Archive - 28 October 2002

Two opposition leaders slammed the proposed US anti-terror centre to be set up and running in the country next year. One says it's a gateway for US interference, the other says it's a terrorism magnet.

BN Chinese-based parties have finalised their solution to the language switch a day ahead before the week-long deadline tomorrow. The four are expected to suggest making use of the maximum time allocated for primary schools as a win-win solution.

Ummi Hafilda Ali faces the Umno disciplinary committee today for allegedly issuing malicious statements against the Puteri Umno chief. She pleads not guilty and reiterates her vow to go all the way to expose Azalina because 'the truth must be told'.

In response to a decision to stop funding religious schools, Keadilan and PAS say Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad should consult experts in carrying out his education overhaul or risk jeopardising the diverse education system that suits different needs.

Perletakan jawatan Ahli Majlis Tertinggi (MT) Keadilan, Khalid Jaafar sebagai editor Berita Keadilan , akhbar rasmi parti itu, mengejutkan banyak pihak sehingga timbul spekulasi bahawa beliau "diminta" berbuat demikian oleh oleh pucuk pimpinan Keadilan.

Yesterday was the 15th anniversary of Operation Lallang, which saw 107 dissidents arrested under the draconian Internal Security Act. However, commemoration of the infamous crackdown has been subdued this year. FARISH A NOOR explains why.

Parti Keadilan Nasional mengkritik akhbarnya sendiri dan ketua pengarangnya melepaskan jawatan semalam. FATHI ARIS OMAR membahaskan apakah 'organ parti' harus selama-lamanya tunduk kepada parti atau perlu mempunyai kebebasan tertentu?

Americans, according to a critic, are 'uniquely' afflicted with a habit of policy-making by analogy. Americans have utterly failed to rid themselves of this affliction, if the ongoing debate over what to do in Iraq, and now North Korea as well, is any indication.

From a child who was "wandering the streets" a couple of months ago, the 13-year-old girl allegedly raped by several Sabah policemen is now wanted by both Malaysia and the Philippines. Neither seem willing to give up their claims.

The global war of terrorism needs to be put through its own process of democratisation, one which will include cultural and moral engagement of humanity against inhumanity.