Archive - 9 December 2005

Death sentence for Indon drug pusher

Death sentence for Indon drug pusher

Yee Kew given a new lease of political life

Yee Kew given a new lease of political life

She was suspended and put in cold storage for six months. The party president reignites her political career.
Corruption: Don't just blame civil servants

Corruption: Don't just blame civil servants

Chief secretary to the government Samsudin Osman says many "hard-working and obedient" civil servants are facing a lot of pressure just to earn an honest living.
A Malaysian 'top gun'

A Malaysian 'top gun'

A high flying fighter pilot from Kelantan has earned recognition from the makers of the MiG 29 fighter plane.
Bahasa ibunda: Datuk Hassan Ahmad sokong inisiatif DJZ

Bahasa ibunda: Datuk Hassan Ahmad sokong inisiatif DJZ

Tokoh pendidik negara, Datuk Dr Hassan Ahmad menyokong inisiatif Dong Jiong Zong (DJZ) yang berjuang untuk mengembalikan kedaulatan bahasa ibunda di negara ini.
Nude squat scandal: Why hold the ears?

Nude squat scandal: Why hold the ears?

The restoration of public confidence in this important institution is paramount without which the police cannot carry out its functions.
Minister: Tourists drop not linked to police abuse

Minister: Tourists drop not linked to police abuse

There are more reasons why the Chinese are not coming to Malaysia, says Tourism Minister Dr Leo Michael Toyad.
Yet another tale of police abuse

Yet another tale of police abuse

Cop has right to see redress in court

Cop has right to see redress in court

An affront to non-Muslim maids

An affront to non-Muslim maids

Racial profiling unhelpful

Racial profiling unhelpful

Hentikan sebar e-mel isu perkauman Cina

Hentikan sebar e-mel isu perkauman Cina

Decade-long struggle bags rights award

Decade-long struggle bags rights award

It was a David vs Goliath tale. A group of indigenous villagers took on the government and big business to emerge victorious despite the odds.
Long overdue promotion for veteran judge

Long overdue promotion for veteran judge

Time for EC chief to quit

Time for EC chief to quit

Vote Islamic state or police state?

Vote Islamic state or police state?

Whos responsible for a pathetic victory?

Whos responsible for a pathetic victory?

Isu BI: Pemuda Umno ingatkan DJZ jangan heret kaum lain

Isu BI: Pemuda Umno ingatkan DJZ jangan heret kaum lain

Menurut pergerakan itu, wakil orang Melayu ialah Umno dan pertubuhan yang diiktiraf oleh kerajaan manakala wakil masyarakat India ialah MIC, PPP dan IPF.
A case against the death penalty Part 1

A case against the death penalty Part 1

The death sentence might have managed to eliminate a 'mule' or two, but it has not solved the root of the problem.
Probe judge Gopals non-promotion, Kayveas told

Probe judge Gopals non-promotion, Kayveas told

Wife warded, Day 10 for Balakrishnan

Wife warded, Day 10 for Balakrishnan

M Rukumani is severely dehydrated and if she refuses to eat or consume water, the mother of two could die. Relatives and friends have been on vigil.
Giliran pelajar UM pula hadapi tindakan pihak universiti

Giliran pelajar UM pula hadapi tindakan pihak universiti

Semua yang didakwa ada dari kumpulan anti-pentadbiran. Mereka menghadapi pelbagai tuduhan, seperti menyebar risalah dan menyambut pelajar baru.
Seeing beyond the skin

Seeing beyond the skin

Here's the question. Would Chinese dailies devote equal amount of coverage on human rights abuses that befall other races?
Pulihkan demokrasi: Asean mahu lihat kesungguhan Myanmar

Pulihkan demokrasi: Asean mahu lihat kesungguhan Myanmar

Myanmar juga perlu menjelaskan lanjutan tempoh tahanan di rumah ke atas pemimpin prodemokrasi Aung San Suu Kyi, selama enam bulan lagi pada 27 November.
Witch-hunt in UM, seven charged

Witch-hunt in UM, seven charged

All those charged are aligned to the anti-establishment camp. They were hauled up for different charges such as distributing leaflets and welcoming freshies.
Empat pertubuhan Tamil sokong bantahan DJZ

Empat pertubuhan Tamil sokong bantahan DJZ

Hantar lebih 300 perwakilan hadiri Persidangan Membantah Pengajaran Matematik dan Sains Dalam Bahasa Inggeris (BI) anjuran Dong Jiao Zong (DJZ) di Kajang esok.
A very short story

A very short story

new A short excerpt of life.
At last, a manual against sexual harassment

At last, a manual against sexual harassment

The manual is a complete guide for managers and employees on what to do in dealing with sexual harassment.
Two ships under troubled navy deal finally ready

Two ships under troubled navy deal finally ready

They are part of a controversial RM24 billion contract to build 27 heavily-armed offshore patrol vessels over 10 years for the navy.
Language switch: Tamil groups back DJZ

Language switch: Tamil groups back DJZ

The controversial policy is affecting Tamil school students and the groups are now supporting their Chinese counterpart in calling for a review.
Suspected Thai militant in court after extradition

Suspected Thai militant in court after extradition

The charges were read out in Bangkok Criminal Court against Hamzah Mat Saud, also known as Osama, who could face execution if convicted on the most serious counts.
Dua bank di Melaka terima ugutan bom

Dua bank di Melaka terima ugutan bom

Anggota polis ditempatkan mengawal di bank-bank di Melaka Tengah sebagai langkah berjaga-jaga.
DAP Swak pilih calon wanita rebut kerusi Pending

DAP Swak pilih calon wanita rebut kerusi Pending

DAP Sarawak beri mandat pada Violet Yong untuk mencabar calon BN dalam usaha parti itu merampas kerusi Pending dalam dalam pilihanraya negeri akan datang.
Syed Hamid defends Australia presence at summit

Syed Hamid defends Australia presence at summit

This is despite that former premier Mahathir Mohamad said Australia had no place in the inaugural East Asia Summit.
Tewas di Pengkalan Pasir, kini apa pilihan PAS?

Tewas di Pengkalan Pasir, kini apa pilihan PAS?

Dalam realiti sekarang, tindakan cepat membubarkan kerajaan Kelantan dengan diperkenan pihak sultan, mungkin perlu diambil demi mengelakkan pertukaran kerajaan akibat Adun PAS 'menyeberang' ke pihak BN.
Zoo Negara: A dumpsite for abandoned pets

Zoo Negara: A dumpsite for abandoned pets

From the common to the bizarre, Zoo Negara in Kuala Lumpur has received almost 1,000 unwanted pets since 1996.
Bangkok hails extradition of alleged militant

Bangkok hails extradition of alleged militant

Hamzah was among 131 Thai Muslims who fled across the border to Malaysia on Aug 30, citing insecurity and fear of persecution by the Thai government.
Japan, Malaysia to sign 'no tariffs' deal

Japan, Malaysia to sign 'no tariffs' deal

The ground-breaking free-trade pact to be inked next week will abolish tariffs on nearly all goods and products, including cars, within a decade.
Thai 'Osama' extradited

Thai 'Osama' extradited

A Thai man accused of treason and murder over his alleged involvement in the Islamic insurgency in southern Thailand was handed over by Kuala Lumpur.