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Karpal: Abdul Razak PC ill-advised

2008-11-21T19:04:38+08:00

The veteran lawyer said this was because there were legal cases presently underway pertaining to the Altantuya murder case when Abdul Razak spoke about the case in his press conference.

PKR MP files another police report on actress' death

Andrew Ong — 2008-11-21T18:54:18+08:00

It has been more than a year since actress K Sujatha's death, but Kapar MP S Manikavasagam wants the police to probe a new angle.

PAS members take a swing at their 'golfing' MB, excos

Fauwaz Abdul Aziz and Jimadie Shah Othman — 2008-11-21T18:21:01+08:00

Azizan Abdul Razak and his lieutenants come under heavy fire from 15 PAS divisions in Kedah, which have accused them of being no better than their rivals in Umno.

Bruce Willis sues Tengku Imran over rubber deal

2008-11-21T18:00:19+08:00

The Hollywood star is suing Malaysian company Petra Group and its royal chairperson over an investment in an eco-friendly rubber venture which went sour.

Inflation falls to 7.6 percent in October

2008-11-21T17:34:01+08:00

Inflation fell to 7.6 percent in October on lower petrol and diesel prices as global energy costs eased, government data showed.

Disappointed 'Iron Lady' shells deputy

2008-11-21T17:23:29+08:00

In a 10-page handwritten statement, Wanita Umno chief Rafidah pens her disappointment with Shahrizat Abdul Jalil for turning her back on the transition plan.

MCA veteran Ng Cheng Kiat makes a comeback

Stanley Koh — 2008-11-21T16:44:23+08:00

comment Ng's appointment as head of MCA's disciplinary committee comes as no surprise as he is known as a no-nonsense lawyer, with little tolerance for social injustice.

Cycle for change

S Pathmawathy — 2008-11-21T16:48:27+08:00

Jerit’s riders will go in three different trails from Kedah, Kelantan and Johor and finally meet up in KL on Dec 18 - and present a memorandum to the prime minister.

Najib: Close ranks after elections

2008-11-21T13:57:08+08:00

The incoming party president tells Wanita Umno not to let contest for the top post between Rafidah and Shahrizat to affect unity in the wing.

Rafidah: We'll meet in the ring

2008-11-21T12:35:25+08:00

Rafidah Aziz has immediately accepted the challenge from Shahrizat Abdul Jalil and said she would stay on for another three more years if successful.

The secularists' crusade

Fauwaz Abdul Aziz — 2008-11-21T12:59:56+08:00

Those in the global media industry should acknowledge their role in creating and perpetuating the hostile environment of religious conflict-values-practices through their presentation of the situation.

Minister says cops met PI Bala in Bangkok

2008-11-21T13:01:22+08:00

Private eye P Balasubramaniam was last seen by the police in Bangkok, reveals Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar.

Herald vs gov't: 'Allah' suit to be mentioned on Feb 27

2008-11-21T12:55:08+08:00

updated 5.30pm The new mention date was given following a move by several state Islamic religious councils to refer the dispute to the Federal Court on constitutional matter.

Will Irene's appeal finally be heard?

2008-11-21T12:51:11+08:00

The appeal hearing of migrant worker activist Irene Fernandez is set for Nov 24. Will it be finally heard or will another technical glitch crop up at the last minute?

Juggling between heritage and development

Athi Veeranggan — 2008-11-21T12:40:40+08:00

comment The euphoria over George Town appearing on the Unesco world heritage listing is rapidly turning out to be an Achilles heel for the Pakatan Rakyat Penang government.

Headlines online: Nov 21, 2008

2008-11-21T11:55:57+08:00

All papers were fixated with Shahrizat's decision to challenge Rafidah for the number one post, plus one editorial asking for migrants to respect local tradition.

Seized Mkini video tampered with

Andrew Ong — 2008-11-21T11:19:37+08:00

After more than a week in police possession, the Malaysiakini videotape of the Nov 9 candlelight vigil has been returned albeit with some parts 'edited' out. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Lawyer: Police shouldn't have edited footage

Beh Lih Yi — 2008-11-21T11:18:24+08:00

Lawyers feel the Malaysiakini video clip issue shows procedural shortcomings in how case exhibits are handled.

VoxPop - petrol profits for gov't: 'What arrogance'

2008-11-21T09:32:53+08:00

free ‘The economy is slowing down, prices are soaring, the purchasing power of consumers is shrinking and the minister has the cheek to say they want profits from us?'

'Razak, don't tell us who's not involved'

2008-11-21T09:17:55+08:00

free updated 4.34pm ‘I know that I am not involved, everybody else is also not involved. The real murderer, too, is not involved as he would never admit his involvement.'

Tiff over Arabic term ends assembly sitting

Athi Veeranggan — 2008-11-20T19:13:28+08:00

The opposition says the CM should first understand the term before employing it while the chief minister counters that some of them are hypocrites.

Conditions aplenty at PJ vigil

Andrew Ong — 2008-11-20T18:36:09+08:00

Permit conditions for the Nov 16 candlelight vigil in Petaling Jaya stipulated that candles cannot be lit and there should be no anti-ISA paraphernalia among the protestors who were present.

Q&A: Najib to make a good PM

2008-11-20T18:32:34+08:00

Abdul Razak Baginda held his first press conference since his acquittal from the Altantunya Shaariibuu murder case. Below are excerpts from the 50-min event.

BBC chief slams 'insincere' toll discount

Syed Jaymal Zahiid — 2008-11-20T18:22:36+08:00

'I don't think they have given serious consideration to the matter. Are they encouraging people to use the highway at midnight?'

'Fuel prices not solely dependant on global crude oil prices'

Rahmah Ghazali — 2008-11-20T17:54:33+08:00

Parliament The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs minister says the retail price of fuel cannot solely be based on global crude oil prices as other processes are involved in turning crude oil into fuel.

Survey: M'sian unions violated, BAT in bad light

2008-11-20T17:17:13+08:00

There are systemic efforts to erode the powers of unions in Malaysia, with a large tobacco player being a major culprit.

Confirmed: Shahrizat to go for top post

2008-11-20T16:37:00+08:00

updated 5.55pm Wanita Umno deputy chief Shahrizat Abdul Jalil announces that she will contest against incumbent Rafidah Aziz in next year's party polls.

Council to negotiate on building heights

Athi Veranggan — 2008-11-20T16:24:35+08:00

The Penang government, under fire for approving four high-rise buildings which could affect the state’s heritage status, will now re-negotiate to reduce the height of the buildings.

Lim: Khaled must explain Rafiah gender issue

Syed Jaymal Zahiid — 2008-11-20T15:57:59+08:00

The manner and means of the removal of UM’s VC has raised eyebrows on whether there is an explicit glass-ceiling rule for women in the civil service.

Shah Rukh can't come for award function

2008-11-20T14:36:25+08:00

The Bollywood star is too busy to attend the award ceremony which was to take place on Nov 29, says a state official.

Sabah politicians see red on green ICs

Joe Fernandez — 2008-11-20T14:04:43+08:00

There are many Sabahans without ICs and therefore no legal status, but the National Registration Department is now issuing new documents to those of suspect nationality.

Pempena scandal: Ex-chief Chor targeted

2008-11-20T13:22:30+08:00

The opposition has trained its guns on former Pempena head Chor Chee Heung over the millions lost by the the state-owned company under the Tourism Ministry.

Let Uthaya visit ailing mother, gov't told

2008-11-20T13:19:11+08:00

Prison authorities allegedly did not pass on a message to Hindraf leader P Uthayakumar that his mother was seriously ill and admitted to hospital.

Gov't should profit from low fuel prices, says Shahrir

Rahmah Ghazali — 2008-11-20T12:38:10+08:00

The government is justified in earning revenue from the recent drop of global oil prices as it had given out subsidies when prices were high, said Shahrir.

Penang may lose heritage status over building row

2008-11-20T11:31:28+08:00

'We cannot afford to call off the projects as the developers will take legal action against the local authorities so we must face the reality of losing the Unesco status.'

Headlines online: Nov 20, 2008

2008-11-20T12:01:31+08:00

Perak Regent Raja Nazrin Shah's call for rejection of modern day tribalism, radicalism and extremism was featured in New Straits Times and Utusan Malaysia.

Of 'Umno-phobia', floods and warnings

Athi Veeranggan — 2008-11-20T11:43:52+08:00

Penang state assembly It was another eventful day in the House as the opposition leader and a government backbencher locked horns over a flood mitigation project.

Pakatan reps meet to chart future

Andrew Ong — 2008-11-20T11:12:52+08:00

The maiden formal meeting of Pakatan Rakyat state and Parliament reps on Tuesday may become a weekly feature to better chart PR's future.

High Court to hear sodomy review on Feb 5

Beh Lih Yi — 2008-11-20T10:40:11+08:00

updated 11.30am The Kuala Lumpur High Court today fixed Feb 5 and 6 to review a Sessions Court's decision to hear Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy case.

Abdul Razak: Najib not involved

Hafiz Yatim — 2008-11-20T10:29:49+08:00

updated 7.30pm Speaking to the media for the first time since his acquittal from the Altantuya murder case, Abdul Razak said that neither Najib nor his wife, Rosmah, had met the Mongolian woman. [VIDEO INSIDE]

10% discount: 'Treating us like beggars'

2008-11-20T09:18:23+08:00

free ‘I believe many are not that terribly hard-up for the Plus discount if they can make their trip taking into account petrol, wear and tear, accommodation, etc...'