Archive - 31 May 2007

PM: Dont be emotional over Joy decision

PM: Dont be emotional over Joy decision

He says that the government played no role or brought any influence on the decision of the Federal Court.
Strange silence by govt, judiciary

Strange silence by govt, judiciary

The Opposition Leader says Malaysia's high ranking on a global perception survey was misleading.
Lina Joys judgment troubles many

Lina Joys judgment troubles many

Lina Joy's judgment has eroded the constitution's supremacy and has robbed her of fundamental rights, say various groups.
Analysts: PAS needs reformers to lead

Analysts: PAS needs reformers to lead

The younger and professional leaders can ensure that the Islamic party can connect to the younger generation and urban voters.
Making it easier to join PSM

Making it easier to join PSM

The unregistered socialist party will be looking for ways to boost membership at their ninth congress in Port Dickson tomorrow.
Summons served on S'wak PKR leaders too

Summons served on S'wak PKR leaders too

They are accused of defaming Taib by printing, publishing and distributing leaflets containing articles relating to the timber scandal.
Joy decision won't impact our cases, say lawyers

Joy decision won't impact our cases, say lawyers

Lawyers involved in on-going religious cases say the Lina Joy judgment has little bearing on their cases as the issues and circumstances are different.
Malaysiakini gets Taib's defamation writ

Malaysiakini gets Taib's defamation writ

The Sarawak CM lists 12 Malaysiakini articles which he claims contained defamatory remarks on his alleged involvement in a timber scandal.
Lina Joy kecewa dengan keputusan mahkamah

Lina Joy kecewa dengan keputusan mahkamah

Lina Joy dilaporkan berkata, di a kecewa kerana Mahkamah Persekutuan tidak dapat mempertahankan hak asasi yang penting bagi semua orang.
Mongolian murder trial seen as test for M'sia

Mongolian murder trial seen as test for M'sia

On Monday, two police officers and a political analyst with links to the top of Malaysian politics will stand trial in connection with her death.
Lina Joy: Lets not leap to polemics

Lina Joy: Lets not leap to polemics

We can expect a lot of emotional responses to the recent ruling. In navigating the understandable amount of passion surrounding this issue, it is perhaps worth ensuring that the details of this judgement are properly understood.
Selective advocacy a human frailty

Selective advocacy a human frailty

Does decision render Article 11 completely invalid?

Does decision render Article 11 completely invalid?

Dissenting judgment correct

Dissenting judgment correct

Lina Joy in Limbo-land

Lina Joy in Limbo-land

Rela: Suhakams perspective narrow

Rela: Suhakams perspective narrow

Lina Joy judgment

Lina Joy judgment

The Federal Court yesterday rejected an appeal by Lina Joy to win recognition of her conversion from Islam.
Get independent body to check all new public buildings

Get independent body to check all new public buildings

Economic reality has no room for political chauvinism

Economic reality has no room for political chauvinism

Altantuya Shaariibuu: Jet-set life, grisly death

Altantuya Shaariibuu: Jet-set life, grisly death

Altantuya was last seen on Oct 19 as she was being bundled into a car outside Abdul Razak's home.
Ending of shuttle service to courts a severe blow

Ending of shuttle service to courts a severe blow

Action by minority would be dealt with severely

Action by minority would be dealt with severely

Federal Court rapped over judgment

Federal Court rapped over judgment

'I am disappointed that the Federal Court is not able to vindicate a simple but important fundamental right that exists in all persons,' says Lina Joy.
They came with batons and lock-cutters

They came with batons and lock-cutters

special report At 3am near Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur, Rela struck. Two foreigners rounded up early that Oct 5 morning last year relate their harrowing experiences.
May 31: Headlines online

May 31: Headlines online

Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers, What are today's agenda for the English, Bahasa, Chinese and Tamil papers. Find out here.
Transmile in trouble with overstated revenues

Transmile in trouble with overstated revenues

The findings may result in Transmile having to re-state its 2006 and 2005 earnings if full provisions have to be made.
Citizenship Down Under

Citizenship Down Under

Try telling Australian non-Christians that their values aren't the same as Australian values.
Judiciary survey: TI baffled as well

Judiciary survey: TI baffled as well

Global corruption watchdog TI says Malaysia's high ranking in a recent survey on judiciary could be due to possible misinterpretations by local respondents.
Proton reports losses for four straight quarters

Proton reports losses for four straight quarters

The ailing national carmaker blames weak auto sales amid stiff competition and higher production costs.