Archive - 18 March 2003

DAP womens wing chief robbed twice in 48 hours

DAP womens wing chief robbed twice in 48 hours

Within 48 hours, DAP women's wing chief Chong Eng fell victim to snatch thieves twice. The opposition leader, who received 11 stitches for the injuries sustained in a struggle with o­ne of the thieves, wants the police to stop this menace.
MCA Team A tried to axe us, claims Ah Lek

MCA Team A tried to axe us, claims Ah Lek

Merit-based appointment should be CJs first priority: Karpal

Merit-based appointment should be CJs first priority: Karpal

DAP deputy chief Karpal Singh says new Chief Justice Ahmad Fairuz Sheikh Abdul Halim has a daunting task before him in ensuring that the public maintains confidence in the judiciary.
War on Iraq 'illegal', says Pak Lah

War on Iraq 'illegal', says Pak Lah

In a strongly worded statement, Acting Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi condemns the planned US-led attack o­n Iraq as "an illegal act of aggression".
Police release two Malaysiakini servers

Police release two Malaysiakini servers

Two of the remaining four servers still in the police custody following a controversial raid two months ago were returned this morning. The release of the computers comes after malaysiakini threatened legal actions against the police over the computers.
Anti-polygamy campaign hurts older wives

Anti-polygamy campaign hurts older wives

Learn to tolerate, respect different opinions

Learn to tolerate, respect different opinions

MCA and triads: No smoke without fire

MCA and triads: No smoke without fire

Police action damaging to Msias interests

Police action damaging to Msias interests

Support for police action narrow-minded

Support for police action narrow-minded

Iraq war: He who has the gold rules

Iraq war: He who has the gold rules

War realists have won the argument

War realists have won the argument

Unfair censure of Chinese education leaders

Unfair censure of Chinese education leaders

Hadi minta pemimpin Umno henti manipulasi isu SAR

Hadi minta pemimpin Umno henti manipulasi isu SAR

PAS meminta Umno supaya berhenti memanipulasikan isu sekolah agama rakyat (SAR) melalui media dengan menggambarkan yang Majlis Raja-Raja telah merestui keputusan kerajaan berhubung isu SAR.
Storm over SAR peters out...for now

Storm over SAR peters out...for now

The storm brewing over the purported position of the Malay rulers over the SAR issue has been averted after a clarification yesterday refuted press reports o­n the issue.

Keadilan Youth critical of Pak Lahs handling of triad issue, lodges report

Keadilan Youth critical of Pak Lahs handling of triad issue, lodges report

Keadilan Youth today became the second opposition group to lodge a police report demanding an external investigation into the alleged 'triad links' of two MCA leaders, to prevent a 'cover up'.
Four-fold increase in defence budget since 1981: deputy minister

Four-fold increase in defence budget since 1981: deputy minister

How much do we give to our infantry, navy and air force to ensure our defences are up? Deputy Defence Minister Mohd Shafie Apdal reveals the figures.
Prices of goods to remain stable, Finance Ministry assures nation

Prices of goods to remain stable, Finance Ministry assures nation

As war looms in Iraq, worried consumers can rest assured that the government is keeping watch o­n prices, the deputy finance minister tells the Dewan Rakyat.
DAP: Awasi kemungkinan salahguna kuasa di DBKL

DAP: Awasi kemungkinan salahguna kuasa di DBKL

Seorang ahli Parlimen pembangkang mendakwa perlantikan seorang pemimpin Umno sebagai menteri yang menjaga Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) telah menjadikan dewan itu seolah-olah "pejabat Umno".
Alleged mistreatment of foreigners a common complaint: MTUC

Alleged mistreatment of foreigners a common complaint: MTUC

In the wake of last week's police raid o­n Indian IT expatriates, a veteran trade union leader reveals that other Asian foreign workers have alleged mistreatment at the hands of the authorities.
Ong to be hauled up for triads in the party allegations

Ong to be hauled up for triads in the party allegations

MCA Youth chief O­ng Tee Keat has been referred to the party's disciplinary committee for his allegation o­n "triad politics". He will face the same man who recommended his suspension two years ago, if he attends the disciplinary hearing at all.

Anglo-American allies in Europe

Anglo-American allies in Europe

Notwithstanding US unilateralism and alleged hegemony, the US-proposed war o­n Iraq has witnessed a shifting balance of power globally, most significantly in Europe.
Endon lancar kempen monogami dibangkitkan di Dewan Rakyat

Endon lancar kempen monogami dibangkitkan di Dewan Rakyat

Selepas tercetusnya kontroversi poligami di Perlis, tindakan 12 NGO wanita melancarkan kempen monogami pula mendapat perhatian umum selepas ada mufti yang menyifatkannya sebagai menghina Islam.
British envoy: No link between Islam and war on Iraq

British envoy: No link between Islam and war on Iraq

British High Commissioner to Malaysia, Bruce Cleghorn, says his country may be forced to take military action o­nly because Iraq has not committed to disarmament.
Abdullah Ahmad Badawis many challenges

Abdullah Ahmad Badawis many challenges

M BAKRI MUSA lends acting Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi some pointers o­n how to build an ark that will float o­n flood waters. And then, o­n a drier note, how to make the structure termite-proof.