Archive - 5 June 2006

Let PM be minister for non-Muslim affairs: Hindus

Let PM be minister for non-Muslim affairs: Hindus

This was among the resolutions adopted by disgruntled Malaysian Hindus at Sunday's parliamentary roundtable where a national interfaith council was also proposed.
Fawziah Holdings awaits decision on Blair

Fawziah Holdings awaits decision on Blair

Can English barrister Cherie Blair appear before the Federal Court next week? The KL High Court will decide on Wednesday.
Tun title for Kit Siang?

Tun title for Kit Siang?

It is time that Parliamentary Opposition Leader Lim Kit Siang is recognised for his efforts and commitment to uphold the cause of democracy, justice, fair play and human rights.
Bukit Mas: City Hall to review projects

Bukit Mas: City Hall to review projects

Kuala Lumpur City Hall will review development projects at Bukit Mas in Hulu Kelang before granting approval to the developers.
SPECIAL REPORT: Police attack IPCMC

SPECIAL REPORT: Police attack IPCMC

As the government mulls over its decision to implement the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC), the police force has on the other hand launched a vicious campaign to step up its rejection to the proposal.
SPECIAL REPORT: Bloody Sunday

SPECIAL REPORT: Bloody Sunday

It was supposed to be the climax of a series of anti-fuel hike demonstrations, yet it ended on a tragic note when police today forcefully broke up the protest with at least two seriously injured.
Muslim professionals air concern over ISA arrests

Muslim professionals air concern over ISA arrests

While it lauds the government's resolve in battling terror, the Muslim Professionals Forum argues that other laws are adequate to arrest the suspects.
It's bang-bang at the NS camps

It's bang-bang at the NS camps

The next batch of trainees will be made more 'robust' by training them on how to use the M-16 assault rifle.
Bar Council: Time for a judicial commission

Bar Council: Time for a judicial commission

In the wake of corruption allegations in the judiciary, it is imperative that the commission is set up.
Power tariff hike: 'Only DAP making noise'

Power tariff hike: 'Only DAP making noise'

According to Lim Keng Yaik, the opposition party tries to play up the issue because it is political capital.
Islamic NGOs: Don't touch on sensitive issues

Islamic NGOs: Don't touch on sensitive issues

In order to preserve racial harmony, they say apostasy and powers of the syariah court should not be discussed openly.
Rock for press freedom

Rock for press freedom

Musicians did their bit for free expression at two gigs that wound up World Press Freedom Day activities.
IGPs ignorance, impunity and insult

IGPs ignorance, impunity and insult

The police force in Bolehland has very ironically lived up to its name - it carries out its supposed duty with brutal force. Sadly, such mindless aggression is...
IPCMC - what delivery system?

IPCMC - what delivery system?

Freedom of the press molested

Freedom of the press molested

Todays teachers too pampered

Todays teachers too pampered

Govt discrimination should be addressed first

Govt discrimination should be addressed first

Easy to forget hypocrisy

Easy to forget hypocrisy

Msians poorly brought up and kiasu

Msians poorly brought up and kiasu

Malaysians love rushing

Malaysians love rushing

Dr M - please come back

Dr M - please come back

All hail Great Leader Mahathir!

All hail Great Leader Mahathir!

MPs urged to unite on IPCMC

MPs urged to unite on IPCMC

The opposition leader wants his peers on both sides of the fence to come together and support the prime minister on this.
Will the death knell sound for Supp?

Will the death knell sound for Supp?

The recently concluded state elections saw the Chinese voters turning their backs on the party. Does this signal its doom?
Police defy oversight plan

Police defy oversight plan

In the latest round of Malaysian premier vs the police, the former has come off worse...again.
Sarawakians pay more for power

Sarawakians pay more for power

Despite TNB's 12 percent increase in power rates across the board, domestic rates in Sarawak are still higher.
Irans defiance rooted in history

Irans defiance rooted in history

Those trying to back Iran into a corner over nuclear energy should take a look back in time.
No new power plants for next five years

No new power plants for next five years

However, Lim did not comment on the power generation plans for Sabah and Sarawak states in East Malaysia.
Key military allies back proposed regional relief centre

Key military allies back proposed regional relief centre

Malaysia's proposal for a Southeast Asian disaster relief centre has been endorsed by its key regional military partners - Australia, New Zealand and Britain.