Archive - 1 September 2004

If opposition parliamentarian Karpal Singh refuses to tender an apology in Parliament, he is liable to face a six-month suspension.

'Wait for the full report' was the deputy minister's answer when quizzed on why the commission's preliminary report is shrouded in secrecy.

Threats of expulsion and compulsory programmes are among the grouses stated in a memorandum handed to the human rights watchdog.

Ibu pejabat Umno masih gagal menbendung politik wang dan terpaksa mengadakan taklimat khas dalam usahanya di saat-saat akhir untuk membanteras kegiatan itu.

The grapevines have it that the duo will assume their respective positions when the opposition party holds its annual congress this weekend.

A tale from ancient China has inspired hope that jailed politician Anwar Ibrahim will be released tomorrow and that freedom will become a byword in Malaysian society.

translation The recent PAS general assembly remains a talking point for the unexpected criticism of party leaders and talk of change.

All is not well in the region and Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew's recent justification of the Tiananmen massacre signalled the need for a democratic upheaval.

Authorities in Penang are calling for a new law to stop tontos from getting away with thwarting anti-piracy operations.

Merdeka month has lost its meaning as the fanfare drowns out the historical importance of independence.

The floods, which allegedly caused extensive damage to six villages in Kedah, were blamed on quarrying and logging activities. But this has been disputed by the companies involved.

While Malaysia is tagged as a land of abundance, many of its young citizens are suffering from diet-related deficiencies, claims a regional NGO.

I pray to the Almighty that the honourable justices who are to hear Anwar Ibrahim's appeal - Justice Abdul Hamid Mohamad, Justice Rahmah Hussain and Justice Tengku Baharudin Shah Tengku Mahmud - will act and...

Sarawak political parties have begun jockeying for pole position in the Ba'Kelalan by-election, using a variety of tactics.

The future for Malaysia looks dim, as government continues to neglect the education system.

The judge rules that there are no grounds for the court to interfere as their detention was procedurally proper.

Nur Malena Hassan wants to make the nation proud but is discouraged by the lack of moral support from her countrymen.

Will Anwar walk free tomorrow? On the anniversary of his shock sacking by then prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Sept 2, 1998, the country's highest court is due to deliver its verdict on his last-chance sodomy appeal.