Archive - 20 December 2002

No surprises in SUPP polls

No surprises in SUPP polls

The SUPP election proved to be a tame affair with the top leadership retaining their positions with nary a sweat. However, there were several changes in the party's vice-president line-up.
UM election results withheld, fresh polling for one faculty

UM election results withheld, fresh polling for one faculty

Irregularities in UM's campus elections yesterday have forced a fresh polling next Monday for one faculty.
Try ISA detainees in independent tribunals: Chandra

Try ISA detainees in independent tribunals: Chandra

Isu SAR: Sokongan untuk BN mungkin terjejas

Isu SAR: Sokongan untuk BN mungkin terjejas

Keputusan kerajaan untuk menyerapkan pelajar Sekolah Agama Rakyat (SAR) ke sekolah kebangsaan setelah memberhentikan bantuan per kapita kepada SAR, mungkin merugikan Barisan Nasional (BN) sendiri, khususnya di Kedah.
Suhakam's ISA report to go to Home Ministry first

Suhakam's ISA report to go to Home Ministry first

Suhakam reveals that its long-awaited reports on the ISA have been completed. However, the public will only get a glimpse of them after the reports are submitted to the Home Ministry for 'consideration' and 'necessary action'.
MTUCs Zainal looks set to stay

MTUCs Zainal looks set to stay

Despite an election promise to step down as MTUC president this year, it appears that Senator Zainal Rampak is not going to budge from the seat which he has warmed for 20 years. He is expected to announce his decision tomorrow.
DBP magazine slams English language policy

DBP magazine slams English language policy

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka belatedly decries the use of English to teach Science and Maths in the November issue of its official magazine, but its DG says 'opposing' articles do not reflect official stand.
Mahathir silent on Japans support for US

Mahathir silent on Japans support for US

While Australia and Singapore are criticised for maintaining close defence ties with the US, Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad refuses to Look East, where Japan is doing the same, if not more.
Police detain two Islamic militants

Police detain two Islamic militants

Apple-polishing got the better of Zam

Apple-polishing got the better of Zam

Partys over, politicians must have substance

Partys over, politicians must have substance

Zam a punching bag for distraction

Zam a punching bag for distraction

BN politicians a wily lot

BN politicians a wily lot

Not fit to dole out advice

Not fit to dole out advice

Return of Malay support to Umno a daydream

Return of Malay support to Umno a daydream

Mat Taib is proof BN out of touch with grassroots

Mat Taib is proof BN out of touch with grassroots

Mahfuz: Biar rakyat Kelantan membuat pilihan

Mahfuz: Biar rakyat Kelantan membuat pilihan

Dewan Pemuda PAS pusat mencabar Umno, khususnya di Kelantan, supaya memberi peluang berkempen yang sama rata kepada pembangkang sekiranya Umno benar-benar mempunyai kekuatan untuk merampas negeri itu dalam pilihanraya umum akan datang.
Compassion must be the new religion, says Dalai Lama

Compassion must be the new religion, says Dalai Lama

Violence results from a lack of awareness of reality and this in turn stems from an absence of compassion, says Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. In view of this, he calls for the establishment of compassion as a new religion.
Review board recommends freedom for ISA 5

Review board recommends freedom for ISA 5

The six reformasi activists held under the ISA since April 2000 are given yet another hope for freedom after the review board recommended five of them be released. But their lawyer says the chances are slim.
SMS seks, politik dan bom Bali

SMS seks, politik dan bom Bali

SMS membantu menjatuhkan seorang presiden. Ia makin popular di kalangan pemimpin dan aktivis politik kita. FATHI ARIS OMAR berpesan, SMS melalui 'orang tengah' dan 'tidak selamat' untuk operasi kerahsiaan, sama ada maklumat politik, komunikasi seks peribadi atau jenayah terancang.