Archive - 19 July 2003

DAP's proposal to limit sec-gen's term gets ROS nod

DAP's proposal to limit sec-gen's term gets ROS nod

The Registrar of Societies has approved DAP's constitutional proposal to limit the term of office of the party's secretary general.
Pak Lah tells PBDS rivals to kiss and make up

Pak Lah tells PBDS rivals to kiss and make up

Deputy Premier Abdullah Ahmad Badawi asks the two PBDS factions to reconcile their differences as an unstable PBDS can affect the Barisan Nasional.
M'sia tells S'pore to be sincere in resolving water row

M'sia tells S'pore to be sincere in resolving water row

Malaysia said Saturday the door was still open for talks with Singapore to resolve a long-standing water dispute but told its neighbour to be honest and sincere.
Anti-rape rally postponed after venue owners withdraw permission

Anti-rape rally postponed after venue owners withdraw permission

The authorities seem determined to prevent an anti-rape gathering from taking place in Kuala Lumpur as a compromise by the All Women's Action Society (Awam) to hold the event at the indoor Mid Valley Megamall is ignored.
DAP raises eyebrow over MCAs triad-linked branch chair

DAP raises eyebrow over MCAs triad-linked branch chair

The DAP wants MCA chief Ong Ka Ting to explain how he appointed an alleged triad leader as the chairperson of a Penang MCA branch.
Is national reconciliation possible?

Is national reconciliation possible?

We are still far from the point where Malaysians can discuss the issues of race and religion openly and rationally, especially in racially and religiously mixed company, says SIM KWANG YANG.
Police outnumber crowd at peace vigil for Aceh

Police outnumber crowd at peace vigil for Aceh

Even before protestors were able to light their candles in front of the Indonesian embassy in Kuala Lumpur last night, the police had hours ahead secured the zone in large intimidating numbers.
Bolehwood censors rapped for myopic and irrelevant views

Bolehwood censors rapped for myopic and irrelevant views

Kuala Lumpur City Hall's ban on Instant Caf Theatre's performances revisits last month's controversy over the Ipoh City Council's actions against hand-holding couples - are city councillors now to act as moral guardians to the populace as well?
Sultan has say in running Terengganu, says Hadi Awang

Sultan has say in running Terengganu, says Hadi Awang

Terengganu Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, as the patron of Islam in the state, is part and parcel of the state government particularly on Islamic matters, says Menteri Besar Abdul Hadi Awang.

Sabah ministers warned: No golf during office hours

Sabah ministers warned: No golf during office hours

"No golf during office hours" is Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman's directive to ministers and senior officers in the state. He says there had been public complaints about the matter and warning letters would be issued to offenders.

Journalist attacked after exposing triad activities

Journalist attacked after exposing triad activities

A journalist with Sin Chew Daily has been attacked after his recent article on triad activities was believed to have angered gang members, according to a report.


Water dispute: The pot is now calling the kettle black

Water dispute: The pot is now calling the kettle black

The statement that "Malaysia gets nothing" cannot hold any water. It is only true if Johor does not sell a drop to Singapore but let the water flow into the sea.