Archive - 5 June 2003

Defence tycoon accused of graft, police report lodged

Defence tycoon accused of graft, police report lodged

The accusations range from siphoning cash to monopoly of defence contracts. Second Finance Minister Jamaludin Jarjis is a director and reputedly the biggest individual shareholder in one of the disputed companies.
S'pore Sars border proposal dismissed

S'pore Sars border proposal dismissed

Malaysia has shot down Singapore's suggestion of posting officials from both countries at each other's border points to monitor Sars screening.
Ebaras shady past being questioned by Broga opponents

Ebaras shady past being questioned by Broga opponents

The government must explain the reasons for hiring Ebara Corp to build the controversial mega-incinerator in Broga given its bad track record in Japan.
Workers deported for protesting against low wages

Workers deported for protesting against low wages

They complained about being ill-treated by their employer. The Labour Department said a show-cause letter would be issued to the company. Two days later, the workers found themselves deported to Burma.

Razali to insist meeting Suu Kyi tomorrow

Razali to insist meeting Suu Kyi tomorrow

The international community's hope in finding out the whereabouts and situation of Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi hinges on the special envoy who will visit the country tomorrow.
Candlelit vigil to protest military action in Aceh

Candlelit vigil to protest military action in Aceh

Some 100 activists will be holding a candlelit vigil outside the Indonesian mission here tonight to demand an end to military action in Indonesia's troubled Aceh province, an activist said.

Free remaining reformasi activists, urges Suhakam

Free remaining reformasi activists, urges Suhakam

Over the two years of detention of six reformasi activists, the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) was the recipient of numerous calls for intervention. Today, it welcomes their release and urges for a repeal of the ISA.
A more realistic view on American ideals

A more realistic view on American ideals

Critics merely exercising their democratic rights

Critics merely exercising their democratic rights

Answers to questions on PAS

Answers to questions on PAS

UN special envoy misreads Burmese junta

UN special envoy misreads Burmese junta

Why are we forced to use an inferior toll system?

Why are we forced to use an inferior toll system?

Why does a university need a golf course?

Why does a university need a golf course?

VCD home swoop a violation of privacy

VCD home swoop a violation of privacy

Govt right to reject war crimes court

Govt right to reject war crimes court

Ezam granted bail for riot charges, but still in prison under OSA

Ezam granted bail for riot charges, but still in prison under OSA

His mother has fallen ill and this has prompted his family to file another bail application pending his appeal against an OSA conviction.

Back those still inside, freed detainees tell anti-ISA groups

Back those still inside, freed detainees tell anti-ISA groups

Based on the testimony of three reformasi activists released this week from the Kamunting Detention Centre, public pressure is crucial to stop the authorities from abusing those who remain powerless in detention.
Blurring the lines between crimes and rights

Blurring the lines between crimes and rights

We have to struggle to institutionalise a more tolerant and human response to organised protests which stay within the realm of non-violence. These are political processes and not crimes, says SALBIAH AHMAD
Homecoming of a much-missed son

Homecoming of a much-missed son

Filmmaker, malaysiakini columnist and unrepentant reformasi activist Hishamuddin Rais talks about his two years spent as an unwilling guest in the Kamunting detention camp.
Release will strengthen Keadilan, says Azmin

Release will strengthen Keadilan, says Azmin

The party leader says Tian Chua and Saari Sungib will 'play their roles without delay' but keeps mum on plans for the general election.
Anti-ISA struggle will go on, say proponents

Anti-ISA struggle will go on, say proponents

Whether the anti-ISA movement can keep its momentum remains to be seen now that four of the six reformasi activists are no longer under detention. However, key players behind the struggle vow to keep it going.
Najib and the furore over the Economist

Najib and the furore over the Economist


E ver since that celebrated feature on the prospective leadership change in Malaysia was carried in The Economist of April 5, some rather strange things have been happening within the country itself.