Archive - 28 September 2004

Malaysiakini continues to hit a brick wall as we probe why Anwar Ibrahim's interview on CNN was taken off by satellite TV provider Astro on Sunday.

Bar Council chairperson Kuthubul Zaman Bukhari defends the body against public criticism following a press report that millions of ringgit in claims by clients are pending against dishonest lawyers.

The losing candidate claims the counting process was shrouded in secrecy, prompting some to even stage a walk-out in protest.

Peeved with the government's silence on problems regarding workers' rights, the members are taking their grouses to the streets.

The speaker's decision in rejecting the motion to discuss the MTUC picket is not reasonable, says a DAP member of Parliament.

The inquest is being held to confirm the identity of a decomposed body found four months ago, which a woman claims is that of her son G Francis Udayappan - a missing police detainee.

translation Whether they liked it or not, Pak Lah and his men had to accept the reality that Najib Abdul Razak's strength has grown after the party polls last Thursday.

I'm sure that many non-Malays, such as myself, were shocked to read the statements by Badruddin Amiruldin at the Umno general assembly last week.

Starting Oct 1, Zulkifli Sulong will be put in charge of the online version HarakahDaily . According to him, the transfer comes as no surprise.

Umno's greatest fear today is that it would implode as it is awash with factions based on state rights, warlords, regions and leaders.

Most damaging of all is the increasing tendency to attribute linkages between international terrorism and Islam, says the premier in his maiden UN speech.

In changing times, Islamic law is not meant to be static, but open to interpretation to ensure Islam remains relevant in modern day society.

The republic says it will allow poultry and eggs again to be imported from Johor and Malacca from Thursday, partially ending the total suspension put in place on Aug 18.

Tour operators are told to take holidaymakers to other islands until Pulau Layang-layang is declared free from bird flu by the authorities