Archive - 10 June 2004

The organisation said that without a regional regulatory framework, the discovery of toxic sludge being dumped from Taiwan to Malaysia could be just the tip of the iceberg.

Sultan Azlan Shah says the law would not be effective in dispensing justice unless its implementation mechanisms are based on fair and transparent procedures.

The Parliament is making a 'mountain out of a molehill' in the oath-taking controversy involving opposition member Karpal Singh.

To overcome the shortage of doctors in public hospitals, Dr Chua Soi Lek is proposing that the private sector considers loaning their doctors to both serve and train in the public health arena.

Five ministries are involved in the process and Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir says their objective is to clean up, standardise and solidify these laws.

Karpal Singh alleges that the speaker has a motive for wanting action to be taken against him over the 'oath-taking' issue while Lim Kit Siang wants similar action to be taken against the speaker.

In recognition of his sterling and long-serving contribution to the nation, the government has bestowed the prestigious 'Tun' title on former MCA president Dr Ling Liong Sik.

Canberra has invited Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to visit Australia. It has been 20 years since a Malaysian premier made an official visit to Australia.

The government today published the names of more than 8,500 teenagers who dodged a controversial new National Service programme, and warned they could be jailed.

The biggest challenge trade unions face is to remain relevant amid the changing rules of a game currently controlled by the big players.

A human rights watchdog says if the government has nothing to hide, then it should allow non-governmental organisations to visit the detention centres and speak with detainees.

Strands of history weave in and out of discussions on the conflict, to the extent that serious and sincere grasps for 'the truth' get hampered occasionally by the mist of religious and communal narratives.

Malaysia is an unhealthy nation. The people are lax about exercising and lead unhealthy lifestyles. New Sports Minister Azalina Othman Said aims to improve the situation.

Umno's Youth wing yesterday lodged a police report and urged an inquiry into the illegal import of nearly 12,000 tonnes of toxic industrial waste from Taiwan.

A storm in the teacup? Not so. The prime minister plans to table a motion in Parliament to refer Karpal Singh to the privileges committee for possible disciplinary action against the opposition politician.