Archive - 27 January 2003

Umno Youth was obligated to act, says wing's editorial

Umno Youth was obligated to act, says wing's editorial

The police report lodged against malaysiakini was not to garner publicity for Umno Youth but an obligation o­n the wing's part as the defender of the Malay religion and race.

Police return remaining CPUs, still holding four servers

Police return remaining CPUs, still holding four servers

More computer equipment seized from malaysiakini a week ago have been returned by police. Meanwhile, CEO Premesh Chandran has been told he will be called in for questioning as investigations continue into a complaint of sedition.
Mishandling of dengue infringes 'right to life', DAP tells Suhakam

Mishandling of dengue infringes 'right to life', DAP tells Suhakam

With the Health Ministry still in denial, an outraged DAP o­n a warpath against dengue is appealing to Suhakam to intervene in the matter with a view to the "right to life".

Confidentiality compromised by raid

Confidentiality compromised by raid

Sedition law never intended to strangle free speech, oppress

Sedition law never intended to strangle free speech, oppress

MCA Youth factions fight it out in three states

MCA Youth factions fight it out in three states

Rival factions in MCA Youth are claiming to be stronger than the other in three states where the top post must be filled by Feb 15. The central committee will be the final judge of this.


Skill to openly debate killed by 'closed tender' practices?

Skill to openly debate killed by 'closed tender' practices?

Umno Youth's 'lesson' very educational

Umno Youth's 'lesson' very educational

Much ado over a letter

Much ado over a letter

Umno must champion cause of all M'sians

Umno must champion cause of all M'sians

Good brains, not tall buildings strengthen country

Good brains, not tall buildings strengthen country

Dr M says to speak out, so we did

Dr M says to speak out, so we did

Perhimpunan raksasa pertahan sekolah agama

Perhimpunan raksasa pertahan sekolah agama

Gerakan Bertindak Umat Selamatkan Sekolah Agama Rakyat (Gegar) akan menganjurkan perhimpunan sejuta warga sekolah agama rakyat (SAR) di Kelantan bulan depan dalam usaha menyelamatkan sistem pendidikan Islam yang unggul di Malaysia.
Abim: Selesai isu SAR melalui mesyuwarah, bukan debat

Abim: Selesai isu SAR melalui mesyuwarah, bukan debat

Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia (Abim) berpendapat debat umum PAS-Umno yang dijadualkan berlangsung pada 16 Feb depan tidak akan dapat menyelesaikan isu sekolah agama rakyat (SAR).
Civil liberty groups on signature campaign, donation drive

Civil liberty groups on signature campaign, donation drive

Three civil society groups are urging Malaysians to rally behind malaysiakini in light of recent action taken against its operations, and to defend press freedom and freedom of expression in the process.

Opposition joins Broga protest

Opposition joins Broga protest

The opposition has launched a signature campaign to increase the momentum of the protest initiated by local residents against the controversial incinerator project in Broga.
Kebebasan akhbar, seriuskah kita?

Kebebasan akhbar, seriuskah kita?

Idea kebebasan akhbar masih dianggap abstrak di kalangan banyak pihak dan kempen menentangnya masih terbatas walau kes pencabulan sering terjadi. FATHI ARIS OMAR mengupas gejala ini dalam konteks malaysiakini menghadapi tekanan sejak minggu lepas.
Pillais defamation award appeal rescheduled

Pillais defamation award appeal rescheduled

The Federal Court has rescheduled the appeal by veteran journalist MGG Pillai against a RM2 million defamation award he was ordered to pay business tycoon Vincent Tan
US policy on Iraq 'completely isolated': Dr M

US policy on Iraq 'completely isolated': Dr M

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad says while he supports the war o­n terrorism, he feels that the United States has gone overboard. He also says that o­nly Australia is keen to join US in attacking Iraq.
The jihad of peace

The jihad of peace

Desmond Tutu, Sean Penn, Susan Sarandon, Martin Scorsese, Nelson Mandela, Kathy Kelly, Noam Chomsky, Robert Fisk, Edward Said and George W Bush who is the odd o­ne out in calling for a war instead of embarking o­n a jihad of peace?
Oil the real motive for US plans to attack Iraq: Mahathir

Oil the real motive for US plans to attack Iraq: Mahathir