Anwar challenges PM and DPM to debate on fuel prices

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has challenged the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister to a live debate on July 15 to discuss how to tackle the oil crisis and reduce petrol and diesel prices.

PM: I know that people are fed-up with politicking

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is aware that the people are fed up with the political bickering that is going on in the country and has pledged to give priority to the needs of the people.

Rocker strips pants and bends down at audience

A singer stripped his trousers and showed his boxer shorts during a concert at the anti-fuel price increase rally in Kelana Jaya stadium Sunday.

D8 to air views on rising costs

A practical approach on how to deal with the spiralling cost of food and fuel will be included in the Kuala Lumpur Declaration to be issued at the end of the sixth Developing Eight (D8) Nations Summit tomorrow.

US yet to respond to protest note

The United States has yet to respond to Malaysia’s protest note for meddling in its affairs by commenting on the sodomy allegation faced by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Explain 80% cut in federal funding, says Guan Eng

Penang’s Federal Government allocation for development has been cut by almost 80% after the Ninth Malaysia Plan (9MP) mid-term review in June and the state government is demanding an explanation.

Bigger role for NGOs to help the needy

Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) will be given a bigger role in assisting the Government in programmes to help the lower income group in the wake of escalating oil and food prices.

Let Nik Aziz be the mediator, says Perlis Mufti

Perlis Mufti Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin has suggested that the PAS spiritual leader be the middleman in the proposed “mubahalah” (malediction) to solve the alleged sodomy alleagation involving PKR's de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his former aide Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan.

Hisham: Unite against attacks on Umno

Umno Youth members have been urged to set aside party nomination thoughts and to stand united against attacks on the party and its leadership, said its chief Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.

Vignes failed to help Indian youth, says Samy

Former MIC Youth chief S. A. Vigneswaran was good at chairing meetings but failed to come out with clear programmes and policies to uplift Indian youths, said party president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu Sunday.

Thousands throng Kelana Jaya stadium (Update)

Thousands of protestors, led by several NGOs and Pakatan Rakyat leaders thronged the Kelana Jaya stadium here Sunday in protest against the recent fuel hike.

Pakatan Rakyat govt certain of keeping Perak, says MB

Perak Barisan Nasional may be confident of wrestling back the state by Aug 31 but Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin has shoting down the notion.

Sodomy claim: Police have statements from 18 people

Police have recorded statements from 18 people, including doctors who examined the person who accused Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim of sodomising him.

Health Ministry to hold back GM mosquitoes

The Health Ministry will not allow the release of genetically modified (GM) mosquitoes into the population until it has completed all necessary studies and research.

PI could be hiding in fear, says CID chief

Police are looking at three likely possibilities for private investigator P. Balasubramaniam's disappearance - he could be hiding out of fear, does not want to cooperate in investigations or has been 'forced' to go into hiding by certain parties.

Crowds swelling at Kelana Jaya stadium

Thousands of protestors, led by several NGOs and Pakatan Rakyat leaders, have thronged the Kelana Jaya stadium here to protest against the fuel hike.

Desperate times force contractors to turn down government jobs

Rising prices of building materials have started a tsunami in the construction industry. At least 200 contractors have returned their government jobs as they are unable to bear the escalating costs.

Builders cautious about starting new projects

Developers are cautious about launching new projects as the cost of building materials is rising.

Ministry may cut tax to help developers cope

Reducing tax on building materials and stamp duty charges for sale and purchase agreements are among ideas being considered by the Housing and Local Government Ministry to help developers counter the rising prices of raw materials.

Contractors return jobs for government projects due to rising costs

About 200 contractors nationwide have returned the letters of award to the Government for projects that have yet to start, saying they are unable to bear the escalating costs.

Housebuyers hope there won’t be delays

Her apartment is due for completion in October next year and Nisha Menon is hoping that the escalating cost of building materials will not cause any delay or even worse abandonment.

Too much politicking, say Malaysians

Malaysians are frustrated with all the politicking that has resulted in the people's welfare being not attended to.

Fed-up blogger Rocky takes 48-hour break

For the next 48 hours, Ahirudin Attan will not blog on anything about the Altantuya Shaariibuu murder case and the alleged sodomy accusation against PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, saying he is fed up of the mudslinging in cyberspace.

Groups: Stop the bickering

Stop bickering and get cracking! This is the overwhelming call by Malaysians who are getting increasingly concerned with latest developments in the country.

Anwar behind high-stakes political drama, says Mahathir

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad claims that PKR adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is plotting the current high-stakes political drama.

Anwar has no hope of becoming PM, says Ezam

PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has no chance of ever becoming prime minister, said former PKR Youth chief Ezam Mohd Nor.

Musa, Gani to be quizzed over black-eye case

The Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) will summon Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan and Attorney-General Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail to answer allegations over Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s black-eye incident 10 years ago.

Penang State Umno division chiefs pledge to nominate PM for top post

All 13 Penang Umno division chiefs have pledged to nominate Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and his deputy Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak for the party president and deputy president's posts respectively.

Stay away from illegal rallies, public urged

The public have been urged not to take part in illegal assemblies that create fear and insecurity among the population.

Joint ops to test readiness, explains IGP

The joint exercise by police and the armed forces should not be misconstrued as a threat to stifle peaceful assembly, said Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan.

Festive protest against fuel price hike

There will be an air of festivity at the rally by the Coalition Against Inflation (Protes) to protest against the fuel price hike at Stadium Kelana Jaya today.

NGOs take protest to Bukit Aman

Leaders of several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) staged a peaceful protest at the Bukit Aman police headquarters here against a proposal to deploy the armed forces during public rallies.

Nurul Izzah fed up with accusation

Lembah Pantai MP Nurul Izzah Anwar says she is fed up with the latest accusation against her father, PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Bala has no credibility, says Najib

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has denied being involved in private investigator P. Balasubramaniam’s retraction of his first statutory declaration.

Take me to court, challenges Anwar

PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has challenged the authorities to take him to court if there is solid evidence against him on the latest sodomy allegations.

Bala and family missing since Friday

Private investigator P. Balasubramaniam, his wife and three young children have gone missing since Friday, according to a police report lodged by his nephew R. Kumaraesan.

Whereabouts of investigator is not known

The home of private investigator P. Balasubramaniam has become the latest haunt of journalists following the startling retraction on his first statutory declaration on Friday.

ACA nabs KTM manager who fleeced station tenants

The Anti-Corruption Agency has detained a KTM manager for allegedly taking bribes to extend shoplot tenancy agreements at KTM's Tanjung Pagar station in Singapore.

RM700,000 stolen from moneylender

Burglars broke into a moneylender’s house and escaped with loot worth RM700,000, including RM200,000 in cash.

Iran rejects Malaysia’s proposal to discuss oil price

Iran has poured cold water on Malaysia’s proposal to discuss the rising oil prices at the Developing Eight Summit on Tuesday.

Raja Petra quizzed by police over allegation

Malaysia Today news portal editor Raja Petra Kamaruddin was quizzed by police over his June 18 statutory declaration in which he stated that three other persons were present when the body of Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu was blown up on Oct 19, 2006.

Discounts aplenty at mega sale carnival

It’s discounts galore for shoppers now that the Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival is back.

Ka Chuan: No decision to contest in polls

MCA secretary-general Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan has not made up his mind yet on which post he will contest in party elections in October.

Not-so-easy entry into Britain

Between 150 and 200 Malaysians who went to visit Britain have been refused entry in the past few months because they were suspected of going there to get jobs.

Chaw wins Taiwan’s music award

Malaysian singer Gary Chaw and Tanya Chua of Singapore scooped top honours at Taiwan's Golden Melody Awards, dubbed the Chinese-language Grammys, here yesterday.

Vimalah gets Woman of the Year award

G. Vimalah Nair has her grandfather to thank for telling her to look at the pictures of great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru adorned on the walls of their home in Gemas.

MB expects ‘serious agenda’ during meeting with Sultan

It has been a practice for the Selangor Mentri Besar to have an audience with the Sultan every Wednesday, but next week’s agenda is expected to be “more serious,” said Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.

Sabah lauds firm for logging excellence

A timber company based in the east coast district of Tawau has been recognised as among the first commercial entities in Sabah to have successfully implemented a sustainable approach in its logging operations.

Sarawak wants bigger say in running of Bakun dam

Sarawak wants to have a bigger say in the running of the RM6bil Bakun hydroelectric dam project and the construction of the undersea cable to transmit electricity to peninsula Malaysia.

Sabah CM rejects ‘PR for Filipinos’ proposal

Sabah has rejected a Manila proposal that Filipino nationals living in the state for a long time be given Malaysian permanent resident (PR) status.

SAPP hits out at PBS and LDP

A spat has broken out between rebellious Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) and two other Barisan Nasional components as the party prepares to reply to a show-cause letter.

News in brief

Anwar challenges authorities to take him to court

PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has challenged the authorities to take him to court if there is solid evidence against him on the latest sodomy allegations.

Raja Petra quizzed by cops over statutory declaration

Raja Petra Kamarudin, the editor of news portal Malaysia Today, was quizzed by the police Saturday over his statutory declaration on June 18 claiming he had knowledge that three other persons were present when the body of Mongolian woman Altantuya Shaariibuu was blown up on Oct 19, 2006.

Police looking for Balasubramaniam

Police are searching for private investigator P. Balasubramaniam who has been missing since Friday.

Roadblocks part of regular crime prevention

Police say the roadblocks around Kuala Lumpur and here on Saturday were part of the normal crime prevention measures.

Anwar has no chance of becoming PM, says Ezam

PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has no chance of ever becoming Prime Minister, said former PKR Youth chief Ezam Mohd Nor.

Give and you shall receive, says PM

“Give, and you shall receive; love and you shall be loved.” This is Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s humble plea to Malaysians to help the poor, especially the hardcore poor, to cope with difficult times.

Political drama is a plot by Anwar, says Dr M

Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad claims that all the high-stake political drama now playing before the eyes of the public is a result of the plotting by PKR de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

ACA will summon Musa, Gani over Anwar's allegations

The Anti-Corruption Agency will summon Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan and Attorney-General Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail to answer allegations over Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's blackeye incident 10 years ago.

Homes in Sabah lose roofs to strong winds

Some 18 houses had their roofs blown off following heavy rains and winds which hit the west coast of Sabah.

PI Bala missing, says nephew (updated)

The nephew of private investigator P. Balasubramaniam has lodged a police report expressing worry that his uncle, aunt and their three young children have gone missing and been un-contactable since Friday morning which is "highly unusual."