Archive - 24 January 2007

Failed UN resolution has hardened Burma

Failed UN resolution has hardened Burma

Malaysia slammed a failed UN Security Council resolution against Burma, saying it had hardened the resolve of authorities in the military-ruled state.
US troops strategy doomed to fail

US troops strategy doomed to fail

The United States' strategy of sending more troops to Iraq will not help quell the violence there, and a solution must come from within Iraq, says Malaysia.
Gov't dismisses fears of Islamic radicalism in SE Asia

Gov't dismisses fears of Islamic radicalism in SE Asia

Malaysia dismisses fears of growing Islamic radicalism in Southeast Asia, but says the region was experiencing a renewed interest in the faith.
Police watchdog, families to boycott inquests

Police watchdog, families to boycott inquests

Lawyers attached to a police watchdog and their clients claim that the AG's Chambers are "not serious" about such proceedings.
NS must cry for Ili Ameera

NS must cry for Ili Ameera

free Two weeks ago, 17-year-old Ili Ameera Azlan packed her bags to join the NS training at the Ayer Keroh camp in Malacca. She never came back. Neither did 17 others before her.
Plantation firms sign deals for mega-merger

Plantation firms sign deals for mega-merger

Synergy Drive, the merger vehicle, signed sale agreements with Sime Darby, Golden Hope Plantations and Kumpulan Guthrie Berhad, involving all their assets and liabilities.
Ex-DAP leader: It's eunuch politics

Ex-DAP leader: It's eunuch politics

Ong Chee Keng explains that he did launch a personal attack against the party leaders but was questioning his removal.
Pahang MB exposes dirty tactic

Pahang MB exposes dirty tactic

A group of people are allegedly preying on flood victims to prevent them from voting, claims Adnan Yaakob.
Raub villagers protest potential cyanide use

Raub villagers protest potential cyanide use

A gold-mining operation has been given the go-ahead for cyanide leaching, causing worry for 3,000 villagers over the health and environmental impact.
EC should allow witnessing, counting of postal votes

EC should allow witnessing, counting of postal votes

I refer to the Election Commission's recent statement that the Batu Talam by-election would be fair and transparent. If so, I hope that in all future elections, they will ...
Pengerusi SPR tiada pilihan kecuali letak jawatan

Pengerusi SPR tiada pilihan kecuali letak jawatan

Pak Lah: Dr M grew 'impatient' with slow pace

Pak Lah: Dr M grew 'impatient' with slow pace

The prime minister tells BBC why his predecessor launched scathing attacks against him. Abdullah also says he will continue to run the country.
Let the courts decide on NST-bloggers battle

Let the courts decide on NST-bloggers battle

Johoreans themselves to blame for floods

Johoreans themselves to blame for floods

Mongol murder: Let police probe with fear, favour

Mongol murder: Let police probe with fear, favour

Govt must explain use of C4 explosives

Govt must explain use of C4 explosives

Razak Baginda trial - gossip cant be stopped

Razak Baginda trial - gossip cant be stopped

Singaporean Malays fighting, succeeding

Singaporean Malays fighting, succeeding

Pre-Merdeka Tamil school in a quandary

Pre-Merdeka Tamil school in a quandary

The school first opened its doors 95 years ago. Now plans to relocate the school to a more conducive site is taking shape but some parents complain it is not happening fast enough. [video inside]
Ketuanan concept not for global world

Ketuanan concept not for global world

Mcdonalds must apologise to Chinese

Mcdonalds must apologise to Chinese

Abdullah defends legal action against bloggers

Abdullah defends legal action against bloggers

The premier says there is no freedom without responsibility and that bloggers must be responsible for their writings or risk facing legal action.
EC 'cannot act' against BN candidate

EC 'cannot act' against BN candidate

Its hands are tied because the election code of ethics - under which the rival's complaints were filed - is not enforceable.
IPR a hard sell in Malaysia

IPR a hard sell in Malaysia

Many in Malaysia remain unconvinced that higher protection of intellectual property rights will bring about the gains outlined by the US.
Adventures of Australias first mufti

Adventures of Australias first mufti

His statements have stirred up controversy at a time when Australian Muslims are coming under increased scrutiny in relation to terrorism.
European discrimination on trial

European discrimination on trial

Despite all European nations having signed the European Convention on Human Rights, the living conditions of many Roma remain appalling.
Palestinian problem key to closing West-Muslim divide

Palestinian problem key to closing West-Muslim divide

The Prime Minister says the global fight against terrorism will be more successful if the world community does more to resolve the Palestinian problem.
Mushrooms unite!

Mushrooms unite!

As the ruckus builds around a defamation suit, this is no time for bloggers to lose heart or slacken their efforts.
Independent Ng wants rival disqualified

Independent Ng wants rival disqualified

He accuses Abdul Aziz Kiram of abusing government machinery and fighting him with 'cannons and fighter jets'.