Archive - 4 November 2002

From Kelantan to Kuala Lumpur, Opposition leaders are brushing aside Dr Mahathir Mohamad's (left) invitation to their parties to join the Barisan Nasional. For one, Nik Aziz Nik Mat (right) says he will be angry if his friends discuss the matter at all.

In wishing Malaysian Hindus Happy Deepavali, several organisations are urging all to remember the triumph of good over evil — the essence of the festival. But what is special about their messages is their call to Malaysians to empower themselves with the wisdom to choose the kind of government they want in order to overcome the 'darkness' in their lives.

Southeast Asian leaders have vowed united and tougher action to combat terrorist groups in the region following the Bali bomb attack, according to a statement released at summit talks in Phnom Penh.

As the human race concentrates on securing materialistic gains, kindness is often neglected. Not only kindness to others, but also to oneself.

The impending merger between Keadilan and PRM may also consolidate the parties' organs as well. The question now is: Who will be the new editor?