Archive - 4 October 2004

Heavily-armed pirates have attacked two Singapore-registered tugs in Indonesian waters of the Malacca Straits and kidnapped four crew.

The Dewan Rakyat Speaker defends the government's policy against squatter colonies, insisting that its international obligations pertaining to housing for the poor have never been compromised.

Newly installed Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is visiting Kuala Lumpur as part of a tour of Southeast Asia this week to officially introduce himself to his regional counterparts.

Deputy Internal Security Minister Noh Omar however warns that the government will not hesitate to invoke the ISA against those who incite religious or racial sentiments.

The former deputy premier has finished his checkups this morning and could leave the German clinic later this week.

They were purportedly appointed to spy on candidates, but have peculiarly been silent despite claims that money was exchanged for votes during the Umno polls.

Legal and administrative shortcomings are hampering Malaysia's efforts to eliminate trade in human beings, with only piecemeal measures in place.

To avoid his media statements being distorted, blogger Jeff Ooi will respond to criticism against him only via his weblog 'Screenshots', which has been widely regarded as Malaysia's most influential blog.

The government is unhappy that rural-based Malaysians are being left out of the loop in information and communications technology services.

Isu politik wang terus menghantui Umno kerana ia turut diperkatakan oleh pemimpin-pemimpin tertinggi Umno, terutama Menteri Besar Pahang Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob.

Pak Lah gave his maiden speech in UN, and it was neither dull nor extraordinary. The points he raised were quite valid, but hardly original. But it was his comment on terrorism and Islam...

Former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad fathered many controversies and puzzles, especially in foreign affairs and defence policies. Malaysiakini speaks to an expert, Dr Chandran Jeshurun, who critically explores the appearance-reality discrepancy.

translation Can the progressive Islamic ideals once championed by Haji Agus Salim be instrumental in addressing issues of inequality confronting modern global society?

Just as the end appeared to be in sight to resolve leadership problems, one PBDS faction is trying to postpone elections due this weekend.

The image of a Muslim woman wearing the headscarf often evokes a variety of responses, and a range of questions about her choice.

Language should be a fluid means of communication, open to interpretation and not to be taken too seriously.

The Satria R3, a 1.8 litre car, is designed for purists who want high performance.

The Philippine president will also thank former premier Mahathir for his role in fostering the resumption of peace talks between the republic and MILF.

Some shipping lanes will remain vulnerable to piracy and maritime terrorism unless they were protected, says Transport Minister Chan Kong Choy.

In the January to August period, the trade surplus stood at RM52.74 billion, compared with RM54.25 billion in the same period last year.