Archive - 17 December 2002

The PAS-led Terengganu government is confident that it runs the state better than the Barisan Nasional has done, at least in terms of debt management.

Malaysia aims to become a regional hub for the auto industry in Southeast Asia, says Trade Minister Rafidah Aziz.

Yesterday's indefinite suspension of two MCA Penang representatives is unlikely to end the latest war of words between the party and Gerakan. Another salvo is expected next month, when the two party chiefs meet.

Foreign workers are not mistreated in Malaysia, says Human Resources Minister Fong Chan Onn in reaction to a Thai newspaper report which claims a group of Thai workers were ill-treated by their Malaysian employers.

Three SUPP veterans may be booted out from the main committee at the party election this weekend which is expected to be a mere formality.

Seorang Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (Adun) Umno di Terengganu Rasol Wahid menjelaskan mengapa Adun Umno bersikap berkecuali dan tidak mengundi ketika rang undang-undang hudud diluluskan di dewan negeri Julai lalu.

Malaysia is stepping up border security by becoming the first nation to issue passports with thumb prints and ordering guards to detain and deport "suspicious" characters even if they have valid travel documents.

The country's economic growth is expected to rise to 5.7 percent next year, led by a rebound in exports, a stronger private sector and favourable government policies, says Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER).

Persatuan Mahasiswa Terengganu di Jordan mempertikaikan laporan bahawa Mara telah menarik balik pinjaman kepada 15 pelajar di Universiti Mu'tah, Jordan kerana didakwa terbabit dalam kes memukul ahli Kelab Umno Jordan, sedangkan mereka bukan penerima biasiswa Mara.

Human rights and democracy received a boost after the Anwar debacle but interest has since petered out, taking with it the popularity of the alternative front. What's the way forward for BA now?

Bangladesh's recent detention of four journalists, two of whom have since been released, underscores the country's sensitivity to media coverage relating to claims that religious extremists are operating there.

Bumiputra Commerce Bank unionised employees stand to lose their union membership as they have gotten their December pay last Friday but without the union fee cut, a situation that puts their union membership at risk.

Italian businessman wanted by India over the 16-year-old Bofors arms scandal was ordered by the Court of Appeal to surrend his travel document despite the fact he left the country over the weekend.