Malaysia
Crackdown on dissent shows Putrajaya regressing on democracy, Bar says
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — The Najib administration’s bid to silence its critics through a display of muscle signals a return to greater authoritarianism and fascism, the Malaysian Bar said today, adding that it was moving further away from the government’s dream of a world-class democracy.
Bar president Christopher Leong questioned Prime Minister ... Read More
Devotees offer prayers on Wesak Day at the Kek Lok Si temple in Penang on May 24, 2013. — Picture by K.E. Ooi
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Malaysian couple joins the billionaires club in Australia
MELBOURNE, May 24 — A Malaysian couple has almost doubled their wealth in one year to become billionaires in the process.David Teoh, 57, and his wife Vicky, 56, have achieved one of the biggest rises on ... Read More
PKR calls for end to post-polls conflict, moots bipartisan engagement
PETALING JAYA, May 24 — As the Najib adminisration widens its security dragnet on opposition supporters, PKR called for an end today to the widespread conflict over the results of Election 2013, urging ... Read More
‘Opposition agreed to hold peaceful gathering, but did opposite’
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Unknown to the public, Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zahid Hamidi had held discussions with several opposition leaders whereby the latter agreed to stage peaceful assemblies.However, ... Read More
Magistrate rejects remand request, Tian Chua, Tamrin, Haris released
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — The police today released three men who were detained for a probe under the Sedition Act 1948 and the Penal Code after a magistrate rejected requests for further remand.Pakatan ... Read More
Wanita PKR demands more women candidates in GE14
PETALING JAYA, May 24 — Wanita PKR pushed today for more female candidates representing the party in Election 2014, reminding the party leadership the importance of the women vote, which a recent survey ... Read More
Teenage motorcyclists perish in collision
IPOH, May 24 — Two motorcyclists perished while a pillion rider was seriously injured when their machines collided at 59.5km Ipoh-Taiping Road in Padang Rengas near Kuala Kangsar last night.The deceased ... Read More
Slow traffic flow towards north
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — South bound traffic along North-South Expressway (Plus) was reported smooth while north bound traffic was reported to be slow.A Plus Expressways Bhd traffic control centre spokesman ... Read More
Khairy happy with response from youths at Youth Festival 2013
PUTRAJAYA, May 24 — Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin is happy with the support and participation from youths at the Putrajaya Youth Festival 2013, which opens yesterday.Khairy, who was at the ... Read More
PKR Youth targets rural Malaysia as party prepares for GE14
PETALING JAYA, May 24 — PKR Youth wing (AMK) will begin its preparation for the 14th general election immediately and will focus on infiltrating Barisan Nasional’s (BN) strongholds in rural Malaysia, its ... Read More
Pointing at crackdown on Pakatan, Kit Siang tells IGP to check police’s priority
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Keeping citizens safe from crime should remain the police’s topmost priority, DAP advisor Lim Kit Siang said today when hinting that an apparent crackdown on opposition leaders ... Read More
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