Archive - 4 April 2003

Global fight against Sars stepped up

Global fight against Sars stepped up

The government may have issued a range of measures to tighten surveillance and contain the spread of Sars but how do these compare to the measures taken elsewhere?
2,500 Republican Guards surrender: US Central Command

2,500 Republican Guards surrender: US Central Command

About 2,500 Iraqi Republic Guards have surrendered Kut and Baghdad to the coalition forces, said the US Central Command said today.
MAS cancels flights to Singapore and Hong Kong due to Sars

MAS cancels flights to Singapore and Hong Kong due to Sars

Malaysia Airlines today announced that it has cancelled several flights to Singapore and Hong Kong amid a global health scare over a deadly pneumonia which has badly affected the two cities.
Penang hospital admits eight suspected Sars cases

Penang hospital admits eight suspected Sars cases

Travellers at risk from Sars told to declare health status

Travellers at risk from Sars told to declare health status

Air travellers from countries severely stricken with Sars must now fill out a 'health declaration card' upon arrival in Malaysia.
DAP forwards steps to contain Sars threat

DAP forwards steps to contain Sars threat

DAP leaders have come up with a 'what-to-do' list for the government to stay o­n top of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) situation.
No closure of border checkpoint with Spore: Pak Lah

No closure of border checkpoint with Spore: Pak Lah

The government will work with Singapore to contain the Sars epidemic and will not resort to drastic actions like closing the border checkpoint.
Nexnews yet to acquire Sun, Edge

Nexnews yet to acquire Sun, Edge

Countermyths about US-led war on Iraq

Countermyths about US-led war on Iraq

The treachery of self-appointed Arab rulers

The treachery of self-appointed Arab rulers

Reality of war captured in gory pictures

Reality of war captured in gory pictures

Gory pictures wont lead to clashes

Gory pictures wont lead to clashes

Sars: Public needs to know truth

Sars: Public needs to know truth

Peace Malaysia urges Spain to withdraw war support

Peace Malaysia urges Spain to withdraw war support

Anti-war initiatives continue with Peace Malaysia now turning to US allies to persuade them to retract their support for the military strike o­n Iraq.
More suggestions for the health minister

More suggestions for the health minister

What Chua can do about Sars

What Chua can do about Sars

Public anxiety over severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) is better assuaged by immediate pro-active and co-ordinated action o­n the part of various authorities to contain the outbreak.
Manufacturers see industry growth cut to 2 percent

Manufacturers see industry growth cut to 2 percent

Manufacturers warned that weak global growth prospects meant the industry was likely to grow o­nly two percent this year, compared with a five percent official forecast.
Public input sought over EIA for Broga incinerator project

Public input sought over EIA for Broga incinerator project

Citizens have been asked to help determine the basis o­n which the environmental impact assessment study should be carried out for the proposed incinerator project in Broga.

Travel trade tackles impact of Sars

Travel trade tackles impact of Sars

As Malaysian travellers cancel prior bookings to Sars-stricken destinations, the travel industry is grappling with the question of refunds and financial losses.
Baghdad airport under US control, 320 Iraqi soldiers killed

Baghdad airport under US control, 320 Iraqi soldiers killed

The US troops are making headway in capturing Baghdad by taking control of the Saddam International airport. However Iraqi officials are saying that the US-led invading forces hold no territory in Iraq
The prospects for peace today

The prospects for peace today

When humans wage war o­n o­ne another, it's time to wonder about their place in the god-given miracle called Life.
Kami bersedia menemui Gegar: Jawatankuasa

Kami bersedia menemui Gegar: Jawatankuasa

Gerakan Bertindak Umat Selamatkan Sekolah Agama Rakyat (Gegar) mahu bersemuka dengan jawatankuasa khas yang ditubuhkan untuk mengkaji sistem pendidikan Islam bagi memastikan pandangan rakyat berhubung isu sekolah agama rakyat (SAR) diberi perhatian.
SAM shoots down Kedah heli-logging plan

SAM shoots down Kedah heli-logging plan

An environmental group refutes the Kedah Menteri Besar's claim that helicopter logging in water- catchment areas will not harm the environment.
Analyst: Why focus on peace only in Iraq?

Analyst: Why focus on peace only in Iraq?

Amid loud anti-war views in the streets and the media, defence journalist and consultant Dzirhan Mahadzir offers a contrarian view and explains why the war o­n Iraq is justified.