Archive - 18 July 2003

ISA 7 trial: Defence counsel claims police harassment

ISA 7 trial: Defence counsel claims police harassment

There's a new twist to the trial of the seven suspended university students for illegal assembly - a defence lawyer told the court today he was kicked by two police officers who had earlier given testimony.
Police stop student march, one arrested but later released

Police stop student march, one arrested but later released

A student leader was arrested after the police moved in to disperse a 300-strong crowd of students who had planned a march in support of seven other undergraduates on trial for illegal assembly.
Local council backs down, exemption for non-Malays

Local council backs down, exemption for non-Malays

Here's the new directive - it is compulsory for Malay representatives in Klang Municipal Council to wear baju melayu/baju kurung, non-Malays are however excluded.
City Halls Tak-Bolehwood draws flak

City Halls Tak-Bolehwood draws flak

The art circle is fuming over City Hall's decision to slap a theatre company with a ban after it refused to censor its production. They claim the punishment is excessive and unwarranted.
Names on park benches: Keadilan blasts Penang city councillors

Names on park benches: Keadilan blasts Penang city councillors

Three Gerakan city councillors have been taken to task for displaying their names on public property purchased by funds from the government.
15 injured in turbulence on Sabah - Hong Kong flight

15 injured in turbulence on Sabah - Hong Kong flight

Fifteen passengers and crew on a Dragonair flight from Sabah to Hong Kong were injured today when the plane ran into strong turbulence, a spokeswoman for the carrier said.
Oil royalty: Witnesses needed to prove claim, court told

Oil royalty: Witnesses needed to prove claim, court told

The Terengganu government's counsel tells the court that justice can only be served if a full trial is conducted with testimonies from witnesses. Anything short of this, would be a travesty.
Move to check net during polls draws flak

Move to check net during polls draws flak

The Election Commission's decision to monitor the Internet during the general election will further narrow the already limited space for the opposition to campaign, say civil society groups.

Interim council in Iraq to serve US interests

Interim council in Iraq to serve US interests

To be Malay is not necessarily to be Muslim

To be Malay is not necessarily to be Muslim

Why the silence on car prices?

Why the silence on car prices?

JPN office gives public the run around

JPN office gives public the run around

Punish those involved in illegal gorilla deal

Punish those involved in illegal gorilla deal

Water ads: Both govts at fault

Water ads: Both govts at fault

Water ads a waste of taxpayers money

Water ads a waste of taxpayers money

No place for the judgmental in cyberspace

No place for the judgmental in cyberspace

Suhakam a mouthpiece of the govt?

Suhakam a mouthpiece of the govt?

Not all women activists are men-haters

Not all women activists are men-haters

Ugutan terhadap Shahidan dijangka timbul kontroversi baru

Ugutan terhadap Shahidan dijangka timbul kontroversi baru

Satu lagi kontroversi dijangka tercetus dalam Umno apabila Menteri Besar Perlis, Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim mendakwa beliau menerima ugutan daripada kumpulan yang menggunakan nama Pak Lah.
Water talks: Malaysia's brilliant but needless response

Water talks: Malaysia's brilliant but needless response

Singapore must ask for the stalled water talks to be resumed, argues MGG PILLAI. But she would not without some guarantees from Malaysia.
Shahidan told to watch out come October

Shahidan told to watch out come October

The Perlis menteri besar claims the threat was issued by those with political interests in the state, who are using premier-in-waiting Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's name.

Kerajaan Kedah dakwa bela nasib guru SAR

Kerajaan Kedah dakwa bela nasib guru SAR

Dalam usaha menyejukkan isu mengenai sekolah agama rakyat (SAR) yang dimainkan oleh parti PAS, Kerajaan Kedah telah mengambil pelbagai langkah, termasuk menubuhkan cawangan Maktab Mahmud - sebuah sekolah agama yang tertua di negeri itu - untuk serap guru-guru SAR.
Suhakams views on ISA 7 retrogressive: Suaram

Suhakams views on ISA 7 retrogressive: Suaram

Suhakam's Harun Hashim is under fire from Suaram for suggesting that the ISA 7 students submit to Education Minister Musa Mohamad's demand for an apology.
Thousands mourn pastors death

Thousands mourn pastors death

Hundreds of thousands of followers of the Borneo Evangelical Church are mourning the death of their leader Pastor Kalip Basar who perished in a helicopter crash in Sarawak.

Burn! - the Malaysian mantra

Burn! - the Malaysian mantra

Incinerators are proven to be a health hazard and while people around the world try to douse the flames, Malaysia insists on starting a fresh fire. Its obstinacy remains a mystery.
Tenaga, UBS reach out-of-court-settlement on bond dispute

Tenaga, UBS reach out-of-court-settlement on bond dispute

Utility giant Tenaga Nasional Bhd and investment bank UBS Warburg have reached an out-of-court settlement over a dispute related to a 10-year, US$500 million Yankee bond issue.
The lethal synergy that is PAS

The lethal synergy that is PAS

The opposition party is in a dilemma and its woes are affecting Barisan Alternatif as well. A solution needs to be found, but are there really any?