite it was long time ago, but PKR President Datin Seri Dr Wan Azizah Ismail still showed her fear in her eyes when she talked about the day when her husband, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was being…
Time For Malays To Show Their Abilities
PKR President Datin Seri Dr Wan Azizah Ismail believed that after the New Economic Policy (NEP) has been implemented all these years, it is now the time for Malays to grow up and show their true…
There Is No Need To Fear Freedom Of The Press, Says Ahmad Shabery
(Bernama) KOTA KINABALU, April 25 -- Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek said the freedom of the press should not be feared by anyone, including the ruling party as it could also be the…
Ku Li Tetap Bertanding Presiden Umno
(Bernama) - Ketua UMNO Bahagian Gua Musang, Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah akan tetap menawarkan diri untuk bertanding jawatan Presiden Umno pada pemilihan parti pada Disember walaupun berlaku peralihan…
Malaysiakini apologises to Khairy over recount claim
(The Star) KUALA LUMPUR: Online portal Malaysiakini has apologised to Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin over its report claiming that there was a recount of votes for the seat during the general election.…
Penang CM to continue picking competent people to serve state
By NIK KHUSAIRI IBRAHIM, The Star PENANG: Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng has given a personal guarantee on his policies of appointing Barisan Nasional members to positions in the state in an effort to…
Did Balkis have the right to move out the RM9.9m?
(The Star) PETALING JAYA: Questions are being asked whether it was correct for the Wives of Selangor Assemblymen and MPs Welfare and Charity Organisation (Balkis) to transfer out the RM9.9mil it had…
Selangor has no need to pay concessionaire RM200m
By ELAN PERUMAL, The Star THE Selangor Government will not pay any compensation to highway concessionaire Grand Saga Sdn Bhd.
Jejak sang wira reformasi: Kitab apa yang Ezam baca sekarang?
Saat kita memotong kek kemenangan tiba-tiba bayangan Ezam pun tidak kelihatan. Sesuatu yang sungguh mengilan dan memilukan.ANTARA KITA
Kod etika sahaja tidak upaya naikkan imej Umno: Muhyiddin
(Bernama) - Naib Presiden Umno, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin berkata kod etika parti semata-mata tidak akan berupaya menaikkan imej Umno kerana jiwa anggota parti turut memainkan peranan besar untuk…
Heading in the right direction
However, the palace later imposed the ruling again after the present Sultan ascended to the throne. Since then, I had never attended any official functions that required the wearing of the songkok.By…
Wakil DAP V.Sivakumar dipilih sebagai Speaker DUN Perak
(Bernama) - Anggota Dewan Undangan Negeri (Adun) Tronoh, V. Sivakumar hari ini mengangkat sumpah sebagai Speaker Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Perak pada persidangan pertama dewan ke-12 yang berlangsung…
Karpal gesa kerajaan percepat bicara bunuh Altantuya
(Bernama) - DAP hari ini menggesa kerajaan menentukan perbicaraan pembunuhan wanita Mongolia Altantuya Shaariibuu, diteruskan tanpa sebarang penangguhan lagi.
Nik Aziz ketuai pertemuan Menteri Besar dan Ketua Menteri di negeri pembangkang
(Bernama) - Menteri Besar Kelantan Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat akan mengetuai pertemuan dengan semua Menteri Besar dan Ketua Menteri di negeri-negeri yang diperintah pembangkang bagi mendapatkan…
Pakatan Rakyat akan terus bangkitkan isu ISA di Parlimen
(Harakah) - Dengan jumlah anggota Parlimen yang lebih ramai pada penggal kali ini, Pakatan Rakyat akan terus membangkitkan isu tahanan ISA dalam setiap sesi persidangan Parlimen yang akan diadakan…
Christian weekly fights to lift ban on use of ‘Allah’
Case is latest to fuel non-Muslim fears that rights are being eroded A MALAYSIAN weekly newspaper published by the Roman Catholic Church yesterday pushed ahead with a legal fight to quash a government…
Malay supremacy concept under attack
Resentment by non-Malays and non-elite Malays causing unease One voice that stands out is that of Kelantan prince Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah. By Carolyn Hong,…
