Archive - 26 January 2003

Ling pledges 100 percent cooperation in police report against him

Transport Minister Dr Ling Liong Sik wants the police to investigate the accusations against him and two others brought about by a New York-based Austrian businessman.

18y ago

Arrested duo claim police used as 'tool' to extract political info

Two opposition leaders, arrested last night for participating in an 'illegal' assembly', are crying foul that police are practising double standard and used as a 'tool' to extract political information.

18y ago

DAP backs Mahathir's 'third world war' warning

DAP expresses its support for Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad's 'third world war' warning in Davos and calls for an all-party roundtable conference to achieve national and international consensus of 'No War in Iraq'.

18y ago

Journalists, be warned: You are not immune from prosecution for sedition

The forum on "Freedom of the Media and Sedition" organised by the Centre for Independent Journalism and National Human Rights Society in Kuala Lumpur yesterday came to the conclusion that journalists are threading on thin ice when challenging the boundaries of press freedom.

18y ago

Malaysiakini says thank you to all for their support

Having to go through a rather difficult time with the police raid and eviction notice, and all for publishing a controversial letter deemed to be seditious, malaysiakini is greatly consoled and pleasantly surprised with the overwhelming support in cash and kind from its readers. Editor-in-chief Steven Gan extends his appreciation and gratitude to one and all.

18y ago