Archive - 23 January 2003

Criticism meant to improve lot of all Malaysians

Criticism meant to improve lot of all Malaysians

Bangladeshis stranded by delay in court case over claims payment

Bangladeshis stranded by delay in court case over claims payment

Migrant workers engaged in payment disputes with their employer are taking their case to court. Their constructive dismissal three months ago have left them in dire straits and having to live off friends.

M'kini's silver lining in Umno Youth's clout

M'kini's silver lining in Umno Youth's clout

Timely to rethink if laws suitable

Timely to rethink if laws suitable

M'kini's 'Black Monday' will be remembered

M'kini's 'Black Monday' will be remembered

Another Malaysian day of infamy

Another Malaysian day of infamy

Malaysiakini's actions echoes Umno founder's

Malaysiakini's actions echoes Umno founder's

Open letter on M'kini raid

Open letter on M'kini raid

Khairy (Jamaluddin), You have by now heard the news about malaysiakini's office being raided by the police.
Ex-detainee says he was stripped naked, slapped, hit in the genitals

Ex-detainee says he was stripped naked, slapped, hit in the genitals

A former detainee at an immigration camp told the court that injuries sustained during his incarceration eight years ago have left him 'scarred' permanently.
Umno Youth ready for dialogue on media issues with Malaysiakini

Umno Youth ready for dialogue on media issues with Malaysiakini

Umno Youth says it will not accept malaysiakini's invitation to respond in writing to the 'seditious' letter by Petrof, but is prepared to discuss media issues with malaysiakini editors if invited formally to do so.
4 more computers released by cops

4 more computers released by cops

The police today returned four more computers belonging to malaysiakini . They were part of the 19 central processing units that were taken from malaysiakini during a raid o­n Monday.
MCA, MIC, Gerakan Youth chiefs express concern over raid

MCA, MIC, Gerakan Youth chiefs express concern over raid

While Umno Youth has backed the police raid o­n malaysiakini 's office, its counterparts in the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition are however a little hesitant.
Raid an assault on 'the mother of all freedoms': Param

Raid an assault on 'the mother of all freedoms': Param

The police action o­n malaysiakini o­n Monday has garnered increasing international attention. Today, a UN envoy and former Bar Council chairperson Param Cumarasamy speaks out.
Malaysia defiant over patrols near disputed island

Malaysia defiant over patrols near disputed island

Our naval ships will continue to patrol waters surrounding Pulau Batu Puteh despite complaints from Singapore, says Defence Minister Najib Razak.
Pemuda Umno mahu Malaysiakini diajar memahami soal sensitiviti

Pemuda Umno mahu Malaysiakini diajar memahami soal sensitiviti

Tujuan Pemuda Umno membuat laporan polis terhadap malaysiakini berhubung sepucuk surat yang didakwanya berunsur hasutan adalah untuk memenuhi tanggungjawab Umno mempertahankan orang Melayu, demikian menurut lidah pengarang yang disiarkan dalam laman web rasmi pergerakan itu.
What happened to our police reports? ask complainants

What happened to our police reports? ask complainants

Several groups that have lodged police reports in the past against Umno Youth want to know if the police have completed investigation into their complaints.
China girls tricked into forced prostitution: MCA bureau

China girls tricked into forced prostitution: MCA bureau

Encouraging debate in a democracy

Encouraging debate in a democracy

Sabah and Sarawak politicians and press people alike express their concern over the police raid o­n malaysiakini . O­ne comments that the raid smacks not o­nly of double standards, but also demonstrates the fears of some politicians in power over criticisms against certain government policies.
Mahathir, Mubarak discuss Iraq, Palestinian crisis

Mahathir, Mubarak discuss Iraq, Palestinian crisis

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, o­n an official visit to Egypt, held talks with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak o­n issues ranging from the war buildup against Iraq to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Encourage open and free media, govt told

Encourage open and free media, govt told

Still trying to get back o­n its feet after the police raid Monday, the country's award-winning o­nline daily gets more support o­n the international and local fronts, from Canadian journalists and Malaysian women activists respectively.