Archive - 15 August 2002

BA (Barisan Alternatif) and Dong Jiao Zong will carry out roadshows to explain their stand on the new role of English in the Malaysian education system. They will also invite other parties of similar views, including MCA, to join them in their effort 'to save the future of Malaysian children'.

The human resources ministry has learnt a few important lessons from previous fiascos involving foreign workers. However, the ability to stick to decisions is not among these, given the on-again, off-again approach to policy-making which has caused much confusion.

It has been a year since the Bar Council submitted a memorandum to the government seeking amendments to the relevant legislations to improve the education system for those suffering from physical and mental impairment, but the matter has yet to be fully addressed by the government.

updated version Contrary to MIC's claim, key Tamil groups fear that the switch to English to teach Science and Mathematics will lead to deteriorating standards in their schools. Galvanised by the government's resolve to proceed with the new policy, these groups are organising themselves to be heard through a signature campaign and petition.

Confidence remains high in the Selangor government that it is well on track to achieving its 'zero squatters' policy. Even the shortage of foreign workers, which has crippled the domestic construction industry, is not seen as a deterrent.

laporan penuh Pihak pembangkang Barisan Alternatif (BA) bersama pergerakan pendidikan Cina Dong Jiao Zong (DJZ) akan menemui rakyat untuk memberi penjelasan mengapa mereka menentang penggunaan bahasa Inggeris untuk mengajar Sains dan Matematik. Parti komponen Barisan Nasional MCA turut dijemput untuk menyertai kempen penerangan ini.

The Kuala Lumpur High Court has set Dec 31 this year to hear a RM50 million lawsuit filed against Suhakam for failing to initiate an inquiry into last year's Petaling Jaya Selatan clashes.

To grant a murder accused bail is controversial enough, but to not apply the same principle for a corruption accused makes it a double whammy — triple, if you take into account that judge S Augustine Paul was behind both decisions.

Thousands of Indonesian migrant workers left Malaysia in the weeks preceding Aug 1 for fear of being jailed and caned under new penalties in the immigration law. Malaysians generally believe the government is finally serious about reducing the illegal population. Indonesians think otherwise.

Despite sex being a taboo among the conservative population of Indonesia, one woman, frustrated with the government's lack of action in battling the HIV/Aids epidemic, has taken to the streets to spread awareness about the deadly disease.

When a father says he has failed to raise his children to be hardworking, smart and grateful, does that mean he, too, has failed in his job? HARUN RASHID certainly thinks so and analyses how the prime minister has gone wrong in bringing up the Malays.

A spate of corporate scandals in the United States has finally provided proof of the "hidden face of capitalism", unwittingly boosting a growing anti-globalisation movement across Asia. Even as civil society groups ride the crest of elation, their sights are set on firm targets ahead.

Mindful of sensitivities in a multi-ethnic society, the new code of conduct for journalists sets down dos and don'ts in reporting related issues. It further lists minimum accepted principles to ensure that the profession sustains high standards of ethics.

No ifs, no buts — journalists in Malaysia will have to fall in line with 'national aspirations' in reporting news and views of communal or religious conflicts. A proposed code of conduct makes it incumbent upon them to protect civic tolerance.