Archive - 24 August 2002

Dr Mahathir Mohamad's assertion that the government is supported by a "silent group" of Chinese Malaysians, based on a Utusan Malaysia report, is not only a misrepresentation of the community but also a flawed interpretation of the facts, says DAP chief Lim Kit Siang.

The Bakun dam project generates further controversy over possible plans by the Sarawak government to allow the setting up of an aluminium smelting plant nearby which could contribute to further ecological pollution.

Nik Rashidin Nik Hussein was the best Malay traditional woodcarver of his age, yet he remained an unsung national treasure almost all his life. FARISH A NOOR pays tribute to a complex and tormented artisan whose genius we may never see the likes of again.

Wessex Water chief executive Colin Skellett, arrested by London police for suspected fraud, has claimed innocence. He says on his website that he did not partake in any decision making on the purchase of the utility company by YTL Power.

The current English-language debate and lack of a comprehensive analysis on the education system in Malaysia has prompted Gerakan to examine the experiences of other countries in introducing dual language education. The report shows less than satisfactory results.