Archive - 31 January 2004

Fernandez criticises ruling in Angelica case

Fernandez criticises ruling in Angelica case

The Teganita director says that in the case of custodial rape, physical injuries should not be a factor in making a decision adding that she is shocked that a child would have to struggle and show signs of injuries in order to prove rape.
Acquitted cops in Angelica case to get their jobs back

Acquitted cops in Angelica case to get their jobs back

The two policemen who were cleared of raping a 13-year-old girl while under detention in Sabah without their defence being called, will be reinstated.
'Micro' schools told to submit merger, relocation proposals

'Micro' schools told to submit merger, relocation proposals

Schools with fewer than 10 pupils have been requested to submit their relocation or merger proposals to the Education Ministry by its deputy minister Hon Choon Kim.
Kit Siang asks PM to address complaints of judicial misconduct

Kit Siang asks PM to address complaints of judicial misconduct

With Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's first 100 days as prime minister coming to an end on Feb 8, the DAP chief asks him to take cognizance that the whole world is scrutinising every decision he makes, or does not make, over Anwar's case.
Ezam to pursue legal action against Berita Harian

Ezam to pursue legal action against Berita Harian

The Keadilan youth chief says the paper had taken former youth secretary Lokman Noor Adam's recantation - of his allegations of mismanagement of party funds by Ezam - out of context.
Lessons from the Hutton Report

Lessons from the Hutton Report

The next time we reach for a quick fix "public inquiry", let us ensure that there is a fair composition of members to make such an inquiry believable and that the "truth" is not beholden to one judge.
British MP, lawyers petition Pak Lah to release Anwar

British MP, lawyers petition Pak Lah to release Anwar

They ask Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to live up to the "ideals of compassion and respect for human rights" by releasing Anwar Ibrahim and enable him to secure medical treatment for his back injury.
Manufacturing growth seen rising to 7.2 percent

Manufacturing growth seen rising to 7.2 percent

The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers projects 7.2 percent growth for the manufacturing sector this year, from five percent in 2003, as strong electronic orders lead firms to reopen assembly lines, according to newspaper reports.
State government for Kuala Lumpur?

State government for Kuala Lumpur?

As we commemorate Federal Territory Day on Feb 1, here are three issues to support the argument that the residents of KL should no longer be deprived of their right to elect a sub-national government.
Cameroon wants gorillas back where they belong

Cameroon wants gorillas back where they belong

The gorilla story continues. Now Cameroon is exerting its demands that the four gorillas now in Taiping Zoo be returned to them. Their officials also threaten to turn the matter into a hot issue at the coming CITES meeting.