Archive - 7 July 2003

Hadi: PAS will not discard Islamic state goal

Hadi: PAS will not discard Islamic state goal

Despite the call from its ally to shelve its theocratic ambition, the Muslim-based opposition says it is committed towards establishing an Islamic state in the country.
PRM veep: Stand on Islamic state wont surprise BA partners

PRM veep: Stand on Islamic state wont surprise BA partners

The presidential speech at the 36 th PRM congress on Sunday raised eyebrows because of the strong position taken over PAS' policy on the Islamic state. Does this signify a change in the BA's working relationship?
CJ told to stop leap-frogging of judges

CJ told to stop leap-frogging of judges

Wisdom is enhanced by age and experience. Senior lawyer Karpal Singh says the chief justice should bring back the criteria of promoting judges based on seniority.

PBDS crisis: One keeps mum, the other blasts all the way

PBDS crisis: One keeps mum, the other blasts all the way

The number of verified branches and delegates eligible to vote are still the major points of contention in the PBDS crisis. This, however, is not stopping the rivals from campaigning - in their own way.
MISC shareholders approve American Eagle buy from NOL

MISC shareholders approve American Eagle buy from NOL

Malaysia International Shipping Corp Bhd shareholders have approved the company's acquisition of American Eagle Tankers (AET) from Neptune Orient Lines Ltd. (NOL), MISC chairman Hassan Marican said today.
Kedah MB rapped over PAS-linked seminar

Kedah MB rapped over PAS-linked seminar

Syed Razak Syed Zin was taken to task for allowing the seminar to be held at the state government building which certain quarters claim is a morale booster for the opposition party.

MCA Youth on the way to mending fences, says Ong

MCA Youth on the way to mending fences, says Ong

Ong Tee Keat says he will not tell the whole world the progress of reconciliation talks in MCA Youth. But we are moving forward, he proudly asserts.
Mohtar will be greatly missed: Chief Justice

Mohtar will be greatly missed: Chief Justice

The judiciary and Bar Council share their memories of Federal Court judge Mohtar Abdullah, who died this morning. He had served as prosecutor and judge during his long career.
Penyokong Syed Razak didakwa takut bayang-bayang sendiri

Penyokong Syed Razak didakwa takut bayang-bayang sendiri

Penyokong bekas Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Sanusi Junid menafikan pergolakan dalam parti itu ada kena-mengena dengan mereka. Sebaliknya, kata mereka, ia berpunca daripada kebimbangan mengenai senario politik di Kedah apabila Dr Mahthir Mohamad bersara Oktober depan.
Police detain 17 Indian women for prostitution

Police detain 17 Indian women for prostitution

The police detained 17 women of Indian nationality at a budget hotel on suspicion of prostitution, a report said today.
Water woes - dissatisfied with Puas

Water woes - dissatisfied with Puas

New IGP needed to fix the rot

New IGP needed to fix the rot

Grotesque misallocation of police figures

Grotesque misallocation of police figures

Force must reflect plural society

Force must reflect plural society

National service recruits for the police force

National service recruits for the police force

Umno, not PAS violating Malay values

Umno, not PAS violating Malay values

Deputy ministers rib-tickling reasoning

Deputy ministers rib-tickling reasoning

Discard PAS, form new opposition front

Discard PAS, form new opposition front

Spore - a nation of shopkeepers

Spore - a nation of shopkeepers

It is about time that the Malaysia-Singapore relationship is put in perspective. The ongoing dispute over the price revision for the supply of water to the island state is becoming a bane in relations between both countries...

Camus on terrorism - big picture, small picture

Camus on terrorism - big picture, small picture

Misunderstood in his own time, writer and Nobel laureate Albert Camus' works remain a potent voice for reason and restraint in dealing with political dissent and terrorism.
USM lecturer: Racial divide on campus serious

USM lecturer: Racial divide on campus serious

While a survey downplays the issue, a USM lecturer reveals that the problem is far graver and deeply-rooted than claimed.
Former AG Mohtar dies

Former AG Mohtar dies

Controversial former attorney-general and Federal Court judge Mohtar Abdullah today died at the Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) after suffering from a long illness.
French study ties incinerator operations to birth defects

French study ties incinerator operations to birth defects

Anti-incinerator campaigners are banking on the findings of a new study to strengthen their protests against a government plan to build a massive plant in Broga.
Potret yang tidak enak di pandang di Pulau Pinang

Potret yang tidak enak di pandang di Pulau Pinang

Di sebalik hiruk-pikuk pembangunan Pulau Pinang dalam beberapa dekad yang lalu, masyarakat orang Melayu malangnya terpinggir akibat kepesatan pembangunan tersebut.

PRM: Consistent struggle for social justice

PRM: Consistent struggle for social justice

The PRM president traces the roots of the party and declares that PRM has remained consistent with and faithful to the fundamental essence of its historical struggles.