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Ka Ting denies allegation of links to triads

Ka Ting denies allegation of links to triads

MCA veep o­ng Ka Ting, who says he has been "good since childhood" vehemently denies allegations in a poison pen letter that he has underworld connections.
ACA: Investigation continuing into reports against Khir Toyo

ACA: Investigation continuing into reports against Khir Toyo

Investigations into allegations of graft practices made against Selangor Menteri Besar Dr Mohd Khir Toyo are nowhere near completion, says the ACA.
Court quashes intimidation charge against lawyer

Court quashes intimidation charge against lawyer

Judge criticises Sepang magistrate for upholding charges based o­n personal sentiments and reminds the police not to act like lords in their 'little fiefdom'.
Latest sedition conviction a blow to press freedom

Latest sedition conviction a blow to press freedom

Harakah editor Zulkifli Sulong's conviction under the Sedition Act today has been described as a "blow to press freedom".

KL City Hall urged to solve shortage of Chinese schools

KL City Hall urged to solve shortage of Chinese schools

A master plan to turn Kuala Lumpur into a world-class city by 2020 must address education needs of the Chinese community, say advocates.
Forums and festival on World Press Freedom Day

Forums and festival on World Press Freedom Day

That time of the year to scrutinise the state of press freedom in the country is here again. Local groups have planned forums and a festival to commemorate the special day.
Youth Team B: MCA politics creeps into party admin

Youth Team B: MCA politics creeps into party admin

A staff transfer in the MCA headquarters is allegedly due to the party's internal feud.
The Big Durian premiere draws a full-house

The Big Durian premiere draws a full-house

Press freedom, mother-tongue education, race relations and ISA - all thorny issues . Aptly titled The Big Durian , the film premiere spotlights o­n these subjects and raises some funds for malaysiakini .
MCA committee starts probe on Ongs triad duo

MCA committee starts probe on Ongs triad duo

The MCA disciplinary committee has yet to decide whether Youth chief o­ng Tee Keat will be punished for tarnishing the party's image. Instead, it now focuses o­n another related case - triad elements in the party.
JI arrests: Malaysia cannot interfere

JI arrests: Malaysia cannot interfere

The government cannot get involved in the arrest of Malaysians who commit offences abroad, says Acting Premier Abdullah Ahmad Badawi when commenting o­n the detention of three Malaysians in Indonesia in connection with terror activities.
Pak Lah: No need for stringent counter-Sars measures

Pak Lah: No need for stringent counter-Sars measures

Acting Premier Abdullah Ahmad Badawi says there is no need to employ Singapore's stringent counter-Sars measures here because the situation is still under control.
Hospital kurang guna alat suntikan bistari kerana harga terlalu tinggi

Hospital kurang guna alat suntikan bistari kerana harga terlalu tinggi

penterjemahan Pharmaniaga Bhd, pembekal tunggal farmasi kepada hospital awam, berkata pihaknya mengalu-alukan sekiranya Kementerian Kesihatan mengarah semua hospital menggunakan alat suntikan bistari (safety syringes) tetapi pakar perubatan tidak sependapat sama ada ianya praktikal digunakan.
Safety syringes: the American experience

Safety syringes: the American experience

Most hospitals not using safety syringes, too costly

Most hospitals not using safety syringes, too costly

Malaysia was among the first few Asian countries to switch to safety syringes. Yet o­nly a few hospitals are using them.
MCA Youth chief prepared for the worst - party suspension

MCA Youth chief prepared for the worst - party suspension

The heat is o­n....MCA Youth chief O­ng Tee Keat will soon hear the outcome of a disciplinary committee hearing against him.

Two held for a few hours at Batu Caves do

Two held for a few hours at Batu Caves do

Police arrest two persons at a temple gathering which had PPP president M Kayveas's effigy burnt following his recent remark to "close all Tamil schools". The duo were released several hours later.
Freedom and diversity cure to varsity problems: UM board chief

Freedom and diversity cure to varsity problems: UM board chief

Is there a cure for all the problems faced by universities that have been widely discussed in recent years? A top Universiti Malaya official believes so.
US human rights report: Serious problems remain in Malaysia

US human rights report: Serious problems remain in Malaysia

Another report o­n human rights in Malaysia says the country still faces "some serious problems", ranging from disrespect for individual political right to curbs o­n civil liberties.
Govt urged to adopt Suhakams proposal on ISA

Govt urged to adopt Suhakams proposal on ISA

Suhakam's recommendation to scrap the ISA and enact a new anti-subversion law is welcomed by Suaram and the DAP.
Suhakam reproaches govt for disinterest in recommendations

Suhakam reproaches govt for disinterest in recommendations

Suhakam's annual report for 2002 underscores the government's slow responses to its previous reports and recommendations.
Suhakam traces erosion of safeguards against abuse of ISA

Suhakam traces erosion of safeguards against abuse of ISA

Suhakam: Replace ISA with clear security law

Suhakam: Replace ISA with clear security law

The ISA has overstayed its welcome and must be replaced by a new comprehensive security law that spells out the offences under it. Suhakam explains why.

High Court to decide on Uthayakumar's application on May 5

High Court to decide on Uthayakumar's application on May 5

Human rights activist, lawyer and campaigner against police brutality P Uthayakumar will know early next month whether he will have to answer a charge of intimidating a police officer.
Health ministry gives editors "better picture" of Sars

Health ministry gives editors "better picture" of Sars