Archive - 13 July 2004

Federal Court: Anwars corruption review on Aug 9

Federal Court: Anwars corruption review on Aug 9

The Federal Court, after a long delay, has finally fixed a date to hear the jailed politician's application to review its own decision on Anwar's corruption conviction.
Inquest begins into custodial death of security guard

Inquest begins into custodial death of security guard

The Ampang magistrate's court has begun an inquest into the death of a security guard who died while in police custody late last year.
Nazri and Kit Siang debate in Parliament

Nazri and Kit Siang debate in Parliament

The minister and opposition leader went head-to-head in the House, well ahead of their much publicised debate which is now set for later this month.
Umno Sdn Bhd culture ruining party: Rahim

Umno Sdn Bhd culture ruining party: Rahim

The former Malacca chief minister reveals rampant money politics in the run-up to party polls with some candidates being asked to cough up RM1,000 for a vote.
New date for Kit Siang-Nazri ISA debate

New date for Kit Siang-Nazri ISA debate

The on-again, off-again debate on the ISA between minister Nazri Abdul Aziz and opposition leader Lim Kit Siang is now tentatively fixed for July 26.
Kit Siang slams JHEOA for Orang Aslis scandal

Kit Siang slams JHEOA for Orang Aslis scandal

A ministry and its department were today rapped by the opposition leader for failing to discharge their duties and responsibilities which has resulted in a money scandal.
Jangan pertikai formula lantik PM, TPM: Najib

Jangan pertikai formula lantik PM, TPM: Najib

Formula tersebut tidak harus dirungkai kerana ini akan meletakkan negara dalam keadaan yang tidak menentu, kata Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
Lim wants quarterly reports on corruption

Lim wants quarterly reports on corruption

The Opposition Leader has upped the ante in the government's much-vaunted anti-corruption drive.
Five years and still waiting to convert land status in Miri

Five years and still waiting to convert land status in Miri

The owner of a former Miri cinema is left pondering why his application to put up a commercial complex on the land has received no response while others were allowed to do so years ago.
Khairy: I met Husam, but there was no deal

Khairy: I met Husam, but there was no deal

The premier's son-in-law admits meeting a PAS leader but denies the pair struck a deal to forego election petitions in Kelantan and Terengganu.
Ku Lis challenge of Abdullah is doomed, say analysts

Ku Lis challenge of Abdullah is doomed, say analysts

They say that Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah's contest is merely a test to see if he is relevant to Malay politics.
Suhakam to visit police remand centres on Thursday

Suhakam to visit police remand centres on Thursday

For the first time, human rights commissioners will get into secret locations where police interrogations take place.
Dont deny Anwar treatment

Dont deny Anwar treatment

I refer to your report 'Anwar in danger of paralysis, say family'. The government must bear in mind is that the medical condition of a person cannot be neglected, ignored or even procrastinated for even a second.

Let Ku Li and others contest fairly

Let Ku Li and others contest fairly

Khairy still a greenhorn

Khairy still a greenhorn

Reduce car tariffs, not fuel subsidies

Reduce car tariffs, not fuel subsidies

Jangan guna peruntukan untuk beli undi

Jangan guna peruntukan untuk beli undi

IRB online filing may be too taxing

IRB online filing may be too taxing

Isu DO Bukit Beruntung - akal rasional perlu

Isu DO Bukit Beruntung - akal rasional perlu

Unwanted productive citizens emigrate

Unwanted productive citizens emigrate

Dont give Islamists free lunches

Dont give Islamists free lunches

US treating Muslims shoddily

US treating Muslims shoddily

Revisiting the war on Iraq (Part 1)

Revisiting the war on Iraq (Part 1)

British military historian John Keegan argues that the US-led war on Iraq has made the world a safer place.
Search continues for asst minister, six others in missing copter

Search continues for asst minister, six others in missing copter

Contrary to earlier reports, Dr Judson Tagal and six others who went missing in a helicopter yesterday are yet to be located. Search and rescue operation have been intensified.
Where have all the ulama gone? Long time passing...

Where have all the ulama gone? Long time passing...

One has to go back several centuries to understand why there is such a fuss about a 'clergy class' among the ulama in the first place.
Maxis to raise cash to refinance debt

Maxis to raise cash to refinance debt

The top mobile operator says it will borrow RM1.76 billion to repay debt and to finance investments.
Pemilihan Umno: Gurkha mahu jadi Presiden!

Pemilihan Umno: Gurkha mahu jadi Presiden!

Musim pemilihan Umno sekali lagi kembali dengan tukang-tukang kipas yang mengambil kesempatan daripada pesta demokrasi bersyarat.
Invisible hand behind Puteri Umno nominations?

Invisible hand behind Puteri Umno nominations?

As Umno gears up for elections, underdogs like Puteri Umno's Suraya Yaacob are seeing hidden signals within the nomination process.
M'sia, US to hold joint military exercise in South China Sea

M'sia, US to hold joint military exercise in South China Sea

The exercise off Pahang state would feature simulated landings with Malaysian troops riding US amphibious landing craft.