Archive - 28 May 2004

The party supreme council gives them the boot for 'working against the interest of PBDS and Barisan Nasional' in the March 21 general election.

Deputy prime minister Najib Abdul Razak says that Malaysia would act against anyone involved in violence which has flared in Thailand's restive Muslim-majority south this year.

The university says that Dr Wan Abdul Kadir Che Man was recruited as an associate professor in 2001 based on his academic credentials. His whereabout is now unknown.

The anti-ISA movement says that any impartial investigation into abuse claims made by ISA detainees should be done by a body or individual not aligned to the government.

Most Malaysian companies have high boardroom independence but there is much room for improvement in disclosure of corporate governance practices, says ratings agency Standard and Poor's.

Opposition leader Lim Kit Siang warns that the discontentment spawned by a discriminatory system will jeopardise national unity and urges the cabinet to decide on a common entrance exam.

Last year, tourism industry brought in about RM22 billion and this year we hope to achieve about RM30 billion, says Deputy Tourism Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Semua Pergerakan Pemuda peringkat negeri akan mengadakan mesyuarat khas bagi menyatakan sokongan terbuka kepada Datuk Hishammuddin Hussein untuk kekal menerajui pergerakan itu.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Nazri Abdul Aziz must certainly be the 'man of the hour' what with the current controversies generated by his several untoward remarks in the mainstream newspapers recently.

It would be inadequate to describe relations between Malaysia and China merely as very friendly ties between two Asian countries, says premier Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

The Bar says Justice Abdul Malek Ahmad has demonstrated excellent judicial qualities and temperament. His appointment would be a positive sign for the Malaysian judiciary.

Like it or loathe it, religion, says JOSH HONG, will always be a powerful factor not only in domestic politics, but in diplomacy too.

Why does former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad 'love' China so much? Why is he also 'loved' by China particularly? Tan Kai Hee, secretary of the Malaysia-China Friendship Association, reveals the reasons.

The drivers accuse the government of turning a blind eye to their plight. They claim the increase in petrol prices and maintenance cost over the years justifies an increase in fare.

The deforestation of areas in the name of development will have irreversible and lasting effects on the environment and wildlife. It is time that the relevant authorities pay serious consideration to this before more damage is done.

The newly minted opposition leader has been urged to table Private Members Bill to call for an end to political ownership of the media and outlaw monopoly in the industry.