Archive - 8 June 2003

Call to repeal university act on student rights day

Call to repeal university act on student rights day

Seven students were arrested exactly two years ago today for taking part in a public assembly deemed as anti-establishment. But the call to abolish the Universities and University Colleges Act which they supported still rings aloud today.
Oriental Daily not on meeting agenda, members disappointed

Oriental Daily not on meeting agenda, members disappointed

The Selangor Newspaper Vendors Association met today but the grouses of the vendors involved in the distribution of Oriental Daily News were not discussed at all.
Why do more of them hate us more?

Why do more of them hate us more?

That is the big question in Washington now after the Sept 11 terrorist attacks on New York and the Pentagon.

No ban on ghost films over RTM

No ban on ghost films over RTM

While the Information Ministry does not encourage the screening of documentaries featuring magical spirits or genie, it has no plans to ban ghost films over RTM, says deputy minister Zainuddin Maidin.
Broga group lodges police report for 'manipulation of information'

Broga group lodges police report for 'manipulation of information'

Broga resident, affected by the proposed mammoth incinerator in Broga, claim they have been "manipulated" by information and propaganda from the government and two other companies involved in the project. They lodged a police report against the three yesterday.
Let new MCA leaders run the show: Ling

Let new MCA leaders run the show: Ling

Immediate past MCA president Dr Ling Liong Sik's advice to party members is to give the new leaders time to prove themselves and allow them a free hand to chart the future direction of the party.
Kit Siang: Policy on house-to-house search must be clear

Kit Siang: Policy on house-to-house search must be clear

The clampdown on pirated and pornography VCDs is on but DAP chief Lim Kit Siang says there should be a clear policy on house-to-house search as the right to privacy of citizens is involved.
Hundreds of WWII shells found in Johor

Hundreds of WWII shells found in Johor

More than 500 mortar shells, believed to be of World War vintage, have been found by five youths while fishing along the Gatom river in Johor
Malaysian bourse gathers steam on economic outlook, US funds

Malaysian bourse gathers steam on economic outlook, US funds

Stocks in Malaysia are expected to edge upwards in the months ahead due to favourable economic conditions as US-led foreign investors selectively snap up blue-chips, analysts say.