Archive - 23 January 2006

Recommendations after recommendations have landed on the backburner, prompting questions on how different will this report be.

An independent commission takes the police to task yet again, terming the force as 'resistant to change and insensitive towards the most fundamental of human rights and dignity'.

Katanya, memang Proton ada menulis kepadanya memaklumkan perkara-perkara yang mereka lakukan tetapi kadang-kadang beliau mendapat tahu aktiviti syarikat itu menerusi akhbar.

After three years of protest, the matter has finally gone to court. The education minister says it's up to the court to decide if the switch is constitutional.

Katanya, walaupun orang ramai boleh menggesa supaya ia dikaji semula, biasanya kerajaan mempunyai kata putus mengenainya.

Two break-ins in a week leaves the vocal organisation wondering if there is more than meets the eye here.

The commission notes there must first be a shift in the mindset of the police for commitment to work 'towards a culture that is more effective, responsibility-driven and human rights sensitive'.

Syor kaedah melakukan kepada jenis pemeriksaan pemeriksaan tubuh dalam keadaan berpakaian lengkap, pemeriksaan secara melucutkan pakaian, dan pemeriksaan melibatkan bahagian sulit badan.

Tired of being kept in the dark over its business ventures, Proton adviser and former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad goes ballistic.

Mengikut Seksyen 131 Kanun Prosedur Jenayah, sebarang mahkamah tidaklah boleh mengambil tahu berkenaan kesalahan berkaitan fitnah kecuali aduan dibuat oleh orang yang terkilan atau pendakwaraya.

It's commissioners met for three hours at a special meeting this morning but failed to reach a united stand on the controversial issue.

updated version As anticipated, the commission of inquiry into the 'nude squats' incident has handed down a severe indictment of police procedures.

I am constantly amazed at how pitiful some of the next generation of opposition leaders are. Husam Musa has openly and in writing claimed that ECM Libra...

Bagaimanapun, mendengar lagu kumpulan-kumpulan rock "Heavy Metal" tidaklah menjadi kesalahan.

In submitting their views outside the context of the cabinet, the nine ministers maybe developing a new framework for dialogue which may be needed following the Moorthy case.

Polis merakamkan kenyataan ahli Parlimen DAP Tan Kok Wai berhubung skandal Metramac, termasuk disoal mengenai sejarah perjanjian konsesi kutipan tol tersebut.

The Malaysia Hindu Sangam reminds the deputy minister about the past. It also demands an apology from him.

Konstabel polis tersebut yang berumur 30-an dan sudah tiga tahun berkhidmat, boleh dipecat dan didakwa di mahkamah, kata laporan akhbar.

Accused of employing a former Israeli military intelligence officer, the national carrier says it only hires those who are 'suitable' to the company and country.

Bank pusat Iran diarahkan mengalihkan dana rasmi di bank-bank Eropah, ke Hong Kong, Singapura, Shanghai dan Malaysia, ekoran rancangan sekatan Barat disebabkan program nuklearnya.

An interesting battle is shaping up between policy makers and civil society groups over the delivery of public goods.

The constable, in his 30s and with some three years of service, could be sacked and also taken to court, says a news report.

updated version Parliamentarian Tan Kok Wai was grilled, among other matters, on the details and history of the toll concession agreement.

The religious conversion saga was a bolt from the blue. Nobody expected the spectre of a forgotten wheelchair-bound Malaysian hero to venture beyond the obituary pages.

Muslims are barred from taking part in the 'satanic heavy metal cult', says the National Fatwa Council.

Malaysia LNG has signed a deal that will see it supply up to 420,000 metric tons annually of liquefied natural gas.

The authorities will investigate illegal beef offal imports from Latin American and Asian countries over fears they could pose health risks and breach Islamic food standards.