Archive - 15 December 2007

Nothing less than a full-fledged IPCMC will do

Nothing less than a full-fledged IPCMC will do

We are seeing another window-dressing in the making - that’s how Malaysia’s premier human rights group Suaram has described the proposed Special Complaints Commission.

Hindraf 5 families to hold prayers in Kamunting tomorrow

Hindraf 5 families to hold prayers in Kamunting tomorrow

They are praying for the well-being of their loved ones currently held without trial.

Shooting guided missiles at mosquitoes?

Shooting guided missiles at mosquitoes?

One of the most important parliamentary conventions is that the parliament ground is sacrosanct.

Three soldiers killed by falling tree

Three soldiers killed by falling tree

Three Malaysian soldiers were killed and four injured early Saturday after a 30 metre tree fell on their camp in a forest reserve.

Gov't rejects US criticism of detentions

Gov't rejects US criticism of detentions

US should give fair trials to detainees at its Cuban military prison before criticising KL for holding five Hindraf leaders.

Kit Siang: It's a fake IPCMC!

Kit Siang: It's a fake IPCMC!

The proposed Special Complaints Commission bill is a totally different creature from what the police watchdog was meant to be, charged the opposition leader.

Anwar appalled by PM's ISA crackdown

Anwar appalled by PM's ISA crackdown

The de facto PKR leader said while he supported Hindraf’s demands, he disagreed with some of the organisation’s wild rhetoric.

Who are the Hindraf 31?

Who are the Hindraf 31?

Technicians, lorry drivers, students, odd-job workers - they are the 31 individuals currently in Sungai Buloh prison for alleged attempted murder of a cop.

Samy did not restrict us, we spoke our minds

Samy did not restrict us, we spoke our minds

The MIC president’s presence at the special meeting between NGOs and the prime minister yesterday did not have a negative impact, says a youth group.

We want IPCMC, not 'watered-down' SCC

We want IPCMC, not 'watered-down' SCC

If you have a complaint against the police, don’t bother going to the proposed Special Complaints Commission. It will be a waste of time, says a rights group.