Archive - 19 April 2003

Student groups oppose setting up terrorism centre in KL

Student groups oppose setting up terrorism centre in KL

A coalition of nine student groups say they oppose plans by the US to set up a counter-terrorism centre in Kuala Lumpur because it fears that the centre will become a cornerstone of America's political hegemony in Malaysia
Poor Students' Trust Fund gets RM200 million

Poor Students' Trust Fund gets RM200 million

A sum of RM200 million has been allocated as the launching grant for the Poor Students' Trust Fund which will help dropouts from government and government-aided kindergartens and primary schools.
Demand full disclosure from EPF, DAP tells contributors

Demand full disclosure from EPF, DAP tells contributors

EPF contributors should demand many answers for the second-lowest dividend declared by the EPF in its 50-year history, says DAP chief Lim Kit Siang.
Muslim unity: Azmi wants PAS to consider rejoining BN

Muslim unity: Azmi wants PAS to consider rejoining BN

Umno supreme council member Azmi Khalid says PAS should consider rejoining the BN in order to strengthen Muslim unity in the country.
Were US weapons claims exaggerated?

Were US weapons claims exaggerated?

Are there really weapons of mass destruction in Iraq or was it merely the US administration hawks politicising information to fit their objectives?
Condition of one probable Sars victim worsens

Condition of one probable Sars victim worsens

The condition of a 26-year-old Malaysian tour manager who is considered a probable Sars patient, has deteriorated. He is under ventilation to assist his breathing.
Pathologising the Arab problem

Pathologising the Arab problem

The invasion of Iraq is carried out by a nation that remains unrepentant and unable to look itself honestly in the face, writes FARISH A NOOR.
Malaysia not a sporting nation yet, says Abdullah

Malaysia not a sporting nation yet, says Abdullah

Malaysia must first produce top-class athletes before thinking of hosting the Olympics, says Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Buku pendedahan skandal Perwaja

Buku pendedahan skandal Perwaja

Aktivis hak asasi manusia Badaruddin Ismail atau Pak Din telah mengambil dayausaha untuk membukukan dokumen-dokumen penting berhubung skandal penyelewengan dalam Perwaja untuk tatapan umum.
Pak Lahs silence causes disquiet in Najibs camp

Pak Lahs silence causes disquiet in Najibs camp

Supporters of Umno vice-president Najib Abdul Razak, front-runner in the race for the next deputy premier, are growing restless with Acting Premier Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's silence o­n the choice of his deputy.