Archive - 3 July 2006

Lina Joy's apostasy case The crucial hearing in the Federal Court to decide whether syariah courts have the exclusive right to rule on whether Muslims can legally convert continues today.

While MPs welcome the move, they say two other discriminatory provisions in the Act should also be reviewed.

Police were unable to verify an allegation that a prominent lawyer had 'intimidated' a former judge in the course of duty, said minister Mohd Nazri Abdul Aziz.

A brief squabble took place during the Lina Joy's case today not on religion, but on the position of the Bar Council vis-a-vis the case.

The opposition leader says it would have been cheaper to build the bridge after the contractor trippled the amount of compensation sought.

Power-hungry Ivy League and Oxbridge educated leaders may be rich in money to buy votes but they may be poor in ethics to buy respect.

analysis Zainuddin Maidin is caught in a dilemma - not to be seen as being ungrateful to his former boss and at the same time, not biting the hand that feeds him now.

The contingent of 120 personnel from the Royal Malaysia Police departed from a military airbase, while a second batch of 110 are due to leave today.

The information minister also stresses that the peace plan was mooted as a personal initiative.

The opposition leader reminds the government that it is not a private spat and the issues involved concerns the nation.

City officers shot the dogs at the home of Eng Her Sun, who owned 26 of the animals, after neighbours had complained about the noise and smell.

special report Concluding a five-part series, Muslim personalities reveal opposing viewpoints on tackling social conflicts rooted in Islamic administration.

Four prominent Muslim personalities have expressed concern about the trajectory taken by interfaith issues and suggested ways to get past the stalemate that has stymied open discourse in this Malaysiakini five-part series.

It is truly ironic for Dr M to say that the government should not use the Official Secrets Act to hide untruths, says a reader.

French conqueror Napolean Bonaparte put his finger on the pulse of politics with his acute observation. Is this true of Malaysia as well?

'People are more well-read, well-informed and competent in discussing current issues. You can see this from the depth of public comments in the papers.'

National oil company Petronas has dismissed calls to raise contributions to government coffers, despite posting record profits due to high oil prices.

free Zaim Al-Amin writes about KL being the third rudest city in the world, and says that all is not lost. Really.

The organisation, which represents over 1,000 temples and associated communities, wants the government to guarantee the right to freedom of religion.

Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak said that Zainuddin Maidin would be hauled in to explain his mediation proposal.