Claudia Theophilus

The Orang Asli in Kelantan are accusing the Islamic propagation body that reports directly to the Sultan of luring them into embracing Islam, charges that have since been denied.

The Besut land office has carried out a survey of the land and buildings in Ayah Pin's village as part of a 'continuous monitoring exercise'.

Terengganu authorities are said to be building an airtight case against Ayah Pin and his followers for allegedly deviant practices.

State and federal authorities are in a bind over how to handle the spread of Ayah Pin's message calling for the unity of human beings across racial and religious barriers, which has been considered as 'deviationist'.

A new uniform policy on low-cost housing application mechanism will help to overcome discrepancies and long-standing problems.

Those attending the gathering organised by self-proclaimed spiritual leader Ayah Pin were put through more than worship and cultural performances.

Anti-incinerator opponents have outlined their case in a memorandum to the premier for waste disposal methods other than incineration.

Early intervention of troubled Malaysian Indian youths may help to overcome social ills and reduce crime rate in the community.

Followers of self-proclaimed spiritual leader Ayah Pin are organising an inter-faith gathering expected to be attended by thousands.

Residents close to Broga incinerator site have appealed for the premier to intervene before the mega- project gets off the ground.

Police have wrapped up their investigations into complaints of physical abuse of ISA detainees during a spot check at the Kamunting camp last December.

As more Asean governments give way to competitive global pressure and lower their labour standards, both migrants and locals are being forced to be at the mercy of market forces.

And it only covers top management officials in public-listed corporations, not ordinary staff.

The judiciary and legal practitioners continue to raise concerns of injustice resulting from delays in the trade dispute resolution mechanism.

It is looking increasingly likely that Semenyih residents will see recycling operations in their backyard, despite their misgivings.

Kampung Saujana residents, who are being forced to relocate from their 'temporary' housing, are demanding a police probe into alleged intimidation and abuse of power by the Shah Alam mayor.

The government says it wants public feedback on the EIA report of the country's first commercial waste-recycling plant in Semenyih, not far from where a mega-incinerator is to be built. The report is available at RM1,000 per copy.

Newly-minted MTUC president Syed Shahir vows to pursue outstanding labour matters by engaging the relevant parties in dialogues.

MTUC mounts a fresh attempt at a peace plan for the embattled National Union of Bank Employees and seeks the Human Resources Ministry's cooperation to end the 3-year crisis.

With a new leadership, the unions' umbrella body has pledged to be more vocal and persistent in advancing and protecting workers' rights.

Maybank's decision to defer the implementation of a disputed annual access fee for Internet banking services has not deterred an ongoing online petition.

Broga villagers seeking clarification over the controversial incinerator project were left disappointed by a meeting with a senior government official.

Delegates will deliberate on the adverse effects of globalisation on the local job market besides taking to task the government for siding with employers.

Less than two weeks to the Malaysian Trade Union Congress elections and a first-time candidate is already stirring up a controversy over the status of his nomination for a key position.