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Malaysia News Headlines 2009

(Notes: please note that some news links may have expired. Please also read our disclaimer) December 2009 The forgotten Malaysians 31-Dec-2009 Herald free to use ‘Allah’ 31-Dec-2009 MACC is the Malaysian of the Year Malaysian Insider on 2009 Entrepreneur of the decade- The man who let everyone fly Tease of the decade- The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the VK Lingam video 30-Dec-2009 Shame of the decade- The Perak power grab 30-Dec-2009 Disappointment of the decade- Pak Lah as fifth prime minister 30-Dec-2009 Lowly-paid and exhausted drivers behind most accidents Soaring focus on the RMAF Cigarette prices go up on Jan 1 Sodomy laws- Progress with the times! — Kua Kia Soong (loyarburok.com) 27-Dec A case of he/she and not much help (24-Dec) Sin Chew Daily- Best-seller at 80 Obama for Putrajaya 27-Dec-2009 Penang demands more funds from Putrajaya 26-Dec-2009 Foreign Ministry says Arshad will not resume UN post in Vienna Ten killed, two injured in bus tragedy 26-Dec-2009 China student cries foul over 8 days in lockup (malaysiakini TV) 26-Dec-2009 Stolen jet engines found in Argentina 26-Dec-2009 MERRY CHRISTMAS! Jet engine theft mystery deepens — The Malaysian Insider 25-Dec Dr M defends himself 25-Dec Cops to probe Guan Eng for saying Beng Hock was murdered 24-Dec-2009 21,188 student got A in all subjects in PMR 2009 A year on, and cops hustle in missing engines case Is the AG serious- — The Malaysian Insider 24-Dec-2009 Stolen engines, missing truths 23-Dec-2009 Malaysia IS Zimbabwe, says Zaid 23-Dec Five more babies rescued from 'infant factory' 23-Dec-2009 Apcet II participants get RM30k each Policy in place, next stop Putrajaya - part 1 (Youtube Video) 22-Dec Missing engines a blow to Najib’s GTP, says Kit Siang 22-Dec-2009 Stolen engines case was covered up from the start — The Malaysian Insider Roof disaster II in Terengganu Chinese independent secondary schools issue- Slew of criticisms against Najib — Lim Hong Siang Lawyer for former top cop in the dock 22-Dec-2009   (Related: What the case is really all about) Where's fiat to nail Lingam- Karpal to AG Taking a stand — P. Ramakrishnan Make all law breakers accountable All riled up over cabbies’ fare play 21-Dec 'M'sia is Zimbabwe by another name' 20-Dec-2009 Penang needs federal nod for local vote, says Guan Eng 20-Dec DAP rep wants Pakatan to restore local election Zaid: The era of Pakatan Rakyat 19-Dec The Pakatan Rakyat surprise – The Malaysian Insider 19-Dec-2009 Umno seeks Penang Barisan chairmanship 19-Dec-2009 Sell down sparks concern of return to Mahathir era 18-Dec-2009 In hard times, extravagant signs in Ipoh 18-Dec-2009 Court of Appeal- MACC can question witnesses after office hours 17-Dec Rising prices, stagnant incomes put squeeze on middle class 17-Dec-2009 Understanding the Karpal Singh sedition trial 16-Dec-2009 Utusan Malaysia- Messenger of hate and spite on religion and race — Dr Lim Teck Ghee 16-Dec 4% GST expected to come into effect in middle of 2011 Parliament- GST Bill tabled for first reading 16-Dec-2009 SIA quits Penang-Singapore route after 30 years 16-Dec-2009 Dr M- Don’t snub English, it is language of success 15 Nov-2009 Najib’s budget passed by a narrow 66-63 vote Some bloggers are unethical, claims Hishammuddin - 15-Dec-2009 DAP demands full disclosure of Khazanah selldown Karpal wants 'fiat' in 7 days to prosecute Lingam 13-Nov 2009 Ku Li speaks of Malaysia as cursed by oil Shah Alam Hospital contract- Why no open tender- 12-Dec How racist are we all really- 11-Dec List of charges against OC Phang, two others 10-Dec Former PKA general manager, two others arrested 10-Dec The force behind BTN 10-Dec-2009 Johor to take over Singapore’s PUB assets when water deal ends 10-Dec-2009 Dr M transformed BTN to a super-racist agency, says former director 9-Dec-2009 Special Rights of Malays 9-Dec Inner details of BTN reveal past transgressions 9-Dec-2009 Pornthip maintains 80% homicide in Teoh’s death 8-Dec-2009 No point defending BTN courses, says Gerakan Youth The hawks and doves in UMNO - 8-Dec-2009 ‘Cow heads’ launch racist rant 8-Dec Nazri: Mahathir is racist - The Sun 8-Dec-2009 Chin Peng, sympathy, injustice and sanctity of contract 8-Dec-2009 Increase productivity instead of GST (Video) 7-Dec-2009 Putrajaya to cut holdings in GLCs 7-Dec-2009 Muslims urged to accept minorities Did he jump or was he pushed- — Mariam Mokhtar 6-Dec-2009 A stagnant decade – for how much longer- — Dr Dzukefly Ahmad MACC chief quits 5-Dec-2009 Moneychangers or launderers? 4-Dec Negri MB’s RM10m tip of hot money iceberg 4-Dec-2009 Wake-up call 04-Dec-2009 Let he who has not sinned….. BTN and poor political culture 'Land for poor gobbled up by Umno cronies' Scandal riddled Eurocopter deal is on About Bala & murdered Mongolian Who is frivolous- PI Bala or PM Najib- Najib ignores PI Bala’s claims 5-Dec-2009 The Bala Interview Part 3 of 3 The Bala Interview Part 2 of 3 - VIDEO 25-Nov-2009 The Bala Interview Part 1 of 3 on Video, 22-Nov-2009 Bala interview: 'Why the deafening silence?' - Malaysiakini 22-Nov-2009 Kit Siang demands Najib guarantee PI Bala’s safety 20 Nov 2009 Part 5- I just want the harassment to end Part 4- Bala finds his life turned upside down - 19Nov 2009 Part 3- The Malaysian police catch up with Bala 18-Nov-2009 PI Bala claims second SD made under Part 2- Bala’s prison without bars; 17 Nov-2009 Part 1- The mystery unveiled - Malaysia Today 16 Nov 2009 KLIA Ekspres train tickets now available on the Net 3-Dec-2009 Malaysia's economy at the second bottom rung and stagnated for last 10 years 1-Dec-2009

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November 2009 Government getting the MATRADE Convention & Exhibition Centre for “free” leaves Malaysians “flabbergasted” 26Nov Investors put off by Malaysia’s high-cost, low-speed broadband GST may be fixed at 4pc 26-Nov-2009 Nationwide alert for dengue(26Nov) The Bala Interview Part 2 of 3 25-Nov-2009 DAP lashes out over Kuala Dimensi ‘bailout’ 25-Nov-2009 'Penans will die if jungle is destroyed' 25-Nov-2009 MACC shuts its doors at 5.30pm Opposition questions sale of Bernas to Syed Mokhtar - 24-Nov-2009 Ku Li to head Parliamentary caucus on oil royalty - 24 Nov-2009 Amendment to let converts seek divorce in civil courts The Bala Interview Part 1 of 3 ...22-Nov-2009 High Court orders EC to hold by-election in Kota Siputeh Teoh’s second autopsy done, findings not revealed, 23-Nov-2009 Court ruling takes bite out of local council summonses 22-Nov-2009 KL patriotism camps ‘racist and political’ Another index, another drubbing for Malaysia Today Online Teoh exhumation begins - 20 Nov 2009 MACC can’t quiz witnesses beyond office hours, High Court rules - 19-Nov-2009 Opposition states and KL in money tussle - 19-Nov-2009 Report into Bukit Antarabangsa landslide declassified 18-Nov-2009 Karpal says willing to prosecute Lingam Malaysia seen as more corrupt than ever threat to family - The Malaysian Insider 17Nov 2009 Rep absent without leave, so court declares Kota Siputeh state seat vacant Graft is most serious problem country faces, new poll shows 16-Nov-2009 MACC should follow the stink The clock is ticking on the NEAC 16-Nov-2009 Declassified Selangor papers reveal more lopsided deals - 14 Nov 2009 Apartheid- Clear and present in Malaysia - 14 Nov 2009 Christians here called God “Allah” four centuries ago Apartheid- Clear and present in Malaysia - 14 Nov 2009 PI Bala drops Bombshell 3- Update Declassified Selangor papers reveal more lopsided deals Zaid is Pakatan’s reality check — The Malaysian Insider Heavy rain, floods, strong winds, high waves forecast PI Bala claims offered RM5m to retract statement Zaid picks Nik Aziz to chair Pakatan Rakyat Malaysia PI Bala reiterates his first SD and says he was offered RM5 million to retract it - 13 Nov 2009. A Bridge Too Far 13 Nov 2009 PI Bala surfaces to drop Bombshell 3 Utusan Malaysia is the stupidest newspaper in the world - the proof Freedom to agree or disagree - 12 Nov 2009 Raja Petra gets discharge not amounting to acquittal Selangor to bare all on projects benefiting cronies Hu Jintao visits Malaysia - 11 Nov 2009 Pakatan presents key witness for Lingam-Eusoff NZ trip My people first, performance for my people now- — Richard Wee (loyarburok.com) - 10 Nov 2009 Pua wants 'selective memory loss' Ling to be probed - 9 nov 2009 Voters unconvinced with PAS leadership, favours Nik Aziz to Hadi NOTICE! Please go to the new site - NEW Malaysia Today website Malaysia in the company of world-class travel destinations - 6 Nov 2009 US slaps sanctions on Malaysian branch of Iran's Bank Mellat Malaysia’s oldest nomads struggle to find a home Former sec-gen says government aware of PKFZ land buy Sweet era of cheap sugar may end with Kuok’s exit - 6 November 2009 DAP questions RM394m reserved for toll payments A(H1N1)- Malaysia prepped for second wave - 5 November 2009 Coroner allows Teoh exhumation for fresh autopsy Kit Siang calls for Attorney-General’s resignation 10 implicated in PAC's probe of PKFZ Pakatan finally applies to be formal coalition 4 November 2009 Status Bumiputera Sarawak tak berlandaskan 1 Malaysia — Dr Jeniri Amir   Soi Lek reinstated, Tee Keat sacks four in pre-emptive strike Controversy follows ex-mufti - 3 November 2009 A liberal separation between state and religion Be careful when visiting waterfalls now, says Weather Dept How you become a racist ... It's the same old story again - 02 Nov 2009 Wanted: Pornthip's head!  (related: Mysterious death of Teoh Beng Hock )   October 2009 No end in sight for Perak PR Perak Turned Into a Barbaric State The chaotic Perak State Assembly - Aliran 29 Oct, 2009 Unemployed graduates: Who prospers? The Perak farce redux — The Malaysian Insider Perak assembly- Pakatan reps 'assaulted', sitting adjourned More than 30,000 workers retrenched after economic downturn began Teoh’s family wants body exhumed, second post-mortem - 27 October 2009 Overpaying by the billions - The Star, 26 October 2009 Getting Away with Murder in Malaysia Teoh’s family wants body exhumed for second autopsy Don’t think like politicians, judges told Iskandar rocked by CEO’s resignation Budget 2010 proposals at a glance Bar Council revives call for RCI into Teoh's death Death at MACC: My CSI XVI – Making sense of the 80% probability Outcry over result of VK Lingam case Weak reasons for dropping Lingam case Pressure mounts to exhume Teoh for second autopsy, 22 Oct. 2009 Case against Lingam closed The Auditor-General's Report 2009:   - RM42,320 for a laptop   - Johor charges inconsistent rates for raw water   - Auditor general's report highlights Penang's financial prudence Teoh inquest- 80pc chance of homicide, says Thai expert - 21 Oct 2009, theStar Web surfing boosts older people’s brain function Teaching of Science and Maths in BM for Year One could possibly begin in 2011 Malaysia Day to be public holiday from next year One in every six persons a foreigner in Sabah Malaysian ute's crash-test score sparks Consumer NZ safety warning Orders came from Putrajaya, says MACC intelligence man - Oct 16, 2009 101 East - KL land scam - 15 Oct 09 - Part 2 101 East AlJareeza- KL land scam - 15 Oct 09 - Part 1 (Video) Tee Keat hangs on, Liow made No 2 Teoh was not allowed to leave, MACC man admits Chin Peng’s last fight — to be buried in Sitiawan Proposed dam threatens to submerge 11 villages Malaysia Today editor claims allegations were made in good faith (see related video here) - 14 October 2009 Express coach firm cuts Singapore-KL fares - 13 October, 2009 Umno snaps PR’s by-election win streak - 12 Oct, 2009 What the BN victory means With Makkal Sakti, it’s advantage Najib MCA vote leaves media in a spin MCA EGM: Delegates make dramatic decisions What is wrong with BN component parties The Malay dilemma Edisi XYZ PKFZ probe- Tiong’s assets frozen Malaysia 66th most attractive country globally, third best in Asean - 6 Oct 2009 Growing list of don’ts - 5 Oct, 2009 Bagan Pinang is Umno's to lose Where's the money gone? Malaysia’s broadband quality is below par, says Oxford study BN sending message that it stands for corruption 02 Oct 2009 Tempest in the Cape of Flowers - the Sun 2 Oct 2009 Mystery DNA on Teoh belonged to another dead man PM invites public to give ideas for budget 2010 - 2 Oct 2009 Thousands shaken by tremors following earthquake in Sumatra Typhoon Ketsana wreaks havoc across South-East Asia   September 2009 Same Old UMNO, Same Old Ethics Former Negri MB picked as Barisan Nasional's candidate Teoh family asked to go for ‘mental test’ Government to pump in RM1b monthly till 2010 - 29 Sept. 2009 Agencies must act on TI’s findings The attacks on Malaysia Today Behind the attack on Malaysia Today The 'conspiracy' against MIC Ops Sikap- 16 more dead, fatalities up to 238 Machines humming again at Malaysian factories - 27 September 2009 Let the show go on, Rais tells Beyonce critics ‘Big Brother’ is watching Kesian Isa Samad — Zaid Ibrahim PKA files another suit over PKFZ Kinta Nature Park to be gazetted as wildlife sanctuary Malaysia rated 47th least corrupt, Penang praised - 25 September 2009 Seasonal flu shot increases A(H1N1) risk- Canadian study M'sia among corrupt nations where bribes total US$40bil RM65mil for the poor must also go to Penans: Minister Light at end of tunnel over KTM’s Singapore land Ops Sikap XX- Death toll now at 164 A (H1N1)- 219 news cases with flu-like symptoms Muslims celebrate Aidilfitri How to access Malaysia Today by proxy to beat the block PM appeals for unity, asks Malaysians to discard suspicions Asthmatic teen’s case raises H1N1 death toll to 77 Govt admits RPK revealed secrets North-South Expressway packed in balik kampung rush -18 Sept 2009 Police to probe Net posting of classified PKFZ documents Cops look for source of PKFZ paper leak Malaysia Today blocked over leaked PKFZ documents Noordin Top gunned down in ambush Lust in return for rides in Penan country MACC and gang sued for RM50 million - Malaysia today; 16 Sept More Penan woes- 1,000 to be uprooted by dam project 1Malaysia F1 team will notch up billion ringgit bill Selamat Hari Malaysia - 16 Sept 2009 Dams a curse from hell, say Orang Ulu Indonesia- Anti-Malaysia feeling still strong Altantuya’s father drops bid to review Razak’s acquittal Infrequent travellers can opt for cheaper passports MIC polls- Samy Vellu's men win all four top posts Kit Siang wants PM to explain Home Minister’s cow-head action MCA to MCMC- Back off on Malaysiakini Suhakam- Cops must cooperate, we have the power The rape of young Penan girls (related story WHAT NOW … TAIB, JABU AND JAMES MASING---) Indonesia acts to mend rift with Malaysia Teoh inquest- Torture testimony ruled relevant - TheStar 10Sept09 RPK renews attacks over Altantuya allegations on Youtube  (or Video - Altantuya Statutory Declaration) Teoh inquest: Mystery man talks of torture Gov't report confirms Penan girls were raped Six charged with sedition over cow-head protest Teng: Reps siphoned money even after dissolution - Shah Alam; The Star Why 09/09/09 Is So Special Tomyam toll - 9Sept 2009 Respect other religions and races, Muslims urged Cow head protestors face sedition, illegal assembly charges - 8 Sept 2009 New site for Hindu temple in Shah Alam A (H1N1)- No death for four days running - 7 Sept 2009 Unicef- Trafficking of minors in Malaysia remains rampant ‘Muslim sensitivities’ an excuse for blatant racism- Temple move plan shelved, Selangor to look for other agreeable site - 6 Sept. 2009 MCMC tells Malaysiakini: Take down videos Home Minister tells cops to charge cow head protesters - TheStar 4 August 2009 (Hisham defends cow-head protestors - 2nd Sept ; Hisham: Don't blame cow-head protestors) IGP Musa’s tenure extended another year A(H1N1)- Death toll now at 73 - 3 Sept. 2009 Syabas Tok Guru dan Khalid Samad — Zaid Ibrahim - 3 Sept 2009 High drama at Kg Buah Pala Dalang Kepala Lembu Didedah (Video) Second food aid for Penans Pakatan wants Hishammuddin sacked Indonesian maids get a rest day a week Let’s stamp out racism Suhakam needs more power Hishammuddin needs a reality check – The Malaysian Insider A(H1N1)- No new deaths, 87 new cases 2nd Sept, 2009 Hisham defends cow-head protestors Six months after tree assembly, Pakatan assembles in hotel Pakatan reps arrested, state secretariat blocked In pursuit of 1 Malaysia, Rais reviews Astro’s licence PM's promise- Target Selangor Make coexistence our guiding light Former Lord President Tun Hamid Omar dies August 2009 ‘Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!’ … from what? 31 August Ong calls for EGM Pump price rises with RON97 at RM2.05 tomorrow - 31 August 2009 The Myth Of A Moderate Malaysia One more A(H1N1) death reported Hip-hop concert with a catch Friday's protest to be investigated under Sedition Act, Selangor CPO says - 29 August, 2009 Untouchables Of The Klang Valley Can’t hold a candle to cop’s excuse - The Malaysian Insider H1N1- No deaths reported, 365 tested positive - 29 Aug Are the cow-head protesters real ? It’s a Long Road    RM100mil in Amanah Saham units to ease hardcore poverty PM orders action against cow-head protesters Allegations of torture surface against MACC 391 people admitted for influenza-like illness; no A (H1N1) deaths Jawapan Saya - Zaid Ibrahim Borneo timber firm dismantles bridge, stalls food aid to Penans MCA in turmoil- Why it matters A (H1N1)- No new deaths; 259 new cases; 27 August 2009 The Legality of Caning Kartika Race card proves dicey - 27 Aug Soi Lek sacked - 27 August 2009 Court omits MACC allegations of graft against DAP men PAS maintains Chinese support, Umno race tactics a flop Syariah court of appeal to revise Kartika’s sentence PAS wins by big margin 25 Aug. 2009 A (H1N1): Latest victim is 3-yr-old; death toll rises to 70 - 25 Aug, 2009 MACC officer admits top officials gave orders Rohaizat's disbarment- DPM sullies his office - 24 Aug 2009; Aliran More Malaysians turn to international schools Time for politics to have principles: Zaid Many still complacent about anti-H1N1 measures 310 discharged from hospitals; no deaths recorded - 22 Aug, 2009 Tamiflu-resistant H1N1 may have spread in Singapore - 22 Aug, 2009 Not one but three charges against Rohaizat Insurance firms to cover claims King's ransom for a guardhouse (video) Penan task force report "not available" Federal court rules Buah Pala villagers must vacate A(H1N1): 380 new cases, no deaths Umno plays race card, and unsettles many Influenza A (H1N1) hits record high with 569 cases Mystery letter about death of Teoh Beng Hoct unfold - details here Rohaizat’s partner denies Umno’s accusation Mystery letter fingers senior MACC officer over Teoh’s death ISA, Police Act amendments to include freedom of assembly Snatch thieves now targeting lady drivers 'Umno has different moral code?' Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah unhappy Three more H1N1 deaths bring toll to 67 - 18 Aug 2009 Clarification regarding UMNO Candidate for Permatang Pasir By-election, Rohaizat Othman - 18 Aug 2009 Pakatan attacks Rohaizat over disbarment Umno represented by disbarred lawyer - 18 August 2009 By-election marred by cries of police brutality - 17 August 2009 Teoh Inquest Day 9- 'Facial injuries may be due to beating' Pathologist admits facts do not support suicide theory A (H1N1)- 2 more deaths; toll rises to 64 - 17 August 2009 Lambs under the throne — Aliran A(H1N1)- Three more deaths reported - 16, August, 2009 The bride wore black A(H1N1)- Three new deaths bringing total to 59 A(H1N1)- Two Tamiflu-resistant flu cases in US Suhakam inquiry into lawyers' arrest begins (Youtube Video) Web filter debacle has KL red-faced - 15 Aug, 2009 Gobind tears into suicide theory Really? Really? RTM reporter claims she does not know which party Karpal belongs to MACC arrests Ronnie Liu’s aide Ong, Tiong in limelight over RM10m ‘gift’, use of private planes Doc- Not homicide or accident, more a suicide ‘He may have been dragged’ A(H1N1)- Seven more deaths reported - 13August, 2009 A(H1N1)- 6 more deaths, total fatalities at 44 - 12 Aug, 2009. Clearing confusion over Maths and Science - 12 August 2009 Utusan reporter says he thought ultra vires means ‘to insult’ DNA tests confirm it’s not Noordin A(H1N1): Death toll now 38 with six more deaths - 11 August, 2009 12 Malacca PTAs appeal for option to use English Teoh had multiple fractures on his body, court told Lee Hwa Beng lodges report against Kuala Dimensi and BTA Architect Malaysia: Drop Sedition Charges Against Parliamentarian Family doubts slain terror suspect is Noordin Top PKFZ task force finds RM500m in questionable claims A (H1N1): 6 more deaths, taking total to 32 - 10 Aug., 2009 An apology to parents DPM- Those who started Maths, Science in English can continue PM- Barisan wants Selangor back Race- Time for a new beginning — Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah A(H1N1): Eight more deaths reported Umno media paints DAP anti-Islam, Anwar a traitor Guan Eng washes his hands off Buah Pala after residents reject homes Language switch: Gov't bars parents-teachers meet (Video) - 8 Aug, 2009 (read: Reliving the myth of the lazy native: the PPSMI issue and the denying of success to the poor) A (H1N1): 3 more deaths, taking total to 18 - 8 August, 2009 Inquest of Teoh Beng Hock in Video (Attorney-General’s Chambers Malaysia) Noordin Mat Top believed shot dead in shootout with Indonesian police PM says no plan to censor the Internet 91pc in Home Ministry web poll want ISA abolished PM: Influenza A (H1N1) now a serious threat - 6 August, 2009 New Tamil Tiger leader arrested in Malaysia Rais confirms ‘green dam’, says to shut out ‘blue sites’ Cops told to investigate ‘new details’ in Teoh case Penang govt files police report against ministry adviser Updates on Teoh Inquest at: insider_latest on Twitter Malaysia mulls ‘Green Dam’ despite China’s failure Demonstrations- A fundamental right of citizens AirAsia announces Bangkok-Taipei route Five more deaths bring H1N1 toll to 13 A(H1N1): Three more deaths, total at 12 Teoh inquest- No match to unknown DNA found Teoh's inquest - 5 August, 2009 Anwar’s lawyers accuse prosecution of trial by ambush Trouble brewing over beer seizures Every Malaysian a traitor- — The Malaysian Insider Kg Buah Pala: State to file application to invoke Section 116 on Tuesday A(H1N1): New mum dies, baby is safe ISA protest: One 16-year-old remanded for 4 days LGE: We will revoke DO (Video) A (H1N1): Tests confirm 11-year-old boy is sixth A (H1N1) Brothers, be just to your sisters Kg Buah Pala: A new hope Police arrest 589 supporters in ISA street demo - 2 Aug, 2009 Malaysiakini photos of the anti-ISA march Helter skelter as police crush protest ISA protests: Water cannons, tear gas fired at crowds - The Star; 1 Jul.2009 10,000 in city centre, tear gas fired - 1 August, 2009, Malaysiakini   July 2009 Bernama Bhd sues Bernama TV for debts 10yr-old with flu symptoms dies, post-mortem on Penan Starvation: People First, Performance Now? 3,000 Penans in Belaga on verge of starving (Video on Penans at Youtube) Pakatan committee finds Perak Speaker guilty of contempt WiMAX licence holders warned to use or lose it DNA of two males found on Teoh's clothes PKFZ and PKA board under fire at two hearings H1N1 situation getting worse In unusual step, criminal lawyer appointed for Teoh’s inquest Teoh inquest postponed to Aug 5 Teoh inquest: Ongoing Updates - the Star, 29 July, 2009 Schools, colleges and NS camp closed Shelter for the homeless A (H1N1): Malaysia reports third death Former ACA official says Teoh held unlawfully Konspirasi BN (Youtube Video) Khalid orders audit to clear Pakatan Selangor government Second H1N1 death in Malaysia (Health and Medical websites links here) Cops, officials block Pakatan Perak assembly inquiry Guan Eng’s situation liken to Chong Eu’s struggle Heritage Site party ends with a big bang - 27 July 2009; the Star Travellers to Malaysia ditch buses for planes Should Anwar have Access to the Prosecution’s Evidence? A(H1N1): More than 1,000 cases now Abandoned by their kids; 26 July, 2009 - The Star Yasmin Ahmad dies Kampung Buah Pala- Guan Eng orders stop to project nod Malaysia debates caning of woman Pakatan wants more from royal commission Zaid- Cabinet decision moves reforms back to square one Transforming sorrow and anger into People’s Power First A(H1N1) related death in Malaysia Many find it hard to cope with increase in food prices The damaged brain system In MACC mess lies Pak Lah’s legacy of visionary ideas and half-baked execution Understanding reached with Kg Buah Pala villagers, says CM Kit Siang shocked over MACC advisory panel’s lack of concern (Website: Panel/lembaga SPRM/ MACC) Cabinet orders suspension of MACC officers Tan Boon Wah sues MACC for false imprisonment S’pore air link good for Ipoh Arresting the Slide in Our Public Institutions Letter to the Distinguished Advisory Members of the MACC 'You stupid China man' Partial solar eclipse can be observed in Msia tomorrow - July 21, 2009 Teoh’s handphone with MACC officer, died bet 8.30-9.30am Macdeth Act II — an open letter to Berita Harian — Art Harun 14th floor MACC office window parts found near Teoh's body Teoh’s death probe: No CCTV footage of him leaving building Baying for answers First H1N1-related death in Singapore Roti canai and teh tarik for RM1 Teoh looked "tired" says man who saw him last Let Us Clean Up The Police Force And MACC To Make Malaysia Safe For Our Children Malaysia’s Noordin Mohd Top may be behind Jakarta blasts Exco's aide falls to death from MACC HQ 'It's double standards we can't stomach' MACC’s investigation procedures, says Ramon MACC must bear full responsibility for death of Teoh Beng Hock  No more interrogations outside state secretariat, says MB Khalid DEATH OF TEOH BENG HOCK: A mystery waiting to be solved THE DEATH OF TEOH BENG HOCK: Lawyers say highly unusual manner of interrogating witness - Malay Mail How did he die? The Last Seven Hours in Teo Beng Hock’s Life Ean Yong’s political secretary dead at MACC HQ MACC — old whine in new bottle — The Malaysian Insider Empathy and myopia- How Malaysians no longer understand one another The next GE is for Pakatan Rakyat to lose — Hussein Hamid Malaysia: Politics Drive Upcoming Anwar Trial Poll shows high approval ratings for Selangor government Permanent Residence Status: A red card to Malaysia Minyak dan politik — Datuk Zaid Ibrahim The Two-Sided Implications of Manek Urai Malays are second biggest group of clients for ‘Ah Long’ Politics of language New education policy disastrous - Kit Siang AirAsia launches two new routes to Singapore - 14 July 2009 Perak native folk call for amendments to land laws A(H1N1): Daily local transmissions overtake imports 13 July, 2009 - The Star Perak aborigines want greater rights to their land High Chaparral: Penang lodges report with MACC Gov't gambles on our children's future The Unexpected - 11 July 2009 Association drops bombshell over cars with natural gas The Preservation of Democracy and the Rule of Law in Malaysia High Chaparral: State documents declassified Relegated to a Pekan Rabu economy? Voters back fresh Perak polls in new survey Najib at 100 days: Strong Job Approval Rating on Economic Measures Liow: Pandemic at critical stage Khir in a pickle over palatial mansion More than 300 infected with Influenza A (H1N1) - The Star 6 July 2009 (Health and Medical websites links here) Bar Council: Treatment of residents violates international laws Penang leads the way Call for public inquiry on Petronas AirAsia eyes routes to Asia-Pacific, Mid-East Firefly buzzing with new routes from Malaysia to Singapore I stood up for human rights, says Abu Talib Procurement- A call for transparency NS: Trouble flares in Camp Cini (Youtube) Singapore- Subang air link on again New Website on H1N1 by Healt Ministry, Malaysia - http://h1n1.moh.gov.my/ 18 people die on the road each day June 2009 Karpal: It's an insult to MPs' intelligence (video) PM announces slew of liberalisation measures PKA stops RM660 million payout to KDSB World Bank says Malaysia’s governance worsened in last five years - 30 June2009 Singapore-KL route- Sky’s the limit, say airlines One million ringgit is nothing Lessons on race relations Who's qualified to interpret? - FARISH A NOOR; mySinChew Influenza A(H1N1) terminology stays – Health Ministry The Sultan’s Constitutional Powers — Kevin YL Tan (Loyarburok.com) Malaysians remember Michael and Farrah -26 June 2009 Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett both die Jakarta stops export of maids immediately How race and religion are part of the Malaysian political scene ‘Useless’ Chinese dailies need direction from Malay publishing group- – Tay Tian Yan Petronas profit falls Singapore-Malaysia air route soaring (How to fly from Singapore to Malaysia) Firefly to link Singapore to Alor Setar and Kota Baru Air Asia removes admin charges to make fares cheaper PM: 'A religious duty to have unity talks' Return to the ballot box in Perak and BN regains credibility, says Ambiga Hadi's (temporary) promise MACC chief plays coy, frustrates PAC probe into PKFZ Just how serious are we about A(H1N1)- — Paul Si Seven new H1N1 cases, schools prime breeding grounds 14 refugees still held for celebrating Suu Kyi's birthday The Myanmar question – Khairy Jamaluddin The gobbledegook of Augustine Paul FCJ in the Federal Court’s decision in Zambry v Sivakumar PKFZ-SCANDAL.ORG Visiting the Malay ‘Rights’ Kerajaan Malaysia harus menghormati Perjanjian Perdamaian 1989 (in Malay) What makes Malaysia tick theStar Malaysia, six African states listed for human trafficking ‘We fought the British, too’ - The Malay Mail; 16 June 2009 Influenza A (H1N1) FAQ A (H1N1)- Malaysia confirms 5 more, taking total to 17 (Update) Zaid slams Pahang MB Several Pakatan MPs ordered to leave Dewan Rakyat - the Star 15 June 2009 The public voice of Sisters in Islam Abuse in land of milk and honey Zaid joins PKR DAP wants PAC chief disqualified for refusing to summon Ling Stricter H1N1 measures as WHO declares pandemic MACC to charge company directors with taking RM3mil in bribes Avoid these four traditional products, says health ministry Penang government wants to run ferry services Veiled view of equal rights - the Star 10 June 2009 Another Lesson in PAS History: The Malaysian Public Doesnt Like Extremists Self-destruction; Sin Chew Daily, 9 June 2009 PAS to abandon DAP and PKR - Greed or Stupidity? - 8 June 2009 Party should not impose its will on others, says Lo’ Lo’ No home sweet home - The Star 07 June 2009 To cut waste, Penang makes shoppers pay for plastic bags - 5 June 2009 Future of Malaysia is Pakatan, says Saifuddin - The Malaysian Insider PKR Turning Into Another Multiracial UMNO? - 05 June 2009 May 2009 A (H1N1) flu: M’sia reports 3 more cases Uphold the Spirit of Reconciliation in the Haadyai Peace Accords Malaysians say politicians the most corrupt lot Press Statement by YB Charles Santiago Samy: Act now, charge Utusan with sedition The Manohara escape and unsung heroes RM147m bill for PKA - The Sun Pt 2 | One-on-one with Farish Noor Pt 1 | One-on-one with Farish Noor 80pc of government projects behind schedule – Shaziman ‘I Was Drugged and Abused’ MPs and taxpayers’ money - The Malaysian Insider Pt 1 | One-on-one with Farish Noor Police probe Malaysian opposition members - Channel news Asia PKFZ’s RM12 Billion Scandal - Where’re the Sharks? Peguam Chin Peng: Kerajaan Malaysia Tidak Tepati Janji (TV Antara - in Malay) Zaid attacks racial overtones in anti-Chin Peng campaign Amnesty International Report on Malaysia 2009 RM53,000 for a toilet Chor: Decisions made before I became PKA chairman - The Star, 30 May 2009 Report names four politicians - The Star 29 May 2009 Q+A-Why is Malaysia Port Klang scandal important? ISA - Giving a ‘Positive Picture of Communists’? Statement by MAT ZAIN BIN IBRAHIM Invoke Judges' Code of Ethics: Investigate These Judges - Aliran So when has fasting become an offence? Cops arrest 19 over planned hunger strike - The Sun; 26 May 2009 Malaysia set to announce recession Police abusing its role in going after BN critics - The Centre for Independent Journalism PDRM- A tale of the tail wagging the dog JobsMalaysia to open 22 centres nationwide Khalid slams police for roughing up Jenice, other Perak dissenters Police raid DAP HQ without warrant Malaysian Appeals Court Deals Setback to the Opposition - The Wall Street Journal Court rules Zambry is valid MB - theStar; 22 May, 2009 Malaysia proposes third bridge to S'pore - 22 May 2009 Is scholarship frustration over missed ‘opportunities’ or ‘privileges’- TVSelangor launched Selangorkini launch 6As get PSD scholarship for engineering but 13, 14As no scholarships – whole Cabinet should be sacked for allowing such nonsense year in year out Nizar is only answerable to state assembly – High Court judge Ganesan’s presence caused and contributed to State Assembly ruckus - Aliran Only 20pc of PSD scholarships given on merit - the Malaysian Insider A (H1N1): Second confirmed case in Malaysia - the Star Return of the king... Quit now, lawyers tell IGP, home minister (Malaysiakini TV) Also Read: Right to legal representation Influential scholar urges Muslims to shed victim role - The Malaysian Insider Do the honourable thing, Najib Malaysia confirms first case of A(H1N1)flue - the Star; 15 May 2009 Iban Student deprived of her rights 'No review of PSD scholarship selection criteria' - NST Literally paying to own a car - TheStar A serious crisis of confidence Plots given to five-year-olds and grassroots politicians - the Star 14 May 2009 'Gun brought into May 7 sitting' (Video) Judge Ramli’s stay order puzzling, disturbing Zambry resumes duty, but as what? The Perak Debacle - Malaysia Today Perak crisis: Stay of execution granted; Zambry to resume duties Unprofessional police conduct forces Nizar to pray by roadside The impact of Nizar Vs Zambry Nizar is MB - The Malaysian Insider Nizar is rightful MB: High Court - the Star; 11 May 2009 Famous last words — The Malaysian Insider Malaysia government wrests control of state, 65 arrested - Reuters How could it come to this? Know your rights Guan Eng: Democracy is dead More question legality of yesterday's Perak Assembly decisions 'Rape of democracy' at Perak assembly Nizar claims today's sitting 'null and void' Najib must clear his own mess - the  Malaysia Insider 'Bisikan diraja' untuk Pakatan Sixty-nine arrests made by Perak police Power Grab in Perak - The Wall Street Journal A House in tatters - The Star Influenza A (H1N1) FAQ - the Star To Reach First World, Malaysia has to pass Gabon - the Malaysia Insider Why con a stupid Chinaman A (H1N1) FLU & YOU - the Star N.H. Chan: An inconvenient judge - The Malaysia Insider They will all go to hell, but you might end up joining them - 30 April 2009 Can one convert a child to Islam Mohamad Hafiz Hassan Much more needs to be done Bumi proviso removed to rope in more investments, says Najib - the Star Rulers must not lord over us FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AWARD 2009 RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED The day the Constitution died? - The Malaysia Insider, 19 April 2009 An affront to human rights - theStar Nizar tries to contact palace to seek dissolution of assembly - the Malaysia Insider Call for ICT Ministry goes unheeded - The Star Malaysia leader's racial unity campaign hits snag - AP New Malaysian premier snubs ICT body RM18m failed taxi venture Kit Siang shocked by DPM’s ‘ungrateful Chinese’ comment Najib names 28-member Cabinet - the Star -9 April 2009 Altantuya murder: Motive remains unclear, says Karpal BN takes Batang Ai and Pakatan retains Bukit Selambau, Bukit Gantang - The Star Polls loss puts pressure on Perak government and Najib Mixed results show BN yet to turn tide - The Straits Times Opposition win a clear signal - NST Taking the Mickey out of our money - The Sun, April 2009 RM1.9m for ‘technical’ visits - The Malay Mail Opposition braced for hard time from Malaysia's new PM - the Telegraph Najib sworn in as Malaysia's sixth Prime Minister Pak Lah submits resignation to King Pak Lah is ready to move on Khir's RM1.7m Disney trips Permit Nation - the Malaysia insider A power transition tainted by fear, suppression and corruption - Malaysia Today Scandals Cloud Succession in Newly Unsure Malaysia - New York Times Suara Keadilan and Harakah banned over ‘sensational and wrong’ articles - theStar Embrace civil society in urban governance - The Sun Father’s Racial Policy May Be Najib’s Undoing at Malaysian Helm - Bloomberg Only the truth hurts -Malaysiatoday 11 summoned to testify in Balkis probe - the Sun Karpal charged with sedition for saying Sultan can be sued Perak Speaker’s case: Declare a mistrial Govt studying DAP proposal to buy back North-South Expressway and end toll collection in six years Consistency Of Purpose, Duty And Responsibility       Are the Malay linguistic nationalists betraying our children? Second Stimulus Plan  - Mini Budget DIRECT NEGOTIATION BEING BLATANTLY PRACTICED BY DEFENCE MINISTRY DESPITE PUBLIC RESENTMENT Still suffering from growing pains Outdoing Abu Gharib The truth that refuses to surface Who's Behind All This Mess? Restraining order against Speaker to be challenged Cascading illegality - razaleigh.com Under a tree, assembly votes for fresh polls Perak State Assembly under a rain-tree – history made today We are All Immigrants Saudi apartments deal riddled with discrepancies (Video) Perks given to Khir Toyo and PNSB staff were never declared to IRB This is the darkest episode in my life Arrogant Barisan has to earn voters’ respect if it wants respect Dr Khir believes non-Muslims should not enjoy the  same status as Muslims. !!! He Still Does Not Understand? Perak MB and exco ‘suspended’ Sex, privacy and newspapers For the love of the sultan It’s MB vs MB, Nizar files suit against Zambry - the Star Zahid Hamidi and UMNOs Racist Politics Treading the Dark Alley of a Constitutional Crisis? The amazing Malaysian hopping frog - the Star Eye on Pakatan to step up legal battle, Suhakam advises snap election Zaid says governments should not be overturned in private Perak must not fail Voters, The Biggest Losers Lesson learned from the Perak political fiasco Perak Update: Dr Zambry is new Perak MB; the Star PERAK IN CRISIS: today's chronology of events Video clips on Perak Crisis - Anwar Appeals for Calm (Video) THE PERAK PLAGUE or, Should I too cross over for those millions of Ringgit? Perak: A test on the wisdom of the people... and the Sultan's Barisan Nasional said it commands the majority to form the government in Perak - the Star Umno’s road to perdition — The Malaysian Insider 10,000 jobless so far since Jan 1 Is there a doctor in the house? Text of President Barack Obama's inaugural address Tengku Razaleigh's speech at ASLI Conference Jan 15, 2009 PAS wins KT - TheStar Pakatan proving to be a viable and capable alternative Datuk Zaid Ibrahim's speech at Regional Outlook Forum, Singapore - Malaysia Today, 7 Jan 2009 Fatwas 101 - Exclusive with imam Feisal Abdul Rauf; the Nut Graph A Germ Warfare Guru Goes Free The Dayak dilemma (Part 1) - Malaysiakini, 20 Dec2008

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