Archive - 29 May 2003

Mahathir vows to speak his mind despite US warning

Mahathir vows to speak his mind despite US warning

Despite a warning from Washington that his sharp criticisms of US policy could harm relations, Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad vowed today to continue to speak his mind.
Clean up your act first, says Wan Azizah

Clean up your act first, says Wan Azizah

The Keadilan president notes that Malaysian leaders have the tendency to criticise others when their own backyard is unkept. So to prove its objectivity, the government should free the ISA 6.
Lawyer says AG should accept judge's advice

Lawyer says AG should accept judge's advice

Although happy with the Attorney-General's decision to withdraw his contempt of court charge today, lawyer P Uthayakumar wishes that the AG can show more magnanimity by accepting the High Court decision to throw out his other charge of criminal intimidation too.

Govt under growing international pressure to release ISA 6

Govt under growing international pressure to release ISA 6

A group of Danish parliamentarians petitions the Malaysian government to release the six activists held under the Internal Security Act since 2001.
Sime Darby's profit falls sharply on Iraq, terrorist concerns

Sime Darby's profit falls sharply on Iraq, terrorist concerns

The conglomerate says its third quarter earnings fell sharply due to the global uncertainties created by the Iraq war and fears over terrorist attacks.
Group seeks long-term solution to Aceh crisis

Group seeks long-term solution to Aceh crisis

In a bid to end the bloody conflict in Aceh, a KL-based non-governmental organisation will help form a council made up of intellectuals and religious scholars representing the Acehnese and the Indonesian government as well as countries in the region.
M'sia-US ties heading towards new low, warns envoy

M'sia-US ties heading towards new low, warns envoy

The strongly-worded remarks by Malaysian leaders against the US-led war in Iraq may have won over some domestic audiences but they have also led to a new chill in bilateral relations between the two countries.
Patriotism does not equal the number of flags we fly

Patriotism does not equal the number of flags we fly

MCA should quit BN and let Umno fight its own battle

MCA should quit BN and let Umno fight its own battle

Carmakers to lose the national tag

Carmakers to lose the national tag

Beware of double-faced workers' champion

Beware of double-faced workers' champion

Claiming fame over G8 summit invitation

Claiming fame over G8 summit invitation

Soh: Action against Ling and family will continue

Soh: Action against Ling and family will continue

Protege-turned-nemesis Soh Chee Wen vows to continue haunting former MCA president and Transport Minister Dr Ling Liong Sik despite his resignations.
Farcical record-breaking not a criteria for development

Farcical record-breaking not a criteria for development

Why deny Malay political supremacy?

Why deny Malay political supremacy?

Questioning assumptions of Malaysias Muslim identity

Questioning assumptions of Malaysias Muslim identity

ISA assault: Suhakam keeps cool, DAP hits out

ISA assault: Suhakam keeps cool, DAP hits out

Despite being criticised, Suhakam maintains that it will not react o­n the alleged assault of two ISA detainees recently until it hears both sides of the story.
Fireworks expected between opposition allies in Kedah

Fireworks expected between opposition allies in Kedah

Despite their leaders claiming otherwise, PAS and Keadilan are expected to cross swords over a number of constituencies with overlapping interest in Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad's home state.
MCAs musical chairs continue ...

MCAs musical chairs continue ...

The scramble for vacancies in MCA and the government seems to continue to enfeeble the party with a weak centre and widespread local and regional warlordism.
Howard's men dodge queries on asylum seekers' boat

Howard's men dodge queries on asylum seekers' boat

Months after a row erupted over the government's role in the sinking of a boat carrying asylum seekers from Indonesia, a minister and the head of the police are refusing to discuss crucial details.
Masalah dalaman selesai, Umno Kedah sasar kerusi PAS

Masalah dalaman selesai, Umno Kedah sasar kerusi PAS

Umno Kedah lebih yakin untuk menghadapi pilihanraya umum kali ini kerana sebahagian besar masalah dalaman parti yang menjadi punca kejayaan PAS merampas 12 kerusi negeri dan 8 kerusi Parlimen dalam pilihanraya 1999, sudah dapat diatasi.