By Debra Chong PETALING JAYA, July 23 – A simple question during a press conference this afternoon at Parti Keadilan Rakyat headquarters elicited a strong, emotional outburst from Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. It began when a reporter asked the PKR adviser to comment on his allegations that doctors had been harassed to change their report … Read more
by Pauline Puah, The Edge Wednesday, 23 July 2008 Umno held talks with PAS after the March 8 general election with the hope of reversing the setback it suffered not just in Selangor but other states as well, former Selangor menteri besar Datuk Seri Mohd Khir Toyo said yesterday. Mohd Khir said he arranged for … Read more
By TEH ENG HOCK and ROYCE CHEAH, the StarWednesday July 23, 2008 PETALING JAYA: Sarawak plans to build 12 hydroelectric dams to meet its future industrialisation needs. The move has got environmentalists up in arms, questioning the need for the dams and the planned development of the state. They also suggested that Sarawak’s national park … Read more
By Sajahan Abdul Waheed in Singapore, New Straits Times July 23, 2008 SINGAPORE wants to claim a territorial sea and an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) around Pedra Branca — going back on its word to discuss with Malaysia territorial issues and activities around the rocky outcrop. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim did … Read more
By Lee Shi-Ian, New Straits Times July 19, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: The Bar Council yesterday described the recent questioning of lawyers who had represented private investigator P. Balasubramaniam as an act of intimidation. “This would amount to threatening lawyers into revealing information which cannot be revealed due to lawyer-client relationship,” council president Datuk Ambiga … Read more
COMMENT BY OON YEOH, The Star Thursday May 15, 2008 Malaysian Insider, a bold attempt at creating a full-fledged online newspaper, is open to working with brand owners on innovative forms of advertising. MALAYSIAN Insider, which emerged right before the general election, has become a staple of what I refer to as the “Malaysiakini crowd??? … Read more
Other Voices on the Fuel Duel Debate (Coordinated by Editor, CPI) July 16, 2008 Dr Lim Teck Ghee, Director, Centre for Policy Initiatives Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emerged as the clear winner in this debate. He was substantive and in command of the facts and figures – to the extent that the short period allocated … Read more
By YL Chong, Editor, CPI July 16, 2008 History was indeed created at the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka when Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek faced off former Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in an hour-long debate telecast live last night. The much publicised American-style debate was definitely a “first” in the country, … Read more
From: Office of Anwar Ibrahim There are a few times in life when you have a chance to be a part of something historic. For Malaysians, March 8th, 2008 was one of those days…when we went to the polls and our voices resonate with the call for democracy, good governance and the rule of law. … Read more
SPECIAL REPORT: The initiative by web portal “Agenda Daily” to organise a debate between PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek on the recent fuel price hike issue is to be applauded. We also welcome TV3’s commitment to telecast the debate live on July 15, at 8.30pm … Read more