Archive - 11 March 2003

Kit Siang lied about WHO dengue alert, Chua tells House

Kit Siang lied about WHO dengue alert, Chua tells House

After keeping mum for two months, Health Minister Chua Jui Meng finally answers his accuser who has issued over 60 statements o­n the minister's irresponsibility in handling the dengue epidemic.

Syed Hamid: Police just doing their duty in arresting Indians

Syed Hamid: Police just doing their duty in arresting Indians

The foreign minister defends the police swoop of Indian nationals from a KL condominium Sunday and denies any mistreatment of detainees as reported. Nevertheless, he adds that the matter will be investigated thoroughly.
Anwar may not be released: Hadi

Anwar may not be released: Hadi

While many, including Opposition Leader Abdul Hadi Awang, are hopeful that ex-deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim will be released next month, the Prisons Department head today scoffs at that possibility.

Police raid: Indian envoy awaits gov't response to protest note

Police raid: Indian envoy awaits gov't response to protest note

The controversial police raid o­n Indian nationals over the past two days has led the Indian High Commission here to lodge diplomatic protests o­n the matter, but it has yet to receive a response.
Celcom faces arbitration suit from German partner over merger row

Celcom faces arbitration suit from German partner over merger row

Celcom Malaysia said today its German partner Deutsche Telekom has filed for arbitration in a row over its planned merger with dominant fixed-line operator Telekom Malaysia.
In defence of SAR

In defence of SAR

Culling from memory and history, MAZENI ALWI makes a plea for retention of the public religious school system which, he says, was formative in shaping the Malay psyche through early education and scholarship.

Govt unveils stimulus measures to bolster capital market

Govt unveils stimulus measures to bolster capital market

The government introduces new measures to bolster the ailing stock market and the slowing economy amid fears of war in Iraq, but analysts say these measures will make little difference.

Who to vote in the next election? Heres how

Who to vote in the next election? Heres how

Transitions: Dont attack the messenger

Transitions: Dont attack the messenger

Racial ties going to the dogs

Racial ties going to the dogs

MAS offers cheap fares as Iraq war looms

MAS offers cheap fares as Iraq war looms

Malaysia Airlines will offer discounts of between 30 and 50 percent o­n a range of international tickets to encourage people to travel despite fears of a war in Iraq.
Philippines to ask Msia to woo Muslim rebels to peace table

Philippines to ask Msia to woo Muslim rebels to peace table

A special envoy of Philippine President Gloria Arroyo will meet Abdullah Ahmad Badawi tomorrow to seek Malaysia's help in bringing Filipino Muslim separatists to the negotiating table and end escalating violence in the southern Philippines.
In their own words: Umno leaders pandering to US hawks

In their own words: Umno leaders pandering to US hawks

War, a necessary evil

War, a necessary evil

JJ: Valuecap tidak kaitan dengan pilihanraya

JJ: Valuecap tidak kaitan dengan pilihanraya

Penubuhan syarikat dana pelaburan Valuecap Sdn Bhd mendapat perhatian ramai ahli Parlimen. Kira-kira 13 soalan dikemukakan berhubung syarikat berkenaan dan dijawab sekaligus oleh Menteri Kewangan Kedua Datuk Jamaluddin Jarjis dalam sidang Dewan Rakyat pagi ini.
The cynical truth about the war against Iraq

The cynical truth about the war against Iraq

I have been following the debates of the impending war against Iraq o­n malaysiakini and other websites. Allow me to offer my two cents.
Uthayakumars case: Court demands certified document

Uthayakumars case: Court demands certified document

updated version A tough campaigner against police brutality seeks to strike out the contempt and criminal charges against him. The Shah Alam High Court heard his application today and now waits for proceeding notes before resuming the hearing next month.
Five immigrants travel in car boot to sneak across from Spore

Five immigrants travel in car boot to sneak across from Spore

Sesi pagi sidang Parlimen legang

Sesi pagi sidang Parlimen legang

Perjalanan sidang Dewan Rakyat pagi ini agak hambar berikutan ramai ahli Parlimen tiada di tempat masing-masing selepas satu jam sidang dewan berlangsung, terutama ketika bermulanya ucapan menjunjung kasih terhadap titah Yang di-Pertuan Agong merasmikan sidang dewan semalam.
Iraq and  the security of Gulf States

Iraq and the security of Gulf States

Iraq's neighbours share a sense of vulnerability based o­n previous threats posed by Saddam Hussein's regime to countries in the region. This makes a case for war against a known aggressor.
16 to be charged for contempt over NUBE's missing coffers

16 to be charged for contempt over NUBE's missing coffers

updated version Fifteen NUBE members and former officials, and their lawyer, face a contempt of court charge for failing to return all RM1.2 million they withdrew from the union's accounts.

Govt to bar abusive employers from hiring maids for life

Govt to bar abusive employers from hiring maids for life

Remembering that gentleman called 'Tunku'

Remembering that gentleman called 'Tunku'

DAP kick-starts its all year long commemoration of Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj's 100th birthday with eminent figures sharing their memories, encounters and opinions about the 'prince with a commoner's heart'.