Archive - 10 May 2003

Dr M hopes Schroeder's visit will strengthen economic ties

Dr M hopes Schroeder's visit will strengthen economic ties

Dr Mahathir Mohamad hopes that a rare visit by Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder to Southeast Asia will help boost economic and trade relations between Malaysia and Germany.
PM hints of snap election after October

PM hints of snap election after October

Dr Mahathir Mohamad hints of a snap election after he steps down in October and urges his ruling National Front coalition to secure a resounding victory.
ISA detainees assaulted: Keadilan wants answers

ISA detainees assaulted: Keadilan wants answers

Keadilan leaders under ISA detention were assaulted in the Kamunting camp yesterday and the party is demanding a thorough investigation into the high-handed behaviour of the camp wardens.
Just be yourself, Musa advises Pak Lah

Just be yourself, Musa advises Pak Lah

Former deputy premier Musa Hitam is perhaps o­ne of the few authoritative enough to advise in-coming premier Abdullah Ahmad Badawi why he should not try to emulate Dr Mahathir Mohamad. He was the premier's first deputy, after all.
IGP says Hadi's allegation no help without proof

IGP says Hadi's allegation no help without proof

Top cop Norian Mai says that Terengganu Menteri Besar Abdul Hadi Awang must provide concrete evidence of his 'vice cops' allegation and assures that policemen found guilty will have to face the full force of the law.
Petronas seals RM12.6 bil gas pact with Korean firm

Petronas seals RM12.6 bil gas pact with Korean firm

Detainees denied right to education

Detainees denied right to education

Three ISA detainees say they should be allowed to study while serving time but have been told that the green light must come from the Home Ministry.
Tough approach to Muslim south draws fire

Tough approach to Muslim south draws fire

Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra now favours tough policies in the provinces dominated by the country's Muslim minority.
My final column

My final column

FARISH A NOOR - o­ne of the country's most prolific writers - is taking a well-deserved break. This is his last column for malaysiakini , for now
Polis perjelas kelewatan siasatan kes tiket palsu

Polis perjelas kelewatan siasatan kes tiket palsu

Polis menjelaskan kes jualan tiket palsu sewaktu perayaan Thaipusam lalu memerlukan siasatan rapi dan terperinci. Oleh itu, pihaknya memerlukan lebih masa untuk menyiapkan siasatan.
Petronas asks for lower charges at Bintulu Port

Petronas asks for lower charges at Bintulu Port

Even though Petronas is just paying a fraction of its revenue o­n port charges in Bintulu, it is still pursuing its request to have the charges revised downwards.