ELEVEN websites have so far been blocked for having obscene materials and seditious messages, Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry parliamentary secretary Datuk Dr Mohd Ruddin Abdul Ghani…

The arrest of leaders of an ethnic Indian rights group shines a spotlight on rising tensions in Malaysia.

Religious polarization is most serious under Abdullah as Prime Minister as compared to four former PMs

New Straits TimesTaking the maxim "prevention is better than cure" to heart, the government is setting up a mechanism to nip racial problems in the bud.

New Straits TimesOwing to widespread complaints and calls for more consultation, the cabinet yesterday decided to defer the Special Complaints Commission Bill 2007 to the next Dewan Rakyat sitting…

New Straits TimesThe Commission of Inquiry formed to investigate the Lingam video clip will sit for two weeks from Jan 14 next year and it will be in open court.

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) vice-president Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan was seriously injured in a road accident near Pekan Nabalu, about 60km from here, early today on his way back to the state capital…

Amat mudah menghukum dan mengubah pertuduhan dan hukuman. Itulah antara komentar yang ingin dibangkitan dalam sehari dua ini melihat kepada corak dan perlaksanaan beberapa tindakan yang diambil…

I’ve known Mano of the Hindraf 5 fame for some time now. From what I know of the man, it is difficult to believe the justifications that are being proffered for the use of the ISA.

I have been traveling since last Friday. Internet access has not been a certainty and will continue to be irregular.

APABILA Perdana Menteri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi “mengotakan” amaran “Saya Pantang Dicabar” (tajuk utama Utusan Malaysia pada 10 November), beliau dan ejen-ejennya menggunakan dua…

This experiment in government we like to call democracy – which has lasted for half a century now – depends upon, among other things, a certain level of trust, not only of the government…

From Proactive MalaysianI am worried, for ever so often I cannot see beyond today, being so entrenched in daily living, ensuring bills are paid on time, compounded with trying to make sense of the…

KUALA LUMPUR - A HIGH-level Malaysian commission investigating a video alleging judicial corruption will hold hearings in an open court, a move welcomed on Wednesday by critics who had feared the…

By Dzul Bahrin AsmawiThe knowledge empowered citizen @www.citizenthinktank.comI would like to refer to the comments made by Kamal Khalid, Head, Communications Unit, Office of the Prime Minister of…

Aliran welcomes the dropping of charges of attempted murder against the 31 Malaysians who were implicated by the police without any incriminating evidence.

Hari-hari Terakhir Seorang Ketua Menteri - Bahagian kedua Oleh ‘Deep Throat’ SabahKeghairahan Setiausaha Pemuda Umno Malaysia, Datuk Rahman Dahlan mencadangkan tindakan disiplin diambil…

The StarThe Government may have to review all its existing development plans as a long-term measure to overcome the perennial problem of flooding.

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