Archive - 4 August 2003

Syarikat balak, Seruan Gemilang Makmur (SGM) Sdn Bhd telah membuat laporan polis terhadap Menteri Besar Pahang, yang juga pengerusi Umno negeri, Datuk Adnan Yaakob berhubung kenyataannya mengenai kontroversi konsesi balak yang bernilai berjuta-juta ringgit.

Three Malaysian men have complained to the government here that they were forced to strip naked by New Zealand officials when they arrived for a holiday, the official Bernama news agency reported.

The much-awaited debate on the closure of two Mara colleges may yet go ahead, if the two politicians concerned can agree on logistics.

Kini tersebar berita melalui internet yang mendakwa ada pemimpin dan ahli Pemuda Umno di Selangor dan Wilayah Persekutuan turut menganggotai Pasukan Khas Persekutuan Malaysia (PKPM).

Umno Pahang's denial of involvement in a logging scandal is being described as contempt of a ruling by the Kuantan High Court, adding to the controversy which has dragged in the names of high-ranking politicians.

The deputy premier believes that none of his cabinet colleagues is involved in the illegal FSFM but since there are allegations, investigations will be carried out.

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad today renewed his call for an East Asia Economic Grouping (EAEG) and backed a proposed regional monetary fund independent of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir wondered why his countrymen were so "gullible" for believing Nor Azami Ahmad Ghazali, leader of the Federal Special Forces of Malaysia (FSFM).

Confusion has reigned over the status of the investigations involving former MCA president Dr Ling Liong Sik and his son. But today, the ACA confirms that the file has been closed.

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives today for an official visit during which he will sign an agreement to supply 18 Sukhoi fighter jets in a deal estimated to be worth RM3.4 billion.

Environmental group Sahahat Alam Malaysia says it is facing increasing pressure in helping Baram folks over their fight to retain their customary land as others fail to offer their help. But the opposition Sarawak DAP claims SAM shunned them.

Generasi tua budayawan, intelektual dan pemimpin politik perlu didobrak sungguh-sungguh kerana dari sinilah tersimpul kekusutan bangsa ini, hujah FATHI ARIS OMAR. Rencana hari ini menghuraikan landasan-landasan kritikan keras dua siri tulisan beliau sebelumnya.

Suhakam has a crucial role to play in the areas of econmoic, social and cultural rights in the country. The human rights watchdog should take this responsibility seriously.

Talks between DAP and Keadilan on the thorny issue of distribution of seats in Penang for the coming elections are moving with glacier-like speed. One party blames the other's adamance for this.

Thailand is pushing ahead with its initiative to bring democratic change to Burma by pursuing discussions on a road map to national reconciliation and democracy, but where this political journey leads to remains unclear.

The cabinet's intervention in the 'talaq by SMS' issue has over-stepped the boundaries of its jurisdiction, argues SALBIAH AHMAD, who insists that the separation of powers must be respected.