Archive - 21 February 2004

Probe Scope independently call from DAP, PAS

Probe Scope independently call from DAP, PAS

The opposition wants an independent probe into the Scope scandal due to the conflict of interest with Pak Lah holding the prime minister's post and the alleged involvement of his son's company.
Jordan's king to visit Malaysia, Brunei, Ireland

Jordan's king to visit Malaysia, Brunei, Ireland

Jordanian King Abdullah II will leave Monday on a tour of Malaysia, Brunei and Ireland dedicated to economic issues and intended to drum up foreign investment in Jordan, says a
AFP report.
Dynastic succession dogs Indian democracy

Dynastic succession dogs Indian democracy

Because of the Nehru-Gandhi family, now led by Sonia Gandhi, India seems unable to free herself from the spell of political dynasties. Now Sonia's children hog the limelight.
Uproar over new dog ownership guidelines

Uproar over new dog ownership guidelines

An opposition party views Subang Jaya Municipal Council's latest proposal requiring dog owners to obtain permission from neighbours as a double-standard policy and thoroughly unfair against non-Muslims.
Najib hopes report will end claims of Malaysian nuclear tie

Najib hopes report will end claims of Malaysian nuclear tie

The deputy prime minister hopes that a police report clearing a local company of ties to a nuclear ring run by the former head of Pakistan's atomic programme will mark an end to the affair.
For a moment, PBDS and Pak Lah don't click

For a moment, PBDS and Pak Lah don't click

The prime minister is not aware of the chief minister's formula for PBDS, that's for sure. Pak Lah appeared lost when asked about the formula and had to be 'rescued' by Sarawak's Taib Mahmud.
Msia, Australia are Greenpeaces champion assassins

Msia, Australia are Greenpeaces champion assassins

Malaysia and Australia are joint winners of an award for being the most destructive policy-wise against biodiversity.
Who will police the police?

Who will police the police?

The irony of the whole thing, says SIM KWANG YANG, is that most ordinary people do not need a royal commission to tell them how little the police force enjoys in the way of public trust
Stop bullying us, Snap Youth tells BN leaders

Stop bullying us, Snap Youth tells BN leaders

A very much weakened Snap is getting bolder by the day. Formerly a BN component, Snap leaders are now coming out with their guns blazing at Sarawak BN top brass, the latest salvo being fired from its youth secretary.
Manila-MILF peace talks in April

Manila-MILF peace talks in April

Peace talks between the Philippine government and the separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front will begin in April. The decision was reaced after a meeting between Philippines officials and the MILF in Kuala Lumpur


German official reveals secret behind squeaky clean polls

German official reveals secret behind squeaky clean polls

As the general election in Malaysia nears, perhaps the country can take a cue from the German electoral system as it looks 'clean' and free from abuse. At least, this is what a talk on the subject seems to indicate.