Archive - 20 February 2006

He is disappointed that there have been no changes to the AP policy despite having exposed a litany of abuses.

Moral spaces colonised and spiritual consciousness raped. In capitalism's marketplace of free speech, nothing much is sacred anymore.

It may not be as deadly as the bird flu, but it has the potential to deal a devastating blow to the party's wafer-thin hold over Kelantan.

The PKR Youth chief has confirmed his withdrawal from active politics, but not for the reason being postulated.

These are excerpts from the Barisan Manifesto 2004. Consider the promises made and judge for yourselves how much we've progressed.

The eight, including four longhouse chiefs, were accused of stealing the fruits from a state agency-owned plantation.

A father of five died in a police lock-up last year, prompting allegations that he was denied medical attention. The human rights watchdog vows to sniff out the truth.

updated version The Allouette helicopter from the 881 Squadron of the Army Air Wing crashed on the runway area of the Mahkota Army Camp in Kluang, Johor.

Asked to respond to two incidents that have recently drawn him into the news, Information Minister Zainuddin Maidin had just one answer.

The opposition leader is puzzled. He cannot understand why the police are being modest.

The Orang Asli say they never disturb these creatures. 'The creatures and us depend on the forest for our livelihood'.

Two influential media organisations call on the prime minister to set an example for the Muslim world and engage in dialogue as opposed to censorship.

exclusive Renowned financial investor George Soros and the former Malaysian premier could find out they have more in common than they realise.

exclusive Renowned financier George Soros explains what drives him in supporting the global movement for an 'open society'.

It has been argued that since the constitutional amendment in 1988, syariah courts have been elevated and they are now separate and equal with the secular system. But...

The government is hoping the increased numbers of tourists will bring in a record RM44.5 billion next year, up from RM29.7 billion in 2004.

Zaini is among three men allegedly trained by Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda network to take part in the attack on the US.

Former army officer Yazid Sufaat, 42, allegedly allowed his apartment to be used in early 2000 for a meeting of al-Qaeda operatives, including two September 11 hijackers.

The war of words continues in Proton. Its chief says Lotus is not for sale after a mock offer of one pound (RM6.5) from former chief Mahaleel Ariff.

Abdullah, who chairs the 57-member Organisation of the Islamic Conference, said it was "better for the United States" to close down the centre.

Nine Indonesians, mainly from the tsunami-hit province of Aceh, have been jailed for seven years for a pirate attack on a Malaysian-owned tanker.