Cardboard Kev Nov 2, 2009
Illustration: Matt Davidson. Kevin Rudd, like most politicians, cares a lot about his political legacy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
World hits home Nov 1, 2009
Are the bulk of voters keen on Tamils who decide that they want to come to Australia, bypassing Indonesia and Malaysia to get here, and then threaten hunger strikes or refuse to disembark from the Australian vessel that saved them at sea ... Malaysia and Indonesia do not ... Well gee the refugees should just abandon their human rights and spend years being beaten in one of Australia's disgusting illegal prisons in Indonesia or Malaysia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Captain Rudd's preferred course - a little to the right Oct 31, 2009
And he is discussing with Malaysia and Indonesia ways of stemming the flow through these transit countries. Labor expects it will likely lose a little from either end of its current support base as it disenchants some on the left who want Rudd to be more humane and some at the centre-right who want him to be tougher. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Rising tide of asylum-seekers: Will Australia let them in? Oct 31, 2009
Australia, he says, has been pursuing a policy for some years of persuading Indonesia and also Malaysia to "warehouse" asylum-seekers. "One of the fundamental problems is that these countries are not signatories to the UN Refugee Convention. They have very poor human rights records, particularly in relation to their treatment of refugees, and have even at times deported people back to their homeland.". (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Women Say More About an Economy Than Money Does Oct 30, 2009
Malaysia slid three spots to 101, showing that efforts to create a multiethnic society dont necessarily apply to gender ... Equity indexes are up more than 40 percent this year in China, Hong Kong, , Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
New Zealand's Key Says Rate Rise Unlikely This Year as Inflation Contained Oct 27, 2009
We would prefer a lower exchange rate and that would help our exports, Key said after signing a free trade agreement with Malaysia. It would certainly help in terms of rebalancing our economy. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Wielding the whip on asylum seekers Oct 27, 2009
Even so, most Indochines 00004000 e refugees who arrived at the time were taken in an orderly fashion from camps in Malaysia and, later, from Vietnam itself. The politics of unauthorised arrivals is invariably difficult. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Estrada back on center stage Oct 27, 2009
Asia Times Online :: Southeast Asia news and business from Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam ... He has worked as a Manila correspondent for several major local publications and wire agencies in Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. (Asia Times Online)
Miss Ireland upstages lady in red Oct 26, 2009
Malaysia Notebook: About 60 per cent of people said the economy was the prime reason for their decision to go travelling. Monday, 26 October 2009. (Yahoo News -- Beauty Pageants)
The BNP's constituency can't be dismissed Oct 26, 2009
Malays in Malaysia and Maoris in New Zeland have thier own indigneous status and the associated privileges. The indigneous Brits, however, have been constantly whipped up by the ever holier PC brigade and their anxieties have been brushed aside by their politicians whom they elected, since the 1960's. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Recognition of Sept 16 as the day Malaysia was born is long overdue Oct 25, 2009
MPs THUMPED their tables as a mark of approval when Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, while replying to a question related to 1Malaysia, announced that Sept 16 would be a public holiday for the peninsula from next year. To Malaysians living in the peninsula, it may be just another public holiday but Sabahans and Sarawakians see it as a recognition ... Dr Chua Soon Bui (Ind Tawau) said: Many of my West Malaysian friends do not know the significance of the date. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Lobby for hot seat warms up Oct 25, 2009
He is erudite and his views on Malaysian society and politics have resonated among the younger set and the non-Malays. They like it that here is a Malay professional who articulates Malaysian views so well ... But he pulled out upon the urging of Anwar who wanted Syed Husin up there to appease the NGOs and former Parti Rakyat Malaysia camps. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Rudd's regional vision granted a soapbox Oct 24, 2009
The 10 leaders of Association of South-East Asian Nations Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Burma and Cambodia are already in Hua Hin for the 15th ASEAN summit. They will be joined by leaders from China, Japan, South Korea, India, New Zealand and Australia for the East Asia Summit. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Issue of a cover-up Oct 23, 2009
Najib and his team have managed to pull Umno back from the far right to a more centrist position that most Malaysians are familiar with ... In the end such reaction leaves many Malaysians feeling very uncomfortable and causes more tear into the fabric of national unity ... One such example of over-reacting to PAS has been the so-called policy on performances of foreign artiste in Malaysia. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Fewer Americans Believe in Global Warming Oct 23, 2009
The conclusions reached in this document have been explicitly endorsed by: Academia Brasiliera de Cincias (Bazil) Royal Society of Canada Chinese Academy of Sciences Academi des Sciences (France) Deutsche Akademie der Naturforscher Leopoldina (Germany) Indian National Science Academy Accademia dei Lincei (Italy) Science Council of Japan Russian Academy of Sciences Royal Society (United Kingdom) National Academy of Sciences (United States of America) Australian Academy of Sciences Royal Flemish... (CBS News)
Yudhoyono thanks his friends Oct 21, 2009
Kevin Rudd was flanked by other regional leaders from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and East Timor. Australia's Chief of Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, was also present. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
On Indonesia's Islamic road Oct 17, 2009
Asia Times Online :: Southeast Asia news and business from Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam ... " The same question needs to be asked in neighboring Malaysia, where a Muslim woman was recently sentenced to caning for drinking a beer. Rather than appeal, she has requested that the caning be done in public, to instill in others the importance of being a "good" Muslim. By universal standards, it is the victim's response as well as the punishment that warrants scrutiny. Like... (Asia Times Online)
Come hell or high water Oct 17, 2009
" He has begun to explore the possibility of moving people off the island once they pass initial identity, health and security checks. In early September Evans moved 10 Afghan boys to the mainland to await the results of their application for visas. For this Evans was slammed by Stone for panicking, compromising national security and sending a "good news marketing message" to people smugglers. In the history of these things, the moment the camps fill up is a perilous time for asylum seekers... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
I wish there was a way to reply directly to a vent. Sometimes a well placed "Huh?" would be so satisfying. ... Oct 17, 2009
Imagine my shock when I call about my AJC subscription and I realize I'm talking to Malaysia. Score: 7. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Najibs speech fulfills expectations Oct 16, 2009
He spoke intuitively about the Malay Agenda, a subject very close to the Umno heart but he also told them that the Malay Agenda had to be more inclusive for Umno to lead in multi-ethic Malaysia. He has obviously been doing a lot of thinking and soul-searching since taking over in March. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Upholding tradition, realising changes Oct 16, 2009
Clearly, in constituencies where voters comprised a multiracial community like this, we want Umno to be accepted by the rakyat as a party that fights not only for the interests of the Malays and Bumiputra, but encompassing all ethnic groups in Malaysia ... Around this time 50 years ago, Malaysia began its democratic journey by holding its post-Merdeka election in 1959 ... In this context, the situation in Malaysia is much different from the reality of the outside world. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Tee Keat the only one who can lead the Chinese Oct 15, 2009
The central player in the sex DVD challenged the incumbent president as he wants to lead the party of one million members and represent all the Chinese in Malaysia. He challenged the incumbent to a vote of no confidence and Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat lost by 14 votes. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Get rid of siege mentality, Khairy urges Malays Oct 14, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin urged the Malays to get rid of their siege mentality and take on the mantle of true leadership, one which includes all the races of Malaysia while not neglecting the plight of the Malays. In his maiden speech (see below for full text) as Umno Youth chief at the movements annual general assembly on Wednesday, Khairy asked the Malays to make the leap to a political struggle based on civilisational confidence and help the Prime Minister achieve... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Live it up with mobile social networking Oct 13, 2009
The Mobile Internet Adoption initiative was formed with the objective of moving Malaysians towards Mobile Internet. It is a collaboration of Star Publications, Sin Chew Media Corp, Utusan Malaysia, Maxis Communications and Aegis Media. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
MIC is the only true representative for the Indian Community: Palanivel Oct 11, 2009
Commenting on the launch of Malaysia Makkal Sakti Party, he said the MIC was not a new baby like Makkal Sakti but a 63-year-old party born in a temple in Jalan Ipoh. The MIC was created out of an intense fire which still burns in the heart of every MIC member. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Visa's New Goal Oct 10, 2009
Global Markets Higher Markets soar as McDonald's loses an appeal in Malaysia, and Britain has a new top mobile operator. Kraft Battles For Cadbury Markets soar on Labor Day as Kraft's $17. (Forbes -- Business)
World Reacts to Obama's Nobel Peace Prize Oct 10, 2009
relations with Russia and offer a fresh start to relations with the Muslim world, there is little so far to show for his fine words" Kind of says it all, right? by jameslouiky October 9, 2009 9:53 AM EDT Compare Obama's accomplishments to Reagan?s Obama freed 0 countries from tyranny, ended no war, brought no one together. Reagan Countries liberated from Communist tyranny during or shortly after RONALD REAGAN's presidency: Afghanistan Albania Angola Bulgaria Cambodia Czechoslovakia East Germany... (CBS News)
A Muslim solution for Afghanistan Oct 7, 2009
Wealthy Muslim states such as Malaysia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates can provide funding. Members of NATO and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which includes China and Russia, can also contribute donations and offer expertise. (Christian Science Monitor)
Crunch time for fence-sitters Oct 4, 2009
Where the MCA is heading in the future lies with the decision of 2,377 central delegates, says Jamaluddin, fondly known as Jia Ma by Chinese listeners of his Say Hi to Malaysia morning talk show on Chinese radio station 988 in an interview. A columnist for several Chinese newspapers and the Mandarin section of Malaysiakini, the online news portal, Jamaluddin is also considering how the position of fence-sitters and whether money politics, if it exists in this EGM, will determine the fate of... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Vesting on people power Oct 4, 2009
Suhakam came under fierce attack from the public and some of the panellists it had invited to speak during the Malaysian Human Rights Day celebrations earlier last month ... Haris Ibrahim, one of the initiators of Saya Anak Bangsa (SABM) that was launched on Malaysia Day (Sept 16), is derisive of members of the public who are armchair critics ... I dont think weve had a history of voting outside party lines, says the Universiti Sains Malaysias Chair of Global Studies. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* World News Quick Take Sep 30, 2009
MALAYSIA Bruno banned. The government has banned the movie Bruno by Sacha Baron Cohen because it highlights gay life and has gay sex scenes, an official said yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Up close and personal with Allan Perera and Indi Nadarajah Sep 26, 2009
BE warned, corporate Malaysia ... Over its 12 years of doing social and political satire, Malaysian style thats Pereras description Comedy Court has built a reputation for rapier wit, dead-on characterisation and a readiness to take on just about any topic, no matter how thorny ... Thus, if Perera and Indi decide that they want to poke fun at how Malaysian companies are run, businessmen and executives better be prepared for an awkward mix of amusement and embarrassment as they recognise... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Playing second fiddle to foreigners despite having a birthright Sep 26, 2009
Claiming it was licensed by the Manpower Ministry, the agency said that it had recruited thousands of workers from China, India, Vietnam and Malaysia for Singapore firms in the past five years. Every time such an ad appears, it cuts into the popularity of the government, which won 66. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Cautious welcome for Japan's Asia drive Sep 24, 2009
In particular, with the rise of newly industrialized countries and regions such as Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, South Korea and China, the East Asia from which Japan originally wanted escape is now important for its economic restoration and development. For example, China is now Japan's biggest economic partner and the Chinese economy is significant for Japan's economic revival. (Asia Times Online)
Dr M: Corruption-free candidate important for Bagan Pinang Sep 22, 2009
The people throughout Malaysia want to know whether we are serious about eradicating money politics, corruption and so forth, he said. If Umno fielded an candidate who was not clean, it might win in Bagan Pinang but would lose in other constituencies, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Market Forecaster Sep 22, 2009
The weekly export sales report showed net sales of 489,400 MT for the 2009/10 marketing year (which began Sept. 1) were primarily for China (463,400 MT, including 55,000 MT switched from unknown destinations), Mexico (34,200 MT), Malaysia (23,600 MT, including 15,200 MT switched from unknown destinations), Turkey (20,000 MT), and Indonesia (10,100 MT) ... Exports of 263,800 MT were primarily to China (164,400 MT), Mexico (29,100 MT), Japan (22,900 MT), Malaysia (22,200 MT), and Egypt (9,300 MT).... (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Nkrumah in Retrospect: A Rejoinder Sep 22, 2009
Lee Kuan Yew ruled Singapore for over 40 years when Malaysia kicked it out of the federation. Lee Kuan Yews honesty and dedication to Singapore lifted it from a third world to a first world socio-economic status. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
World markets higher amid recovery optimism Sep 22, 2009
Markets in Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia were closed for public holidays. Elsewhere, China's Shanghai market fell 2. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Romance writer who irks Singapore's leadership Sep 20, 2009
She talked of her childhood in Malaysia in a superstitious Hokkien Chinese family - the source of the ghost stories she has turned into literature - and her anglicisation by nuns in a Catholic school who taught her to love the English language as well as the strawberries and daffodils she had never seen. She talked of her grown daughter and son, a doctor and a journalist, and of her divorce in 1984 from a man who found her insufficiently submissive. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Social media make waves Sep 19, 2009
FOLLOWING the results of the general election on March 8 last year, it became evident that the social media had become increasingly visible to Malaysians as news sources. Today, many companies in Malaysia are increasingly asking the question: How can we engage with the blogosphere ... With a panel of 24 Malaysian bloggers also taking part in the survey, there were also some interesting insights on the local market. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Thai recovery setspolitical quandary Sep 18, 2009
Asia Times Online :: Southeast Asia news and business from Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam. Southeast Asia. (Asia Times Online)
'Militants' killed in Java raid Sep 17, 2009
NOORDIN MOHAMED TOP Born in Malaysia, fled to Indonesia after 9/11 Wanted for planning bombings on Bali in 2002 and 2005 and other attacks Said to have split from Jemaah Islamiah over strategy disagreements and set up new group Main accomplice Azahari Husin killed by police in 2005 Escaped police raid in 2006 and continues to evade capture. Twin suicide bomb attacks on the JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton hotels in Jakarta in July killed nine people and injured scores of others. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Downfall of the banking 'masters' Sep 14, 2009
I went on a long holiday to Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong - to think about life. I came across an opportunity in Vietnam - a start-up stock brokerage in Ho Chi Minh City. (BBC News -- Business)
A Muslim model: What Indonesia can teach the world Sep 13, 2009
Neighboring Malaysia, by contrast, allows several of its states to apply sharia to many issues of family law and other civil cases - a system that can alienate non-Muslim minorities, undermining the principle that democracy protects minority rights. (Recently, the Malaysian blogosphere has been fixated on the case of an Indian Hindu woman who, under sharia law, has been sentenced to caning for drinking beer. (Boston Globe)
PM: Be popular with people, not just party members Sep 12, 2009
Serve the Indian people, serve the people of Malaysia, he added ... I enjoyed it because Im with the people of Malaysia ... Najib said the poor from the various races should be given assistance in line with his 1Malaysia concept, adding that the Barisan was the best political institution for the people. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Arms dealers arrest exposes Irans smuggling Sep 7, 2009
Pelak said recent successes with the United Arab Emirates in shutting down Iranian networks operating there have led some suspects to shift efforts to Malaysia ... A man charged in California with overseeing an international network that allegedly bought thousands of military and commercial items from U.S. companies, shipping them through Malaysia to Iran. (MSNBC -- International)
Andy Laus wife pregnant Sep 7, 2009
Sin Chew also reported that the election of Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia, or known as Hua Zong, scheduled on Sept 27, may be affected if the MCA extraordinary general meeting was on the same day ... Other News is compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Vision and courage needed against chauvinist herd Sep 6, 2009
Since when has any location in Malaysia been off-limits for any building of worship ... Since Malaysia itself is a Muslim-majority country, allowing the chauvinistic argument to stand is to invite more trouble nationwide ... Malaysia itself was once held up as a model multicultural nation in a troubled world. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
News flash: GOP condemns extremist views, coarse rhetoric Sep 6, 2009
As the 9/11 Commission later established, U.S. intelligence officials knew that al-Qaeda had held a planning meeting in Malaysia, found out the names of two recruits who had been present Khalid al-Mihdhar and Nawaf al-Hazmi and suspected that one and maybe both of them had flown to Los Angeles ... As the 9/11 Commission later established, U.S. intelligence officials knew that al-Qaeda had held a planning meeting in Malaysia, found out the names of two recruits who had been present Khalid... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Jostling over whos No. 1 Aug 30, 2009
There were shouts of Yam Seng, but the cordial atmosphere only masked the jostling between rival contenders for the prestigious position the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Malaysia (ACCCIM) and the Federation of Chinese Associations of Malaysia (Hua Zong). The dinner hosted by Tan Sri William Cheng, president of ACCCIM, was a sort of summit of Chinese community leaders representing not only ACCCIM and Huazong but also the education groups the United Chinese School... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Investment, image and Kartika Aug 29, 2009
How much has her case affected Malaysias attractiveness. LAST Tuesday was one of those rare days where Malaysia made the front page of the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times ... The Kartika saga has generated much negative publicity for Malaysia. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Irans women not sold on female Cabinet picks Aug 28, 2009
"This is just a reactionary policy to try to restore his legitimacy in the eyes of the people," activist Mahboubeh Abbasgholizadeh told The Associated Press by telephone from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. "Their appointment right now would be a bad thing for women's rights because it's like cheating.". (MSNBC -- International)
Zimbabwe: Government Denies Mugabe is in Poor Health Aug 27, 2009
Kechik is normally based in Malaysia. A few years ago Mugabe suffered a prostrate cancer scare but it was never known whether the cells turned out to be 'benign' or cancerous. (allAfrica.com)
Thinking ahead Aug 26, 2009
The youths responding to the questions asserted that they see themselves as Malaysian, and did no see why they had to state their race in forms and what not ... Datuk Seri Tony Fernandes, CEO of Air Asia asked: What will it take for you as the youth to think Malaysian first and Chinese/Malay/Indian next ... Can we put Malaysian instead. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Government backs down on banning illegally logged timber Aug 25, 2009
That's why Australia has already negotiated agreements with Indonesia and Papua New Guinea and why we're in further discussions with Malaysia and China. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Liberia's Taylor trial adjourned Aug 24, 2009
Malaysia delays caning beer woman ... Malaysia delays caning beer woman. (Yahoo News -- Liberia)
Full Story » Aug 24, 2009
Malaysia delays caning of woman who drank beer - Yahoo ... Malaysia delays caning of woman who drank beer. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Mobile TV 'very slow' to take off Aug 24, 2009
Page last updated at 14:35 GMT, Sunday, 23 August 2009 15:35 UK. By Maggie Shiels Technology reporter, BBC News, Silicon Valley. (BBC News -- Technology)
The ECs six donts Aug 21, 2009
The aim is to create a new election culture in Malaysia where it is held peacefully and those participating in it are disciplined. This can only happen if all parties respect the law, he said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Miss Ireland upstages lady in red Aug 20, 2009
Court orders that the woman be beaten after she was caught drinking beer in a Malaysia night club. Wednesday, 19 August 2009. (Yahoo News -- Beauty Pageants)
Penang govt has no right to question Fairus probe: Nazri (Update) Aug 20, 2009
PUTRAJAYA: The Penang government has no right to demand an explanation from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) as to why former Deputy Chief Minister 1 Mohammad Fairus Khairuddins alleged corruption ... Lim also said he believed Mohammad Fairus was still in Malaysia, but that he had not been in contact with him for some time. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
BN man says it is hard for him to always wear a broad smile Aug 19, 2009
Khairul Niza, a lecturer in Universiti Sains Malaysia remarked that she preferred to be called Niza and not Khairul, to which Rohaizat joked that Niza here was spelt without the letter, R as in Nizar, a reference to the former Perak mentri besar. On a serious note, Rohaizat said that he would persevere to meet as many voters as he could despite a smear campaign against his credibility as a legal practitioner. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Uphill battle for Barisan in Permatang Pasir Aug 16, 2009
The Barisan has lost all five by-elections in Peninsula Malaysia since last year's general elections, which saw the coalition lostits two-third parliamentary majority and five state governments in the process ... However, Barisan's fortunes took a tumble when Teoh Beng Hock, the political aide of a DAP lawmaker, died under suspicious circumstances, several weeks ago, while in the custody of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
India's less reliant on monsoon now: Mark Mobius Aug 15, 2009
In fact, Malaysia has deflation, and governments are feeling very comfortable about pumping in money. They are not afraid of inflation. (India Times)
Suu Kyi verdict tests ASEAN's resolve Aug 14, 2009
Asia Times Online :: Southeast Asia news and business from Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam ... The AICHR's terms of reference were born in 1993 at the 26th ASEAN ministerial meeting in Singapore and the 14th general assembly of the ASEAN inter-parliamentary organization in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ... The Association of Southeast Asian Nations consists of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. (Asia Times Online)
