Archive - 10 July 2003

Malaysia will continue with its controversial plan to cut prices on computer software and compact discs in its war against piracy despite US criticism of the move, a senior minister said today.

The MCA decides to revoke the indefinite suspension on two Penang state assembly representatives. It also issues a stern warning to Youth chief Ong Tee Keat for tarnishing the party's image.

An opposition leader wants the Anti-Corruption Agency - which has pledged to be more transparent in its investigations - to divulge details of its six-year probe into former MCA leader Dr Ling Liong Sik.

Universiti Malaya must explain a claim that the university's medical faculty has admitted students from a private college, says Education Minister Musa Mohamad.

The revelation that only one Indian Malaysian student qualified to study medicine in Universiti Malaya has caused a stir. Now, Dapsy says the best prescription to allay these concerns is transparency.

The Acehnese refugee was discharged from an illegal entry charge but bureaucratic red tapes still keep him behind bars.

Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi agreed at talks in Tokyo today to pressure Burmese junta over its detention of Aung San Suu Kyi.

The Penang government is caught in the middle of a controversy surrounding a multi-million columbarium project which civil society groups and political parties say will erode the social-cultural and historical heritage of the island.

Nomination of candidates for party posts are arriving at PBDS headquarters and with the deadline two days away, Dr James Masing and his supporters find the going tougher and tougher.

Dewan Pemuda PAS mengecam Kementerian Pendidikan kerana mengambil tindakan terhadap pelajar Malaysia di luar negara yang didakwa menyokong pembangkang, tetapi kerajaan sebaliknya, membenarkan penubuhan Kelab Umno di sana.

Its been more than two years since the students were suspended for their alleged involvement in an anti-ISA demonstration but the education minister refuses to budge. However, he says an apology could set things straight.

Lawyer P Uthayakumar today welcomed an international legal organisation's report that lambasted Malaysian authorities for filing criminal intimidation case against him for allegedly threatening a police officer.

The criminal intimidation charge against lawyer P Uthayakumar is attracting more than just local criticism against the authorities. An prominent international judicial body is expressing its concerns as well.

PAS menegaskan bahawa penganjuran seminar ulama oleh Persatuan Ulama Malaysia (PUM) yang dirasmikan oleh Sultan Kedah Sabtu lalu tidak ada kena mengena dengan parti itu.

The planned deployment of a Malaysian team to monitor a ceasefire between the Philippines and local Muslim separatists will deter terrorism and help development, President Gloria Arroyo said today.

The greatest stumbling block to the Orang Asli ever regaining the self-esteem and self-confidence without which they are unlikely to ever regain their self-reliance, is the government department set up in 1954 to "manage their affairs" .

The lack of regulation is allowing Islamic banks to charge higher for its services in the name of religion. But M BAKRI MUSA says there is no merit, religious or otherwise, in gouging the consumer .

Muslims are easily oppressed and defeated in war because false religious teachings have made them backward, Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said today.