Archive - 17 April 2003

Anwars appeal: Keadilan fears political intervention

Anwars appeal: Keadilan fears political intervention

While it fears that political intervention may destroy Anwar Ibrahim's appeal chances, Keadilan says freeing the ex-deputy premier would prove to be more beneficial to the government than his continued incarceration.
Rayuan Anwar: Keadilan bimbang campurtangan politik

Rayuan Anwar: Keadilan bimbang campurtangan politik

Rakyat kini ternanti-nanti keputusan Mahkamah Rayuan terhadap permohonan ikat jamin Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim serta keputusan rayuan kes liwatnya esok.
Bar: Iban Bible ban vague and ominous

Bar: Iban Bible ban vague and ominous

Gov't lifts Sars travel curbs for Hong Kong, Taiwan, Canada

Gov't lifts Sars travel curbs for Hong Kong, Taiwan, Canada

Boycott Astros advertisers instead

Boycott Astros advertisers instead

Wrong to impose religious ruling on Indon maids

Wrong to impose religious ruling on Indon maids

Anwar represents the end of the old guard

Anwar represents the end of the old guard

Theres a difference between Peace Now and Ariel Sharon

Theres a difference between Peace Now and Ariel Sharon

Justice Mohtar to be medically boarded out?

Justice Mohtar to be medically boarded out?

In August last year, Federal Court judge Mohtar Abdullah slipped into a coma after a stroke for which he underwent two major surgeries. The former AG who led the prosecution against Anwar Ibrahim has not recovered and is to be considered "permanently ill".

Has Iraq been involved in the Sept 11 bombing?

Has Iraq been involved in the Sept 11 bombing?

Terrorism promoted as justification to end terrorism

Terrorism promoted as justification to end terrorism

Bar Council urged to act on PJ Selatan tragedy

Bar Council urged to act on PJ Selatan tragedy

At its AGM last month, the Bar Council passed a resolution o­n the Petaling Jaya Selatan clashes, better known as the Kampung Medan tragedy. A lawyer urges for an immediate follow-up to that.
A dishonour if Petronas chief accepts app't in Iraq

A dishonour if Petronas chief accepts app't in Iraq

The war according to satellite TVs

The war according to satellite TVs

Sars street poll: Locals more worried than foreigners

Sars street poll: Locals more worried than foreigners

A mixed reaction emerges from a street poll conducted by malaysiakini o­n the Sars scare. Foreigners seem more relaxed about it but Malaysians appear more concerned.
Economy is Americas Achilles heel

Economy is Americas Achilles heel

Having failed not surprisingly to find any weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) in Iraq, the Pentagon is now shamelessly claiming that the so-called WMDs have been moved to Syria, no doubt while the American spy satellites were napping.
Gawai festival creates new problem for Sars control

Gawai festival creates new problem for Sars control

A looming problem for the government are the thousands of returning Sarawakians from Sars hot spots, especially Singapore, to celebrate the Gawai Dayak festival.
Limits on liberty

Limits on liberty

Freedom comes with democracy, yet to have a functional democracy, we need to limit liberty, writes M BAKRI MUSA. So, people, pick your boundary: moat, cage or barbed wire?
Sars: Silence spells doom for China

Sars: Silence spells doom for China

China's silence o­n the Sars outbreak may have been intended to safeguard the country's interests but this is proving to be folly set to spawn severe repercussions o­n both the political and economical fronts.
Suhakam plans public talks on ISA

Suhakam plans public talks on ISA

Suhakam is shifting its focus o­n educating the public o­n the ISA, given its past experiences where its recommendations have not been taken seriously by the government and parliament.
Pemuda Umno: Pemecatan imam di Terengganu bermotifkan politik

Pemuda Umno: Pemecatan imam di Terengganu bermotifkan politik

Tindakan kerajaan PAS Terengganu memecat imam-imam yang aktif dalam Jawatankuasa Kemajuan dan Keselamatan Kampung (JKKK) kini hangat diperkatakan. Kerajaan negeri telah menubuhkan Jawatankuasa Syura Rakyat (JSR) bagi menggantikan JKKK yang ditubuhkan oleh kerajaan pusat.
Iban Bible ban puzzles Christians in Swak

Iban Bible ban puzzles Christians in Swak

The Home Ministry's decision to ban an Iban Bible is causing confusion and anxiety among Christians in Sarawak.
Leave Iraq now, PSM tells coalition troops

Leave Iraq now, PSM tells coalition troops

PSM wants coalition forces in Iraq to withdraw immediately. It also criticises US as being the real threat to world peace and for launching an 'imperialist' war.
Tajem: Mess may force delay of PBDS polls

Tajem: Mess may force delay of PBDS polls

The battle for the top two spots in PBDS may not end this August as o­ne of the presidential aspirants hints that a deferment of the party polls is o­n the cards.
Two M'sian journos change their minds, to remain in Iraq

Two M'sian journos change their minds, to remain in Iraq

Two of the goverment-sponsored journalists in Iraq have decided to stay put despite a kidnapping involving their team mates last week. But the difficulties they encountered there have raised questions o­n the adequacy of preparations for the difficult mission.

Embedded or in-bed-with?

Embedded or in-bed-with?

It is often said that truth is the first casualty in war. Were the 'embedded' journalists, who brought the war in Iraq into the homes of millions worldwide, testimony to this?