Archive - 14 July 2003

DSAI fail permohonan halang Peguam Negara wakili Rahim Noor

DSAI fail permohonan halang Peguam Negara wakili Rahim Noor

Hakim Mahkamah Tinggi Datuk Hishamudin Mohd Yunus menetapkan 14 Ogos depan untuk pengurusan kes saman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim terhadap bekas Ketua Polis Negara Tan Sri Rahim Noor.
ISA 7 trial resumes, demo held outside court

ISA 7 trial resumes, demo held outside court

After eight adjournments, the students' trial resumes and the court hears how the seven were detained in a police operation aimed at quelling reformasi activities.
Hishamuddin needs to make a stand

Hishamuddin needs to make a stand

Impartiality for a politician could spell doom and this is why the Youth chief's supporters are asking him to shed his non-partisan approach and restore confidence.
M'sia, Brunei aim to settle territory dispute on July 22

M'sia, Brunei aim to settle territory dispute on July 22

Malaysia and Brunei will hold ministerial-level discussions next week to settle a territory dispute that has halted oil exploration work in the area.
Sikap tidak memihak Hisham boleh timbul salahfaham

Sikap tidak memihak Hisham boleh timbul salahfaham

Ketua Pemuda Umno, Datuk Hishamuddin Hussein Onn digesa menimbang semula sikap "tidak memihak" yang menjadi amalannya selama ini agar tidak disalahfaham sebagai satu kelemahan dalam pimpinannya.
What is the US so afraid of?

What is the US so afraid of?

US flexes muscles over Burma stalemate

US flexes muscles over Burma stalemate

Seven weeks after her arrest at a Burmese northern town, democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi receives a boost of support from two governments supporting her position.
ISA7 need not apologise to education minister

ISA7 need not apologise to education minister

Hidden agenda in water dispute?

Hidden agenda in water dispute?

Keadilan eschews racial and religious extremism

Keadilan eschews racial and religious extremism

Silent prayer is the solution

Silent prayer is the solution

Mahathirs failure is the reason for PAS success

Mahathirs failure is the reason for PAS success

In defence of Nik Aziz jubah advice

In defence of Nik Aziz jubah advice

Malay-Muslims are defined by the constitution

Malay-Muslims are defined by the constitution

Muslims are already subjected to Islamic law

Muslims are already subjected to Islamic law

MyKad has extreme social impact on citizens

MyKad has extreme social impact on citizens

Masing refuses to concede defeat

Masing refuses to concede defeat

The never-say-die Dr James Masing and his supporters are continuing their roadshow. A planned Bintulu gathering may reveal more of the group's future plans.
PNG: Court halts logging project involving Msian company

PNG: Court halts logging project involving Msian company

A Papua New Guinea court has halted the controversial Kiunga-Aimbak logging project jointly conducted by Malaysian company Concord Pacific Ltd and a local landowner company.
Asian values challenged in Hong Kong

Asian values challenged in Hong Kong

Massive demonstrations for democracy and human rights in Hong Kong in recent weeks have shattered some of the myths linked to the concept of Asian values.
Anwar supporters stage demo outside court

Anwar supporters stage demo outside court

A notable absence from the former deputy premier's more recent hearings were the demonstration by his supporters. However, the release of several key Keadilan leaders led to their voice reverberating through the courthouse once again.
Prosecution: No guarantee Anwar will not breach the law

Prosecution: No guarantee Anwar will not breach the law

In objecting to Anwar Ibrahim's application for bail, the prosecution has claimed that there is no guarantee the ex-deputy premier will not commit any offence if he is released.
Trial over TNB bond option dispute with UBS begins

Trial over TNB bond option dispute with UBS begins

Power giant Tenaga Nasional said the trial over its bond option dispute with investment bank UBS Warburg has begun today in London.
Triad-link stand misinterpreted, says MCA Youth chief

Triad-link stand misinterpreted, says MCA Youth chief

Ong Tee Keat has apparently changed his tune - he now claims his 'defiant' response to the stern warning issued by the party presidential council last week was misconstrued.
MTUC wants action against disappearing medical centre

MTUC wants action against disappearing medical centre

A medical centre in Selangor closes down without informing its staff who are not paid salaries for two months. Now MTUC wants action against the employer and justice for the workers.
Ikea to open new store, largest in Asia

Ikea to open new store, largest in Asia

Swedish home furnisher Ikea is moving into new premises in Malaysia, which will be the company's largest store in Asia when it opens next month
Anwars bail hearing adjourned to next Tuesday

Anwars bail hearing adjourned to next Tuesday

The jailed ex-deputy premier's bail application is adjourned as one of his senior counsel, Karpal Singh, has been hospitalised.
Canny Ong lessons: Right to demand for safety and security

Canny Ong lessons: Right to demand for safety and security

The Canny Ong case opens a new dimension on the issue of public safety. People are now challenging why must they live in an atmosphere of fear.
Gegar gagal dapat temujanji jumpa jawatankuasa SAR

Gegar gagal dapat temujanji jumpa jawatankuasa SAR

Jawatankuasa khas pendidikan yang ditugas mengkaji dan membuat perakuan mengenai kedudukan sekolah agama rakyat (SAR) digesa mengambilkira maklumbalas semua pihak terbabit.
BMW takes over local distribution ahead of market opening: report

BMW takes over local distribution ahead of market opening: report

German luxury car maker BMW will take over the distribution of its vehicles in Malaysia ahead of market liberalisation here in 2005, a report said today.
One million Japanese tourists targetted by 2005

One million Japanese tourists targetted by 2005

Malaysia is selling itself as a golf paradise and summer home to lure one million Japanese tourists to the country by 2005, says a report.

Gov't runs regional ad in water row with S'pore

Gov't runs regional ad in water row with S'pore

The water spat between Singapore and Malaysia stepped into regional waters today when Kuala Lumpur ran an advertisement in a prestigious Asian daily to present its side of the dispute.
Are only Muslims deemed to be terrorists?

Are only Muslims deemed to be terrorists?

If a non-Muslim engages in terrorism, the blame falls on him, not his religion. Regardless of faith, terrorists prey upon the innocent and should be punished equally.

Anak muda diajar bermain api

Anak muda diajar bermain api

Latihan Khidmat Negara akan mengulangi pendekatan Biro Tata Negara, hujah FATHI ARIS OMAR. Dalam budaya politik tidak demokratik, anak muda dilatih bagai perkakas generasi tua.
DAP: Ensure ACA is not a toothless tiger

DAP: Ensure ACA is not a toothless tiger

What sounds good in theory may not be applicable in practice. DAP leaders analyse the implications of recent calls for transparency in corruption investigations.