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…
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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?
Syed Nadzri: See poverty with right mindset
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.
RIGHTS-MALAYSIA: ‘Neo-Liberal Policies Fuelling Protests, Not Race’
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…
Motion on Hindraf leaders’ ISA detention rejected
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.
Govt not getting soft, says Johari
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 Renews Call For Government To Clean Up Electoral System
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…
ECER Development Act Gets Dewan Rakyat Nod
(Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat has approved the East Coast Economic Region Development Council Act (ECERDC) today, paving the way for the formation of a council to stimulate, promote and accelerate the…
Malaysia: Govt To Give More Time For Controversial Bill
Since there are conflicts between the power of Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) and Police Discipline Commission, therefore Special Complaints Commission (SCC) is…
71 Schools Flooded, 59 Cut Off By Floods
(Bernama) -- Seventy-one schools are flooded and 59 have been cut off by floodwaters in Pahang and Kelantan as the nation continues to grapple with the year-end floods that have so far affected the…
The Spring Of Democracy
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has finally followed the public opinion to hold a dialogue with the Indian community. There was no mass anti-Chinese and Indians demonstrations by…
Bersih May Stage Another Protest
The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih) may have another street demonstration if government extends the tenure of Election Commission (EC) chairperson Abdul Rashid Abdul Rahman.
Beware re-sending these SMSes
Daily ExpressKota Kinabalu: Do not re-distribute SMSes having contents that could cause public unrest or you could find yourself spending time in prison.
Yong: He must have considered all the factors
Daily ExpressKota Kinabalu: Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) said former Deputy Chief Minister-cum-Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Tan Sri Chong Kah Kiat must have considered all legal and…
LDP says Chong acted not in personal capacity
Daily ExpressKota Kinabalu: The question of disciplinary action against Tanjung Kapor Assemblyman Tan Sri Chong Kah Kiat does not arise and has no relevancy said Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Youth…
Syariah court on par with Civil Court- Musa
Daily ExpressKota Kinabalu: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman said decisions made by the Syariah Court could never be repealed or changed by other courts.
Sarkozy to Ghadafi: Come to my arms!
By Farish A. Noor While some countries go under, others seem to be making their way back to the international mainstream.
Osama Found: Anti-Bush CIA agents back his return
Written by Kazi MahmoodWorldFuturesThe CIA operatives, some high ranking military officers and democratic institutions in the U.S.A. does not want another Bush in the White House after 2008. One way…
