Archive - 11 December 2003

Umno MP responsible for misleading report to IPU

Umno MP responsible for misleading report to IPU

It is now known that the MP responsible for making the alleged "false report" to the International Parliamentarian Union (IPU) on jailed ex-deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim's medical treatment is from Umno but his identity is not revealed...at least not for the moment.

Minister confirms deferment of railway project

Minister confirms deferment of railway project

It's now official! The cabinet decides to put the controversial project on hold for the 'time being'. Despite this, the transport minister says negotiations will continue with the local consortium which has been awarded the contract.
Habeas corpus applications for Karachi 5' withdrawn

Habeas corpus applications for Karachi 5' withdrawn

The habeas corpus applications for a group of students held on terror charges came to an end as lawyers withdrew their case due to recent developments.
Second police report lodged against Airod boss

Second police report lodged against Airod boss

Keadilan veep Sivarasa Rasiah, who lodged the report, also reveals documents which allegedly show questionable payments. Among them, are the payments for golf clubs and exotic fruits.
Fake palms an eyesore in tropical Malaysia

Fake palms an eyesore in tropical Malaysia

Malaysias first, unrecorded channel crossing

Malaysias first, unrecorded channel crossing

AirAsia in talks with Virgin Blue: official

AirAsia in talks with Virgin Blue: official

Budget airline AirAsia has held talks with Richard Branson's Virgin Blue Holdings on issues including the possibility of Virgin taking a stake in the local carrier.
Grouses and musings of a 54-year-old

Grouses and musings of a 54-year-old

Sungai Petani pollution visible to naked eye

Sungai Petani pollution visible to naked eye

Dr Ms version of prosper thy neighbour

Dr Ms version of prosper thy neighbour

Elections our best chance to initiate changes

Elections our best chance to initiate changes

PRS to obtain green light this week, claims leader

PRS to obtain green light this week, claims leader

Emerging from the 'ruins' of PBDS, the new party's top man says there will be no obstacles in getting registered or admitted into the BN.
Big Pharmas influence on the rise

Big Pharmas influence on the rise

DAP becomes the bogeyman

DAP becomes the bogeyman

DAPs policies explained

DAPs policies explained

Like Americans, we too are assaulted into silence

Like Americans, we too are assaulted into silence

ACA, don't just act on complaints, use perception too

ACA, don't just act on complaints, use perception too

The Anti-Corruption Agency works a case seemingly only when there is a public complaint. It is my perception that the ACA working system appears ill-suited for battling corruption. And perception has everything to do with corruption.
Tourism worldwide up, China set to capture top spot

Tourism worldwide up, China set to capture top spot

The tourism industry worldwide has rebounded following the Sars outbreak and the US invasion of Iraq, with China set to become the top tourist destination.
Gov't wants to question Philippine terror suspect

Gov't wants to question Philippine terror suspect

Abu Sayyaf leader Commander Robot, presently under custody in the Philippines, may hold the answers about the kidnap of international tourists from a local resort in April 2000, say the police.
Govt urged to formulate tougher transport policy

Govt urged to formulate tougher transport policy

A Road Safety forum hears speakers calling on the government to come up with a more comprehensive transport policy as a move to curb road accidents
Malaysia Airlines signs RM6 billion Airbus deal

Malaysia Airlines signs RM6 billion Airbus deal

The parent company of flag carrier Malaysian Airlines today signs a RM6 billion deal to buy six A380 superjumbo Airbus aircraft.
We need new intellectual tools for the age we live in

We need new intellectual tools for the age we live in

In this interview with Prof Ebrahim Moosa of Stanford University, FARISH A NOOR poses on the development of Muslim thought, the Islamic reaction against secular modernity and the role of the Muslim intellectual
PAS: Manila perlu utamakan meja rundingan tangani keganasan

PAS: Manila perlu utamakan meja rundingan tangani keganasan

Pemuda PAS menggesa Kerajaan Filipina supaya menarik balik pengisytiharan perang ke atas umat Islam dalam usahanya memerang keganasan di negara tersebut.
No positive progress unless conditions improve, says Penang NGO

No positive progress unless conditions improve, says Penang NGO

Expressing concern with the state of human rights in this country, a Penang-based watchdog urges the government to repeal restrictive laws and weed out corruption.
Criminalising human rights defenders

Criminalising human rights defenders

A nation that criminalises and punishes human rights defenders is a nation that practices corruption and kills democracy.
Suaram: Media a prime target of the authorities

Suaram: Media a prime target of the authorities

The NGO says in its annual report that press freedom and the freedom of speech and expression were among the major violations of the authorities over the past year
Plantation project: Villagers cry foul over unilateral respite

Plantation project: Villagers cry foul over unilateral respite

A group of Orang Asli villagers claim that the three-week respite was imposed unilaterally and that they never agreed to it.
Japan, M'sia agree to start free trade talks

Japan, M'sia agree to start free trade talks

Japan and Malaysia today agreed to launch free trade talks early next year as their leaders met on the sidelines of a Japan-Asean summit in Tokyo.