Archive - 15 May 2003

A call for global peace on Wesak Day

A call for global peace on Wesak Day

In conjunction with Wesak Day today, DAP, Keadilan and PRM call o­n Malaysians to make a concerted effort to promote international peace.
Academicians: Lack of imagination in opposition camp

Academicians: Lack of imagination in opposition camp

The general election is near. The BN looks set to regain power but what about the opposition? Two academicians are not impressed by the way things look in the opposing camp.
Amend Industrial Relations Act, MTUC says it again

Amend Industrial Relations Act, MTUC says it again

With more and more complaints of wrongful dismissal being lodged with the MTUC, the union says it is now more pressing to amend Section 20 of the Industrial Relations Act to protect the rights of workers.
Nik Aziz: No reason for me to step down as MB

Nik Aziz: No reason for me to step down as MB

Former Umno information chief Hussein Ahmad has asked Nik Aziz Nik Mat to step down but the Kelantan menteri besar shot back saying that o­nly the people of the state can ask him to so so.
Thailand resists US smokescreen on anti-tobacco pact

Thailand resists US smokescreen on anti-tobacco pact

When the World Health Assembly (WHA) gets underway next week in Geneva, Thailand wants to live up to its reputation as a champion of the anti-smoking crusade - despite efforts by the US government to snuff out this record.

PBDS tussle: Duplicity of returns may cause major dispute

PBDS tussle: Duplicity of returns may cause major dispute

It all boils down to support from the branches in their quest to control the party, the two PBDS factions agree. So there is no surprise if disputes after disputes arise out of the annual returns from the branches.
Investigate contents of poison-pen letter too

Investigate contents of poison-pen letter too

While the source of the poison-pen letter against o­ng Ka Ting continues to thrill many, public calls are now made by, among others, his nemesis, o­ng Tee Keat to investigate the contents of the letter as well.
Youths must be given role to rebuild Iraq, UN told

Youths must be given role to rebuild Iraq, UN told

World youth leaders meeting in Melaka urge the United Nations to give a prominent role to young people in re-building Iraq. They also say Iraq's resources should be managed by the UN.
US warns of possible terrorist attacks in Malaysia

US warns of possible terrorist attacks in Malaysia

The United States warns that terrorists affiliated with Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda network may be planning new attacks o­n US citizens and interests in Malaysia.
Asylum seekers seek UN protection from tough new immigration laws

Asylum seekers seek UN protection from tough new immigration laws

Apart from prompting an exodus of illegal Indonesians and Filipinos, the tough new immigration laws brought into force last August have also saw a surge of asylum seekers flocking to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.