Archive - 28 August 2003

Those who flee to Malaysia from the troubled province will be treated as illegal immigrants. They will be arrested and deported.

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri agreed to step up cooperation in the fight against terrorism during talks in Kuching.

As the negotiation date draws near, both sides are busy preparing their case for one last shot at a fair and amicable solution to the NUBE's protracted feud.

Contrary to media reports, a social activist says there was no high-speed car chase nor did the politician run down a cop. Gobalakrishnan related his side of the story when the activist met him at the police station.

Slanted media reports could lead to further persecution of an already vulnerable group, says Suhakam commissioner Prof Mohd Hamdan Adnan after receiving a protest note today.

Its Youth wing is claiming that university authorities are throwing their weight behind 'pro-government' candidates and cracking down on their rivals. It wants Suhakam to probe the matter.

Suspected terrorist Mohamad Iqbal A Rahman says the Immigration Department's decision to revoke his PR status was wrong as the allegations against him have never been proven in a court of law.

Declaring in no uncertain terms that "no one should die in custody", a group of lawyers is setting up a legal team to aid the families of those who died while in detention.

There is very strong indication by Umno Sabah that the state election will be held sometime after Sept 16, 2003. The Sabah state assembly is expected to be dissolved soon.

The government has launched the timely National Social Policy but to ensure that it is implemented effectively, all quarters must play their role.

Rights group Amnesty International today protested Malaysia's deportation of 12 asylum seekers to Indonesia's war-torn Aceh province.

Separatist rebels in Indonesia's Aceh province urge the Malaysian government to release all detained Acehnese asylum-seekers, and warn that forced repatriation can lead to possible revenge attacks.

The twin car-bomb blasts in Mumbai which claimed 51 lives and hurt 150 others are now causing fears of increased Hindu-Muslim tensions.

Although government leaders are well aware that the forces of globalisation will eventually bring an end to Malay special privileges, only a few are ready to spread the message. Former deputy premier Musa Hitam says it is time for others leaders to share the burden.

In the final part of his interview with malaysiakini , Musa Hitam speaks on the success of the NEP in creating a Malay middle-class. But in the same reflective tone, he also recounts the circumstances which led to the failure in garnering greater political freedom for Malaysians.

Government department in Melaka are moving fast on the complaint of unfair treatment involving Indian nationals, including taking action against the employer.

The casino giant blames the Sars outbreak for the dip in its leisure and hospitality business but expects recovery for the rest of the year.

Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri have brought strong delegations to the annual consultations on a host of issues but the spectre of Southeast Asian terrorism will be the main draw.

A three-year-old boy died after he was knocked down by his father's car in the driveway of their home in Terengganu, local media reported today.

A clampdown on pirated movies and a string of Hollywood blockbusters have led to record box-office earnings.