Archive - 16 July 2004

Rights groups condemn plan to secretly tap communications

Rights groups condemn plan to secretly tap communications

New law will allow authorities to enter any premises and install eavesdropping devices.
HKL allows Anwars doctors, lawyer says why overseas op preferred

HKL allows Anwars doctors, lawyer says why overseas op preferred

The authorities finally agree to allow his personal doctors to examine him, but snub a visit by Suhakam. Meanwhile, his lawyer explains the rationale for insisting on an overseas surgery.
Ku Li to know fate this weekend

Ku Li to know fate this weekend

Can Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah obtain the necessary nominations to challenge Pak Lah? All will be revealed this weekend when 106 Umno divisions are due to meet.
Pemimpin Umno Gua Musang tentang hasrat Ku Li tanding presiden

Pemimpin Umno Gua Musang tentang hasrat Ku Li tanding presiden

Sehari sebelum mesyuarat bahagian Umno Gua Musang berlangsung, tiga orang pemimpin Umno bahagian tersebut telah menyatakan sokongan terbuka kepada Pak Lah dan Najib
Govt uncaring and callous, says Aliran

Govt uncaring and callous, says Aliran

'It is a fundamental right to exercise one's choice of treatment. That preference cannot be denied on any grounds,' says Aliran president P Ramakrishnan.
Five ISA detainees released

Five ISA detainees released

The quintet detained in 2001 for allegedly being members of the supposedly Afghan-trained militant movement have now been placed under restricted residence.
Tajem says sacking of 12 proper and valid

Tajem says sacking of 12 proper and valid

The decision may have been overturned but the PBDS president is adamant that the expulsion was properly carried out.
Ministry officials to make first visit to incinerator site

Ministry officials to make first visit to incinerator site

The government indicates a sudden interest to visit the site of the giant incinerator in Broga as cynical residents continue their protest against the project.
Cooperative files ACA report against Sgor MB

Cooperative files ACA report against Sgor MB

Ten years ago when the state government acquired a portion of their land, they were promised a shoplot. But now they accuse the current menteri besar of reneging on this deal.
Ketua penaja Pemuda Umno Putrajaya tewas dengan tiga undi

Ketua penaja Pemuda Umno Putrajaya tewas dengan tiga undi

Walaupun hanya mendapat lima pencalonan Ahmad Zaki berjaya merampas jawatan ketua Pemuda Umno bahagian Putrajaya.
Mungkinkah ada bahagian di Perak dan Johor calon Ku Li?

Mungkinkah ada bahagian di Perak dan Johor calon Ku Li?

Hujung minggu ini akan menentukan sama ada keputusan Tengku Razaleigh bertanding jawatan presiden dibuat kerana kehendak sebenar ahli akar umbi atau sekadar mencuba nasib.
Cops deny torture of detainees in remand centres

Cops deny torture of detainees in remand centres

Contrary to allegations and public perception, the police are claiming that they do not torture ISA detainees during the initial 60-day detention.
Chinese press gives Anwar prominent coverage

Chinese press gives Anwar prominent coverage

The jailed ex-deputy premier's deteriorating health condition makes it to the front-pages of several Chinese dailies.
Anwar: Govt responsible if anything happens

Anwar: Govt responsible if anything happens

It is a known fact that the first lady, Puan Sri Endon Mahmood, is in remission for cancer and has sought and is seeking continued treatment in the US. It is her prerogative and her right to seek treatment abroad.

Mandela, Gandhi didnt ask for special treatment

Mandela, Gandhi didnt ask for special treatment

Let Anwar have surgery he requires

Let Anwar have surgery he requires

Ku Lis challenge for a relevant Umno

Ku Lis challenge for a relevant Umno

Khairy deserves to be recognised

Khairy deserves to be recognised

Murder trials: Press now moral custodians?

Murder trials: Press now moral custodians?

Dont let lawyers use Plan B

Dont let lawyers use Plan B

Bureaucracy gone mad

Bureaucracy gone mad

Why migration happens

Why migration happens

Religion is never wrong, only believers

Religion is never wrong, only believers

Jakarta wants Msian raids on brothels: report

Jakarta wants Msian raids on brothels: report

Indonesia's manpower minister asks the Malaysian government to raid hotels and brothels that shelter Indonesian women forced into prostitution.
Firming ties at home and across the causeway

Firming ties at home and across the causeway

As nations attempt to cement ties with neighbours, it is worthwhile to remember that all big nations are misguidedly convinced of their own moral certitudes, which are hard to be knocked off.
Rafidah: Some Wanita members uneasy with my leadership style

Rafidah: Some Wanita members uneasy with my leadership style

The Umno Wanita chief concedes that many members find her unapproachable and hard to talk to.
Of Pak Lahs foreign visits, ISA and Anwar

Of Pak Lahs foreign visits, ISA and Anwar

In view of the premier's scheduled trips to US, France and UK beginning tomorrow, an international human rights organisation says the host governments, media and NGOs should raise these issues with him.
Dead neighbours irk residents, govt says live with it

Dead neighbours irk residents, govt says live with it

The government will not halt work on a cemetery project taking place next to a condominium. It's reason: 'the needs of the dead must also be respected'.
Sacking of PBDS 12 overturned by BN committee

Sacking of PBDS 12 overturned by BN committee

The BN committee says the Tajem faction has no right to sack the 12 leaders and supporters of the Masing camp in May.
Gov't allocates more money for arms purchase

Gov't allocates more money for arms purchase

An extra amount of RM1.609 billion has been set aside this year for purchases of submarines, tanks and helicopters.