“He was considered a threat because JI was trying to establish an Islamic government in the region. But now, he has been rehabilitated and can return to society.” Suspected Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) terrorist Yazid Sufaat was released from detention under the Internal Security Act (ISA) in November 2008 after being held for seven years. Home […]
Archives for December 2008
Music in motion
By N Shashi Kala(© Paulo Correa / sxc.hu) THE PC Fair that took place from 12 to 14 Dec 2008 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre was crowded with people looking for cool and funky, cheap and cheerful stuff. Of all the gadgets on offer, the ones that caught my eye were at the booths hawking MP3 and […]
M’sian Anti-Corruption Commission Bill passed
KUALA LUMPUR, 16 Dec 2008: The government will stick to its decision not to place the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) under Parliament as it fears the possibility of favouritism arising if a member of the august House is charged for corruption. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz said ever […]
Education Ministry to study report
PUTRAJAYA, 16 Dec 2008: The findings from the series of roundtable discussions on the policy of teaching and learning Maths and Science in English will be handed over to Education Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein to be tabled to the cabinet. Deputy Education Minister Datuk Wee Ka Siong said the report contained seven options […]
ISA detention also under police powers
KUALA LUMPUR, 16 Dec 2008: Not all detentions under the Internal Security Act (ISA) are done under ministerial powers rather the police also have powers to make detentions under the act, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar. He said the action taken by police was due to their investigations to ensure the safety […]
Jam, confusion at new CIQ
JOHOR BARU, 16 Dec 2008: The Bangunan Sultan Iskandar which houses the new Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex here, today opened its doors, only to be greeted with long queues and traffic confusion. There were scenes of motorists reduced to bumper-to-bumper crawls at the complex, especially when clearing the toll collection booths. The scenario […]
S’wak to form own conclusions about JAC Bill
KOTA SAMARAHAN, 16 Dec 2008: Sarawak will not quickly jump to conclusion that the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) Bill will erode the constitutional rights of the state as claimed. Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud said the present lively debate on the JAC Bill by various quarters should be viewed positively although he had […]
Task force to tackle women HIV epidemic
PETALING JAYA, 16 Dec 2008: The Health Ministry has set up a task force to study and draw up plans to tackle the HIV epidemic among women in the country. Minister Datuk Liow Tiong Lai said the task force would focus on heterosexual HIV infection besides studying the mechanism and strategies recommended by the World […]
Don’t politicise Mandarin news bulletin switch
KUALA LUMPUR, 16 Dec 2008: The decision to move Mandarin news from RTM2 to RTM1 is part of the broadcasting station’s programme restructuring exercise and should not be politicised, said Information Minster Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek. He said the exercise involved not only the Mandarin news bulletin but also other programmes. “Do not look at […]
Action against Jerit organiser for using children
Updated 10:13pm, 16 Dec 2008 SHAH ALAM, 16 Dec 2008: Police will take action against Sungai Siput Member of Parliament Dr D Jeyakumar for allegedly using children in an illegal gathering in Rawang yesterday, Selangor police chief Datuk Khalid Abu Bakar said. Thirty people were arrested in the “Cycling for Change” campaign, organised by Jaringan […]
