Archive - 11 July 2003

M'sia, S'pore vow to work together against infectious diseases

M'sia, S'pore vow to work together against infectious diseases

Malaysia and Singapore today vowed to maintain vigilance against Sars and to work together to combat future outbreaks of infectious diseases.
Any changes to retirement plan is up to PM, says Pak Lah

Any changes to retirement plan is up to PM, says Pak Lah

The premier is committed to stepping down in October and any changes to this plan lies entirely with Mahathir, says his deputy.
Anwar supporters see 'good signs' for bail release

Anwar supporters see 'good signs' for bail release

Two months ago many were certain that Anwar did not stand a chance in getting bail. But recent developments has rekindled optimism and hope.

Tajem, Salang elected unopposed to lead PBDS

Tajem, Salang elected unopposed to lead PBDS

updated version PBDS acting president Daniel Tajem and treasurer-general Joseph Salang Gandum have been returned unopposed as president and deputy president respectively for a three-year term.
National service: Ministry reveals more details

National service: Ministry reveals more details

The Defence Ministry attempts to quell doubts over the national service scheme by assuring that it would be designed to give participants a 'wonderful' experience but critics are by no means satisfied.
Pak Lah should also initiate peace talks in Aceh

Pak Lah should also initiate peace talks in Aceh

Bill our dirty water filters to Puas

Bill our dirty water filters to Puas

IPTA: Samy Vellu dinasihat kaji dulu sebelum komen

IPTA: Samy Vellu dinasihat kaji dulu sebelum komen

Will meritocracy advocates put money in rural schools?

Will meritocracy advocates put money in rural schools?

Meritocracy: Its about a common varsity entrance assessment

Meritocracy: Its about a common varsity entrance assessment

'Being a Muslim not a criterion for meritocracy

'Being a Muslim not a criterion for meritocracy

For a four-year-old party, Keadilan has done well

For a four-year-old party, Keadilan has done well

Beware of enemies within, Hishamuddin warned

Beware of enemies within, Hishamuddin warned

The Umno information chief has opened the Pandora's box and now Hishamuddin is being told to be wary of those in the wing who may choose to capitalise on it.
Muslims to lose democracy in PAS Islamic state

Muslims to lose democracy in PAS Islamic state

Unfair to force Muslims to abandon Syariah

Unfair to force Muslims to abandon Syariah

PBDS polls: Checkmate for Masing faction

PBDS polls: Checkmate for Masing faction

Dr James Masing, who is mounting a leadership challenge, complains bitterly about the many branches supporting him being shut out from the forthcoming triennial delegates conference of PBDS.
ACA's transparency measures cosmetic

ACA's transparency measures cosmetic

Gerakan wants more powers for ACA

Gerakan wants more powers for ACA

ACA has been criticised, time and again, for its inability to nab the big fishes who are indulging in corrupt practices. More enforcement powers for the graft-fighting body will help, says a member of the ruling Barisan Nasional coalition.

Keadilan-DAP finally reach common ground on seats discussion

Keadilan-DAP finally reach common ground on seats discussion

After months of bickering, Keadilan and DAP have at last reached an understanding on how to discuss the thorny issue of seat allocations for the upcoming general election.

M'sia, Japan on course to free trade pact: Abdullah

M'sia, Japan on course to free trade pact: Abdullah

Deputy Premier Abdullah Ahmad Badawi says that the country is on course to forge a free trade agreement (FTA) with Japan as it is determined to maintain its "Look-East" policy of learning from the rest of Asia.
What is Singapore up to?

What is Singapore up to?

The issue over the water agreement is not about the accuracy of data or with details but with the confidentiality of documents, and the secrecy sensitive talks demand.
Harassed ISA wives seek Suhakams help

Harassed ISA wives seek Suhakams help

After months of detention, a group of detainees are seeking legal assistance and their wives claim this has spooked the authorities who are resorting to harassment and threats.
Hisham diingatkan tentang musuh dalam selimut'

Hisham diingatkan tentang musuh dalam selimut'

Apakah wujud 'musuh dalam selimut' yang boleh menjejaskan kedudukan Datuk Hishamuddin Hussein Onn untuk terus memimpin pergerakan itu bagi penggal akan datang?
Menilik nasib Anwar

Menilik nasib Anwar

Pemerhati politik tanahair berpendapat keputusan sama ada mahkamah akan membenarkan permohonan ikatjamin oleh Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim terhadap pensabitan kes liwatnya, akan menjawab telahan mengenai rundingan wakil Umno dengan Mohd Ezam Mohd Noor.
History will not judge Mohtar kindly

History will not judge Mohtar kindly

One of the most controversial figures in the Malaysian judiciary has departed. But will death exonerate him of his questionable tenure as attorney-general?
Penang developers lash out at columbarium opponents

Penang developers lash out at columbarium opponents

Housing developers in Penang are not happy with 'conservation experts', who they claim are opposing the controversial inner city columbarium project for personal benefit.