Archive - 21 October 2004

Journalists worldwide are accusing media bosses of using press freedom as the bogeyman to justify budget cuts in newsrooms, and Malaysia is feeling it too.

Much water has flowed under the bridge since the formation of Malaysia. Even though Malaysia gained independence through peaceful means, it did not mean that the birth of the new nation was without labour pangs ...

A police detective told the court today that G Francis Udayappan refused to reach out to a rope police offered him while he slowly submerged in the Klang river.

Muftis only play an advisory role to the government and have no power to act on their own edicts.

The works minister's explanation on the fungal problem in Johor's Sultan Ismail Hospital irks the health minister and elicits his rebuttal.

According to Dr Mohd Kamarulnizam Abdullah, head of UKM's Strategic and International Relations Programme, although Muslims share certain common beliefs, Islam allows divergence in the interpretation based on particular time and societal background and understanding.

translation There must be accountability in Malaysian politics, if we are ever to put a stop to reoccurring problems in public works and other areas of government.

Malaysian politics has become stale and crippled by stagnancy. However, it seems that Anwar Ibrahim may be able to change all that.

The National Accreditation Board has submitted a report to the Higher Learning Ministry on its assessment of the United Examination Certificate.

Though the dismissal of Burma's prime minister, Khin Nyunt, affirms the military junta's continued power in the nation, it may be symptomatic of early signs of cracks in the regime.

Conglomerate Sime Darby Bhd announces it has been awarded the exclusive franchise rights to sell Alfa Romeo cars in Malaysia by Italy's Fiat Auto SpA.

The custodians of Sekolah Agama Rakyat wants Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to reverse the decision by his predecessor to scrap the financial assistance to the religious schools.

All recipients of awards from Perak, who were convicted of crimes, including Anwar, will have their titles withdrawn once the state senate meets to decide on the matter.