Archive - 15 July 2003

ISA 7 trial: Arrests led to chaos among protestors

ISA 7 trial: Arrests led to chaos among protestors

The illegal assembly trial of the ISA 7, into its second day today, recorded the testimony of police witnesses who were at the scene of a student demonstration in 2001.
Gov't seeks release of student held by US troops in Iraq

Gov't seeks release of student held by US troops in Iraq

The foreign ministry today said that it was making efforts to secure the release of a Malaysian student detained by US troops in Iraq.
Security concerns with outsourcing of bank services

Security concerns with outsourcing of bank services

No NUBE member was involved in the recent arrest of a bank 'employee' for theft. However, the incident points to a far bigger problem.
ROS ticked off for delay in approving new party

ROS ticked off for delay in approving new party

Opposition parties Keadilan and PRM will proceed with its Aug 3 launch of the newly merged Parti Keadilan Rakyat, with or without the thumbs-up from the Registrar of Societies.
2005 date for MCA to limit stint for top posts

2005 date for MCA to limit stint for top posts

The MCA presidential council today discussed at length amendments to the party's constitution to limit the tenure of top leaders, but made no mention of two other hot topics.
AI urges gov't to drop students' illegal gathering charge

AI urges gov't to drop students' illegal gathering charge

Human rights group Amnesty International has urged the government to drop charges of illegal gathering against seven university students who may be jailed if found guilty.
Thai escapes death sentence in M'sia for drug offence

Thai escapes death sentence in M'sia for drug offence

A High Court today sentenced a Thai national to 13 years in jail and 10 strokes of the cane for possessing 1,997 grams (70 ounces) of marijuana.
PBDS new leadership to drop three rival MPs

PBDS new leadership to drop three rival MPs

The blood-letting continues as the losers in the party 'coup' are expected to be dumped from the list of the candidates for the upcoming general elections.

Pihak berkuasa digesa buka semula enam SAR di Johor

Pihak berkuasa digesa buka semula enam SAR di Johor

Persidangan ulama kebangsaan yang berlangsung di Alor Star awal bulan ini telah menghasilkan pelan bertindak untuk membantu operasi sekolah agama rakyat (SAR) termasuk bantuan kewangan.
Bar Council did not support reported stand

Bar Council did not support reported stand

Taman Tasik Perdana ravaged by local council

Taman Tasik Perdana ravaged by local council

Constitution silent on Malay-Muslim prime minister

Constitution silent on Malay-Muslim prime minister

Does our constitution contradict Quaranic injunction?

Does our constitution contradict Quaranic injunction?

Khir Toyo boleh bantu Hishamuddin tanding jawatan naib presiden

Khir Toyo boleh bantu Hishamuddin tanding jawatan naib presiden

Datuk Hishamuddin Hussein Onn patut memanfaat pengaruh dan kedudukan Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo sebagai ketua perhubungan Umno Selangor untuk raih sokongan bertanding jawatan naib presiden.
BMW gears up for Asian auto boom

BMW gears up for Asian auto boom

German luxury car maker BMW unveil plans to expand in Malaysia as part of moves to strengthen its presence in Asia where it plans to double sales to 150,000 units in the next five years.

Advice for MCA Youth chief Ong

Advice for MCA Youth chief Ong

Umnos woes a political windfall for PAS

Umnos woes a political windfall for PAS

NEP not about spoonfeeding a few at the expense of others

NEP not about spoonfeeding a few at the expense of others

Isu IPTA: Jangan hina pengorbanan ibu-bapa kami

Isu IPTA: Jangan hina pengorbanan ibu-bapa kami

Scandalous of IGP not to attend anti-crime forum

Scandalous of IGP not to attend anti-crime forum

Trigger-happy cops continue to pile up the figures

Trigger-happy cops continue to pile up the figures

Despite mounting criticisms over their high rate of killing suspects in shootouts, the police are not showing any signs of slowing down in their trigger-happy approach to crime solving.
Europe curbs unethical media coverage of crime

Europe curbs unethical media coverage of crime

In recent weeks, some quarters in the Malaysian media have overlooked a basic ethical practice - at very minimum, to mask the eyes of crime suspects in published photographs. The Council of Europe addresses growing exploitation of such news by the media.
AirAsia offers Islamic bonds to fund aircraft purchase

AirAsia offers Islamic bonds to fund aircraft purchase

No-frills airline AirAsia expects to offer its first Islamic bond issue later this year to help finance the purchase and lease of 11 Boeing 737-300 aircraft.
Siapa layak terajui Pemuda Umno?

Siapa layak terajui Pemuda Umno?

Penulis AMAN RAIS mengenengahkan senario menarik mengenai siapakah yang layak memimpin pergerakan Pemuda Umno Malaysia - Hishamuddin Hussein, Dr Khir Toyo ataupun Aziz Sheikh Fadzir!
Other-ing of Islamic Arab civilisations

Other-ing of Islamic Arab civilisations

Certain long-held ideas have not changed in the 'Western' perspective of Islam. The post-Sept 11 events have brought these into sharper focus, requiring more critical assessment of dominant views as one response.
KL lawyers in favour of disbanded court system

KL lawyers in favour of disbanded court system

The requiem for the judiciary's 'fast track' system of case management continues, as the KL Bar Committee adds its dirge over the abandoned procedure.
Gov't keen on anti-aircraft defences from Ukraine

Gov't keen on anti-aircraft defences from Ukraine

Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is in Ukraine to check out the ex-Soviet republic's anti-aircraft defence system. Malaysia has embarked on a RM12 billion arms shopping spree in the past three years.
Water row heats up as S'pore hits back

Water row heats up as S'pore hits back

The tit-for-tat continues with Singapore firing the latest salvo. Malaysia is repeating 'tired old arguments', it says.