Archive - 3 July 2003

Admit your mistake, police told

Admit your mistake, police told

Having put themselves in a fix on the issue of the police to population ratio, law enforcers have now unwittingly created yet another controversy.
Reveal full list of ISA detainees, gov't told

Reveal full list of ISA detainees, gov't told

Out of sight, out of mind? The Abolish ISA Movement (AIM) hopes to prevent this from being the fate of about a hundred more individuals who are detained at the Kamunting Detention Camp.

New team puts Kelantan Umno in upbeat mood

New team puts Kelantan Umno in upbeat mood

Following the crushing defeat in the hands of PAS in the last elections, the new team deployed in Kelantan Umno may help return the party to its former glory in the state.
Mampukah Dr Awang Adek perkuatkan Umno Kelantan?

Mampukah Dr Awang Adek perkuatkan Umno Kelantan?

Rombakan badan perhubungan Umno Kelantan Januari lalu telah menyerlahkan kepimpinan politik Dr Awang Adek Hussin dalam membantu menerajui Umno Kelantan bagi menghadapi pilihanraya umum akan datang.
Govt now gathering info on Ebara, says Ka Ting

Govt now gathering info on Ebara, says Ka Ting

Due to persistent pressure from residents, the government is investigating the background of the Japanese company tasked to build the incinerator and is now waiting for the relevant information.
Johor gets additional 16 state seats

Johor gets additional 16 state seats

The traditional Barisan Nasional stronghold Johor will have an additional 16 state seats, increasing the total number of seats to 56.

Work resumes on controversial Thai-M'sian gas pipeline: Petronas

Work resumes on controversial Thai-M'sian gas pipeline: Petronas

Petronas says work on the pipeline is now progressing smoothly on and it is expected to be completed in two years time after a long delay.
Suspect held in M'sia says Bashir heads JI terror group

Suspect held in M'sia says Bashir heads JI terror group

A terror suspect held in Malaysia testified via TV link today that Abu Bakar Basyir heads the Jemaah Islamiah (JI) extremist group.
Water controversy reflects Umno political culture

Water controversy reflects Umno political culture

Wrong move to control software prices

Wrong move to control software prices

Astros fine print sly unacceptable

Astros fine print sly unacceptable

Expect to pay for quality policing

Expect to pay for quality policing

'Raunchy' Indonesian musician banned

'Raunchy' Indonesian musician banned

The government has banned a music program featuring controversial Indonesian singer Inul Daratista because it was "too raunchy," a report said today.
Man jailed for chaining up daughter: report

Man jailed for chaining up daughter: report

A man was sentenced to three years in jail for chaining up his 15-year-old daughter for two weeks, a report said today.
Spend less on Putrajaya, more on police force

Spend less on Putrajaya, more on police force

Burmese deputy FM to meet Mahathir over Suu Kyi

Burmese deputy FM to meet Mahathir over Suu Kyi

The international pressure has finally convinced Rangoon to take steps to defuse tensions following the arrest of democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi. The deputy minister has been charged to visit top Asian leaders to clarify matters.

Cannot compare Msian polices political work

Cannot compare Msian polices political work

Force has problems seeming impartial

Force has problems seeming impartial

Clinging onto erroneous police to population ratio

Clinging onto erroneous police to population ratio

Mass recruitment wont solve quality problem

Mass recruitment wont solve quality problem

Masing group denied vital support, faces uphill task

Masing group denied vital support, faces uphill task

As the PBDS triennial delegates conference draws nearer and with the Wanita leader switching support, Dr James Masing concedes that the road ahead is getting more arduous.
Mengapa Umno tidak amal demokrasi melalui pemilihan parti?

Mengapa Umno tidak amal demokrasi melalui pemilihan parti?

Nasionalisme Melayu/bumiputeraisme yang sempit merupakan kekuatan dan juga kelemahan Umno. Ikuti bahagian kedua dari tiga bahagian kupasan LEE BAN CHEN mengenai peralihan kuasa dalam Umno.

Scarred for life - an immigrants tale

Scarred for life - an immigrants tale

Since a new immigration law was introduced last year, undocumented immigrants have been arrested by the thousands and slapped with prison terms and whipping. One of them relates his ordeal.

Malaysia diminta layani pelarian perang

Malaysia diminta layani pelarian perang

Rakyat Aceh faham mengapa Malaysia tidak campurtangan dalam krisis di Aceh. Bagaimanapun, seorang aktivis media Aceh berkata, itu tidak bermakna kerajaan Malaysia boleh bersikap 'lepas tangan' terhadap kesusahan mereka.
Proton seeks to sell engineering expertise to Iran

Proton seeks to sell engineering expertise to Iran

National car maker Proton said that it has begun pitching its engineering and technical expertise to Iran amid expectations of a boom in the auto market there.
M'sia to maintain 30 percent energy reserve: Moggie

M'sia to maintain 30 percent energy reserve: Moggie

Malaysia will keep a confortable reserve power margin of 30 percent even though the economy faces a slowdown due to global uncertainties, says Leo Moggie, minister of energy, communication and multimedia.

Rebel chief to lead talks with Philippines officials in M'sia

Rebel chief to lead talks with Philippines officials in M'sia

Separatists group MILF have told Malaysia they would send their leader Salamat Hashim to lead peace talks with the Philippines government, says an aide to President Gloria Arroyo.