Archive - 26 September 2007

An opportunity of sorts arose today for a veteran journalist when a top-ranking Anti-Corruption Agency official was a panelist in the discussion on corruption.

Lawyers first marched in numbers in 1978, and then again in 1999. Today, they were out in numbers again. Malaysiakini finds out what prompted them to protest.

updated version The much watched annual Transparency International corruption perception index indicated that Malaysia had improved marginally in terms of perceived corruption among public officials.

The government says sanctions would not affect the military junta but usually hurt ordinary citizens more.

If governmental internal auditing mechanisms are strengthened, the Auditor-General's report may get smaller and smaller, says PAC chairperson Shahrir Samad.

Nomination day for the campus polls at Universiti Malaya proceeded without a hitch with the pro-establishment candidates looking set to win again. [VIDEO INSIDE]

There has been an uncanny openness in Malaysia regarding financial mismanagement, weaknesses in the implementation of governmental projects as well as some personal improprieties amongst the political elite.

Walk for Justice The Bar Council will see how far the panel can go in determining the authenticity of the Lingam tape, says president Ambiga Sreenevasan.

About 600 marine creatures - including fish, stingrays, barracudas and sharks - were found dead in their tanks in at Underwater World Langkawi on Monday.

The Asean Inter-Parliamentary Myanmar Caucus is concerned and disappointed over the use of brutal force by the Burmese junta today to break-up peaceful protests in the country.

In this second of a three-part interview, the PAC chairperson reveals the reasons among why the committee could not proceed with two high-profile investigations.

exclusive Was there an attempt to cover up evidence of irregularities in the RM6.75 billion deal to buy six navy vessels? The Public Accounts Committee chief addresses this. [VIDEO INSIDE]

free It is important to make sure that the water source is protected to the utmost to ensure water continues to flow from it, Law Hieng Ding told a recent forum in Beijing.

Some 35 percent of Malaysians have sex at least three times a week compared to a global average of 10 percent of people.

The Lingam tape The opposition leader makes this call in view of the former chief judge of Malaya's controversial role in the 1988 judicial crisis.

All dailies reported on the establishment of an independent panel to probe the video clip which purportedly portrayed the fixing of judges.

Welcome to Malaysia, after 50 years of independence. Things are falling apart. Law and order have broken down.

As the first Malaysian ventures into outer space, could there be an unintended impact on the country's political space?

updated version Defying a police ban, the lawyers march to the PM's Department demanding a royal commission. [VIDEO INSIDE]

Exactly how are consumers to live within their means when the cost of living is spiralling out of control for those with low disposable income?

updated version Seven buses packed with lawyers and members of the public on the way to a protest march have been stopped by the police from entering the administrative capital.