Archive - 3 September 2003

The 'exploratory meeting' between the union's feuding factions this morning - which is brokered by the Human Resources Ministry - could be the beginning of the end to its protracted internal dispute.

Visiting South African President Thabo Mbeki has received assurances that Malaysia will share its practical experiences on the anti-terrorism front as part of stronger bilateral ties.

Deputy president nominee Mustafa Ali wants a consultative council or syura formed instead for candidates to decide on who among them are best suited for the deputy president and vice-president posts.

Former PBDS information chief and state minister Dr James Masing stands accused of thwarting a public function organised by his rival and party president Daniel Tajem.

The company, involved in a bond-purchase deal that went sour, had to pay compensation to a foreign bank. But the deputy minister who reveals this, keeps mum on the details.

South African President Thabo Mbeki speaks at a forum in Kuala Lumpur where he addresses various issues, including the need for a single voice among developing nations to push for the reduction of agricultural subsidies.

Majlis Agama Islam Kedah (MAIK) nafi bersikap sambil lewa untuk mengisi kekosongan guru di sekolah agama rakyat (SAR) berikut sebilangan mereka menerima tawaran untuk berkhidmat di sekolah kebangsaan.

The principles of Islam and democracy may make for strange bedfellows in the eyes of some, but the two may yet be reconciled if all keep an open mind.

There is a pervasive culture of mediocrity in the country's elite Malay residential schools and M BAKRI MUSA says if no local talent can be found, then outside help should be sought to fix the rot.

Despite the PAS leadership's spirited calls to 'Capture Selangor' in the upcoming general election, its branches and divisions in the state appear to be rather 'unprepared' for the task.

Losses are estimated to be between RM20 million and RM30 million and would have been worse if the blackout had not occurred on a public holiday.

Walaupun Tan Sri Musa Hitam berundur sebagai timbalan perdana menteri 17 tahun lalu, namun namanya tidak pernah lekang daripada perkembangan politik semasa, khususnya dalam Umno. Setiapkali berlaku perubahan, nama beliau pasti akan dikaitkan sama. LEE BAN CHEN mengulas lanjut mengenainya.

Kelantan Umno deputy chief Zaid Ibrahim's criticism of sodomy within the Kelantan and Terengganu Syariah law has nothing to with protecting women's rights, say PAS Muslimat leaders.

While committing fully to the WTO process, Malaysia also believes that there is a need to pursue regional and bilateral initiatives, says Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi.