Archive - 4 May 2004

Supp deputy head admits 'leadership trouble'

Supp deputy head admits 'leadership trouble'

A 'gentleman's agreement' is at the heart of a dispute within the party with the former cabinet minister saying that since it has not been upheld the 'integrity of the highest echelon of the party leadership has been called into question.'
Works towards erasing prejudice, Muslims told

Works towards erasing prejudice, Muslims told

A well-known religious leader takes Muslims to task for failing to do more both in word and deed to correct the misconceptions plaguing their religion in today's world.
Kit Siang wants grant for live parliamentary webcasts

Kit Siang wants grant for live parliamentary webcasts

The opposition stalwart urges all MPs, irrespective of party affiliation, to support the move to broadcast parliamentary sittings live and says the DAP is prepared to undertake the task via the Internet if given a start-up grant.
PAS files petition for Sik, DAP considering another two

PAS files petition for Sik, DAP considering another two

The opposition party files in Kedah its 24 th election petition claiming a number of irregularities which prevented its candidate from winning the parliament seat, among them the absence of Form 14.
Loyal Malaysian media toes the line with self-censorship: RSF

Loyal Malaysian media toes the line with self-censorship: RSF

Press freedom violations in Malaysia last year were minimal says an international watchdog body and attributes this to the fact that the authorities need not intervene when media owners themselves practice rigid self-censorship.
Malaysian unionist pilot ejected from Singapore

Malaysian unionist pilot ejected from Singapore

The Malaysian pilot raised the hackles of the republic's Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew by leading a revolt of union members at state-owned Singapore Airlines (SIA) who then voted out union leaders who accepted pay cut deals.
Withdraw remark on gaji haram, Nik Aziz told

Withdraw remark on gaji haram, Nik Aziz told

The PAS' spiritual adviser's remark that the pay and allowances drawn by BN's state assemblymen in Kelantan are 'forbidden' triggers a response from Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Mustapa Mohamed who says the remark is unbecoming of a religious scholar.
Najib heads delegation for talks on Thai Muslim unrest

Najib heads delegation for talks on Thai Muslim unrest

A high-level Malaysian delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak arrived in Bangkok today to discuss with Thai officials the Muslim unrest in southern Thailand which has prompted Malaysia to tighten border security besides preparing for an influx of those fleeing the violence.
Sub-machineguns from Malaysia to US seized at Hong Kong

Sub-machineguns from Malaysia to US seized at Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs officials have seized 2,800 sub-machineguns being shipped to the United States from Malaysia.
Proton must remain in Malaysian control: Dr M

Proton must remain in Malaysian control: Dr M

The Proton adviser and ex-Malaysian premier says the national carmaker should remain in Malaysian control and that up to five major auto companies were now in talks to take up an equity stake in the Malaysian venture because 'Proton's capabilities are quite attractive'.