Archive - 4 June 2007

Family fears for safety in M'sia

Family fears for safety in M'sia

Altantuya's father and two cousins are in the country as key witnesses in the murder trial.
Tourism industry must promote sustainable tourism

Tourism industry must promote sustainable tourism

A key UN report released in April warned that billions would face a higher risk of water scarcity and millions more would likely go hungry.
Defence lawyers question last-minute change

Defence lawyers question last-minute change

Defence lawyers are unhappy with the postponement of the Altantuya murder trial.
Anwar: Correct decision over Lina Joy

Anwar: Correct decision over Lina Joy

He wants the public to respect the Federal Court's decision, saying Islamic matters remain with the syariah courts.
RM100 mil suit over barbaric murder

RM100 mil suit over barbaric murder

Altantuya Shaariibuu's family has filed a civil suit seeking compensation for mental shock and trauma resulting from her murder. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Cikgu Bad: Pemilihan saya dalam MPT pengiktirafan kepada anak muda

Cikgu Bad: Pemilihan saya dalam MPT pengiktirafan kepada anak muda

Ahli Majlis Pimpinan Tinggi (MPT) Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) yang paling muda ini menyifatkan pemilihannya itu sebagai satu pengiktirafan kepada sumbangan anak muda dalam parti tersebut.
Islam is not about anything as crass as power

Islam is not about anything as crass as power

In the Lina Joy case, I have two unemotional points to make. Firstly the Federal Constitution should guarantee the rights of all Malaysians to choose their religion. Secondly, this issue of apostasy is ...
Ruling will result in more deception

Ruling will result in more deception

A language for all

A language for all

The deputy premier explains why the government reverted to the original term for the national language.
Lina Joy sent to the twilight zone

Lina Joy sent to the twilight zone

Non-Muslims beyond ambit of Syariah courts

Non-Muslims beyond ambit of Syariah courts

Muslims are responsibility of Muslim community

Muslims are responsibility of Muslim community

Subject all conversions to equal rules

Subject all conversions to equal rules

Taib's suit affects public's right to know

Taib's suit affects public's right to know

Gangsters in Rela uniforms

Gangsters in Rela uniforms

Some transactions need not have lawyers

Some transactions need not have lawyers

Courts shuttle service: It was too good too last ...

Courts shuttle service: It was too good too last ...

Delay 'unfair to Altantuya family'

Delay 'unfair to Altantuya family'

The last-minute adjournment of the high-profile murder case of the Mongolian national has created dissatisfaction among certain parties. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Joy decision a political one

Joy decision a political one

The Lina Joy decision is not of Islam vs Christianity or Malay vs non-Malay. This is about the Barisan Nasional being worried about losing their Malay support.
Lawyer alleges interference in murder case

Lawyer alleges interference in murder case

In another dramatic twist to the high-profile case, a lawyer says he could no longer act in defence of his client and withdrew from the case. [VIDEO INSIDE]
Lina Joy and our sorrow

Lina Joy and our sorrow

Approach each religion from a philosophical standpoint in order to draw out the best from what it has to offer.
PKRs eight new appointments

PKRs eight new appointments

Eight more faces have been added to opposition party PKR's supreme council, its 'de facto' leader Anwar Ibrahim announced yesterday.
June 4: Headlines online

June 4: Headlines online

Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers, What is today's agenda in the English, Bahasa, Chinese and Tamil dailies? Find out here.
DAP: Corporate records not good enough

DAP: Corporate records not good enough

It wants full disclosure following recent reports of financial fraud involving two public-listed companies.
SPECIAL REPORT: We want more power

SPECIAL REPORT: We want more power

If he had his way, Zaidon would like to see the body equipped with even wider powers than it now holds.
Altantuya trial adjourned to June 18

Altantuya trial adjourned to June 18

updated version The 14-day postponement was granted after a last-minute change left the prosecution team unable to proceed as scheduled.
April trade surplus down 9.4 percent

April trade surplus down 9.4 percent

The decline in April export was consistent with past trends, says the Ministry of International Trade and Industry.