Archive - 3 October 2002

The Anti-ISA Movement (AIM) may lodge reports with the police and the Malaysian Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) over the police's action in stopping them from holding a meeting on Tuesday.

Rights groups are appalled by the government's refusal to release reformasi activists detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA). They also attack the police for their high-handed action in breaking up an anti-ISA meeting Tuesday.

Yang Dipertua Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia (Yadim) Datuk Nakhaie Ahmad bersedia memberi keterangan berhubung laporan polis terhadap Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad yang didakwa menghina agama Islam.

The opposition which no longer has a voice in Sabah may suffer a bigger setback because DAP and Keadilan leaders chose to enter into a three-cornered fight that will only benefit Barisan Nasional in the coming Gaya by-election, says a renegade DAP leader.

The ban on artistes and performers on stage in Kelantan became a focal point during the Budget 2003 debate in Parliament today. PAS was slammed again for its negative ruling and for projecting an "extremist" image.

Kerajaan akan meneruskan hukuman sebat terhadap pendatang asing yang masuk ke Malaysia secara haram bagi mengekang kebanjiran pekerja tanpa izin di negara ini.

Penang Chief Minister Dr Koh Tsu Koon has come under fire from DAP for blaming the opposition party's chairperson, Lim Kit Siang, for the United States' listing of Malaysia as a terrorist-risk state.

In order to avoid being exploited, Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad suggests that Muslim nations reduce their oil output. This is the only thing these countries have which the rest of the world needs, he says.

The Council of Rulers has decreed that Muslims must not malign their religion or one another. The decision was in response to the controversial remarks from political leaders, namely those in PAS.

The Gaya parliamentary by-election in Sabah on Oct 12 will see a three-cornered fight between candidates from the ruling party, Barisan Nasional (BN), and opposition parties DAP and Keadilan.

Apakah mungkin anak muda berbincang secara serius dalam suatu acara minda yang dirancang? FATHI ARIS OMAR meragui keupayaan sekumpulan anak muda ini yang condong kepada pembangkang untuk 'berwacana' kecuali dengan beberapa 'prasyarat'.

There is no mystery surrounding the minimal feedback obtained from opposition parties on the redelineation proposal by the Election Commission. The answer lies in the Federal Constitution, says PAS.

The successful campaign which led to the banning of paraquat in Malaysia has inspired activists in other countries who want to see their lands free of harmful substances.

The Malaysian Students Department in Britain dismisses allegations of double-standards on how it treats student involvement in politics. The director, however, proudly claims he is a 'loyal Umno member forever and ever' and warns rebellious students to watch out.

Mounting debate over the Islamic state issue and the implementation of syariah laws have spooked the non-Muslims in Malaysia, especially when Islam's guarantee of equal rights comes in a package outlining limitations to equal participation in governance.