Archive - 1 December 2004

The government backbencher says this when arguing against the opposition's attempt to censure a minister for his statements on education made at the recent Umno AGM.

The human rights watchdog says the Act, which regulates the activities of university students, runs contrary to the prime minister's calls for greater transparency and freedom of expression.

The deputy education minister rules out the possibility of his ministry invoking the security act to address indiscipline in schools.

I believe that the NEP should never be a permanent feature in national efforts to re-invent the socio-economic configuration of our society.

The 17, seen as 'anti-establishment' candidates, were among 27 charged for making changes to their campaign posters.

The final-year journalism student is facing the possibility of expulsion should the university find her guilty of campaigning in March's general election.

In all probability, they will have a chance to come but details will be worked out by the foreign ministers, says Premier Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

I think next year, things will be settled, things will be moving better...they will be ready next year, it should be okay, says Thai premier Thaksin.

'Although I don't believe that the Islamic state, as it is, is an article of faith, but the Quran is an article of faith!' says Anwar Ibrahim. He tells malaysiakini his dilemma on the issue of Islamic state in the second of a three-part exclusive interview.

Since his release from prison, Anwar Ibrahim has been talking to both PAS and DAP in the bid to patch up their differences over the Islamic state issue. But it won't be easy, he tells malaysiakini in the second of a three-part exclusive interview.

The publication of the personal memoirs of two veteran Malay Communist Party of Malaya (CPM) leaders by Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia has sparked off a row between old-styled anti-communists and liberal scholars in the Malay community.

Despite applaudable efforts by many to address pediatric Aids, lack of profit opportunities has stilted the development and availability of anti-retro-viral drugs designed for children.

Asean's biggest member Indonesia and the Philippines also voiced concern over Rangoon's seemingly mixed signals about reform, while Malaysia took a more cautious stance.

Rangoon's military rulers humiliated with the timing of their move to further oppress Burma's pro-democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.

Freed Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim will hold talks with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono during a five-day visit next week.

The refugees agency fears that asylum seekers from military-ruled Burma and the strife-torn Aceh will be swept up along with hundreds of thousands of illegal migrants.

The seventh generation HV-7 kit is expected to be available in local hospitals by early 2005, and could be sold in pharmacies in the future.