Archive - 14 February 2004

Crackdown on corruption is good, says Mahathir

Crackdown on corruption is good, says Mahathir

"It is good," remarks former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad when asked for his views on the actions taken by the government to weed out corruption and criminal breach of trust.
PAS: Reveal names of VIPs under ACA probe

PAS: Reveal names of VIPs under ACA probe

It is in the public interest that corruption cases involving high profile individuals be revealed, says opposition parliamentarian Mahfuz Omar.
Bistro plays Cupid with five-minute mini-dates

Bistro plays Cupid with five-minute mini-dates

In an old English-style mansion in downtown Kuala Lumpur, 54 single people tired of looking for love take part in five-minute speed dates in the hope of being struck by Cupid's arrow in time for Valentine's Day.
Ruslan absent, magistrate issues warrant of arrest

Ruslan absent, magistrate issues warrant of arrest

Keadilan turn-coat Ruslan Kassim has a warrant of arrest issued against him after he failed to turn up at the Kulim magistrate's coat to face rioting charges during the Lunas by-election in 2000.
Masing denies gunning down Salang in Julau

Masing denies gunning down Salang in Julau

The minister was in Julau. The incumbent Julau MP wasn't happy and accused the minister, a political opponent, of going into his area to discredit him. The minister denied it... and the PBDS saga continues.
Sisters-in-Islam opens legal aid clinic

Sisters-in-Islam opens legal aid clinic

Those in need of advice on Islamic law matters can now get it for free from the legal aid clinic in Petaling Jaya set up by Sisters-in-Islam.
Malaysia alone in opposing enhancement of indigenous rights

Malaysia alone in opposing enhancement of indigenous rights

At the UN conference on biological diversity, countries are expected to agree on a programme that will enhance protection for indigenous rights and traditional knowledge, but host Malaysia seems to find difficulty committing.
Minister says more high-profile graft cases coming up

Minister says more high-profile graft cases coming up

More high-profile suspects may come to court in Malaysia's corruption crackdown that has seen a cabinet minister and a tycoon charged with graft in the last five days, de facto law minister Dr Rais Yatim said in remarks published today.