Archive - 26 October 2004

Anwar tells supporters not to come to KLIA

Anwar tells supporters not to come to KLIA

The former deputy premier does not want his supporters to throng the airport when he returns from Saudi Arabia in order to avoid any untoward incidents.
Malay contractors question awarding of govt contracts

Malay contractors question awarding of govt contracts

They claim the government does not follow a proper criteria, resulting in incapable and unqualified contractors landing big jobs.
From RM167 mil to RM400 mil: Probe Matrade fiasco

From RM167 mil to RM400 mil: Probe Matrade fiasco

The opposition wants the government to get to the bottom of the controversy surrounding the construction of the Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation building, which is seven years overdue.
American expat votes for readers choice in US poll

American expat votes for readers choice in US poll

Malaysiakini readers have spoken - it's John Kerry for US president. Erik Ossemig, the American expatriate who offered his vote to malaysiakini readers, has marked his postal ballot.
Works Ministry flawed, not Samy Vellu

Works Ministry flawed, not Samy Vellu

Ever since Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi took over the helm with his 'open style', the country's nascent democracy seems to have developed, with greater freedom of speech translating to public clamour for...

Samy Vellus excuse for staying on

Samy Vellus excuse for staying on

MB Selangor diingatkan supaya berpegang pada janjinya

MB Selangor diingatkan supaya berpegang pada janjinya

Penduduk Broga menuntut supaya kerajaan negeri Selangor menguatkuasakan larangan pelaksanaan sebarang pembangunan di kawasan tadahan air.
Samy Vellu wont improve

Samy Vellu wont improve

USM - why the Special Branch probe?

USM - why the Special Branch probe?

USM not conducive for creative, critical students

USM not conducive for creative, critical students

Have support mechanisms for pregnant undergrads

Have support mechanisms for pregnant undergrads

Muhyiddin perlu belajar dari Pak Lah, Najib

Muhyiddin perlu belajar dari Pak Lah, Najib

Tudung - the issue is respect

Tudung - the issue is respect

Konsert dapat restu Tuan Guru Haji Hadi

Konsert dapat restu Tuan Guru Haji Hadi

Unfair to blame Muslims for terrorist violence

Unfair to blame Muslims for terrorist violence

No official letter from minister, Tajem faction puzzled

No official letter from minister, Tajem faction puzzled

Despite having deregistered PBDS, the home minister has yet to furnish its president Daniel Tajem with an official letter on the matter.
Ministers private meeting: Unimas staff complains to VC

Ministers private meeting: Unimas staff complains to VC

Unimas academic staff, apparently unhappy with a meeting recently called by a minister on campus, writes to the vice chancellor.
Vexing issues of religious freedom

Vexing issues of religious freedom

Muslims must be clear on issues of religious freedom, particularly con-compulsion, if they are to propagate peace and understanding.
Kerrying the presidential can

Kerrying the presidential can

George W Bush, with his unilateral policies and flawed judgement, is profoundly unpopular internationally - Americans could be wising up to him as well.
Broga residents hold Selangor MB to pledge

Broga residents hold Selangor MB to pledge

Broga residents are demanding that government officials walk the talk in disallowing development of water catchment areas.
Gov't warns against visiting southern Thailand

Gov't warns against visiting southern Thailand

Malaysia put its border police on alert and warned citizens against crossing into southern Thailand today after six protesters died in the latest clash with Thai security forces in the troubled region.
M'sia, Pakistan plan free trade talks

M'sia, Pakistan plan free trade talks

The two countries have agreed to start talks that will eventually lead to a free trade agreement.
M'sia concerned over deadly clash in Thailand: Syed Hamid

M'sia concerned over deadly clash in Thailand: Syed Hamid

Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar says Kuala Lumpur was working closely with Bangkok to develop the troubled south so that economic prosperity would bring peace to the region.