Claudia Theophilus

The owner of land where Ayah Pin's religious commune is located is challenging the validity of an order to destroy a cluster of giant structures built there.

An international anti-incinerator group expresses disappointment with the government's decision to proceed with the Broga plant but is optimistic that people's power will eventually prevail over political will.

Satu-satunya cara untuk menghentikan projek insinerator dan tapak buangan ialah usaha bersepadu rakyat mengamalkan kitar semula yang menjadi sebahagian daripada pengurusan sampah sifar.

The only thing that will put a stop to more landfills and incinerators is a widespread and concerted community effort embracing the 3Rs of recycling which form part of the zero waste management.

Dr Lim Keng Yaik is expected to attend the parliamentary roundtable on water privatisation next Friday. Special interest groups and trade unionists will also be there.

The PJ municipal council is once again facing the wrath of ratepayers for failing to consult them prior to drafting significant changes to the gazetted local plan.

Political protection may be the factor that has prevented a clampdown on the Malaysian spiritual leader and his followers for 'deviant' teachings.

Malaysian Indians will see an increased economic stake if the government keeps its undertaking to plan and execute programmes as stated in the Third Outline Perspective Plan.

Amidst the announcement by the MIC chief that he will defend his presidency, the party's AGM also focuses on ways to raise the Malaysian Indian community's stake in the national economic pie.

As preparations for the NUBE election shifts to high gear, some members are doubtful of the ministry's competence in conducting a free and fair election which would end the four-year power struggle and put the union back on track.

The time is ripe for a renewed approach towards trade unionism but is the labour movement ready to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex job environment?

The authorities have given the owner, who is also the self-styled spiritual leader's wife, until May 28 to tear down the structures, including a giant vase and pitcher.

The commission also found that there were cases where the police 'escaped' responsibility over a suspect by granting bail before sending him/her for a medical examination.

Outsourcing of administrative support functions will save the police force time, money and manpower, enabling it to focus on crime prevention and investigations.

Racial representation and relevant communication skills are crucial for the police to combat a host of crimes on both social and uniquely-cultural levels.

Corrupt practice within the force is also exposed in the bribery of superiors for recommending promotions or transfers to more 'lucrative' departments.

Public feedback on the behaviour and services provided by the police shows a very low level of understanding and training among rank-and-file personnel, with many areas in need of urgent attention.

The proposed Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission appears to have the wide-ranging authority of an independent body with judicial powers.

The Royal police commission would like to see unconstitutional procedures thrown out of several laws in order to curb abuse of currently wide police powers.

A permanent body - the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission - is the star recommendation in the final report by the commission to be released on Monday.

Veteran unionists want a reformed labour movement that not only is the country's unifying force but also embraces a professional outlook with more clout to face global challenges.

For all its policy statements, Malaysia has yet to record real improvements in its practice of good governance. A just-released World Bank report reveals all.

Pemimpin kesatuan sekerja mesti mengikis persepsi bahawa aktiviti mereka mesti mendapat permit atau mesti mendapat kebenaran kerajaan, kata presiden MTUC.

The labour movement's failure to strike out in its own direction in pursuit of workers' rights is due to lack of knowledge of basic rights.