Archive - 13 August 2004

PKR gives way to PAS in Kuala Berang polls

PKR gives way to PAS in Kuala Berang polls

The party reverses its earlier decision to allow its ally PAS to have a straight fight with BN, but that didn't stop PKR vice-president Azmin Ali from taking a swipe at PAS.
High Court sets Aug 19 for Francis inquest review

High Court sets Aug 19 for Francis inquest review

Will lawyers for the mother of missing detainee G Francis Udayappan be allowed to question witnesses at the coroner's inquest? The High Court will decide on the matter on Aug 19.
DAP wants Samy Vellu to resign as works minister

DAP wants Samy Vellu to resign as works minister

Samy Vellu has failed to adequately answer troubling questions on the sudden closure of the three-year-old MRRII flyover in Kepong. It's time for the veteran politician to quit.
Don't question the azan call: Pahang Regent

Don't question the azan call: Pahang Regent

The prince cautions that issues which touch on Islamic practises should not be blown out of proportion as they could cause racial divisions.
Perang poster bermula di Kuala Berang

Perang poster bermula di Kuala Berang

PAS akan meneliti buku daftar pemilih supaya tidak ada penyelewengan dalam pilihanraya kecil DUN Kuala Berang.
No relief for abused Indian workers from Indian High Comm

No relief for abused Indian workers from Indian High Comm

On their third visit to the Indian High Commission, the workers manage to meet the High Commissioner but leave the meeting disappointed.
Money politics: Deputy minister, three others found guilty

Money politics: Deputy minister, three others found guilty

The Umno disciplinary committee slaps a three-year suspension on one of them while the rest, including deputy education minister Dr Mahadzir Khir, are let off with a warning.
KadKu anyone?

KadKu anyone?

So the vanguard of the Malay language is upset with the term infotainmen due to its English origin. Now one wonders what it thinks of other words, say perhaps ... MyKad?
Calligraphy way to religious tolerance

Calligraphy way to religious tolerance

While the azan controversy continues to be heard, three organisations are going the other way in organising a Arabic and Chinese calligraphy competition to promote inter-religious understanding.
Sokongan seimbang untuk calon MB dan menteri

Sokongan seimbang untuk calon MB dan menteri

Perwakilan dari kumpulan G6 dan G7 akan menjadi penentu kemenangan bagi calon-calon dari kalangan menteri besar dan menteri kabinet bagi jawatan tertinggi parti bulan depan.
Haze? What haze?

Haze? What haze?

That seems to be the attitude of most Sarawakians now after coming to terms with the phenomenon that has become an annual occurrence come the hot dry spells across Borneo.
NKK didn't asked Perwaja for RM76 million payment, says witness

NKK didn't asked Perwaja for RM76 million payment, says witness

A former senior manager tells the court that Perwaja paid out RM76.4 million to Japanese firm NKK Corporation in one go but later discovered that the firm had never asked for a lump-sum payment.
Supermarkets should support recycling

Supermarkets should support recycling

Anwar: Pak Lah must follow his conscience

Anwar: Pak Lah must follow his conscience

Things are not well in our nation. Over the last 12 months, the rakyat have been reading of hideous cases of brutal rape and insensible murders...
Anwars conviction not plain and simple

Anwars conviction not plain and simple

Inquest: Deputy public prosecutor at fault

Inquest: Deputy public prosecutor at fault

Zaki bertanding: KSN wajib jawab

Zaki bertanding: KSN wajib jawab

Merdeka: My patriotism is not flagging

Merdeka: My patriotism is not flagging

Press freedom limits set by owners

Press freedom limits set by owners

Risk-taking will put China, India ahead economically

Risk-taking will put China, India ahead economically

Bandwagon effect and emigrants

Bandwagon effect and emigrants

The thinking behind Proto Islam claim

The thinking behind Proto Islam claim

Winning hearts and minds in the war against terror

Winning hearts and minds in the war against terror

Given an audience which is more sophisticated and more demanding, the Singapore government has become an effective communicator with a little help from global PR giants.
Mencari Wira Bangsa

Mencari Wira Bangsa

Dalam kita mencari wira, jangan terkejut jika ada yang di 'ISA' dan dipenjarakan. Ada yang banyak berjasa tetapi disisihkan oleh media. Mungkin atas sebab itu, kita rasa kekurangan wira.
Why no sympathy for Palestinians?

Why no sympathy for Palestinians?

If Iraqis are Arabs and Muslims, and the world could be sympathetic with them, why is it that such a level of popular support has never been shown for the Palestinians?
A solo expedition against crime

A solo expedition against crime

'The real problem has very little to do with enforcement of the laws, but prevention,' says Kamal Effendi Hashim, who is waging a nationwide one-man battle against crime.
Make women syariah judges a reality, says SIS

Make women syariah judges a reality, says SIS

Appointing women can help bring about a change in mindset in the Islamic legal system and reduce the prejudice against women, but only if it becomes a reality.
Police kill five robbers in shootout

Police kill five robbers in shootout

Police shot dead five armed robbers after a heist at a jewellers in a popular shopping complex in Sri Petaling.
Regional effort needed to save sea turtles

Regional effort needed to save sea turtles

Malaysia-based Worldfish Centre has called a conference of experts for next week to draft a national action plan as part of a global drive to prevent the extinction of some turtle species