Archive - 12 November 2005

Sensing an impending cyber-attack on his blog, a veteran opposition leader moved it to a different location on time.

The opposition is seeking a parliamentary debate on the dismal performances of two top Malaysian universities in the recent world rankings.

Port users at Liberty Port Labuan are unhappy with the present port management and hope that their contract would not be renewed.

Wan Noraini Jusoh, the widow of bombmaker Azahari Husin, regards the death of her husband as an expression of Allah's will, says a close relative.

The 'special press conference' called by enigmatic PKR youth chief Mohd Ezam Noor today turned out to be an anti-climax - it was a mere announcement of the formation of a new NGO.

Najib Tun Razak tells Indonesians that "since we come from the same race and the same blood flows in our veins, it is imperative for us to find common ground to resolve all our differences."

A group of factory workers in Sungai Siput claiming victimisation want Suhakam to investigate their complaints which include harassment and unfair treatment.

Information Minister Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir says the government will ensure radio stations run by RTM operates as the "People's Radio", a channel for information and entertainment for all Malaysians.

A recommendation by a British parliamentary committee to allow a couple to select the sex of their child under certain circumstances is leading to new fears in Asian and African communities.

It does seem such a waste to die in a burst of flame, crushed into an unrecognisable pulp, extricated from the hideously twisted wreck of a motor vehicle by firemen using chainsaws.

The regular disruption to the Internet connection leaves the university's staff and students fuming, even as its tech chief offers an explanation.

A Bidayuh lawyer says such terms shouldn't be used to describe those who merely want to be treated on equal terms in Sarawak's development.

Health Minister Dr Chua Soi Lek said in case of an outbreak, police patrols would quarantine areas within a three kilometre (4.5 mile) radius of any suspected human case.