Archive - 22 October 2004

Power has nothing to do with it, say the detractors, who note that the character and personality of the muftis were more important

As their rivals revel in their new party, Daniel Tajem and his men are in deep discussion to decide on their next course of action. They are likely to challenge the home minister's decision in court.

Party leaders guarantee that the rights of non-Muslims will not be compromised when the Kelantan capital is proclaimed as an Islamic city next year.

Dewan Perhimpunan Cina Selangor (SCAH) tidak berganjak daripada pendiriannya menggesa Datuk Seri S Samy Vellu supaya meletakkan jawatan.

As one of the users affected greatly by the closure of the MRR2, I have been following the investigation and reports given by all parties in regards to the matter ...

Barely 24 hours after PBDS was deregistered for the second time, Dr James Masing and his men are welcomed into a new party.

Puteri Gunung Ledang, the RM20 million period epic adapted from a centuries-old legend of a beautiful princess, will be the country's first foray into Academy Awards.

DAP says it is prepared to offer its legal team to defend the Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall in the event the works minister carries out his threat.

The USM student representative council could not be formed yet as the students have been told that some of them are still under special branch's investigation.

translation With calls from within BN for his resignation, Samy Vellu should take a leaf out of Mahathir's book and depart voluntarily, before he becomes a major burden on the BN.

The Penang government's plan to relocate all migratory bird nests from the Koay Jetty area must be preceded by a comprehensive study. Better still, says the academic, the idea should be scrapped altogether.

In creating a united Malaysia, emphasis must be placed on changing policy and focusing on the middle class.

An award winning Malaysian poet in voluntary exile in the United States pens three poems on the nation's political and social climate.

The opposition leader wants Malaysia and Asean to hold Burma ransom over its post of Asean chair in 2006 if its military-run government does not uphold international commitments on democracy.

An estimated 1.2 million illegal immigrants would be allowed to return to their home countries during a two-week amnesty period starting from Oct 29.