Archive - 28 September 2002

Scientists and peasants sit together in Kuala Lumpur for the first time to discuss the threat of genetic engineering on human and the environment. Their final verdict — the world can actually survive without having to endanger it by resorting to planting genetically engineered crops. There is enough food for the world's six billion people and more.

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has asked Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties not to quarrel in their bid to jostle for new seats proposed by the Election Commission under the redelineation of electoral boundaries.

Dr Lim Keng Yaik is now in his eighth term as Gerakan president. He was returned unopposed at the party's nomination day today. His deputy, Kerk Choo Ting, however has to face a challenge from Perak leader Siew Kok Kan.

Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said that he is saddened and disappointed over the involvement of the few Malay lecturers in terrorist activities like the Kumpulan Mujahidin Malaysia (KMM).

Selangor Menteri Besar Dr Mohd Khir Toyo (photo) said PAS is gradually picking on the people's sentiments especially that of the Malays in its attempts to garner political mileage.

Malaysia has told some 270 private colleges enrolling foreign students to reapply for new licenses in a bid to curb rampant abuse of student visas, according to media reports today.

Tiger Ladies tells the story of Kashmir through the experiences of ordinary women. It also peeps into the syncretic culture of Kashmir. It is about the loss of innocence and of paradise as represented by growing up in a large extended family.

The financial burden of educating his children in Australia is proving to be too heavy for Mohamed Naser Jamaludin. The father of three, who took his family to Melbourne when the Singaporean government forbade his daughter from wearing the tudung in school, is now considering coming to Malaysia.