Yoges Palaniappan
Oct 9, 07 5:09pm

The Malaysian Trade Union Congress (MTUC) has accused water concessionaire Syabas of making profits by carrying out massive water supply disconnections.

Memorandum to Suhakam on Abuse, Misuse of Police Powers

August 7, 2007

We the organizers of the national event: United for Water: Religions Speak on the Human Right to Water are here to file a formal complaint with the Malaysian Human Rights Commission on the conduct of the Special Branch based in Dang Wangi Police Station located in Jalan Stadium.  

thestar online

Tuesday August 14, 2007

ENVIRONMENT-MALAYSIA: Water a Sacred Gift Affirm Interfaith Leaders
By Anil Netto

PENANG, Aug 10 (IPS) - When religious leaders from different faiths sought to jointly affirm the sacredness of water as the source of life but were shooed away by authorities, it was seen as a move to scuttle interfaith harmony as well as support plans to privatise a common resource.

Water forum: Police pass the buck to mosque

Fauwaz Abdul Aziz
Aug 10, 07 12:15pm

The police have claimed that they are not behind the denial for inter-religious group to hold a forum on water at the National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur. 

Suhakam: Cops were unprofessional

Fauwaz Abdul Aziz
Aug 7, 07 6:22pm

The Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) agrees that the police acted unprofessionally in preventing an inter-religious seminar on water from being held at the National Mosque in Kuala Lumpur.

Business                                                                                      July 16, 2007 19:52 PM

Malaysia-US FTA Talks Expected To Concluded By June 2008

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the United States are looking to conclude their negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) by the middle of next year, US Assistant Trade Representative for the Asia Pacific, Barbara Weisel, said today.

Business                                                                                     July 16, 2007 18:50 PM

Malaysia-US FTA Negotiations Still Ongoing, Says Rafidah

SEOUL, July 16 (Bernama) -- Negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between Malaysia and the United States are still ongoing but in smaller groups and not big delegations as before, International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz said today.

US Targets June 2008 to wrap up M'sia FTA

Jul 16, 07 

10:38am 

The United States is aiming to seal a free trade agreement with Malaysia by June next year, a top official said Monday after both sides missed a crucial deadline to fast-track the agreement.