Archive - 15 December 2002

MCA women apologise, Serdang MP vindicated

MCA women apologise, Serdang MP vindicated

Serdang MP Yap Pian Hon, allegedly linked with vice activities, was vindicated today when the 28 women who complained about their husbands' misbehaviour, apologised to him. They say that their marital problems were over due to Yap's 'adequate' action in responding to the matter.
Penangites ask Koh: Are you trying to salvage the fortunes of certain politicians?

Penangites ask Koh: Are you trying to salvage the fortunes of certain politicians?

For the first time, Penang residents are asking Chief Minister Dr Koh Tsu Koon openly whether there is any "hanky-panky" involved in the award of the Porr project and whether his motivation is to salvage the battered fortunes of certain politicians.
Najib: It's clear that PAS has politicised hudud laws

Najib: It's clear that PAS has politicised hudud laws

Umno veep Najib Tun Razak describes Terengganu Menteri Besar Abdul Hadi Awang's plan to send a delegation to study implementation of hudud laws in several Arab nations as a clear indication that PAS' hudud version is for political purposes.
Keng Yaik going for the kill over Porr, says Kit Siang

Keng Yaik going for the kill over Porr, says Kit Siang

The MCA-Gerakan tussle over the Penang Outer Ring Road project does not show any sign of quelling as opposition leaders hit out at Gerakan president Lim Keng Yaik for naming MCA Penang state chief Wong Kam Hoong as the "instigator" behind the party's anti-Porr campaign.
'No contest' Supp assembly expected to be one big yawn

'No contest' Supp assembly expected to be one big yawn

The Sarawak United People's Party (Supp) will hold its triennial delegates conference on Dec 18-21. With a no-contest decision almost decided and in a party not known for internal squabbles, the meeting will be a tame affair.
Human rights: Where are we heading?

Human rights: Where are we heading?

Human rights must be openly discussed and carefully defined so that governments or terrorists do not abuse it. Sadly, as Dec 10 passes, the human rights discourse will again be forgotten as people and governments try to overcome an unseen enemy.