Archive - 17 May 2003

Najib says US poses higher risk

Najib says US poses higher risk

Defence Minister Najib Tun Razak says the US's renewed warning to its nationals against visiting Malaysia was uncalled for and unfair as it did not accurately reflect the country's security situation.
Suspected Sars patient dies

Suspected Sars patient dies

A 77-year-old man, suspected of suffereing from Sars has died, the Health Ministry reports.
Kit Siang tells EC to focus on fair, clean elections

Kit Siang tells EC to focus on fair, clean elections

DAP chief Lim Kit Siang tells the Election Commission to concentrate o­n ensuring that free, fair and clean elections are conducted and not to be distracted by the A kujanji and NGO issues.
Ling keeps mum on talks of reactivating MCA peace plan

Ling keeps mum on talks of reactivating MCA peace plan

The Team A-Team B feud in the MCA has intensified in recent weeks and it is not surprising that talks of reactivating the "Peace Agenda" introduced by Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad have been making its rounds.
Singapore criticised for allowing Sars passengers to board flights

Singapore criticised for allowing Sars passengers to board flights

Health Ministry's deputy director general Dr Ismail Merican criticises Singapore for allowing passengers with Sars symptoms to board flights after two such passengers were detected in Kuala Lumpur.
ACA should probe govts deal with Spanco, says DAP

ACA should probe govts deal with Spanco, says DAP

DAP wants o­ne "ridiculous contract" to be investigated - the government's multi-million ringgit deal with vehicle fleet management company Spanco Sdn Bhd.
Halt enforcement of Selangor Family Enactment 2003: SIS

Halt enforcement of Selangor Family Enactment 2003: SIS

Sisters In Islam (SIS) is worried that certain provisions in the Selangor Family Law Enactment 2003 may actually discriminate against women rather than protecting them. The NGO calls for further consultation o­n the new enactment before enforcement.
Mahathir tells workers to stay focused as a team

Mahathir tells workers to stay focused as a team

Dr Mahathir Mohamad attended a Workers' Day rally in Kuala Lumpur today with a call to all workers in the country to work as a team so that their contribution could be focused towards achieving the nation's development agenda.
Indigenous people tell corporations to pay for destruction

Indigenous people tell corporations to pay for destruction

The world's 350 million aboriginal people are demanding that multinational corporations accept legal responsibility for policies that destroy indigenous lands and lifestyles.
Germany issues travel warning for Kenya, Malaysia

Germany issues travel warning for Kenya, Malaysia

Following the United States' move, Germany issues a travel warning for Kenya due to the danger of "possible terrorist attacks" and urged visitors to Malaysia to exercise extreme caution.