Archive - 22 August 2003

Indonesian Mohd Iqbal Abdul Rahman, a Malaysian PR, walked away free from his two-year ISA detention, longing to meet his wife but the hope was dashed when he was soon apprehended by the immigration authorities. He now faces possible deportation.

The delay in releasing the EIA may be linked to some backdoor machinations that seem intent on ensuring that the EIA 'findings' fit the DOE bill, one way or the other.

The Gerakan deputy president tells party member to prepare for a competitive livelihood in the wake of global trade and market liberalisation, adding that they must move out of their traditional role.

The wing's vice-chief has opted to sidestep rumours about the possible showdown for Umno Youth's top post. This has earned him respect among its grassroots members.

The four UPM women students were accused of planning 'underground activities' and were subsequently interrogated by university authorities.

Officials from the UN agency visit the detainees at the Langkap detention camp in Perak and manage to register all of them.

A PAS representative promises those affected by the land acquisition project in a Terengganu town that their interests will be handled appropriately.

The court's rejection for a second post-mortem to be carried out on a dead police detainee spells difficult times ahead for others who might be forced to seek answers to the death of their loved ones.

This group, part of the 232 Acehnese asylum seekers detained by the authorities on Tuesday, have agreed to go home while the remaining ones are still being investigated, says a senior immigration official.

Has the government done enough to combat terrorism in the country? Or has it satisfied the world at large that we are free of terrorists? Lim Kit Siang thinks it's time the government gives a full account of its fights against terror.

Nine-year-old Yasmine Wa'adi who has been receiving treatment in Malaysia after the loss of both legs during the US-led war on Iraq is due to return home next month.

Paloh, Malaysia's first movie funded by the government to dazzle the world, perhaps win awards at international film festivals and make the country stand tall, has been rejected by domestic viewers.