Archive - 5 March 2005

Women's development plans get RM145 million

Women's development plans get RM145 million

The money will be spent on training, guidance and counselling programmes to instil greater confidence in women and single mothers.
Child obesity a threat in Asia, US expert warns

Child obesity a threat in Asia, US expert warns

An American expert warns that children in developing countries are falling victim to obesity, a worrying trend as it leads to severe health complications at a tender age.
Remembering our Indonesian brethren

Remembering our Indonesian brethren

The most appalling aspect of the present media-orchestrated scare about illegal migrants in Malaysia is the unstated prejudice that at times accompanies the campaign.
Hypocritical to target refugees, Najib told

Hypocritical to target refugees, Najib told

Human rights groups react strongly to the deputy premier's warning that all migrants, including refugees and asylum seekers, would be targeted in the crackdown against undocumented persons.
DAP rep calls for revamp of Selangor government

DAP rep calls for revamp of Selangor government

DAP's Teng Chang Khim says the Federal government should step in and revamp the line-up in the Selangor government following an unending stream of controversies.
Sah, Astro beli Channel 9

Sah, Astro beli Channel 9

Astro paling layak mengendalikan Channel 9 kerana mereka berpengalaman, mempunyai kakitangan terlatih dan kedudukan kewangan yang kukuh.
Migrant workers urged to fight for their rights

Migrant workers urged to fight for their rights

Unionists say that the diplomatic flap over undocumented migrant workers in Malaysia and the failure of erring Malaysian employers to pay the wages due to them could have been avoided, had these workers been encouraged to join local trade unions.
Name the Dayaks given timber concessions, Taib told

Name the Dayaks given timber concessions, Taib told

State Reform Party chief Dr Patau Rubis wants the chief minister to name the Dayak leaders whom he had helped rather than give the impression that hundreds have been helped.