Arfa'eza A Aziz

Another dismal response to Bar's elections

Another dismal response to Bar's elections

Once again, a majority of lawyers turn their back on the council's elections. While the chairperson is puzzled, some attribute this to the council's 'irrelevance'.
Azmins defence called on narrow interpretation

Azmins defence called on narrow interpretation

Counsel for the former deputy premier's private secretary says the High Court was wrong in dismissing a magistrate's testimony during the perjury trial as 'speculative'
Bar meet tomorrow all set to sizzle

Bar meet tomorrow all set to sizzle

Providing the quorum of 2,398 lawyers is secured, the Malaysian Bar's repeat 59th annual general meeting tomorrow is going to be an 'intense' affair for members.
Suara Keadilan under threat

Suara Keadilan under threat

Parti Keadilan Rakyat claims the government is deliberately making it difficult for it to continue publishing its organ, Suara Keadilan .
New date for Bar's AGM

New date for Bar's AGM

October 22 has been set for the new annual general meeting but will 2,400 lawyers turn up this time around to fulfill the quorum as required by law?
...and court zips Bars lips

...and court zips Bars lips

A Federal Court decision today has permanently restricted its practice of discussing matters involving the judiciary at its general meetings.
Dont bank on our patience, MTUC tells banks

Dont bank on our patience, MTUC tells banks

The trade union congress is upset that the Malayan Commercial Banks Association continues to delay the implementation of a salary increment award for bank officers.
Populist route in PAS politics?

Populist route in PAS politics?

SPECIAL REPORT It will take more than Mawi's performance to persuade cynics that PAS has adopted a more open attitude, but party leaders feel they are on the right track.
Mawi rocks Kota Bharu!

Mawi rocks Kota Bharu!

The pious singing heartthrob may be kicked around like a political football lately, but on stage, Mawi showed a crowd of 40,000 who's the boss, and conquered concert-starved Kota Bharu.
Govt moves to strike out undergrads suit

Govt moves to strike out undergrads suit

UIA student Mohaziri Shamsuddin who is challenging the university's unfair student polls requirement now has to face the university as well as the Attorney-General.
Bajet BA: Tingkatkan kuasa membeli rakyat

Bajet BA: Tingkatkan kuasa membeli rakyat

PRA-BAJET 2006 Antara cadangan dalam bajet Barisan Alternatif (BA) ialah meneruskan pembekuan kenaikan harga petrol dan diesel, yang menjadi punca utama kenaikan kadar inflasi dan kos hidup.
BA unveils shadow budget

BA unveils shadow budget

Pre-empting tomorrow's unveiling of the government's budget, the opposition front releases its own version, which among others, calls for a stop to price hikes that burden the people.
Anwar tuntut RM100 juta, dan pemohonan maaf dari Dr M

Anwar tuntut RM100 juta, dan pemohonan maaf dari Dr M

Bekas Timbalan Perdana Menteri berkata beliau tidak akan membiarkan 'perbuatan menghina dan pembohongan' terhadapnya berterusan berhubung dakwaan salahlaku seks.
Anwar demands RM100 million, apology from Dr M

Anwar demands RM100 million, apology from Dr M

The former deputy premier said today that he would not sit by while 'slander and lies" continue against him over alleged sexual misconduct.
Anwar temui pemimpin dunia di New York

Anwar temui pemimpin dunia di New York

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim mengadakan pertemuan dengan pemimpin dunia di New York bagi membincang isu reformasi dalam Persatuan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB).
Mawi-mania gets PAS okay

Mawi-mania gets PAS okay

A senior party leader dismisses objections saying the popular artiste will complement the party's aims and also serve to enhance its image.
RM10 mil suit filed against Azmi for defamation

RM10 mil suit filed against Azmi for defamation

A deported Malaysian PR and his wife are seeking damages and an apology from the home minister for allegedly making disparaging remarks.
PAS tawar jadi moderator debat Merdeka Umno-DAP PAS

PAS tawar jadi moderator debat Merdeka Umno-DAP PAS

Naib Presiden PAS, Husam Musa berkata, partinya mampu memastikan yang debat tersebut dapat diadakan dalam 'suasana yang matang'.
PAS ready to moderate Umno-DAP Merdeka debate

PAS ready to moderate Umno-DAP Merdeka debate

Its veep Husam Musa says the party will be able to ensure that the debate is conducted under a conducive and mature setting.
Anwar mulls action over Dr Ms sodomiser remark

Anwar mulls action over Dr Ms sodomiser remark

Former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim is seeking legal advice over the most recent 'defamatory statements' by ex-prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Segregated seating for Kelantan concert-goers

Segregated seating for Kelantan concert-goers

Those attending Kelantan's first state-sponsored pop concert will have to sit in different sections, to ensure appropriate conduct that does not transgress religious sensitivities.
Tindakan PAS larang penceramah terkenal, bimbangkan ahli parti.

Tindakan PAS larang penceramah terkenal, bimbangkan ahli parti.

Apakah benar PAS Selangor larang penceramah tertentu daripada memberi ceramah di majlis anjuran parti itu?
Party's ban on top speakers worries PAS members

Party's ban on top speakers worries PAS members

Is there a ban on certain speakers by PAS Selangor for its ceramah ? Members think so but the party says otherwise. Which is it?
Anwar awarded RM4.5m in libel damages

Anwar awarded RM4.5m in libel damages

The amount is to compensate for the pain and suffering endured as well as the conspiracy which led to the downfall of the former deputy premier.