Archive - 3 August 2003

Awams anti-rape rally peacefully held, Shahrizat turns up

Awams anti-rape rally peacefully held, Shahrizat turns up

At last, the anti-rape rally organised by Awam was successfully held in Petaling Jaya today after being forced to postpone twice. A minister's presence adds to the organisers' day.
FSFM: Own up if you're involved, Kit Siang urges ministers

FSFM: Own up if you're involved, Kit Siang urges ministers

The DAP chief asks cabinet ministers who had aided and abetted the activities of the bogus Federal Special Forces of Malaysia (FSFM) in any way to clarify their role in the RM64 million scam which deceived some 8,000 people.
Samy tells why Penang Bridge toll has to go up

Samy tells why Penang Bridge toll has to go up

Works Minister Samy Vellu explains that the proposal to increase the toll for the Penang Bridge is to avoid the federal government having to pay higher compensation to the concession holder.
No protest over new US visa ruling

No protest over new US visa ruling

The nation's top two leaders agree that Malaysia will not protest against the United States ruling requiring first-time applicants of non immigrant visas, including Malaysians, to appear before its consular officer at its embassy.
Minister: Plagiarism scandal could hurt Australia's education exports

Minister: Plagiarism scandal could hurt Australia's education exports

Australia's education minister raises concerns that a plagiarism scandal involving Malaysian students at an Australian-run university would damage higher education exports worth billions.
Water dispute: Mahathir says S'pore will delay arbitration process

Water dispute: Mahathir says S'pore will delay arbitration process

Singapore is likely to delay the arbitration process for settling its water dispute with Malaysia. At least, this is the opinion of Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
PKR launched, promises to be truly multi-racial

PKR launched, promises to be truly multi-racial

The new Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) aims to open a new chapter in Malaysian politics with their aspiration to turn it into a real multi-racial party where Malaysians of all races could feel at home in.
Sibu Ibans curse grave robbers

Sibu Ibans curse grave robbers

Sometimes anger knows no boundaries - so it was with a group of Ibans in Sibu division, Sarawak whose ancestors' graves were looted.

Self-healing brings ex-sex workers back to society

Self-healing brings ex-sex workers back to society

Former sex workers in an Indian district have turned an NGO into a powerful voice, campaigning for the right of HIV-positive persons to care and support, and to protection from discrimination.