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International schools: Cautious intake of Msian students

International schools: Cautious intake of Msian students

Most international schools may not be ready to increase intake of Malaysian students, says the principal of one facility.
'Bloody Sunday' inquiry kicks off next month

'Bloody Sunday' inquiry kicks off next month

The human rights body will proceed with its open inquiry into the May 28 incident since the police have ignored its queries on the matter.
Suhakam seminar to discuss Islam and human rights

Suhakam seminar to discuss Islam and human rights

The seminar aims to clear and correct the public's doubts and misconceptions regarding the definition of human rights from the religious and cultural aspects.
Wawasan Open U - A second chance

Wawasan Open U - A second chance

Bantah Kamus Dewan guna perkataan keling dan cinabeng

Bantah Kamus Dewan guna perkataan keling dan cinabeng

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka diminta menimbang memansuhkan penggunaan berterusan kedua-dua perkataan tersebut dalam edisi Kamus Dewan seterusnya.
Objection to keling, cinabeng in dictionary

Objection to keling, cinabeng in dictionary

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka has been asked to review the inclusion of these words in the next edition of 'Kamus Dewan'.
Anti-UUCA coalition sets three demands

Anti-UUCA coalition sets three demands

The broad-based grouping wants greater freedom on campus, to be derived through consultation with all stakeholders.
Unity hinges on mother-tongue education

Unity hinges on mother-tongue education

Killing a language is akin to killing a culture and thus derailing efforts to make Malaysia a truly multicultural country, says an educationist.
Ng: MCA needs more female decision makers

Ng: MCA needs more female decision makers

MCA assembly Wanita MCA has aggressive ambitions to become more influential in the party's decision making process.
Scuffle: UPM urged not to hide report

Scuffle: UPM urged not to hide report

Victims of the incident reveal they were not asked anything on the fracas and were instead questioned on why 'the university disliked them'.
Budget 2007: Don't forget us, say pensioners

Budget 2007: Don't forget us, say pensioners

They served the government for decades and are now in dire straits. As the cost of living rises, their pensions remain the same. They are hoping next Friday's budget will herald good news.
Kolumnis Msia mengaku seorang gay

Kolumnis Msia mengaku seorang gay

Kolumnis popular dalam akhbar berbahasa Cina, Sin Chew Daily Ouyang Wen Feng secara terbuka mengakui bahawa dia seorang homoseksual sewaktu majlis pelancaran bukunya di Kuala Lumpur semalam.
Coming out with courage and integrity

Coming out with courage and integrity

These qualities are attributed to Ouyang Wen Feng, a Chinese Malaysian writer who has openly acknowledged his homosexuality in a book launched yesterday.
No harm talking about Article 11, says prof

No harm talking about Article 11, says prof

Openness - not silence - is the key to resolving differences of opinion over Article 11 issues, says an academician.
UPM scuffle: No action against mob

UPM scuffle: No action against mob

The vice-chancellor flatly denies that the incident involved any violence. Only threats were issued and there were no injuries, he declares.
'Indecent behaviour' charge groundless, argues counsel

'Indecent behaviour' charge groundless, argues counsel

The 'Holding Hands' Case He says it is clear the summons against the couple was issued 'out of mischief' and as such they should be acquitted without delay.
Chinese Msian groups protest visit to war shrine

Chinese Msian groups protest visit to war shrine

They are against any further visits by Japanese prime minister Junichiro Koizumi to the shrine which honours soldiers who died during World War II.
Students get 'alternative' ethnic relations course

Students get 'alternative' ethnic relations course

Student group Youth for Change is organising a series of weekly lectures in response to a controversial ethnic relations textbook introduced at Universiti Putra Malaysia.
Ministry's proposal lauded by Muslim groups

Ministry's proposal lauded by Muslim groups

Requiring Muslim husbands to identify assets jointly procured with his spouse before he takes another will safeguard the interest and dignity of the first wife.
Student group: UM guidebook too rigid

Student group: UM guidebook too rigid

SMM claims that the guidebook used for registering associations or societies in UM is too rigid.
Gerakan mahu pinda perlembagaan parti

Gerakan mahu pinda perlembagaan parti

Tiga pindaan tersebut adalah mengenai jawatan pengerusi cawangan, penyelarasan tempoh pemilihan semua peringkat parti dan pengerusi negeri tidak secara automatik menjadi AJK pusat.
Gerakan seeks to amend constitution

Gerakan seeks to amend constitution

Three proposals will be discussed at the national delegates conference next month.
Higher pay for workers under amended Act

Higher pay for workers under amended Act

Some 20,000 to 30,000 workers whose salaries range from RM1,500 will see an increase once the amendment to the Employment Act is passed by Parliament.
Mystery of the sick snatch thief

Mystery of the sick snatch thief

A youth detained for suspected involvement in two snatch thefts was in hospital at the time, according to records.