KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 21, 2008): Several State Islamic Religous Councils now want to refer the dispute over the usage of the word "Allah" in the Catholilc weekly, Herald, to the Federal Court for determination on the constitutionality of law.
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Dreaming for change A FEW years ago, I was at a function where a group of children no taller that 1m were asked what they would like to be when they grew up. There were the usual doctor, lawyer, engineer responses and what have you when suddenly the crowd laughed when a little girl boldly declared she’d like to be a zoo keeper. I bet there were disapproving people around who thought she’d make a good nurse instead of a zoo keeper. I though, just wanted to know what wonderful parents she had who allowed her to dream and be proud of her dreams.
MPs grapple with excellence THE 12th Parliament has seen the emergence of a new culture in the Dewan Rakyat. HUSNA YUSOP speaks to backbencher Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi (BN-Batu Pahat), who often provokes opposition MPs, on name-calling, walkouts and other antics of parliamentarians.
Spend wisely and be selective With western financial institutions falling like tenpins, global stock markets going through a roller-coaster ride and our southern neighbour in recession, who can blame Malaysians for fearing the worst.
Public assemblies: To allow or not to allow? IT’S not new. We’ve been talking about it for years. But the Nov 9 fracas in Petaling Jaya has triggered off a new round of "war of words ". Which brings us, once again, to the all important question. "Should public assemblies be allowed without police permits?"
"I CAN’T believe that my mother told me to fold clothes," my West Malaysian classmate said. "What did she give birth to me for? I’m not the maid!"
What Obama’s victory will mean for the world AMERICANS are still euphoric after the historic victory last week of Senator – and now, president-elect – Barack Obama. But his honeymoon will be brief. He inherits a nation mired in bankruptcy caused by an orgy of reckless borrowing and criminal fraud.
Chew, spit it out WILL those responsible for the millions in losses of public money in Tourism Ministry subsidiary Pempena Sdn Bhd be held accountable for their actions or inactions? Will the long arm of the law catch up with the perpetrators of fraud? Is the new team at the helm serious in investigating the shenanigans which took place in the company?
According to current practice, an employee who feels he or she has been unjustly dismissed has to complain to the Industrial Relations Department within 60 days. An industrial relations officer will then attempt to conciliate between employer and employee. If this fails, the case is passed on to the human resources minister, who would then refer it to the Industrial Court. This can take up to two years, and another two years for the case to be settled at the Industrial Court (before appeal).
People are judged by their words and deeds YET again, today’s column is not an essay on the English language but an insight into the mind-set and thinking of some readers. It is also a reflection on the ideals and thoughts on people who are held in high esteem by our society
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