Archive - 22 July 2003

MCA: Triad boss suspended pending police probe

MCA: Triad boss suspended pending police probe

The suspension of MCA branch leader Ong King Ee will not lead to background checks on other members, assures party president Ong Ka Ting.

Sukmas counsel rapped for contemptuous remark

Sukmas counsel rapped for contemptuous remark

Lawyer Gobind Singh has told an appellate court not to punish his client for associating with co-accused Anwar Ibrahim. Both men are applying for bail pending review of their conviction for sodomy.
Peguam: Pendakwa perlu beri alasan Anwar tidak boleh ikatjamin

Peguam: Pendakwa perlu beri alasan Anwar tidak boleh ikatjamin

Mahkamah Rayuan diberitahu hari ini adalah tidak adil dan tidak patut bagi pihak pendakwa untuk mengandaikan yang bekas timbalan perdana menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim akan melarikan diri jika beliau dibebaskan dengan ikat jamin.
Hidden agenda for Masing camp in Bintulu?

Hidden agenda for Masing camp in Bintulu?

Political analysts are watching the Masing-Sng camp within PBDS for signs that it may seek grassroots support in electing a rival leadership at a gathering on Thursday.
Anwar will not run, lawyer tells court

Anwar will not run, lawyer tells court

The jailed ex-deputy premier's lawyers complete their arguments seeking bail for Anwar pending the disposal of his appeal against a sodomy conviction at the Federal Court.
Not true that NEAC spent RM1 million on ad campaign

Not true that NEAC spent RM1 million on ad campaign

As Malaysia ups the ante on dispute over raw water prices with Singapore, questions are being asked as to whether the money spent on a media blitz was necessary. NEAC responds.
Microchip company lays off 16 workers on short notice

Microchip company lays off 16 workers on short notice

Sixteen security personnel claim that they were only given a five-hour retrenchment notice, and not given opportunity to discuss their plight.
Skandal balak: Umno Pahang dakwa tidak tahu menahu

Skandal balak: Umno Pahang dakwa tidak tahu menahu

Ketika isu perjanjian konsesi balak bernilai berjuta-juta ringgit di antara Umno Pahang dan syarikat balak Seruan Gemilang Makmur (SGM) kini menjadi tumpuan umum kerana didakwa berbau rasuah, parti berkenaan pula mendakwa pihaknya telah menjadi mangsa kepada perjanjian itu dan kini membuat tuntutan balas gantirugi.
MyKad invades doctors privacy too

MyKad invades doctors privacy too

Suhakam should apologise for statement on ISA 7

Suhakam should apologise for statement on ISA 7

Expel Burma? Yes, Mahathir

Expel Burma? Yes, Mahathir

Selling diplomacy for domestic support

Selling diplomacy for domestic support

Argue with facts in water dispute

Argue with facts in water dispute

Police paying lip service to rape

Police paying lip service to rape

City Hall should ban itself to avert emotional harm

City Hall should ban itself to avert emotional harm

ICT ban a case of minority deciding for the majority

ICT ban a case of minority deciding for the majority

DBKL policing crimes before they happen

DBKL policing crimes before they happen

Dialogue ends with DBKL directive

Dialogue ends with DBKL directive

DramaLab has been intimately connected to the Instant Caf Theatre Company (ICT) from its inception.
National service: DAP MPs submit petition to King

National service: DAP MPs submit petition to King

After failing to stop the controversial national service bill from being passed in Parliament, the opposition MPs are now seeking royal intervention
What's the status on Khalil's case? PAS asks ACA

What's the status on Khalil's case? PAS asks ACA

The report was lodged two years ago against the Umno secretary-general regarding logging concessions but the ACA has remain mum on the progress, prompting PAS to call for transparency.

Beyond the shadow of a doubt

Beyond the shadow of a doubt

The Chief Justice is expected to soon announce the promotion of judges to the highest courts. But widespread rumours that the line-up may comprise juniors has caused alarm among lawyers.
Kongsi gelap: Pemuda PAS gesa polis siasat akar umbi MCA

Kongsi gelap: Pemuda PAS gesa polis siasat akar umbi MCA

Dewan Pemuda PAS Pusat (DPPP) mendakwa Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, selaku Menteri Dalam Negeri terlalu mempertahankan MCA berhubung isu kongsi gelap yang didakwa wujud dalam parti komponen kedua terbesar Barisan Nasional (BN).
Gelombang Biru melanda Terengganu?

Gelombang Biru melanda Terengganu?

Apakah "Gelombang Biru" Umno berasaskan sokongan padu rakyat Terengganu untuk menumbangkan kerajaan PAS dalam pilihanraya umum akan datang? Ataupun ianya kekuatan atas kertas yang tidak lebih daripada satu perang psikologi Umno di negeri itu. AMAN RAIS menyelami jawapannya.
Antara kemewahan dan keperluan

Antara kemewahan dan keperluan

Apa yang diinginkan pekerja Malaysia ialah taraf kehidupan yang lebih baik dan munasabah, selaras dengan pembangunan dan kekayaan negara, dan tidak terus berada dalam serba tidak cukup.