Archive - 5 July 2003

Bar calls for fair and transparent promotions of judges

Bar calls for fair and transparent promotions of judges

The impending promotions in the judiciary is said to have generated a great deal of concern within the legal fraternity and the public. The Bar Council hopes that senior judges will not be bypassed in favour of junior ones.
Ku Li says PAS exploiting religion to eliminate Kelantan culture

Ku Li says PAS exploiting religion to eliminate Kelantan culture

Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah alleges that PAS will not hesitate to exploit religion to eliminate the culture and arts of the people of Kelantan.
Dissecting the Protean Monster

Dissecting the Protean Monster

Racism is a crime against humanity, declares SIM KWANG YANG as he discusses race and racism, fully mindful that such a discourse will probably end up in flared tempers and injured friendship.
The lessons of Sars

The lessons of Sars

WHO Director-General calls on the world to unite against health scourges especially those affecting not thousands but millions of people. The Sars epidemic, she says, has raised public health to a new level of importance.

Suhakam urged to be transparent on gov't responses

Suhakam urged to be transparent on gov't responses

Suhakam was slammed today for not making public the various government responses to its recommendations and observations, despite receiving a 93-page reply in March to its various questions over the years.
PBDS faction leans towards Taib with loyalty pledge

PBDS faction leans towards Taib with loyalty pledge

Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud receives a 'surprise' pledge of support and loyalty from the Masing-Sng faction. Immediately, it gives rise to various interpretations.
Two JI suspects file habeas corpus against ISA detention

Two JI suspects file habeas corpus against ISA detention

With the release of six reformasi activists from ISA detention, anti-ISA campaigners now focus on individuals who have been detained on allegations of being members of militant organisations.
Anwars bail has a chance as Mahathir mellows, says Ezam

Anwars bail has a chance as Mahathir mellows, says Ezam

Keadilan Youth chief Mohd Ezam Mohd Nor says Dr Mahathir Mohamad seems to have softened his stand on Anwar Ibrahim. This and other changes, he says, are signs that the jailed politician may just succeed in his bail application, come July 14.
Aliran throws support behind suspended students

Aliran throws support behind suspended students

Seven undergraduates suspended from their studies for being hauled to the court over their participation in an anti-ISA demonstration two years ago must return to their classes, says Aliran.
Veteran Umno leader dies at 83

Veteran Umno leader dies at 83

Umno permanent chairman Sulaiman Ninam Shah 83, died from leukamia early today at a private hospital in Kuala Lumpur. He joined Umno in 1947.