Archive - 28 August 2006

The body is expected to play an active role in promoting gender equality at the parliamentary level.

Price cuts on original VCDs and DVDs in Malaysia could eliminate piracy by up to 80 percent without significant losses to the legitimate media industry.

The Securities Commission (SC) confirmed that it is investigating an alleged manipulation and short-selling of Malaysian Exchange of Securities Dealing and Automated Quotation-listed counter, Iris Corporation Bhd.

The government is dedicated to eradicating poverty under the 9th Malaysia Plan which is targeting zero level poverty by 2010.

The wing's leaders say that only their chief Liow Tiong Lai, who is currently overseas, can respond.

The broad-based grouping wants greater freedom on campus, to be derived through consultation with all stakeholders.

Dr Syed Ali Tawfik Al-Attas, head of the government-funded think-tank Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (Ikim), talks to Malaysiakini about the strong bond between Malay Malaysians and Islam.

Malaysian groups will rely on international experience in drawing up the bill and setting up mechanisms to enforce provisions.

A clip showing two youths being allegedly assaulted by policemen reveals the urgent need for the independent watchdog.

Chief Justice Fairuz Sheikh Halim has used dubious logic to refute allegations that the government has appointed bad judges. He said judges were appointed and promoted according to...

The deputy premier says cooperation is the key to resolving the differences between BN parties and Umno.

Malaysian academicians must regain their dignity in a world manipulated by ideological forces hostile to the growth of radical democracy.

Philippine President Gloria Arroyo's decision to revoke a contract awarded to a Malaysian company has sent a shudder through the heart of the foreign investment community.

First the Umno Youth No 2 plays the racial card, now he plays the religious card. Who indeed is really asking him to apologise for 'upholding our religious dignity and pride'?

While there is no doubt to the need for an independent probe, former UN official Param Cumaraswamy however wonders about the 'immunity' for the VIPs involved.

Asian governments must bring coherence to migration policies, locating these within the human rights framework.

A Hong Kong pop star who was secretly photographed semi-naked while changing costumes backstage during a concert in Genting Highlands is to sue the publication which published the photos.

Muslim countries as a group do not rate very highly when it comes to perceptions of corruption.

Mahathir, who is locked in a bitter dispute with the government, has complained he is now a 'pariah' in the ruling party.

Petronas and US energy giant ChevronTexaco were ordered to leave the country for alleged non-payment of taxes.