Archive - 12 June 2007

Halal vaccines a key issue for OIC forum

Halal vaccines a key issue for OIC forum

These vaccines are sorely needed to prevent infant mortality in Muslim countries.
Help us, plead KL traders

Help us, plead KL traders

Those affected by the floods want the government and banks to pitch in, to tide them over their difficulties.
All is fine in PKR Kedah

All is fine in PKR Kedah

We are not losing support of the people in Kedah, or anywhere else for that matter, say party leaders, in response to claims by an ex-division chief.
DJZ raps narrow-minded govt

DJZ raps narrow-minded govt

The National Education Blueprint proves that the education ministry is focused on Malay-medium schools, it says.
Pastor sees red over church demolition

Pastor sees red over church demolition

A church constructed by Orang Asli villagers in Kelantan is reduced to rubble. The authorities call it an 'illegal' structure while a pastor claims the land belongs to the villagers.
IGP: Plausible terror threats in Malacca Straits

IGP: Plausible terror threats in Malacca Straits

A terrorist attack on a ship would devastate southeast Asia's economic environment and severely disrupt trade, says Musa Hassan.
Lina Joy: Some questions better left unanswered?

Lina Joy: Some questions better left unanswered?

The judgement passed in the Lina Joy case is primarily based on the technicality that the High Court and Court of Appeal were correct in determining that the NRD was right ...
Will Syariah courts let Joy go freely?

Will Syariah courts let Joy go freely?

It is repression, not Syariah courts, that apostates fear

It is repression, not Syariah courts, that apostates fear

Make it compulsory for converts to inform spouses

Make it compulsory for converts to inform spouses

Let Pak Lah enjoy his honeymoon

Let Pak Lah enjoy his honeymoon

I want to wish you Pak Lah but ...

I want to wish you Pak Lah but ...

Penang: DAP should work with PKR

Penang: DAP should work with PKR

Singapore can teach the world to suck eggs

Singapore can teach the world to suck eggs

Putrajaya must earn its existence

Putrajaya must earn its existence

Consider whipping, higher fine for errant smokers

Consider whipping, higher fine for errant smokers

Law conference to tackle hot issues

Law conference to tackle hot issues

Sultan Azlan Shah will officiate and deliver the opening address, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to deliver keynote address.
Mired in holy quandary

Mired in holy quandary

After the Lina Joy verdict, neither judge nor politician was willing to enter the fray and unravel the dilemma and ease the disquiet that has gripped this multi-ethnic society.
Four in T'ganu hospital for bird flu checks

Four in T'ganu hospital for bird flu checks

The four are currently in a stable condition and are being investigated for the avian flu virus.
PM orders speedy flood prevention work

PM orders speedy flood prevention work

The government is now looking into spending billions of ringgit to deepen rivers in the city to overcome the flash floods.
Poser over mega 'ghost town'

Poser over mega 'ghost town'

Why hasn't Port Klang Free Zone lived up to its tag of a regional export hub despite the huge outlay of public funds?
June 12: Headlines online

June 12: Headlines online

Malaysiakini compares the key news and views in major newspapers. What is today's agenda for the English, Bahasa, Chinese and Tamil papers. Find out here.
Malaysia beyond Lina Joy

Malaysia beyond Lina Joy

The brilliance of a dialogue on the sensitive issue last week was that all those present, even the emotional ones, could 'agree to disagree.'
Floods in city: Anger all around

Floods in city: Anger all around

Citizens of Kuala Lumpur are frustrated and upset over the inability of the authorities to prevent the recurring flash floods.
Altantuya trial date tango waste of time, money

Altantuya trial date tango waste of time, money

One could be plainly nave to expect that such similar scenario would not be repeated during the trial that may last for months. It is equally preposterous not to have predicted the outcome ...