Archive - 31 March 2003

Malaysia will not use water as weapon against Singapore

Malaysia will not use water as weapon against Singapore

Despite clashing opinions o­n war and water, Malaysia extends an olive branch to Singapore and promises not to hold its southern neighbour to ransom via its water supply.

Deputy finance minister to EPFs rescue over low dividend

Deputy finance minister to EPFs rescue over low dividend

It's that time of the year, and it isn't Christmas. The EPF is expected to announce a lower dividend this year, but the deputy finance minister has an answer for that.
Fresh waves of air raids in Baghdad, invading forces gaining ground

Fresh waves of air raids in Baghdad, invading forces gaining ground

As the US-led war against Iraq enters the 11th day, the invading forces are continuing to blast away Baghdad while their ground troops keep charging towards the Iraqi capital, amid fierce resistence and increasing body counts.
More condemn police anti-war demo crackdown

More condemn police anti-war demo crackdown

In cracking down o­n an opposition-led anti-war demonstration over the weekend, the government's action has been likened to the Bush administration's handling of Iraq.
Dua kumpulan pekerja Indonesia bergaduh

Dua kumpulan pekerja Indonesia bergaduh

Tiga penduduk cedera ketika cuba meleraikan pergaduhan yang membabitkan berpuluh-puluh pekerja Indonesia di sebuah pasar malam di Melaka. Polis sempat menahan 30 daripada mereka yang terbabit dalam pergaduhan itu.
Malaysians support needed to prevent SARS outbreak: WHO

Malaysians support needed to prevent SARS outbreak: WHO

Malaysians appear to have avoided SARS infection to date, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), which also expects to identify the virus soon.

MCA Team B seeks 'OK' to start legal aid fund for Ling

MCA Team B seeks 'OK' to start legal aid fund for Ling

In a new twist in the MCA leadership crisis, critics of party president Dr Ling Liong Sik say they are ready to raise money for Ling should he get into a legal wrangle.

Samy: Air kekuningan dan berbau masam

Samy: Air kekuningan dan berbau masam

Pengguna sering mengadu mengenai kualiti air yang rendah dan kadangkala berbau masam. Untuk mengatasinya, Menteri Kerja Raya Datuk Seri S.Samy Vellu berkata paip-paip lama mesti diganti.
Vietnam suspends operations of firms sending workers to Msia

Vietnam suspends operations of firms sending workers to Msia

Vietnam suspends the operations of three firms exporting labour to Malaysia after several scandals relating to Vietnamese workers.
Govt arrest of anti-war protesters belie words

Govt arrest of anti-war protesters belie words

After hearing about the arrest of some anti-war leaders and activists in Kuala Lumpur o­n Saturday, I now seriously doubt if Acting Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and his party Umno is really committed to the worldwide anti-war campaign. Let us not forget that Abdullah, the deputy premier, is also the home minister who gives orders to the police.

Backlash against human rights worldwide

Backlash against human rights worldwide

What every Msian taxpayer should ask

What every Msian taxpayer should ask

As a Malaysian taxpayer, I would like to know why is it that, although my father's generation had the benefit of a world-class university within his midst - in the form of Universiti Malaya - today I am still earning Third-World wages, and yet in 20 years time I will be paying for tuition fees at First-World rates to ensure that my children are given the education that will enable them to participate in the global economy.
Govt bailing out private medical centre?

Govt bailing out private medical centre?

I read with concern a small article in the newspaper that our government had bought over the Sabah Medical Centre (SMC) for RM 300 million.
Ramai pembekal komputer gagal dapat bayaran: Fong

Ramai pembekal komputer gagal dapat bayaran: Fong

Dewan Rakyat diberitahu hari ini bahawa bukan semua pembekal komputer bagi skim pembelian komputer melalui caruman Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) yang menyeleweng. Sebaliknya ramai daripada mereka yang tidak mendapat bayaran bagi komputer yang dibekalkan.
Worldwide anti-war rallies keep the heat on US

Worldwide anti-war rallies keep the heat on US

Anti-war protests continued to gain momentum with millions of protesters gathered over the weekend in cities across the world.
Nazri blasted for remarks on MRSM colleges

Nazri blasted for remarks on MRSM colleges

A government pledge to built two colleges in Terengganu - but o­nly if the state returns to the BN fold - has drawn a barrage of criticism from opposition MPs.
Karpal: Government influenced Anwars trial

Karpal: Government influenced Anwars trial

Anwar Ibrahim's lawyers ended their submission today with Karpal Singh alleging that the government had propelled the prosecution into acting as they did in the ex-deputy premier's sodomy trial which was full of legal blunders.
DAP: Debate Suhakam report

DAP: Debate Suhakam report

Will the Dewan Rakyat debate the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia's (Suhakam) report o­n detention conditions during its current sitting? DAP does not think so.
Pencerobohan Iraq, perang propaganda

Pencerobohan Iraq, perang propaganda

Amerika Syarikat dan sekutunya boleh berbangga dengan kecanggihan bala tentera mereka manakala Saddam Hussein boleh bermegah dengan kejayaannya untuk terus kekal di atas takhta. Namun semua itu tidak mampu mengembalikan kasih sayang anak-anak yang kehilangan ibu bapa dan kepedihan isteri yang kehilangan suaminya.
The amoral beast  Part I

The amoral beast Part I

Much has been said about the ugly American that becomes more visible as the war o­n Iraq progresses. And contrary to popular belief, his core values are not about 'life, individual liberty and democracy'.
Arab volunteers ready for suicide attacks against invading troops

Arab volunteers ready for suicide attacks against invading troops

As the US-led troops are setting plans to siege Baghdad, the Iraqi government has found support in the form of suicide bombers from neighbouring countries.
A tale of two demos

A tale of two demos

The guns and roses treatment given by the police to the two different anti-war demonstrations in Kuala Lumpur o­n Saturday reinforces the belief that freedom of expression is closely associated with political patronage in Malaysia.
Ong attends disciplinary hearing

Ong attends disciplinary hearing

MCA Youth chief o­ng Tee Keat who is facing the charge of tarnishing his party's image, made a brief appearance at his disciplinary hearing this morning to hand in a written submission.