Archive - 4 May 2006

Raja Aziz Addruse dilantik pesuruhjaya ICJ

Raja Aziz Addruse dilantik pesuruhjaya ICJ

Sebagai pengiktirafan terhadap sumbangan berterusan beliau memperjuangkan hak asasi manusia dan kebebasan badan kehakiman yang menjadi prasyarat bagi undang-undang yang adil.
Ahli Parlimen Jasin mengaku minta Kastam tutup sebelah mata

Ahli Parlimen Jasin mengaku minta Kastam tutup sebelah mata

Tetapi katanya, ia bukan penyalahgunaan kuasa kerana beliau berbuat demikian bagi pihak ejen yang membawa masuk kayu balak bergergaji itu.
I asked Customs to close one eye: Jasin MP

I asked Customs to close one eye: Jasin MP

But this is not an abuse of power, claims Mohd Said Yusof, adding that he had made the request on behalf of an agent.
Risda: Orang Asli not 'shortchanged'

Risda: Orang Asli not 'shortchanged'

Risda Perak deputy director Mohd Ghazali Abdul Majid says the Orang Asli community has misunderstood the agency's replanting scheme.
Suhaimi mahu ahli GPMS kembali bersatu

Suhaimi mahu ahli GPMS kembali bersatu

Pendaftar Pertubuhan (ROS) dalam suratnya kepada gabungan itu pada 28 April lalu telah memutuskan teraju kepimpinan GPMS dikembalikan kepada 'status quo' tahun 2003.
Nazri minta Shahrir tarik balik peletakan jawatannya

Nazri minta Shahrir tarik balik peletakan jawatannya

Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri itu berkata Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad harus ingat sebagai ahli Parlimen keputusan majoriti yang diambilkira.
Shuttler to rest for six months

Shuttler to rest for six months

Ahli pembangkang mohon maaf pada PM Spura dan Lee Kuan Yew

Ahli pembangkang mohon maaf pada PM Spura dan Lee Kuan Yew

Mereka mengakui bahawa dakwaan dalam satu dari artikel dalam surat berita Parti Demokrat Singapura (SDP) adalah palsu dan tidak benar.
Dr M frustrated with Pak Lah

Dr M frustrated with Pak Lah

I refer to your report 'You are out of line, gov't tells Dr M'. By firing his latest salvo against the government, Dr Mahathir Mohamad has...
Sand wouldve been a boon for Spore

Sand wouldve been a boon for Spore

Pillai a symbol of courage

Pillai a symbol of courage

Why does BN fear Keadilan?

Why does BN fear Keadilan?

Khairy needs money for the showdown

Khairy needs money for the showdown

Hugging immoral, warn foreigners

Hugging immoral, warn foreigners

Underworld conquering country

Underworld conquering country

Water bills to drench taxpayers with woes

Water bills to drench taxpayers with woes

Are the bills merely an instrument to allow the private sector to cream off development expenditure allocation and eventually dump the problem of water supply back on the government?
V for Vendetta, M for Mak Yong

V for Vendetta, M for Mak Yong

Islamic state term too nebulous

Islamic state term too nebulous

Christian, Buddhist groups 'influencing' Muslim patients: Jais

Christian, Buddhist groups 'influencing' Muslim patients: Jais

The Selangor Islamic Religious Department claims that these groups hide behind the veil of social service to spread their teachings in hospitals.
Male chauvinism: Thou shall not judge!

Male chauvinism: Thou shall not judge!

When MPs speak in Parliament, I hope they remember that they were elected to 'represent' the interests of their electorates, not just their own whims and fancies.
Vox Populi: Mahathir-era ministers - Cowards or yes-men?

Vox Populi: Mahathir-era ministers - Cowards or yes-men?

Either the 21 ministers had no guts to tell then PM Mahathir that his idea about the bridge was wrong or they were 'yes-men', says a Malaysiakini reader.
Shahrir letak jawatan sebagai pengerusi BBC

Shahrir letak jawatan sebagai pengerusi BBC

Selepas rakan-rakannya dari Barisan Nasional (BN) tidak bersamanya menyokong usul Ketua Pembangkang Lim Kit Siang bagi merujuk seorang ahli Parlimen kepada jawatankuasa hak dan kebebasan Parlimen.
Temple demolition: Court injunction sought

Temple demolition: Court injunction sought

In a bid save the 150-year-old temple from destruction, the Sri Maha Mariamman temple committee has turned to the court.
Shahrir quits as BBC chief in a huff

Shahrir quits as BBC chief in a huff

updated version The teary-eyed politician decides to throw in the towel after failing to win the support of his backbenchers over a motion tabled by the opposition.
Jais: Pendakwah agama lain cuba pengaruhi pesakit Islam di hospital

Jais: Pendakwah agama lain cuba pengaruhi pesakit Islam di hospital

Menurut Jabatan Agama Islam Selangor (Jais), pendakwah Kristian dan Buddha ini berselindung di sebalik kerja amal seperti memberikan bantuan makanan dan khidmat nasihat kepada pesakit.
'Daewoo demonstrator' deported

'Daewoo demonstrator' deported

They were protesting against South Korean company Daewoo International's plans for gas exploration and exploitation off the coast of Arakan in Burma.
'Left out' disabled group cries foul

'Left out' disabled group cries foul

They wanted to be included in a committee to improve facilities for the disabled in Klang. But the local council turns down the request.
Politicians: Yes, we use bomohs!

Politicians: Yes, we use bomohs!

special report Some do it on their own, others are forced by their supporters. Whatever the reason, the objective remains the same.
No new casinos in Malaysia

No new casinos in Malaysia

We have a policy that we will not have a new casino in the country or issue a licence, says Najib Tun Razak.
Peace force proposal dogged by suspicion

Peace force proposal dogged by suspicion

Some Asean member countries are of the view that the proposal is premature as Asean is not a security or defence organisation, says Syed Hamid Albar.
Burma must not jeopardise hopes for democracy

Burma must not jeopardise hopes for democracy

"They have to take very careful steps because anything that is seen as retrogressing or going backward will be looked at negatively," warned Syed Hamid Albar.
Complex problem of illegal immigrants in Sabah

Complex problem of illegal immigrants in Sabah

Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak says the issue of illegal migrants and stateless people in Sabah was a longstanding problem that had to be resolved.
Lizards, tortoises bound for Thailand seized

Lizards, tortoises bound for Thailand seized

Dozens of plastic crates containing 2,172 Bengal monitor lizards and 436 box turtles were discovered in Kelantan following a tip-off.