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GOLD fever leaves villagers starry-eyed

2009-07-03T21:05:30+08:00

The tiny hamlet of Pendang in Kedah has been gripped by gold fever as residents flock in droves to a quarry in search of 'shiny yellow objects'.

Don't expect quick magic from the 'shadows'

Tarani Palani and Emily Chow — 2009-07-03T19:22:04+08:00

Although Pakatan is led by a 'master magician', a social scientist says the shadow committee cannot be expected to pull rabbits out of its hat anytime soon.

Pakatan reps bullied by Umno Youth 'thugs'

Hafiz Yatim and Muda Mohd Noor — 2009-07-03T18:36:07+08:00

A Pakatan Rakyat voter registration exercise in Malacca turned unruly last night thanks to some Umno Youth members who allegedly kicked and damaged a table.

Kuala Dimensi's Tiong to face the music?

Rahmah Ghazali — 2009-07-03T16:41:46+08:00

Its CEO and Bintulu MP Tiong King Sing has been issued a warning that he faces punishment if he failed to attend a Public Accounts Committee inquiry into the PKFZ fiasco.

More bad news - exports plunge 30% in May

2009-07-03T18:18:14+08:00

Malaysia's exports slumped 29.7 percent in May from a year earlier, hitting their lowest level since 2001 with demand evaporating.

As Pakatan fumbles, MIC zeroes in

2009-07-03T18:27:57+08:00

While Pakatan tries to 'resuscitate' its support from the Indian community, MIC has been moving silently on the ground to woo those who are disgruntled.

Where has Petronas money gone, asks Dr M

2009-07-03T18:20:26+08:00

Over the past three decades, the national oil company has contributed almost half a trillion ringgit to the government’s coffers - RM426.6 billion to be exact.

SPECIAL REPORT: Manohara meets Malaysiakini

2009-07-03T17:01:00+08:00

She may still be a teen but Manohara Odelia Pinot is clearly mature beyond her years.

DAP denies it cares more for pigs

Rahmah Ghazali — 2009-07-03T17:04:27+08:00

Party stalwart Lim Kit Siang says the crisis in Kedah is bigger than pigs. He feels that the villagers of Kampung Buah Pala are misinformed. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Trio held under ISA for seeking to revive JI

2009-07-03T15:21:15+08:00

Police have detained three terror suspects under a tough security law for allegedly trying to revive the Jemaah Islamiah (JI) militant group here.

Abattoir tiff: Father and son take a stroll

2009-07-03T16:29:30+08:00

As the media continues to pour fuel on the possible incineration of Pakatan and its leaders frantically try to douse the flames, DAP's father and son team however show no urgency.

PKR tells CM: Go talk to the villagers

Athi Veeranggan — 2009-07-03T15:15:39+08:00

UPDATED 5.28PM Penang PKR chief wants Lim to go to the ground, get his facts right and find an amicable win-win solution for all to end the Kg Buah Pala crisis.

Joss stick seller reaches end of the railroad

Humayun Kabir — 2009-07-03T12:58:58+08:00

Final eviction notice given to man trading on railway land for 50 years dashes all hope.

Foreign Correspondents' Club faces Thai royal slur probe

2009-07-03T14:31:33+08:00

A complaint has been lodged against the entire 13-member board of FCCT over the distribution of a DVD that included a controversial speech made at the club in 2007.

Ops Manohara: Plan hatched and executed in S'pore

Maran Perianen — 2009-07-03T14:22:40+08:00

EXCLUSIVE The feisty mother of Manohara Odelia Pinot continues her story about how her teenaged daughter fled from Singapore. [VIDEO INSIDE]

More brickbats for Guan Eng

Athi Veeranggan — 2009-07-03T13:10:43+08:00

The Penang CM has abandoned all principles of good governance especially in the sacking of Johari Kassim as a councillor, says state PKR chief Zahrain Hashim

Wanted: Comprehensive economic strategy

Khoo Kay Peng — 2009-07-03T13:43:38+08:00

Stop making piecemeal policy announcements. What the people and nation need is a comprehensive plan and strategy to help us catch up with the leaders of the pack.

Two Indian parties heading for divorce

Humayun Kabir — 2009-07-03T12:18:49+08:00

Indian community splinters apart as two of their parties fall prey to sorcery of suspician and and political dissimilarities

Eking a living in dangerous waters

Emily Chow — 2009-07-03T13:24:05+08:00

Citizen Journalist Video Large fishing vessels are posing a threat to the safety and livelihood of fishermen from Pulau Betong in Penang.

Amnesty In't: Stop caning immigrants

2009-07-03T12:58:58+08:00

Action constitutes a form of torture and is deemed to be a violation of fundamental human rights which can scar a person for life.

Villagers angry over land encroachment by logging firm

Joseph Tawie — 2009-07-03T12:19:43+08:00

Villagers from several longhouses are crying foul over a timber company, linked to a prominent Sarawak businessman's family and a politician from Kapit.

Headlines Online: July 3, 2009

2009-07-03T12:31:25+08:00

The problems plaguing the fledgling Pakatan Rakyat coalition continue to hog the limelight in all the major dailies, including their editorials.

Seven nomination forms sold... so far

Hafiz Yatim — 2009-07-03T12:11:21+08:00

Will the Manek Urai by-election be a straight contest between Umno/Barisan Nasional and PAS or will the race be a stampede?

'What kind of ambassadors are Todt and Michelle?'

2009-07-03T11:56:53+08:00

free ‘I may be wrong but I believe (ex-Ferrari boss) Todt and Michelle Yeoh are not married but living together. What is the government telling the young?’

'Get PAS to toe the line, Pakatan'

2009-07-03T11:51:53+08:00

free ‘PAS should realise that it cannot go far with its hardline policies. On one hand, It talks about unity but on the other hand, does things which are totally contradictory.’

Maids: An uphill battle against abuse, torture

Baradan Kuppusamy — 2009-07-03T10:58:35+08:00

While they are often the last to go to bed and the first ones to rise in homes, domestic helpers in Malaysia are taken for granted.

Air France jetliner did not break up in mid-air

2009-07-03T03:54:37+08:00

The plane with 228 people on board was apparently intact at the time of impact and hit the water belly-first, according to a month-long probe into the disaster.

Sodomy application postponed to July 8

Hafiz Yatim — 2009-07-03T10:44:00+08:00

UPDATED 1.34PM Anwar Ibrahim's application at the High Court to seek prosecution's documents for his sodomy trial has been adjourned to allow his lawyer to seek medical treatment.