Archive - 10 December 2002

On World Human Rights Day today, Suhakam bemoans the failure of legislators, government officials and the media to address human-rights needs of Malaysians.

Given Malaysia's multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-religious heritage, it is crucial for the government to ratify the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, said a memorandum to Suhakam today.

National Union of Bank Employees (NUBE) has put its picket and work-to-rule campaign on hold after meeting Human Resources Minister Dr Fong Chan Onn this afternoon.

Before any action is taken on the two 'errant' state assembly members for not voting on the controversial Porr motion, MCA tells Penang CM Dr Koh Tsu Koon he must also explain why he has not raised a ruckus over eight other BN missing votes.

Although the Philippines is reluctant to wash its hands off the affair of the 13-year-old girl who was allegedly raped by Sabah policemen, Malaysia is insisting that it can take care of its own citizens.

Malaysia will deploy 8,000 police, seal key routes and provide bullet proof cars for visiting leaders during the 114-nation Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit, says Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar.

There is high probability of future conflict in the five countries surrounding the oil-rich Caspian Sea, considering that all disagree over how much oil each country should get out of it.

While telephone calls are taken for granted by most, the disabled community is struggling to get wider access at cheaper rates. Their appeals seem to have fallen on deaf ears so far.

Deputy Home Minister Chor Chee Heung lays to rest months of speculation about the future of Oriental Daily News as he confirms that it can carry on publishing. However, there is a catch.