Archive - 25 February 2003

Ex-army officer detained under ISA

Ex-army officer detained under ISA

A former army officer who served as a United Nations peacekeeper in Bosnia was arrested under the Internal Security Act last Thursday, says a human rights group today. However, the police have refused to confirm the arrest.
Sahri: Keadilan supreme council did not endorse entire PKR line-up

Sahri: Keadilan supreme council did not endorse entire PKR line-up

Keadilan's ex-secretary-general fires a new allegation against his party, claiming its supreme council did not endorse the entire PKR transitional leadership line-up before it was agreed upon o­n Sunday.
Right of say in war and peace

Right of say in war and peace

Masing-Sng line-up a contingency plan': PBDS deputy leader

Masing-Sng line-up a contingency plan': PBDS deputy leader

According to some political observers, the two factions in Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak may be working together to stop rising star, Joseph Salang Gandum, from becoming deputy leader.

The truth about Kelab Umno

The truth about Kelab Umno

Peace Malaysia goes beyond Umno Youth

Peace Malaysia goes beyond Umno Youth

Keep religion out of international politics

Keep religion out of international politics

UN must not turn a blind eye to treaty abusers

UN must not turn a blind eye to treaty abusers

Bar's position correct, but American eagle must be tamed

Bar's position correct, but American eagle must be tamed

A lesson in US disinformation

A lesson in US disinformation

Say Yes to Peace'

Say Yes to Peace'

War: Final admission of human failure

War: Final admission of human failure

Will the war benefit Iraqis?

Will the war benefit Iraqis?

I sympathise with two of malaysiakini's writers, Oon Yeoh and James Wong Wing O­n.
PKR Youth: Keadilans young men say no to women

PKR Youth: Keadilans young men say no to women

The setting up of Parti Keadilan Rakyat's Youth wing has met a stumbling block in the form of Keadilan Youth. Its members are objecting the inclusion of women into the new outfit.
Iraq seeks allies at summit of developing nations

Iraq seeks allies at summit of developing nations

The US, in seeking world domination, is using all the means of coercion and persecution at its disposal to interfere in the internal affairs of Iraq, says Iraqi vice president at the NAM summit.
Journalist defends report on US 'misinformation'

Journalist defends report on US 'misinformation'

The American journalist who exposed her government's exaggeration of Iraq's military threat to Saudi Arabia after invading Kuwait in 1990 defended her report against claims by the US embassy in Kuala Lumpur that it was 'false'.
Time for Saddam to pay for his crimes

Time for Saddam to pay for his crimes

True peace proponents must acknowledge the need to bring Saddam to heel. Problem is, who will do the dirty job and how?
Staks: US must be aware of global sentiment

Staks: US must be aware of global sentiment



As the world braces for war, Germany has been actively seen as applying the brakes o­n the US war machine that is revving to go. Malaysiakini talks to German ambassador Jurgen Staks o­n Feb 21, for a closer perspective of the German position.

Mugabe slams 'born-again colonialists' Britain, US

Mugabe slams 'born-again colonialists' Britain, US

North Korea warns over nuclear missiles at NAM summit

North Korea warns over nuclear missiles at NAM summit

North Korea defends its stand to pull out of a key nuclear arms treaty, saying that its nuclear activities will be confined to peaceful purposes.

Americans falling into the racist trap

Americans falling into the racist trap

Americans are being manipulated into the racist trap by an arrogant and egocentric government. Bombarded daily with the notion the US is a superpower that will have its way in world affairs no matter what, much of the population begins to mimic this behavior.
Court to hear Anwars sodomy appeal next month

Court to hear Anwars sodomy appeal next month

Jailed former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim's long wait to have his appeal against his nine-year jail sentence for sodomising his wife's former driver is finally over. The Court of Appeal will be hearing his case next month.
German envoy: wrong to start war without hard evidence

German envoy: wrong to start war without hard evidence

An inkling of doubt against Saddam Hussein cannot be use to justify a war against his country, says German Ambassador Jurgen Staks who explains to malaysiakini why his country is adamantly opposing war.