The StarThe Ipoh High court has summarily struck out the application for writ of habeas corpus filed for the release of Hindraf lawyer M. Manoharan who is detained under the Internal Security act…

Daily ExpressFormer Chief Minister Tan Sri Chong Kah Kiat's action in appointing Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) liaison head, Ansari Abdullah as his lawyer, reflects insensitivity towards the…

They say only Islam is good, all other religions are bad. And those with no religion whatsoever or atheists are even worse. But these people from the good religion want the government to do bad…

NST - Wednesday, 19/12/2007PUTRAJAYA: The decision to drop attempted murder charges against the "Hindraf 31" should not be misread as a sign that the authorities had gone soft on…

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia will set up panels of mediators across the country from early next year to try to calm racial disputes before they spin out of control, a newspaper reported on…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

Amnesty International Public Statement

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…

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 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…

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.

Opposition-led group warns of protests if 'biased' head of election body is not removedBy Carolyn Hong, Malaysia Bureau ChiefThe Straits Times

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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.

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…

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…

HarakahdailyTindakan Umno yang sanggup menelanjangkan atau mendedahkan keaiban bangsa Melayu sebagai perisai untuk mempertahankan diri setelah tersepit dengan isu Hindraf telah menzahirkan sifat…

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…

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.

What is fuelling the protests and rallies and candlelight vigils and prayer gatherings?

By : Syed Nadzri New Straits TimesTHE text message that came on the phone about the flood situation that morning provided a deeply sombre reflection of life.

Analysis by Anil Netto(IPS) - After a series of street demonstrations in recent weeks top analysts and activists say the government is not tackling the economic roots of grievances among marginalised…

The StarA motion to debate the detention of five Hindu Rights Action Force leaders under the International Security Act was rejected by the Dewan Rakyat.

The StarThe decision to drop the attempted murder charge against 31 people arrested at an illegal assembly in Batu Caves does not mean the authorities will go soft on rule violators, and neither does…

Opposition members and social activists urged the Malaysian government Tuesday (18 Dec) to reform the electoral system, renewing a demand made at a massive rally last month that police crushed with…