Archive - 11 December 2002

In what appears to be a veiled threat to MCA, Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad notes that Barisan Nasional has the power to determine which party can be a member of the ruling front.

Indonesia and Malaysia say that they remain hopeful of winning their case in the International Court of Justice over the ownership of two islands.

Infighting within MCA has taken a sordid turn, as veteran leader Yap Pian Hon — associated with Team B — claims he has been falsely linked with vice activities in his constituency.

National Union of Bank Employees says it has met conditions stipulated by commercial banks, for a dispute to be resolved. It will not tolerate any more delays.

Naib presiden Umno Tan Sri Muhammad Muhd Taib menegaskan isu berkaitan dua Adun MCA Pulau Pinang tidak perlu terus dibincangkan secara terbuka kerana masalah itu boleh diselesaikan melalui saluran dalaman Barisan Nasional (BN).

Thailand is in the midst of preparing tight security for a cabinet meeting this month which Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad will join.

Suhakam comes under fire for failing to protect human rights especially in the ongoing 'war against terrorism'. DAP's Lim Kit Siang points the finger at the commission's chief.

Western values is seeping into Sarawak's Orang Ulu community and a local politician fears it will destroy his people's identity and culture.

The police will cooperate with Indonesian authorities to track funds used to finance the Oct 12 Bali bomb blast which killed nearly 200 people, says a Bukit Aman spokesperson.

Apakah tindakan Pengerusi Barisan Nasional (BN) Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad meminta MCA 'memecat' dua Ahli Dewan Undangan Negerinya (Adun) boleh diangap sebagai satu lagi campurtangan Umno dan BN dalam hal-ehwal parti MCA? LEE BAN CHEN mengupas permasalahan itu.

Two incidents in the past week have illustrated the ease with which terrorists can move explosives and personnel by sea among the thousands of islands which dot the vast area around the mainland in this region.

As the US persuades countries to support its intended strike against Iraq, few will come under as much pressure as Turkey. US officials have launched a charm offensive to win Turkish support, but will have to contend with a hostile public.

Australia's self-designated role as America's regional sheriff in the fight against terrorism has widened the gulf between Canberra and Southeast Asian countries wary of a 'white enclave' in their backyard.