
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 chief and premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad could not be persuaded to say much about ongoing movements within MCA, but allowed himself a wish.

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.

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.





The saga of Sarawak's PBDS looks likely to settle at least one aspect of its troubles, despite last-minute manoeuvering.














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.




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.

