The VALIANT

Think and Grow Rich

2009-11-06T15:33:00.001+08:00

Home Based Internet Business - Come and Join Me to Explore the Great Opportunity of Internet Marketing. Check out some newest stuffs here @ JEJ INTERNET WEALTH website.Click Here To Get Your very own Think And Grow Rich book for FREE!. YES! You Heard Me Right. IT'S FREE!! Get Your OwnFREE Copy Here

NEW WAVE Power Marketing

2009-10-10T20:55:00.004+08:00

Hi Everyone,This is a personal invite to you, to join the latest marketing and matrix program for FREE before it is officially launched at the end of October.http://newwavepowermarketing.com/index.php?spon=6341It offers unlimited text and banner ad promotion as well as free unlimited hosting a domain name for 3 web pages. This in itself is a great product and they will be arranging a tutorial for

Tanzania tells witch doctors to stay away from albinos

2009-01-26T12:02:00.006+08:00

Sunday 25th January, 2009 Traditional healers have been banned in Tanzania, in an effort to stop then using the body parts of albinos.To be born albino - like this woman Winifrida Rutahiro - in Tanzania is a terrible fate. A horrifying BBC report by Vicky Ntetema (now in hiding, fearing for her own life) tells how the belief that their body

Taliban spreads malevolent message through radio

2009-01-26T11:57:00.003+08:00

Sunday 25th January, 2009 The Taliban are spreading terror through Pakistan’s Swat Valley through the medium of radio.The Taliban has insisted, under threat of beheading, that Swat residents listen to radio each evening for the latest dictates from Taliban officials.The New York Times has reported that Taliban leaders have announced as "

Women forbidden to eat in Pakistan restaurants

2009-01-26T11:51:00.003+08:00

Sunday 25th January, 2009 The Taliban has warned women in Quetta, Paksitan, to stop frequenting restaurants.Recently, a number of restaurants in Quetta stopped serving female customers under pressure from religious hardliners, who have the support of the Taliban.A number of popular eateries have put up boards that say: "For gentlemen only. Women not allowed."Hardliners believe that men and

Grief and Rage at Stricken Gaza School

2009-01-08T13:50:00.003+08:00

Abid Katib/Getty ImagesMouen Deb, left, mourned with relatives beside the bodies of two of his children and his wife, who were killed when Israeli shells exploded near a United Nations school in Jabaliya in northern Gaza. More Photos >By TAGHREED EL-KHODARYPublished: January 7, 2009JABALIYA, Gaza — The bodies of the children who died outside the United Nations school here were laid out in a long

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2009

2008-12-24T21:11:00.006+08:00

Send this eCardTo All Readers, Visitors and Friends all over the world, I wish all of you and your family a Merry and Blessed Christmas, and Happy New year 2009.For some 2008 will have been their best year and for others not so good. Either way you need to take a break every now and then and this is a great time to do it.Thank you for all your support this year. I appreciate every comment and

Hamas threatens Israel with suicide bombers

2008-12-23T20:46:00.001+08:00

Big News Network.comMonday 22nd December, 2008 Hamas has told Israel it will not rule out sending suicide bombers to Israel if military operations in the Gaza Strip are escalated.A Hamas Gaza spokesman has warned the Israeli government that the Palestinian resistance will use every available means to defend its people in the face of the Israeli aggression, including martyrdom operations.Israel

Welcome to wingnut world, where war crimes go unreported

2008-12-23T19:24:00.002+08:00

(Op-ed) Brad Friedman - The GuardianTuesday 23rd December, 2008Noting the war crimes now known and admitted to by George Bush and Dick Cheney, George Washington University's highly-respected constitutional law professor Jonathon Turley asked MSNBC's Keith Olbermann last week: "If someone commits a crime and everyone's around to see it and does nothing, is it still a crime?"The US torture policy

Brazil to boost troops in Amazon, weapons industry

2008-12-19T15:24:00.002+08:00

By MARCO SIBAJA ; Associated Press WriterPublished: December 18th, 2008 04:42 PM | Updated: December 18th, 2008 07:22 PMBRASILIA, Brazil -- Brazil will beef up troops in its vast Amazon rain forest, build nuclear and conventional submarines to protect offshore oil fields and modernize its weapons industry under a national defense plan outlined in a report Thursday.Strategic Affairs Minister

Arab world lauds Iraqi TV journalist' shoe-hurling at Bush

2008-12-17T12:54:00.004+08:00

ANI - Tuesday 16th December, 2008 Baghdad, Dec.16 : The Iraqi television journalist who hurled his shoes at visiting US President George W. Bush in Baghdad on Sunday, is being feted around the Arab world for having the courage to showcase the rage in the region over a war that is still regarded as unpopular.President Bush, on a surprise trip to Iraq and Afghanistan, got a taste of dissent at a

Facebook closes down hate site

2008-12-17T12:32:00.002+08:00

Big News Network.comTuesday 16th December, 2008 Internet site Facebook has shut down a web site in which a group of Serbians inserted celebratory messages on the massacre of 8,000 Muslims in Srebrenica.After online appeals from nearly 20,000 Facebook subscribers, the company closed the site.A Serbian group called Noz Zica Srebrenica celebrated the detention and killing of around 8,000 Muslim

Report says Rumsfeld allowed torture

2008-12-12T23:38:00.003+08:00

Big News Network.comThursday 11th December, 2008A US report, following a two year investigation, has declared former US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and other US officials allowed the use of torture on foreign detainees.The report says Rumsfeld "redefined the law" to allow the abuse of detainees in US custody.The authors of the report, Senator Carl Levin, chairman of the Armed Services

China considers sending navy to disperse pirates

2008-12-12T23:31:00.004+08:00

Big News Network.com Friday 12th December, 2008The Chinese navy may be sent to the Gulf of Aden to carry out an offensive against Somali pirates.China is currently deciding whether to send its navy to fight piracy off the coast of Somalia, after two of its vessels were captured last month.Chinese national defence experts have been discussing the possibility with foreign affairs diplomats

Terrorists posed as Malaysian students

2008-11-30T13:30:00.002+08:00

[In this Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, file photo, a gunman walks at the Chatrapathi Sivaji Terminal railway station in Mumbai, India. Teams of gunmen stormed luxury hotels, a popular restaurant, hospitals and a crowded train station in coordinated attacks across India's financial capital,taking Westerners hostage and leaving parts of the city under siege. - AP pic]MUMBAI, Nov 30 - A sensational

Jihadi Terror in Mumbai

2008-11-29T22:09:00.006+08:00

Written by Anand KumarFriday, 28 November 2008Driving a further wedge between India and PakistanThe 25-odd attackers who strew death, terror and chaos in India’s financial capital of Mumbai Wednesday are believed to have been dropped onto speedboats from ships in the Arabian Sea, officials say, going after Americans, Britons and Jews. The attackers, identified as Pakistanis, are either an Al

Police practising selective persecution: Malaysian Bar

2008-11-24T20:38:00.003+08:00

By Elizabeth Looielizabethlooi@thenutgraph.com24 Nov 08 : 8.02PMPETALING JAYA, 24 Nov 2008: The police acted unjustly when they detained one group for illegally gathering in public but did not arrest another, said the Malaysian Bar.Bar president Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan said both groups were exercising their right to freedom of assembly as enshrined in the Federal Constitution.One assembly was

Shuttle Endeavour links with space station

2008-11-17T11:08:00.011+08:00

By MARCIA DUNN – 2 hours agoCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Space shuttle Endeavour linked with the international space station on Sunday, kicking off a huge home makeover that will allow twice as many astronauts to live up there beginning next year.In this photo (left) released by NASA, Astronaut Steve Bowen, STS-126 mission specialist, prepares to use a camera on the middeck of Space Shuttle

Parliament: Cops scared of crooks, so base closed!

2008-10-16T19:53:00.002+08:00

By ROYCE CHEAHKUALA LUMPUR: A police beat base in the Chow Kit area of downtown Kuala Lumpur was closed down because it was in a location that was considered unsafe, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar.In a written reply to Dr Lo’ Lo’ Mohamad Ghazali (PAS-Titiwangsa), Syed Hamid said the beat base was located in a dirty area where there was a possibility of being exposed to contagious

What Happens In Heaven

2008-10-10T21:36:00.001+08:00

This is one of the nicest e-mails I have seen and is so true:I dreamt that I went to Heaven and an angel was showing me around. We walked side-by-side inside a large workroom filled with angels. My angel guide stopped in front of the first section and said, 'This is the Receiving Section. Here, all petitions to God said in prayer are received.'I looked around in this area, and it was terribly

No escape from this Malaysian Alcatraz

2008-09-25T19:22:00.001+08:00

A Singaporean's insight to the Kamunting detention campA blog in straitstimes.com.SEPT 25 - In May 2004, I was among a group of some 30 journalists allowed into the dreaded Kamunting detention camp in remote Perak. Kamunting is a high-security prison where Internal Security Act (ISA) detainees - who can be imprisoned without trial - are often held.In Malaysia, the terms ISA and Kamunting go

Heroes in blue: Nuing sacrificed his life to save comrades

2008-09-20T17:12:00.003+08:00

By : FADHAL A. GHANIImbok Jimbon showing her husband’s Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa award.True friendship and protecting the nation and his comrades were Constable Nuing Saling's priorities in life, so much so that he died doing just that, even though he was on leave at the time. FADHAL A. GHANI speaks to his widow.IMBOK Jimbon was enjoying having her husband at home. (RIGHT: Constable Nuing

Massive churches are rising in Muslim Indonesia

2008-09-07T00:23:00.002+08:00

The Wall Street Journal AsiaJAKARTA, Sept 5 — Indonesia's sprinkling of small churches have periodically been raided, burned down or bombed by angry mobs. It would seem to be a good place for Christians to keep a low profile.Instead, some wealthy Christian leaders in the predominantly Muslim nation have embarked on a bold and possibly provocative strategy: building megachurches as an assertion of

Is he just plain Kanang Langkau?

2008-07-29T15:10:00.002+08:00

The Borneo Post OnlineBy Puvaneswary DevindranNational hero holds an award higher than ‘Tun’; veterans lament why he is not given appropriate titleKUCHING: If Kanang Langkau, Sarawak’s finest war veteran who was conferred the nation’s highest gallantry award, Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa (SP), were to stand right in front of you, how would you address him?Seri Pahlawan KANANG: Sarawak’s finest war

Ubah Gaya Hidup / Change Your Lifestyle

2008-06-12T21:09:00.004+08:00

Selamat Hari Gawai Dayak

2008-05-31T08:41:00.000+08:00

In the Name of Security

2008-04-03T23:20:00.005+08:00

Part 3By MWC NEWSCounterterrorism and Human Rights Abuses Under Malaysia’s Internal Security ActIII. Human Rights Abuses against ISA DetaineesISA detainees are subject to a wide range of abuses. Their procedural rights, including the right to a fair trial, the right to meet with an attorney, and the right to be informed of the reasons for arrest, are all systematically infringed. But abuse under

In the Name of Security

2008-04-03T23:07:00.004+08:00

Part 2By MWC NEWSCounterterrorism and Human Rights Abuses Under Malaysia’s Internal Security ActII. Background: The ISA in Law and PracticeAlmost immediately after its adoption in 1960, the Malaysian government began using the Internal Security Act (ISA) as a tool against critics and political opponents. The ISA was passed to deal with the remnants of a communist insurgency in Malaysia. It

In the Name of Security

2008-03-22T00:18:00.003+08:00

Part OneCounterterrorism and Human Rights Abuses Under Malaysia’s Internal Security ActSummaryTo bring these terrorists through normal court procedures would have entailed adducing proper evidence, which would have been difficult to obtain. —Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir, October 2001Nearly one hundred men currently languish in Malaysia’s Kamunting detention center—some have been there for

Israel present in Singapore air show

2008-02-20T01:52:00.005+08:00

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:49:13Press TVIsraeli war minister Ehud Barak has inaugurated the Zionist regime's pavilion at Singapore's annual Air Show, an Israeli official says. This is a first visit by an Israeli war minister there. The two countries have had security ties which were not often made public, the source added.According to the official, Barak is slated to hold talks with Singapore's leaders

Malaysian police break up protest

2008-02-19T00:01:00.006+08:00

Malaysian security forces have used tear gas and water cannon to break up a protest by ethnic Indians in the capital, Kuala Lumpur. More than 20 people taking part in the banned march were detained by police.The demonstration was organised by the Hindu Rights Action Force, which is demanding the release from jail of five of its leaders.Activists say policies granting economic advantages to the

Malaysian police break up flower protest

2008-02-17T00:01:00.002+08:00

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:38:11 Malaysian police fire teargas at flower protesters (pic. right)The Malaysian security forces have used teargas and water cannon to disperse ethnic Indians clutching flowers in the capital, Kuala Lumpur.Malaysia's marginalized Indians planned to hand roses and a protest note to Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and demanded racial equality.The peaceful demonstration

Happy Chinese New Year 2008

2008-02-07T22:22:00.001+08:00

Travel Picks: The world's top 10 dangerous destinations

2008-02-02T01:56:00.000+08:00

NEW YORK, Jan 25 (Reuters Life!) - People are opting for more unforgettable holidays but some countries can be risky even for the most adventurous travelers.Forbes.com has compiled a list of the most dangerous destinations. The list is not endorsed by Reuters.1. SomaliaThis Horn of Africa country has been in the grip of warlords for the last decade, fighting for control of drug and weapon

1st Israeli A-bomb made 32 yrs ago

2008-01-13T18:23:00.000+08:00

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:33:05The US Central Intelligence Agency has said that the first atomic bomb of the Zionist regime was produced in France some 32 years ago. Parts of the latest highly classified Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) documents, which have been made public after 32 years, showed that the first Israeli atomic bomb was produced in France and then transferred to the occupied lands.The

MERRY CHRISTMAS! EVERYONE

2007-12-25T14:13:00.000+08:00

"...Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:10,11Believe! This is the week of Christmas — and it is so important that we believe God and receive Christ.When the angel Gabriel spoke to the virgin Mary over 2,000 years ago and said she would have a Son even though

Kit Siang and Karpal Singh condemn Hindraf ISA 5 arrest

2007-12-13T21:42:00.000+08:00

Malaysia Starts a Harsh Crackdown

2007-12-13T21:21:00.000+08:00

Asia Sentinel, 13 December 2007Government officials use the Internal Security Act against ethnic Indian protestersMalaysia used its harsh Internal Security Act, which allows for detention without trial, against five leaders of Malaysia’s Hindu Rights Action Force, or Hindraf, which organized a raucous demonstration in Kuala Lumpur on November 25. It was the first time the law is believed to have

Khairy Jamaluddin & Pak Lah: BERSIH Adalah Perhimpunan Haram

2007-11-18T21:51:00.000+08:00

‘Politics of Fear’

2007-10-17T19:42:00.000+08:00

UMNO Youth illegal demonstration in front of the Selangor Chinese Assembly HallNO HOLDS BARRED (Archives)by Raja Petra Kamarudin, 20 August 2000Umno Youth confronted the Chinese about the demands the Chinese had made, a long time ago, during the Tenth General Election. Why, after almost a year, does Umno Youth dig this issue up? Why did they not confront the Chinese then, at the time the demands

JAPAN: Justice for former comfort women

2007-09-23T23:28:00.000+08:00

“Comfort women” and the denial of justice. Still seeking reparations after 60 years.BackgroundIn war zones all over the world crimes of sexual violence are and have been committed against women. For centuries, wartime rape was perceived as an inevitable consequence of war. Even today victims are denied redress: there is widespread impunity for these crimes where perpetrators go unpunished and

Restrictive Laws Continue to Undermine Human Rights

2007-09-23T22:52:00.000+08:00

Malaysia: 50 years after MerdekaFor the last 50 years, voices within Malaysia have expressed concern that a legislative and administrative structure was emerging which posed a grave threat to the rights and liberties safeguarded in the Malaysian Constitution and under international human rights law.There has been an incremental development of an array of preventive detention laws and other

Musa: Have No Fear of Others

2007-09-05T15:22:00.000+08:00

Openness reflects people's maturity and not cause for alarmby: Suganthi SuparmaniamNew Straits TimesThe discussion of racial issues today reflects the openness of the government and the people’s maturity and does not indicate a breaking down of ties. Former deputy prime minister Tun Musa Hitam said voices of concern warning that the country was facing a racial crisis were, therefore, baseless.He

The Politics Of Fear

2007-08-30T15:37:00.000+08:00

by Andy Blunden“The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.” TacitusIntroductionThe scare campaign is one of the most powerful weapons of modern politics. From the yellow peril and anti-Semitism to McCarthyism, law-and-order and interest rates, the right-wing has always been able to use the politics of fear to great effect. Why are people so vulnerable to this kind of

MTUC Warned Not To Become A Tool Of The Opposition

2007-08-30T14:52:00.000+08:00

August 29, 2007 22:38 PMThe Politics Of FearThe government always thinks that whatever dissenting views from the people are always the work of the opposition.Don't they think that the rakyat are capable of making their own decisions?They're such a fools themselves to believe a such, that they insulted the intelligence of the people.This kind of fear politics does not work no more in this modern

Umno Youth Wants Regulatory Control Of Bloggers

2007-08-12T01:29:00.000+08:00

The Politics Of FearKUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Umno Youth Chief Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein said today the time has come for regulatory control of bloggers who resort to unethical means to belittle the country's leaders and mock national symbols and instruments.He said the movement would not tolerate anyone, particularly bloggers, who threaten national stability, harmony and

The Penal Code Against These Bloggers, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz

2007-07-28T01:50:00.000+08:00

The Politics Of FearMinister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz said the government would not hesitate to use the Internal Security Act (ISA), the Sedition Act 1948 and Section 121b of the Penal Code against these bloggers. "I want to issue a warning that the time has come for us to take action against them (bloggers who make disparaging statements). We have

The Politics of Fear

2007-07-25T19:03:00.000+08:00

Politics of fear creating a dangerously divided worldAmnesty International Report 2007press release, 05/23/2007(London) Powerful governments and armed groups are deliberately fomenting fear to erode human rights and to create an increasingly polarized and dangerous world, said Amnesty International today as it launched Amnesty International Report 2007, its annual assessment of human rights