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Malaysia's new security act all smoke and mirrors
News, Published on 19/06/2012
» When Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak announced last September that the country's infamous Internal Security Act would be repealed, he referred to tensions "between national security and personal freedom", and promised that new "legislation formulated will take into consideration fundamental rights and freedoms". Fast forward seven months to this April when parliament's Lower House, followed in short order by the Upper House, passed ISA's replacement, the 2012 Security Offences (Special Measures) Act. Unfortunately, this new bill does not go far enough to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of Malaysians. While this bill is not yet the law of the land, all that remains is for King, Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah, to assent and for the text to appear in the Federal Gazette with the date it will take effect.
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Our leaders canlearn from The Lady's light
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 19/06/2012
» Some people's minds are as clear as crystal, a former senior colleague recently said to me.
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Sudket, Saralee triumph at Indonesia Super Series
Sports, Kittipong Thongsombat, Published on 19/06/2012
» Sudket Prapakamol and Saralee Thoungthongkam won the mixed doubles title at the Indonesia Open Super Series in Jakarta on Sunday night.
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Greek election hopeful for euro
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 19/06/2012
» The outcome of Greece's parliamentary election on Sunday after an inconclusive first round on May 6 gave a brief respite to investors, as the two parties now preparing to form a government ran on a platform of tackling the sovereign debt crisis from within the euro zone.
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SET: Global market volatility still likely
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/06/2012
» The global economy is still highly volatile despite the positive sentiment following Greece's elections, said Veerathai Santiprabhob, chief strategy officer of the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
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Gambling addiction: When you just can't stop
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/06/2012
» Gambling becomes sickness when thrill of winning or losing is so great, you can't stop, even if you lose everything.
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Contestant's topless painting 'paid PR stunt'
Online Reporters, Published on 19/06/2012
» The topless painting act performed by a female contestant during a talent show broadcast on national television on Sunday was a prearranged, paid-for stunt to draw attention to the show, according to the contestant's friend.
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Kittel targets Cavendish in Tour de France
AFP, Published on 19/06/2012
» German sprinter Marcel Kittel said Tuesday he was relishing the prospect of his upcoming battle with Briton Mark Cavendish in the Tour de France.
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Cambodia arrests Frenchman linked to Bo Xilai scandal
AFP, Published on 19/06/2012
» A French architect with ties to disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai has been arrested in Cambodia, the French embassy said Tuesday, in a new twist to China's biggest political scandal in decades.
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Hong Kong residents evacuated as WWII bomb is found
AFP, Published on 19/06/2012
» Hong Kong police on Tuesday evacuated scores of people from homes and offices after an unexploded World War II-era bomb was discovered at a construction site.
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