Archive - 22 April 2003

Chua: Prolonged outbreak will result in medical staff shortage

Chua: Prolonged outbreak will result in medical staff shortage

Health Minister Chua Jui Meng concedes that if the Sars outbreak persists, it will lead to a shortage of medical staff in government hospitals.
Anwar, Sukma file fresh bail applications

Anwar, Sukma file fresh bail applications

Ex-deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim says he should be granted bail since his guilt is yet to be proven beyond reasonable doubt and his health condition warrants it.
MAS defrauded of millions, claims employee

MAS defrauded of millions, claims employee

A police report against a freight company could shed light o­n why MAS may have sustained losses in at least o­ne area of its operations for more than two years.

Ong: EIA report first, dialogues later

Ong: EIA report first, dialogues later

Broga residents opposing the mega-incinerator project must wait until the EIA study is completed before holding dialogues with the Housing and Local Government Ministry.
Proton to get boost from new RM1.8 bn plant

Proton to get boost from new RM1.8 bn plant

National carmaker Proton said today it will get a boost when its new RM1.8 billion manufacturing plant begins operations at year-end.
Thousands to picket over low dividend by pension fund

Thousands to picket over low dividend by pension fund

Thousands of workers are expected to protest nationwide next month against a low dividend payout of 4.25 percent by a state pension fund, a labour chief said today.
DAP MPs take EPF to task for lowest dividend in 40 years

DAP MPs take EPF to task for lowest dividend in 40 years

DAP wants changes in the structure, management and operation of the country's biggest fund following the appalling 4.25 percent dividend it announced recently.

PM's office raps paper over terrorist picture mix-up

PM's office raps paper over terrorist picture mix-up

Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's office today complained to the Asian Wall Street Journal after it ran a picture of a top terrorist suspect which it identified as Mahathir.
Pelesenan syarikat judi baru di Pahang dibantah

Pelesenan syarikat judi baru di Pahang dibantah

Tindakan Kementerian Kewangan meluluskan satu lesen syarikat judi yang baru di Pahang mendapat bantahan keras dari sebuah badan bukan kerajaan atas alasan ianya mengakibatkan kesan negatif sosial.
Charge Kayveas for sedition, says DAP

Charge Kayveas for sedition, says DAP

A DAP leader wants Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister M Kayveas to be charged for sedition over his Tamil school remark. However, Kayveas says the former should understand the law first.
EPFs paper losses unacceptable

EPFs paper losses unacceptable

Second victim succumbs to probable Sars

Second victim succumbs to probable Sars

The Health Ministry says that a second Malaysian, a 26-year-old male tour agency manager from Penang, died this morning of probable Sars. The ministry is also awaiting post-mortem reports o­n two other deaths earlier this month to confirm if they are Sars-related.
What about injustices at home?

What about injustices at home?

New battle for control within PBDS

New battle for control within PBDS

Rival factions seeking to exert control over Sarawak's PBDS have engaged in o­ne-upmanship - no situation appears too small for each to make its point.

Smartlock safety syringes not the answer to Sars

Smartlock safety syringes not the answer to Sars

Dont blame US for looting of Baghdad museum

Dont blame US for looting of Baghdad museum

Hand over power in Iraq to the UN

Hand over power in Iraq to the UN

Forget principles, take that Iraq oil chief job if it comes

Forget principles, take that Iraq oil chief job if it comes

Saddams umbrella for Arab states

Saddams umbrella for Arab states

Whats the difference, Mister Bush?

Whats the difference, Mister Bush?

Ban smacks of religious intolerance

Ban smacks of religious intolerance

Nazri Aziz menduga lautan bergelora

Nazri Aziz menduga lautan bergelora

Apakah tindakan Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi melengah-lengahkan pengumuman mengenai calon timbalannya selepas mengambil alih kuasa dari Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad Oktober ini akan membawa padah kepada dirinya? AMAN RAIS menganalisa kemungkinan ini.
ISA 6: Security, not election will determine their fate

ISA 6: Security, not election will determine their fate

updated version The government has denied that political tactics will be a factor in deciding the circumstances of six ISA detainees when their detention order expires in June.

Blushes for AWSJ after mixing up terrorist and Mahathir

Blushes for AWSJ after mixing up terrorist and Mahathir

The Asian Wall Street Journal today carries an embarrassing correction after errantly running a picture of a top terrorist suspect which it identified as Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Spore, Msia boost cooperation against Sars

Spore, Msia boost cooperation against Sars

Singapore and Malaysia expect to draw up a common protocol in referring suspected Sars cases travelling in both countries and share information o­n these people.
Sars: Admission greeted by shock and fear in China

Sars: Admission greeted by shock and fear in China

Shock, disbelief and fear greets the disclosure of dramatically higher figures for Sars in Beijing and the sacking of top officials over the handling of the health crisis.
The Australian hand in Timor Leste's oil

The Australian hand in Timor Leste's oil

As far as friends of Timor Leste are concerned, none fits the bill better than Australia considering its involvement in the country after its independence. However, a recent film hints that white Australia's benevolent face masks an uglier reality.