Archive - 21 December 2004

Cause of John Doe death inconclusive, says pathologist

Cause of John Doe death inconclusive, says pathologist

A forensic pathologist said the cause of death could not be established for 'John Doe', a decomposed body that is the subject of a judicial inquest.
Toll hike: Pak Lah urged to step in

Toll hike: Pak Lah urged to step in

Opposition Leader Lim Kit Siang wants the premier to step in on the controversial 10 percent toll hike issue and postpone the date of its proposed hike.
Anwar: BA leaders back DJZ on mother-tongue education

Anwar: BA leaders back DJZ on mother-tongue education

A website linked to Umno has taken to task opposition leaders who attended a recent dinner organised by a Chinese education movement. Anwar Ibrahim hits back on what he terms as 'narrow' nationalism.
Kamunting assault claims: Cops await medical report

Kamunting assault claims: Cops await medical report

Taiping police have started investigating claims of assault by 20 ISA detainees at the Kamunting detention camp.
MTUC polls merely for power and position

MTUC polls merely for power and position

I refer to your report 'Is Siva eligible to contest in MTUC polls?' What is important for the vast mass of workers in Malaysia is not so much who is going to lead the Malaysian labour movement...
Plus yang hutang, rakyat yang susah

Plus yang hutang, rakyat yang susah

Govt shouldnt agree to toll hikes beyond five years

Govt shouldnt agree to toll hikes beyond five years

Militants: Thaksin inspired by Umno potshot

Militants: Thaksin inspired by Umno potshot

Probe inflexibility behind CLP

Probe inflexibility behind CLP

HUKM Cardio Units disheartening move

HUKM Cardio Units disheartening move

Oncologist shortage not surprising

Oncologist shortage not surprising

Stained Pearl - state govt the culprit

Stained Pearl - state govt the culprit

Jesus ban unconstitutional, divisive

Jesus ban unconstitutional, divisive

Umno exploiting Islam for power

Umno exploiting Islam for power

Umno biayai sendiri bangunan Umno Sabah

Umno biayai sendiri bangunan Umno Sabah

Umno Sabah tidak pernah mengeluarkan surat meminta sumbangan bagi membiayai pembinaan Bangunan Umno Sabah tetapi sebaliknya mencari sumber kewangannya sendiri.
Fleas under the Umno blanket

Fleas under the Umno blanket

Will 2004 go down as the BN's Year Zero? Its nemesis Anwar Ibrahim has hit the political ground running, and the ruling coalition is scrambling to cope with the fallout.
Upko-PBRS merger details being ironed out

Upko-PBRS merger details being ironed out

The two Sabah parties are expected to finalise arrangements next year for their proposed merger.
South-South cooperation soars

South-South cooperation soars

The United Nations says cooperation between nations of the South will eventually trigger growth and development in some of the world's poorest countries.
M'sia, India sign joint ventures for satellites, airports

M'sia, India sign joint ventures for satellites, airports

The two sides also signed an agreement to jointly develop the airport in the southern city of Hyderabad, which is which is fast emerging as a rival to India's IT capital Bangalore.
Party needs a drastic change, Supp boss told

Party needs a drastic change, Supp boss told

It was a strong and clear message party faithful deliver to their chief Dr George Chan - the party must change, otherwise it will face oblivion.
Thailand says it has photos of Muslim insurgents training in Kelantan

Thailand says it has photos of Muslim insurgents training in Kelantan

The Thai government says it is willing to hand over these photographic evidence to Kuala Lumpur.
AirAsia urges govt to turn Subang airport into low-cost hub

AirAsia urges govt to turn Subang airport into low-cost hub

The no-frills carrier's CEO Tony Fernandes warns that staying at KLIA could lead to the Southeast Asia's leading budget carrier losing its competitive edge against a growing number of rivals.