Archive - 5 May 2003

Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi cited the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (Sars) outbreak among his main challenges during a two-month tenure as acting prime minister.

Health screening measures at entry points will be improved to prevent suspected Sars cases from slipping through, says the health ministry.

German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's upcoming visit to Southeast Asia shows he is determined to establish strong relations with the region and enhance economic, trade and political ties, says a senior German envoy.

'Mr Clean' is a force to be reckoned with. He proved his staying power in the 1996 party elections and a party source says he can always do it again.

The prime minister has told civil servants not to ask for higher salaries but to make sacrifices for the country. The DAP offers its own suggestions.

Bekas juruaudit dalaman Kuil Sri Marathandavar Thevalaya Hindu Paripalaya Sabah di Maran, tidak akan meminta maaf sepertimana yang dituntut oleh pihak pengurusannya yang mendakwa beliau telah membuat laporan palsu mengenai penyata kewangan kuil terbabit.

The family of ISA detainee Dr Badrul Amin Bahron is calling for his early release after seeing his health deteriorate while in the Kamunting detention camp.

Khalil Yaakob also says that certain laws are required to keep the local media in check to avoid threats to national unity and racial harmony.

Another World Press Freedom Day has gone by with many still fighting for press freedom in Malaysia. While the proposed media council could put this o­n the right track, it could be a double-edged sword.

A nine-year-old Iraqi girl who lost both her legs in a bomb attack o­n her house in Baghdad has arrived in Malaysia for treatment, an official said Monday.

Judge criticises Sepang magistrate for upholding charges based o­n personal sentiments and reminds the police not to act like lords in their 'little fiefdom'.

Terengganu Menteri Besar Abdul Hadi Awang is ready to come up with proof of his allegations that certain quarters in the state police department are involved in vice activities.

To countervail the plunge in occupancy due to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (Sars) outbreak, hotels here have been urged to offer discounted rates and interesting packages to local tourists.

Consumer groups seek better international coordination for the recall of potentially dangerous health care products after more than 1,300 of them were withdrawn from sale in Australia - but remain available to consumers in 40 countries.

Orang politik terlalu menguasai isu-isu negara. Sementara golongan cerdik pandai dan sektor-sektor bukan politik pula berdiam diri. FATHI ARIS OMAR mendakwa sikap ini sebagai sejenis 'konspirasi senyap' yang merosakkan debat awam.

World Press Freedom Day events took a community-based flavour in Penang this year, recognising the best and the worst in the country's media scenario.

Ten Malaysian cargo ship crew members hospitalised with suspected Sars in Hong Kong have been discharged after being found to be free of the deadly virus.