Archive - 26 April 2003

Asean+3 meeting in KL to discuss Sars

Asean+3 meeting in KL to discuss Sars

Kuala Lumpur is hosting a o­ne-day meeting of the health ministers from the 10 Asean countries and three other nations badly affected by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (Sars).
Tariq Aziz to tell all for a home in Britain

Tariq Aziz to tell all for a home in Britain

Saddam Hussein's deputy premier Tariq Aziz tells his US captors he will reveal all about the Iraqi regime in exchange for a new identity and cushy life in Britain, a London newspaper reported.

Bar proposes automatic right to counsel for those on remand

Bar proposes automatic right to counsel for those on remand

The Bar Council wants the Chief Justice's practice direction in relation to proceeding for a remand order to be modified to ensure justice is dispensed to all remand detainees.
'Sexuality education' in schools next year?

'Sexuality education' in schools next year?

The government is considering the introduction of "sexuality education" next year to help children know right from wrong and control any "negative urges," a report said.
At last, ban on Iban Bible lifted

At last, ban on Iban Bible lifted

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, saying there is no reason to ban the Iban Bible and cause anger among Iban Christians, finally announced the ban lifted late yesterday.
Canada signals success against WHO warning

Canada signals success against WHO warning

Canadian medical officials lobbying their counterparts at the WHO to lift a controversial travel curb say the decision was not scientifically sound.


Keadilan leaders hint at need to reform reformasi

Keadilan leaders hint at need to reform reformasi

The recent Kuala Lumpur Court of Appeal decision o­n Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy conviction has caused distress to the reformasi movement he spearheaded in 1998 following his dismissal from office.
The failure of reformasi thinkers

The failure of reformasi thinkers

The first stirrings of the reformasi had held such promise to many people, including FARISH A NOOR. Today, however, he rues that little has changed in the neofeudalistic political culture of the nation.
The Big Durian premiere draws a full-house

The Big Durian premiere draws a full-house

Press freedom, mother-tongue education, race relations and ISA - all thorny issues . Aptly titled The Big Durian , the film premiere spotlights o­n these subjects and raises some funds for malaysiakini .
Transport Ministry probes MAS weight-cheating claim

Transport Ministry probes MAS weight-cheating claim

The Transport Ministry has directed its civil aviation department and MAS to probe into an alleged weight-cheating case in air cargo transport.