Archive - 11 October 2005

New date for Bar's AGM

New date for Bar's AGM

October 22 has been set for the new annual general meeting but will 2,400 lawyers turn up this time around to fulfill the quorum as required by law?
Musa: Take grouses on police misconduct higher

Musa: Take grouses on police misconduct higher

The deputy police chief reminds the public that state police headquarters are always willing to lend an ear if those lower down don't.
...and court zips Bars lips

...and court zips Bars lips

A Federal Court decision today has permanently restricted its practice of discussing matters involving the judiciary at its general meetings.
Nazri: Its office, not DEPARTMENT!

Nazri: Its office, not DEPARTMENT!

The media got it wrong! The minister claims he meant 'jabatan' with a small j and not a capital J. So it's a Parliament office and not Department that will be set up.
Kes denggi terus meningkat, 4 lagi kematian minggu ini

Kes denggi terus meningkat, 4 lagi kematian minggu ini

Sehingga semalam, kes denggi yang dilaporkan adalah sebanyak 1,201 berbanding 1,023 minggu lalu.
Raja Jordan lawat Asia untuk perangi keganasan

Raja Jordan lawat Asia untuk perangi keganasan

Raja Abdullah 11 Jordan akan berangkat Selasa ini untuk mengadakan lawatan ke Indonesia, Malaysia dan Pakistan, dengan tumpuan kepada usaha memerangi keganasan dan golongan ekstremis.
Fogging teams reel from slap in the face

Fogging teams reel from slap in the face

Many Malaysians consider them to be unwelcome visitors to neighbourhoods as they carry out much-needed anti-dengue operations.
Musa: Kes Adun Padang Lalang masih disiasat

Musa: Kes Adun Padang Lalang masih disiasat

Kerana didakwa menghalang polis mengadakan sekatan jalanraya di kawasan pilihanrayanya di Pulau Pinang.
What exactly do our police officers want?

What exactly do our police officers want?

A week ago I went to my friend's house in PJ Old Town for an early Sunday breakfast. At about 8:30pm, I was walking back to the main road to get a taxi when I saw four police officers...
AP issues: Explaining it away not an issue

AP issues: Explaining it away not an issue

The Great Anwar-Mahathir showdown

The Great Anwar-Mahathir showdown

Taxpayers at the mercy of bulldozing authorities

Taxpayers at the mercy of bulldozing authorities

Local councils a shameful lot

Local councils a shameful lot

Government must take doctors seriously

Government must take doctors seriously

South Thai conflict could drag in neighbours

South Thai conflict could drag in neighbours

Pluralism disguised enmity of religions

Pluralism disguised enmity of religions

A human right to practice religion of choice

A human right to practice religion of choice

MPAJ setuju bayar RM1,200 pada keluarga setinggan Kg Berembang

MPAJ setuju bayar RM1,200 pada keluarga setinggan Kg Berembang

Bagaimanapun, MPAJ enggan membenarkan Persatuan Masyarakat Selangor dan Wilayah Persekutuan (Permas) mewakili penduduk terbabit.
Imigresen Russia hantar pulang pelajar tajaan Mara

Imigresen Russia hantar pulang pelajar tajaan Mara

Firdaus Muhammed Nordin, pelajar tahun dua perubatan di Universiti Nizhny Novgorod, Moscow, dihantar pulang kerana nama bapanya bermula dengan "Muhammed" yang dikaitkan dengan pengganas.
Supp leaders kiss and make up

Supp leaders kiss and make up

Lily Yong and Chan Seng Khai, who were trading barbs over the floods in Kuching, have resolved their differences... at least on the surface.
When discretion is the better part of valour

When discretion is the better part of valour

The deputy police chief has chosen to overlook remarks against the force yesterday by members of Parliament.
Tujuh penduduk Iban ditahan berkaitan kejadian bakar balak

Tujuh penduduk Iban ditahan berkaitan kejadian bakar balak

Kayu balak tersebut dipercayai milik sebuah syarikat yang menjalankan kegiatan pembalakan di kawasan tanah adat.
Dewan Rakyat tolak usul Kit Siang

Dewan Rakyat tolak usul Kit Siang

Ketua Pembangkang Lim Kit Siang mahu dewan bincang soal penubuhan Jabatan Parlimen yang beliau sifatkan akan berlaku pengambilan kuasa dan fungsi Parlimen oleh pihak eksekutif.
Keranda politik Isa Samad

Keranda politik Isa Samad

Masyarakat Umno adalah kumpulan yang pemaaf dan "mudah lupa". Sejarah seseorang dengan politik wang atau skandal seks boleh dikompromi jika terus menunjukkan kesetiaannya kepada parti atau "mentornya".
Why not e our local authorities?

Why not e our local authorities?

Selangor is a 'developed state' and Kota Bharu is an 'Islamic City'. But, where is the values-based knowledge society envisioned under the IT agenda?
Ibans held for allegedly torching logs

Ibans held for allegedly torching logs

The timber is believed to belong to a company which has been logging on native customary rights land.
KL says ties with Thailand still strong

KL says ties with Thailand still strong

Malaysia's foreign minister says that relations with Thailand were still strong despite growing tension over the fate of more than 130 Thai Muslims sheltering in Malaysia.
Dong Jiao Zong temui parti komponen Cina BN

Dong Jiao Zong temui parti komponen Cina BN

Untuk merumuskan pendekatan terbaik dalam pelaksanaan pengajaran Sains dan Matematik dalam bahasa Inggeris di sekolah Cina bagi murid tahun empat, lima dan enam.
Burma's democratic progress slow, says M'sia

Burma's democratic progress slow, says M'sia

Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar says moves toward democracy in military-ruled Burma "will take a long time".
KL jadi tuan rumah mesyuarat suruhanjaya bersama Msia-Iraq

KL jadi tuan rumah mesyuarat suruhanjaya bersama Msia-Iraq

Mesyuarat kali kelapan ini dijangka menggiatkan semula hubungan dua hala dan kerjasama Malaysia-Iraq dalam pelbagai bidang yang memberi manfaat kepada kedua-dua negara.
Jordan king begins Asian tour to fight terrorism

Jordan king begins Asian tour to fight terrorism

King Abdullah II is set to leave today on a tour of Indonesia, Malaysia and Pakistan that will focus on the war against terrorism and extremism, the royal palace said.
Levy on imported films to support local market

Levy on imported films to support local market

Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Dr Rais Yatim makes the proposal and says that he would present it to the cabinet soon.
Palm oil industry seen destroying indigenous land

Palm oil industry seen destroying indigenous land

As logging has encroached for decades on the native lands of the Penan and other indigenous groups, palm oil plantations are a growing menace, says Friends of the Earth International.