Archive - 24 June 2003

Amendments to increase parliamentary seats to 219 passed

Amendments to increase parliamentary seats to 219 passed

The government amends the federal constitution to incorporate 25 new parliamentary seats, a move which the premier says in not done with the sole intention to win elections but for elected representatives to perform better.
ISA detainees wife lodges complaint with Suhakam

ISA detainees wife lodges complaint with Suhakam

Following the recent release of the reformasi 6 from ISA detention, the wife of another Kamunting detainee has come forward to demand justice.
Three Burmese protesters released

Three Burmese protesters released

Police have allowed three of the Burmese protesters to go free, but three more remain under remand to facilitate investigations..
Mahathir: Stimulus package not to win votes

Mahathir: Stimulus package not to win votes

Contrary to the claim of opposition parties, the premier says, the recently revealed stimulus package is a genuine effort to boost the economy.
Time to get tough on criminals

Time to get tough on criminals

Dismiss irresponsible police officers

Dismiss irresponsible police officers

No political will to engage Burma

No political will to engage Burma

Only the Malays in Umno mudah lupa

Only the Malays in Umno mudah lupa

Oh, for a more youthful age limit!

Oh, for a more youthful age limit!

Bigoted views of Malaysian politicians

Bigoted views of Malaysian politicians

PMs sad and sorry swansong

PMs sad and sorry swansong

Most Malaysians ignore PMs comments

Most Malaysians ignore PMs comments

Kit Siang: Postpone tabling of national service bill

Kit Siang: Postpone tabling of national service bill

Differing statements by cabinet ministers as to the true reason for the national service programme has prompted the DAP chief to call for the postponement.

Keadilan-DAP seat pact - the bickering continues

Keadilan-DAP seat pact - the bickering continues

Negotiations between DAP and Keadilan over seat allocations for the upcoming general election appear to be floundering over a technicality.
Beckham greeted by screaming fans, to play with local footballers

Beckham greeted by screaming fans, to play with local footballers

England's superstar captain David Beckham was greeted by some 2,500 screaming fans as he arrived at a stadium here to play football with former Malaysian national players.
Ong: Cabinet reshuffle to help end MCA crisis

Ong: Cabinet reshuffle to help end MCA crisis

While the MCA president says the reshuffle bodes well for the party, Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad claims the latest development has nothing to do with its internal crisis.
Thai PM to talk with opponents of controversial Thai-M'sian gas pipeline

Thai PM to talk with opponents of controversial Thai-M'sian gas pipeline

Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra today expressed readiness to hold talks with leading opponents of a controversial Thai-Malaysian gas pipeline, for which construction is about to start.
Beranikah Pak Lah melanggar tradisi?

Beranikah Pak Lah melanggar tradisi?

Umno nampak bersatu padu. Bagaimana kalau Pak Lah membuat kejutan, memilih timbalannya dari kalangan yang di luar hiraki naib presiden Umno? Apakah ketenangan dan kedamaian dalam akan berpanjangan.
Questionable basis for prosecuting Muslim GRO, says SIS

Questionable basis for prosecuting Muslim GRO, says SIS

A Muslim advocacy group wants answers as to why a particular female guest relations officer (GRO) is facing criminal charges under syariah law.
Speaking with the public

Speaking with the public

An intellectual should be an engaged individual, one who not only reflects but also acts on his ideas. This means someone who not merely speaks to the public or for the public, but with the public.
PM announces widely expected cabinet reshuffle

PM announces widely expected cabinet reshuffle

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad announces the appointment of MCA deputy president Chan Kong Choy as the new transport minister. The mini cabinet reshuffle also includes six other minor changes.
Philippines' informal talks with rebels moving 'smoothly' in M'sia

Philippines' informal talks with rebels moving 'smoothly' in M'sia

Informal peace talks between the Philippine government and Muslim separatists are progressing "smoothly" under watchful eyes of the Malaysian government
Burmas crisis deepens as generals fall out over Suu Kyi

Burmas crisis deepens as generals fall out over Suu Kyi

Are Burma's leaders prepared to reconcile their differences with the pro-democracy camp? The answer won't be known until the leaders first sort out differences among themselves.
Bankrupt Kuching MP resigns, no by-election

Bankrupt Kuching MP resigns, no by-election

Sarawak United People's Party's Song Swee Guan resigns from his seat after revelations that he had been declared a bankrupt for failing to settle a debt. However, a by-election will not be called as the general election is due next year.