Archive - 30 July 2005

Gerakan division tells Keng Yaik to step down

Gerakan division tells Keng Yaik to step down

The Ledang division wants vice-president Dr Koh Tsu Koon to helm the party and Kerk Choo Ting retained as deputy president.
Najib: Cabinet will ask Rafidah to explain AP issue

Najib: Cabinet will ask Rafidah to explain AP issue

The deputy premier says the minister's views will be sought in response to the allegations raised by Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Mahathir 'has not joined the opposition'

Mahathir 'has not joined the opposition'

Describing him as a 'new convert', the opposition leader praises him for embracing the policy of good governance, accountability and transparency.
The power of tears

The power of tears

Tears are an effective public relations stunt used by many politicians, past and present. Rafidah Aziz is the latest addition to the list.
Islamic discourse: Its about scholarship, not chauvinism

Islamic discourse: Its about scholarship, not chauvinism

Non-experts attempting to reform Islamic jurisprudence are similar to a layperson intervening in the work of medical specialists, says Dr Musa Mohd Nordin.
Release bumi shares list too

Release bumi shares list too

Put out the list for public scrutiny and reopen investigations into Rafidah Aziz. These were the demands of PAS secretary-general Kamaruddin Jaafar.
Plight of Sarawak Penans getting worse

Plight of Sarawak Penans getting worse

Little or no attention from the government has worsened the problems of this nomadic tribe, whose living conditions have become more pathetic and the people poorer.
Ayah Pin followers see red over media reports

Ayah Pin followers see red over media reports

They are angry with Malay tabloids for their sensational and inaccurate reporting, which they blame for the attack on the spiritual commune.