Archive - 10 June 2003

Newspaper apologises for article on ex-CJ

Newspaper apologises for article on ex-CJ

The Star retracts its article which was said to imply 'judicial impropriety' following a clarification letter and the threat of legal action by the law firm embroiled in the controversy.
Razali wants Suu Kyi released within two weeks

Razali wants Suu Kyi released within two weeks

United Nations special envoy for Burma Razali Ismail secured first access to detained Burmese democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi today, but his task is by no means complete at this juncture.
MPAJ enforcement director sacked, cannot appeal

MPAJ enforcement director sacked, cannot appeal

Controversial MPAJ enforcement director Abdul Kudus Ahmad has been sacked for making a false declaration about his bankruptcy status.
MPAJ: Kudus diberhentikan serta-merta

MPAJ: Kudus diberhentikan serta-merta

Perkhidmatan Pengarah Penguatkuasa Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya (MPAJ) Kapten (B) Abdul Kudus Ahmad ditamatkan kerana memberi perakuan palsu berhubung status kebankrapannya.
Mohd Ezam wins stay of execution, back with family

Mohd Ezam wins stay of execution, back with family

Shouts of reformasi filled the Shah Alam Court building today as Keadilan Youth chief Mohd Ezam Mohd Nor was released from custody, pending appeal of his conviction and jail sentence for breaching the Official Secrets Act.
Biman Airlines not involved in MAS cargo shipments

Biman Airlines not involved in MAS cargo shipments

The weight-cheating allegation in Malaysia Airlines shipments from Bangladesh is taking on the proportions of a television serial. Biman Airlines adds an episode.
Msia important bridge between West and Muslim world: Najib

Msia important bridge between West and Muslim world: Najib

Whither Asean, in light of events that have questioned its ability to mediate in regional and global conflicts? A leadership forum hears views on this.
Will the unwise who rule the world now listen?

Will the unwise who rule the world now listen?

As long as there's life, there's hope. To enlightened people, no matter how frustrated or stressed you are, do continue to fight the good fight.
Umno AGM set to tackle religious education issues

Umno AGM set to tackle religious education issues

The Umno annual general assembly next week will discuss two main challenges that have cropped up in the last six months involving education and economic matters.
Fishing for solutions to Third World problems

Fishing for solutions to Third World problems

Give the Third World a fishing rod and its people will eat for life...the theory takes a knocking insofar as the administration of post-colonial countries is concerned.
Stop proposed Ulu Muda heli-logging

Stop proposed Ulu Muda heli-logging

If only life was that simple...

If only life was that simple...

Frightening moral clampdown by authorities

Frightening moral clampdown by authorities

Extra police power to raid homes unjustified

Extra police power to raid homes unjustified

Right to criminalise porn and piracy

Right to criminalise porn and piracy

Important matters Skrine did not address

Important matters Skrine did not address

Problem is perception of bias, not actual bias

Problem is perception of bias, not actual bias

Kerajaan bertindak demi kesejahteraan rakyat: Muhd Taib

Kerajaan bertindak demi kesejahteraan rakyat: Muhd Taib

Naib presiden Umno Tan Sri Muhammad Muhd Taib meminta rakyat memahami bahawa apa jua tindakan kerajaan adalah demi menjaga keselamatan dan kesejahteraan rakyat berbilang kaum di negara ini.
The other face of zealotry

The other face of zealotry

A recent conference paper on HIV/Aids unleashed a storm of fury among Muslims. MAZENI ALWI weighs in with his perspective of what went wrong.
Kempen negatif terhadap MB Kedah melalui SMS

Kempen negatif terhadap MB Kedah melalui SMS

Pesanan ringkas SMS yang mendakwa Menteri Besar Kedah, Datuk Syed Razak Syed Zain didesak supaya meletakkan jawatan, tersebar luas di kalangan ahli dan penyokong parti pembangkang.
Tian Chuas show of solidarity for Suu Kyi

Tian Chuas show of solidarity for Suu Kyi

A week after his release from ISA detention, Keadilan vice-president Tian Chua draws attention to the plight of another political prisoner - Burmese democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.