Archive - 26 June 2003

MPs poser over MIC-owned university fund-raising drive

MPs poser over MIC-owned university fund-raising drive

DAP's Lim Hock Seng poses a number of questions on the MIC-run Aimst. He wants to know whether the way it raises funds was in order.
Oil royalty: Judge questions rationale behind payment

Oil royalty: Judge questions rationale behind payment

While the defendants claim the High Court was wrong in dismissing their request to have the breach of contract suit filed by the Terengganu state government to be decided solely on documentary basis, a Court of Appeal judge slaps the senior federal counsel with a tough question.
Acehnese in Msia: Suhakam urged to dialogue with govt

Acehnese in Msia: Suhakam urged to dialogue with govt

Since the Aceh conflict began over a month ago, civil society groups in Malaysia are concerned for the safety of undocumented Acehnese living in the country, as the government has the authority to detain and deport them back to the conflict zone.
Al-Ma'unah member sentenced to death for 'holy war' plan

Al-Ma'unah member sentenced to death for 'holy war' plan

The Federal Court today substituted the death penalty for a sentence of life imprisonment imposed on an Al-Ma'unah member convicted of planning a "holy war" to topple Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
OIC summit to highlight Muslim unity; Palestinian, Iraq issues

OIC summit to highlight Muslim unity; Palestinian, Iraq issues

The Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) summit in Malaysia in October will focus on bolstering the unity of the group and finding ways to enhance the dignity of Muslims.
Doa selamat issue in Penang school resolved

Doa selamat issue in Penang school resolved

Thanks to the quick intervention of state government officials, the controversy over the recitation of doa selamat among non-Muslim students in a Penang primary school has now blown over.

Gov't  steps up pressure on Burma over Suu Kyi

Gov't steps up pressure on Burma over Suu Kyi

Malaysia, which was pivotal in bringing Burma into the 10-member Asean group, today stepped up pressure on the junta to release opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
M'sia undecided over sending observer team to Philippines

M'sia undecided over sending observer team to Philippines

The government has not yet decided whether to send a ceasefire observer team to the Philippines as requested by President Gloria Arroyo, the foreign minister said today.

Persidangan bincang institusi ulama bulan depan

Persidangan bincang institusi ulama bulan depan

Tujuh kertas kerja yang membincangkan mengenai kelemahan dan kekuatan ulama di negera ini akan dibentangkan dalam persidangan kebangsaan di Kedah
Lets declare war on crime, say women MPs

Lets declare war on crime, say women MPs

Following the gruesome murder of Canny Ong which shocked the nation, opposition and ruling parliamentarians are seeing eye-to-eye on an issue - which is better security.
PBDS crisis deepens: Now it is Tajems move

PBDS crisis deepens: Now it is Tajems move

PBDS acting president Tajem is about to exercise his new presidential power to appoint new supreme council members. But he should consider first whether it is a wise move just to ensure his faction wins the tussle for the party leadership.


Second minister quits party post in a month

Second minister quits party post in a month

Energy, Communications and Multimedia Minister Leo Moggie, 62, has quit as president of the Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS), which he founded and headed since 1983, with immediate effect.
Fighting software piracy with price control

Fighting software piracy with price control

Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Muhyiddin Yassin was quoted by the media as saying the cabinet had decided to place the items under the Price Control Act so they could be sold at reasonable prices.
Hishammuddin: Will it be Pak Lah or cousin Najib?

Hishammuddin: Will it be Pak Lah or cousin Najib?

Party No 2 aspirant Najib Tun Razak and Umno Youth chief Hishammuddin Hussein Onn are related by blood. For Najib, the Youth wing under Hishammuddin is a key source of support. But when push comes to shove, who will Hishammuddin back?
In time of discord, let there be harmony

In time of discord, let there be harmony

PMs caustic speech hampers investment efforts

PMs caustic speech hampers investment efforts

Is Umno afraid of contests?

Is Umno afraid of contests?

Will miss the only PM I know

Will miss the only PM I know

Tidak perlu dirumitkan perkaitan Sains dan Agama

Tidak perlu dirumitkan perkaitan Sains dan Agama

Pada pandangan saya, kaitan antara sains dan agama secara asasnya tidak ada banyak perbezaan. Sains secara asas membawa maksud "cabang ilmu yang sistematik untuk menerangkan fenomena alam".
Anwar - Clearest sign of political interference

Anwar - Clearest sign of political interference

Political reasons will deny Anwar bail

Political reasons will deny Anwar bail

Kudos for axing controversial national service clause

Kudos for axing controversial national service clause

Mahathirism in post-Mahathir Malaysia?

Mahathirism in post-Mahathir Malaysia?

Despite its outrageously distorted, dangerous and irresponsible views of the world, Mahathirism, it seems, will outlive the retirement of Mahathir in October.
Umno dalam peralihan kuasa (bhgn I)

Umno dalam peralihan kuasa (bhgn I)

Memang penjajah dan imperialis Eropah bersifat tamak, suka berperang membunuh dan merampas hak dan harta benda tanah jajahan. Tetapi menurut LEE BAN CHEN, dosa mereka juga tidak boleh dipertanggungjawabkan kepada rakyat awam bangsa terbabit.

Lessons from the Canny Ong case

Lessons from the Canny Ong case

She had everything going for her - beauty, brains and a happy marriage. Unfortunately, her life was robbed in the most cruel manner and here are some lessons from that tragedy.
Husam Musa sifatkan Kerajaan BN mesra judi

Husam Musa sifatkan Kerajaan BN mesra judi

Dalam buku terbaru bertajuk "Malaysia Darul Kasino", Ahli Parlimen PAS kawasan Kubang Kerian, Husam Musa menghuraikan secara terperinci pembabitan agensi-agensi kerajaan Barisan Nasional (BN) dalam industri perjudian di negara ini