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Prayers, not protest, led 'ISA 6' student to mosque

Prayers, not protest, led 'ISA 6' student to mosque

A former student accused of taking part in an illegal assembly at the National Mosque six years ago told the court that he was there for Friday prayers and not to protest.
Accolades for artists who 'feel' for the nation

Accolades for artists who 'feel' for the nation

free A happy national laureate A Samad Said praises artists at KL's Central Market saying that their paintings had successfully reflected the genuine feelings of Malaysians.
Perbicaraan semula ISA 6' bermula Khamis ini

Perbicaraan semula ISA 6' bermula Khamis ini

Mahkamah membebaskan tanpa melepaskan seorang pelajar 'ISA 7' kerana polis gagal menyerahkan notis untuk menghadiri perbicaraan semula pada hari ini.
Retrial of ISA 6' to begin Thursday

Retrial of ISA 6' to begin Thursday

One of the seven university students has received a discharge not amounting to an acquittal, on the basis of a 'technical hitch'.
Fongs proposal to suspend NS shot down

Fongs proposal to suspend NS shot down

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Unity and National Service has turned down the suggestion of committee member Fong Po Kuan to suspend national service.
MCMC to look into 'pregnancy via SMS' service

MCMC to look into 'pregnancy via SMS' service

The new service will notify subscribers of their most fertile phase based on their menstrual cycle.
MPs divided over Joharis position

MPs divided over Joharis position

But the majority say action against Deputy Internal Security Minister Mohd Johari Baharum would be premature before the corruption probe is completed.
MP: NS deaths warrant intervention

MP: NS deaths warrant intervention

The parliamentary select committee on unity and national service should call in NS Training Council head Lee Lam Thye, suggests member Fong Poh Kuan.
Sex education: Teachers must be sensitive

Sex education: Teachers must be sensitive

The National Union of Teaching Profession throws its support behind the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry's proposal to introduce sex education in schools.
Legislation to protect the senior citizens?

Legislation to protect the senior citizens?

Calling all senior citizens! The Bar Council wants to know your views if there should be a specific law to protect your rights.
Kelantan to table FOI bill in June

Kelantan to table FOI bill in June

PAS, which dominates the state legislature, hopes to table the draft law in June if all goes well.
Plug finally pulled on Sensasi

Plug finally pulled on Sensasi

The popular 'live' talk show by TV3 has now been banned outright, following controversial remarks by an actress on Jan 30.
Sensasi not banned, but told to change format

Sensasi not banned, but told to change format

Contrary to a report, the popular TV3 programme has not been banned. It was only told to change from the 'live' format to a 'recorded' one.
115 loan defaulters charged, 'thousands' to follow

115 loan defaulters charged, 'thousands' to follow

The National Higher Education Fund will take 'several thousands' of former students to court for failing to settle their study loans.
Forged ballot papers: Court throws out suit

Forged ballot papers: Court throws out suit

The Kuala Lumpur High Court judge rules that the plaintiff had no legal standing to file the suit.
'Holding hands' case: Magistrate ticks off DPP

'Holding hands' case: Magistrate ticks off DPP

The public prosecutor was to told to ensure that witnesses do not discuss the case to avoid suspicion of collusion.
Anti-ISA leaflets to better inform the public

Anti-ISA leaflets to better inform the public

Members of the Anti ISA Movement distribute ISA leaflets to the public in an effort to better inform them about the draconian act. [video inside]
FOI Act will promote clean, transparent gov't

FOI Act will promote clean, transparent gov't

Activists point to the need for the public to have access to information in order to promote a transparent and clean government
Activists to take FOI fight to Kelantan

Activists to take FOI fight to Kelantan

Activists pushing for the enactment of a Freedom of Information Act in the country will start wooing Kelantan leaders next week.
Shahrir defends NEP

Shahrir defends NEP

Malaysia's inability to compete globally is because of its lack of competitiveness, not because of the New Economic Policy.
Education NGOs meet UN special rapporteur

Education NGOs meet UN special rapporteur

The situation of mother tongue education in Malaysia has been brought to the attention of the United Nations human rights special rapporteur.
A feel of Xinjiang via its mystical steppes

A feel of Xinjiang via its mystical steppes

free The three-day Mystical Steppes: Along the Silk Road performance by Xinjiang traditional dancers in Kuala Lumpur enables Malaysians to have a feel of life in the Chinese province.
Ethnic module best drafted by multi-racial panel

Ethnic module best drafted by multi-racial panel

The Ethnic Relations module should be drafted by a multi-racial team in order to ensure a fair and balanced account of Malaysian history and ethnic relations, opines an academician.