Archive - 22 May 2003

Minister denies having stake in resort

Minister denies having stake in resort

The claim that a state government subsidiary has shares in the resort which operates slot machines was also refuted.
Umno hopes MCA will mend relations

Umno hopes MCA will mend relations

Umno chief and premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad could not be persuaded to say much about o­ngoing movements within MCA, but allowed himself a wish.
Ling confirms resignation, tightlipped on successor

Ling confirms resignation, tightlipped on successor

The MCA chief describes his move as a "correct step" since he wants to pave the way for younger leaders. His successor, he adds, would be made known tomorrow.
Wisma Putra refutes terror alert, tells envoys not to be paranoid

Wisma Putra refutes terror alert, tells envoys not to be paranoid

The government today urged foreign envoys not to be paranoid as it sought to refute renewed warnings by the US and other Western countries of possible terrorist attacks here.
Marginal rise in share prices after release of stimulus package

Marginal rise in share prices after release of stimulus package

Bayer AIDS-risk-prone drug sold in M'sia: report

Bayer AIDS-risk-prone drug sold in M'sia: report

Pharmaceutical giant Bayer sold a medicine to Malaysia and other Third World countries in the 1980s that carried a high risk of transmitting AIDS while it was selling a new, safer product in the West.
NGOs to hand anti-war memo to Indonesian embassy

NGOs to hand anti-war memo to Indonesian embassy

The NGOs want the Indonesian government to cease all military operations in Aceh and return to the negotiation table to find an amicable solution.
Thai PM reassures Petronas on controversial Thai-M'sia gas pipeline

Thai PM reassures Petronas on controversial Thai-M'sia gas pipeline

Moggie makes his stand clearer on PBDS post

Moggie makes his stand clearer on PBDS post

The saga of Sarawak's PBDS looks likely to settle at least o­ne aspect of its troubles, despite last-minute manoeuvering.
Stimulus package not enough to boost growth: economists

Stimulus package not enough to boost growth: economists

The tourism industry and the business sector give the thumbs-up to RM7.3 billion stimulus package announced yesterday, but economists say it will not be able to lift growth to a targeted 4.5 percent this year.
Malaysia's security law critiqued

Malaysia's security law critiqued

Malaysian human rights campaigners would have been encouraged by a recent review of national security legislation, except that new proposals may inadvertently cause more problems.
Casino tax adds to national revenue

Casino tax adds to national revenue

BN-Umno the only rational choice

BN-Umno the only rational choice

Much more behind Keadilans single issue

Much more behind Keadilans single issue

Exploring possibilities with Anwars release

Exploring possibilities with Anwars release

Why is the world neglecting Aceh?

Why is the world neglecting Aceh?

Aceh: Malaysias deafening silence

Aceh: Malaysias deafening silence

Transcend race divide through religious understanding

Transcend race divide through religious understanding

Education system short-changed in quality

Education system short-changed in quality

More behind the suspension of NUTP Perak

More behind the suspension of NUTP Perak

Not wise to change MCA leaders now

Not wise to change MCA leaders now

For the overall interest of the Barisan Nasional, it is unwise to overhaul MCA's top leadership with the general elections just around the corner and Umno still mired with internal troubles.
PAS MP: Umno bigwig second largest shareholder in slot machine resort

PAS MP: Umno bigwig second largest shareholder in slot machine resort

A PAS leader reveals that Tabung Haji is also implicated since it has invested in a company which has interests in the resort.
M'sia, Thailand vow to crush terror, criminal activities at border

M'sia, Thailand vow to crush terror, criminal activities at border

Malaysia and Thailand o­n Thursday signed a military co-operation pact aimed at tightening security along the two countries' porous border to prevent Islamic militants from operating in the region, officials said.
Chua to fly home in time for crucial MCA meeting

Chua to fly home in time for crucial MCA meeting

MCA vice-president Chua Jui Meng - a key contender for the president's post - will be back in time after all for a crucial party meeting tomorrow.
Four BN reps in Penang endorse release of ISA 6

Four BN reps in Penang endorse release of ISA 6

Campaigner trying to secure the release of reformasi activists from ISA detention 'invaded' the Penang legislative assembly yesterday, quizzing representatives o­n their views.
'Play it again, Uncle Sam'

'Play it again, Uncle Sam'

It has been a busy month for human bombers. O­n three devastating occasions in an equal number of countries, possessed men drove horrendous fireballs-on-wheels into buildings, claiming many lives.
Tian Chua: Gov't seeks to divert attention from advice to free ISA 6

Tian Chua: Gov't seeks to divert attention from advice to free ISA 6

The ISA Advisory Board has twice recommended that the reformasi detainees, arrested two years ago, be set free. According to Tian Chua, the government is running out of "excuses" to keep them in prison, especially when their detention orders expire next month.

ISA survey on state reps lures anti-riot cops

ISA survey on state reps lures anti-riot cops

A social activist is forced to solicit the opinions of Penang state assembly representatives o­n the controversial security law while more than 20 anti-riot police stand guard.
Manage Ulu Muda forest reserve as state park, says MNS

Manage Ulu Muda forest reserve as state park, says MNS

Now that the government has banned logging in the Ulu Muda forest reserve, an environmental NGO suggests ways to prevent further uncertainty over the status of ecologically sensitive sites.