Archive - 23 May 2003

Confirmed: Ong and Chan to lead MCA

Confirmed: Ong and Chan to lead MCA

The central committee extinguishes the blazing speculations o­n who will lead the second largest political party in the country. It's choice, comes as no surprise.
Stimulus package brings relief to local stocks

Stimulus package brings relief to local stocks

Jakarta refuses to receive memo from Msian groups

Jakarta refuses to receive memo from Msian groups

Despite an early assurance that a representative of the Indonesian government will receive a memo calling for an end to hostilities in Aceh, representatives of NGOs and political parties were met with an embassy no-show.
Ling hints at Ong-Chan leadership

Ling hints at Ong-Chan leadership

The president names the two vice-presidents in his resignation letter but the ultimate decision lies in the hands of the central committee.
Perang Aceh: BA dan NGO gagal serah memorandum

Perang Aceh: BA dan NGO gagal serah memorandum

Wakil Barisan Alternatif (BA) dan badan bukan kerajaan (NGO) kesal kedutaan Indonesia enggan menghantar pegawainya untuk menerima memorandum menentang perang di Aceh.
Mahathir to hold talks with Sultan of Brunei

Mahathir to hold talks with Sultan of Brunei

Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah today arrived in Malaysia for a three-day working visit aimed at expanding bilateral ties.
Saham Bukit Tinggi: Husam mahu bukti dari Tengku Adnan

Saham Bukit Tinggi: Husam mahu bukti dari Tengku Adnan

Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Tengku Adnan Mansor mesti memberi bukti yang kukuh untuk menyokong penafiannya yang beliau tidak lagi memiliki 64 juta saham dalam Resort Berhad Bukit Tinggi yang diberi lesen operasi mesin slot, kata ahli Parlimen PAS Kawasan Kubang Krian, Husam Musa.
Telekom to issue RM4b bond

Telekom to issue RM4b bond

Telekom Malaysia Bhd may issue up to RM4 billion in bonds to refinance the bridging facility taken out for the acquisition of a rival cellular operator, says a senior official.

Party leaders reject resignations, adjourn meeting

Party leaders reject resignations, adjourn meeting

The MCA central committee meeting has been adjourned to later tonight to give time for it to persuade party president Dr Ling Liong Sik and his deputy Lim Ah Lek to retract their quit letters.
Major changes expected at PAS muktamar

Major changes expected at PAS muktamar

The PAS muktamar this September will prove to be an important event as younger leaders are expected to ascend the hierarchy.

Minister: Fate of ISA 6 depends on case officers

Minister: Fate of ISA 6 depends on case officers

In the hands of their case officers lie the fate of the six reformasi activists come June 1. Will they be freed or have their detention orders extended?
Bukit Tinggi shares: PAS man wants proof from minister

Bukit Tinggi shares: PAS man wants proof from minister

PAS leader Husam Musa is not buying the denials given by Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Tengku Adnan Mansor that he no longer hold shares in Bukit Tinggi Resort Berhad.
Msia urges Asean to lift travel restrictions to save tourism from Sars

Msia urges Asean to lift travel restrictions to save tourism from Sars

The government wants Asean members to lift travel restrictions in a bid to promote inter-Asean travel and put the struggling Sars hit tourism industry back o­n track.

Umno must continue anti-graft crusade

Umno must continue anti-graft crusade

An education system for the finest minds

An education system for the finest minds

Forget about MTUC and NUTP

Forget about MTUC and NUTP

MCA did not pull in Chinese votes

MCA did not pull in Chinese votes

Dialogue to heal racial divide

Dialogue to heal racial divide

Msia must push UN for Acehs independence

Msia must push UN for Acehs independence

MCA showdown begins

MCA showdown begins

The much-awaited MCA central committee meeting begins with its members expected to discuss the resignation of party president Dr Ling Liong Sik and his nemesis-cum-deputy Lim Ah Lek and a succession plan.

Aceh is Jakartas dirty war, says Australia

Aceh is Jakartas dirty war, says Australia

Australia does not want any part in Indonesia's armed offensive against separatist rebels in Aceh and analysts are expecting little or no sympathy from Canberra when the death toll mounts.
Thaksin's visit to measure ties with US

Thaksin's visit to measure ties with US

Is there sense of dissatisfaction of the United States towards Thailand? Thaksin Shinawatra will find out on his visit to Washington next month.