Archive - 7 January 2003

Ling sends quit letter to PM, ready to step down any time

Ling sends quit letter to PM, ready to step down any time

In a shock announcement, MCA chief Ling Liong Sik said he has submitted an undated resignation letter as transport minister to Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad. However, it is not clear whether this has been accepted.
Petronas inks fifth oil contract in Vietnam

Petronas inks fifth oil contract in Vietnam

BN supreme council: MCAs action against errant duo sufficient

BN supreme council: MCAs action against errant duo sufficient

Tension surrounding the breach of discipline of two MCA Penang elected representatives lifted today, as the Barisan Nasional supreme council decided they had been punished enough.
Chinese media magnate buys his way into rival group

Chinese media magnate buys his way into rival group

In May 2001, the Chinese community had protested MCA's takeover of two Chinese newspapers for fear that this would create a monopoly. Is the fear about to be realised?
EGM call to end MTUC leadership crisis

EGM call to end MTUC leadership crisis

Feuding Malaysian Trades Union Congress leaders Zainal Rampak and Mohamad Shafie BP Mammal may have to slug it out at an emergency general meeting for the top post.
Soh gains access to key documents for fraud trial

Soh gains access to key documents for fraud trial

High-profile businessman Soh Chee Wen had 'a good day' at the Shah Alam sessions court, where he won preliminary applications in the build-up to defending charges of shares fraud.
Demonstrasi aman di tol Jalan Kuching malam ini

Demonstrasi aman di tol Jalan Kuching malam ini

Be calm on island issue

Be calm on island issue

A good reason to remain secularist

A good reason to remain secularist

The flip side of polygamy

The flip side of polygamy

Sarong comment manifests frustration

Sarong comment manifests frustration

Logging in Kedah spells widespread doom

Logging in Kedah spells widespread doom

Its just politics

Its just politics

No apologies for the Malaysian way

No apologies for the Malaysian way

Wrong formula to improve English

Wrong formula to improve English

Malaysia Airlines eyes six new Airbus A380 mega-jumbos: report

Malaysia Airlines eyes six new Airbus A380 mega-jumbos: report

The parent company of flag carrier Malaysia Airlines is in talks with the European Airbus consortium to acquire at least six A380 superjumbo aircraft, a report said today.
Ports need RM4 bln investment to expand

Ports need RM4 bln investment to expand

Malaysia's ports need investment of more than RM3.8 billion to raise capacity and win a greater share of global trade, says Transport Minister Dr Ling Liong Sik, adding that the cash infusion will also ensure we have trained staff to move additional volume.

PAS: Umno Kedah gagal tangani isu semasa

PAS: Umno Kedah gagal tangani isu semasa

Keyakinan Menteri Besar Kedah, Datuk Seri Syed Razak Syed Zain yang Umno mampu menawan kubu kuat PAS dalam pilihanraya umum nanti, dipertikaikan oleh pemimpin PAS yang mendakwa cara kerajaan mengendali isu-isu tertentu, telah meningkatkan sokongan kepada PAS.
Why Malaysia won't play in war-game

Why Malaysia won't play in war-game

Late last year, Malaysia agreed to participate in the Cobra Gold joint military exercise with the US, Thailand and Singapore. But a recent news report revealed that Malaysia has repudiated its commitment. Why?
Malaysia's dearth of dialectic

Malaysia's dearth of dialectic

The most reliable path to an informed and intelligent citizenry is through informed discussion. How are any of us to be active participants in the daily affairs of the country when the fundamental facts are forbidden to be discussed? HARUN RASHID mulls the situation.