Archive - 15 July 2004

Wife hopes Bush will highlight Anwar's health

Wife hopes Bush will highlight Anwar's health

Wan Azizah said the US State Department was aware of Anwar's poor health and hoped Washington would influence Kuala Lumpur to allow Anwar to go to Germany for treatment.
Anwars surgery: Please let him go abroad, pleads Wan Azizah

Anwars surgery: Please let him go abroad, pleads Wan Azizah

The wife of the jailed ex-deputy premier made an impassioned plea to Pak Lah today to let her husband go abroad for urgent treatment.
Are Liong Siks alleged corruption cases closed?

Are Liong Siks alleged corruption cases closed?

Four replies from the government to one query on Ling Liong Sik's alleged corrupt practices confuse MPs and the parliamentary opposition leader.
Kit Siang to see AG over Batang Kali massacre

Kit Siang to see AG over Batang Kali massacre

He is not satisfied with the government's reply in Parliament and wants to pursue the matter with the Attorney-General.
Umno polls: Still no nominations for Ku Li

Umno polls: Still no nominations for Ku Li

Sixty-four Umno divisions have already completed their meeting and all have chosen to nominate incumbents Pak Lah and Najib.
1,000 people in Swaks biggest search and rescue op

1,000 people in Swaks biggest search and rescue op

Sarawak is witnessing its biggest search and rescue operation as the search for the missing helicopter with seven on board enters its fourth day.
Money politics: Umno to probe 70 allegations

Money politics: Umno to probe 70 allegations

Party leaders say the two-month period between division meetings and the general assembly as a fertile period for political corruption.
Shahrir wants action taken in poll merchandise scandal

Shahrir wants action taken in poll merchandise scandal

The Johor Baru MP and Backbenchers Club chairperson had a meeting with five of the aggrieved suppliers in Parliament yesterday.
Suhakam backs Francis family for new DNA test

Suhakam backs Francis family for new DNA test

Suhakam keeps its promise to a grieving mother and writes to the police asking for an independent DNA test to be conducted.
Negara Islam mengikut Perlembagaan Persekutuan: Pak Lah

Negara Islam mengikut Perlembagaan Persekutuan: Pak Lah

Undang-undang negeri dan persekutuan boleh digubal bagi menyekat pengembangan doktrin atau kepercayaan agama di kalangan penganut agama Islam
Poll merchandise: Suppliers told to lodge police report

Poll merchandise: Suppliers told to lodge police report

The BN secretary-general tells those who were cheated to "lodge a police report or take other form of actions."
Ada ahli Wanita tidak senang dengan cara saya: Rafidah

Ada ahli Wanita tidak senang dengan cara saya: Rafidah

Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz berpendapat sekarang bukanlah masa yang sesuai untuk Datuk Dr Siti Zaharah Sulaiman mencabarnya kerana ia boleh mengundang masalah yang baru.
Anwar - a Muslim persecuted in Malaysia

Anwar - a Muslim persecuted in Malaysia

In response to Arbibi Ashoy's letter, it is sad that the ill-treatment of Muslims occur. But this does not only occur in the US. While it may be true that...
Anwar suffers, the tainted party on

Anwar suffers, the tainted party on

Govt doctors not hired assassins, Anwar

Govt doctors not hired assassins, Anwar

Anwars all-or-nothing attitude troubling

Anwars all-or-nothing attitude troubling

Anwar: Ku Li must appeal to King

Anwar: Ku Li must appeal to King

Ku Li, the modern-day Hang Jebat

Ku Li, the modern-day Hang Jebat

Democracy dead in Umno

Democracy dead in Umno

Ku Lis second bid should be his last

Ku Lis second bid should be his last

Hail Khairy, prime minister-to-be

Hail Khairy, prime minister-to-be

Unfair taint on Islam

Unfair taint on Islam

The Iraq War revisited (Part 2)

The Iraq War revisited (Part 2)

While British military historian John Keegan backs the war in Iraq, he is nevertheless worried that many are still unable to accept American unilateralism and hegemony.
Sex workers protest at Gilead booth in Bangkok

Sex workers protest at Gilead booth in Bangkok

Protesters insist that the company must ensure that those who become HIV+ during the trial have access to lifelong anti-retrovirals.
Ku Li masih lagi menunggu...

Ku Li masih lagi menunggu...

Kedudukan Tengku Razaleigh sehingga ini masih tidak berubah. Selepas 64 bahagian Umno bermesyuarat, tiada satu pun pencalonan untuknya bertanding jawatan presiden.
Pistol mainan milik anak ahli Umno

Pistol mainan milik anak ahli Umno

Polis mengesahkan pistol mainan yang ditemui sewaktu mesyuarat perwakilan Wanita Umno Kuala Selangor Sabtu lalu adalah barang mainan seorang kanak-kanak berusia 11 tahun.
Controversial Bangsar restaurant project to go ahead

Controversial Bangsar restaurant project to go ahead

The RM6 million complex, which comprises a two and a half storey structure and nine two-storey pavilions, will be sited on a piece of residential land.
US Aids chief versus the hecklers

US Aids chief versus the hecklers

Protesters at the Aids International Conference in Bangkok oppose President Bush's emergency plan for aids relief which favours the so-called 'ABC approach' - Abstain, Be faithful, or Use Condoms - for safer sex.
Anwars sodomy appeal: Decision on July 22

Anwars sodomy appeal: Decision on July 22

The ousted deputy premier will know his fate next Thursday when the Federal Court hands down its judgment on his final appeal against his sodomy conviction.