Category: Media Monitor

Provide ideas for reforms, Zaid tells media

Provide ideas for reforms, Zaid tells mediaBy The New Straits TimesJune 2, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Zaid Ibrahim has asked journalists and the media to get their acts together to seek reform and improve press freedom. The minister in the Prime Minister’s Department suggested that journalists propose solutions to replace existing media laws such as… Continue reading Provide ideas for reforms, Zaid tells media

Mixed reactions from leaders to PM’s ‘goodies’

Mixed reactions from leaders to PM’s ‘goodies’By DAILY EXPRESSJune 2, 2008 Kota Kinabalu: The announcements on several issues concerning Sabah on Saturday by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi were met with mixed reactions from leaders in the State. Some said they were not up to the people’s expectation, like the establishment of a… Continue reading Mixed reactions from leaders to PM’s ‘goodies’

Whither Malaysia?

Whither Malaysia?By The Borneo PostSunday, June 1, 2008 THERE’S something that definitely must be said about Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, the prime minister, who is facing (it seems) mounting troubles within Umno, his own party and the backbone of the ruling national coalition, but a situation (it also seems) that is getting to the… Continue reading Whither Malaysia?

Bring out the bloggers

Bring out the bloggersBY NICOLE TAN, The StarSaturday May 31, 2008     StarMetro takes a look into the wide, wonderful world of blogging with a new column by travel blogger Nicole Tan. This week, she shares her personal experiences and provides some tips on how to start your own blog. BLOGGING may not sound… Continue reading Bring out the bloggers

Walk for Press Freedom axed but event to proceed

Walk for Press Freedom axed but event to proceedBy Syed Jaymal Zahiid, Malaysiakini May 30, 08 7:03pm The planned Walk for Press Freedom has been cancelled two days shy of it happening but the meeting between the press and the de facto law minister will proceed. Journalists from various media organisations were expected to march… Continue reading Walk for Press Freedom axed but event to proceed

WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY: MAY 31; Why young girls take up smoking

WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY: MAY 31; Why young girls take up smokingBy : Annie Freeda Cruez , New Straits TimesMay 31, 2008 “Say NO to Smoking”   Despite the government’s anti-smoking efforts, many perceive that society approves of smoking. Research revealed that young girls who had one close friend who smoked are 13 times most… Continue reading WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY: MAY 31; Why young girls take up smoking

WHAT BLOGGERS SAY: Toll fracas, Najib in the crosshairs

WHAT BLOGGERS SAY: Toll fracas, Najib in the crosshairsBy The New Straits TimesMay 31, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: The fracas on Tuesday between residents of Bandar Mahkota Cheras and a group of men, believed to be thugs, was the main focus of bloggers this week. Petaling Jaya Utara MP Tony Pua expressed his frustration over the… Continue reading WHAT BLOGGERS SAY: Toll fracas, Najib in the crosshairs