Archive - 12 June 2004

Two more years for 11 under ISA

Two more years for 11 under ISA

In announcing its decision at the very last minute, the government is trying to show that it can wield its power however it wishes, a detainee's wife said today. The extension was also 'not a surprise' to families of the detainees.
DAP: Is Hishammuddin pulling another 'Suqiu'?

DAP: Is Hishammuddin pulling another 'Suqiu'?

Utusan Malaysia 's drumming up of DAP leader Lim Kit Siang's statement on the Islamic state has party leaders worrying whether Umno has more plans to raise racial temperatures in the run up to its party elections in September.
Why is Malaysia dancing with dictators, asks Kit Siang

Why is Malaysia dancing with dictators, asks Kit Siang

The DAP chief questions why Malaysia under Dr Mahathir Mahathir had not kept an arm's length to disassociate Malaysia from President Robert Mugabe's corrupt and dictatorial ways.
Taib faces tough time to pick new PBDS minister

Taib faces tough time to pick new PBDS minister

Who will Taib Mahmud choose as the new assistant minister? A candidate from the faction led by Daniel Tajem or a Dr James Masing nominee?
A First World police force

A First World police force

What this country needs, says SIM KWANG YANG, is a total overhaul of our philosophy on security, and a review of all the legislations that have given the police such sweeping powers over the lives of the citizens .
Consultant says logging industry suffers from wrong impression

Consultant says logging industry suffers from wrong impression

Rampant illegal logging across the border has contributed to depressed market prices over the years. Malaysian timber traders are keeping their fingers crossed that a change in the Indonesian government's forestry policy may change this.
So prosecute me, Mahathir says over gift to Mugabe

So prosecute me, Mahathir says over gift to Mugabe

The former prime minister says he was ready to be prosecuted for abuse of power if a gift of timber to the Zimbabwean president was considered an offence.