Archive - 7 September 2003

BN unity to be tested by seat allocation for poll: CM

BN unity to be tested by seat allocation for poll: CM

As they prepare for the state election, Sabah BN components are also being issued gentle reminders about toeing the party line when it comes to seat allocations to ensure a landslide win.
Admit failure to establish university in Kelantan, PAS told

Admit failure to establish university in Kelantan, PAS told

Umno wants the Kelantanese to vote the BN in the upcoming general election amid clamouring for change among youths over alleged neglect of their welfare by the PAS-led administration.
Sri Lankan PM to begin two-day visit to Malaysia

Sri Lankan PM to begin two-day visit to Malaysia

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will begin a two-day visit to Malaysia aimed at promoting investment and trade between the two countries, a diplomatic official says.
No one planned to oust Moggie, says Sng

No one planned to oust Moggie, says Sng

PBDS stalwart Sng Chee Hua refutes Daniel Tajem's statement yesterday that there was a plan to initiate a vote of no confidence against Leo Moggie last year if the latter refused to step down as party president.
DAP wants minister to explain why housing tribunal failed

DAP wants minister to explain why housing tribunal failed

DAP wants the government to account in Parliament for its blunder that has resulted in thousands of house buyers losing an important avenue for fair compensation from developers.
Students in Australia pay tribute to Mahathir

Students in Australia pay tribute to Mahathir

Malaysian students in Melbourne pay a glowing tribute to the outstanding leadership of Dr Mahathir Mohamad when they celebrated Malaysia's National Day yesterday.
Malaysia ponders Mahathir legacy

Malaysia ponders Mahathir legacy

Dr Mahathir Mohamad leaves his name stamped on every symbol of modernisation in Malaysia. And his is leaving knowing full well that his place in history is assured.
War-injured Iraqi girl returns home

War-injured Iraqi girl returns home

Nine-year-old Yasmine Wa'adi, the Iraqi girl who was flown to Malaysia for treatment after the loss of both legs during the US-led war on Iraq returned home last night with her father.
US freezes assets of 10 Malaysians listed as terror suspects

US freezes assets of 10 Malaysians listed as terror suspects

The United States is listing 10 Malaysians as alleged members of the al-Qaeda-linked Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) network and is ordering a freeze of their financial assets, according to a US government website.
MAS gears for influx from China ahead of Lunar New Year

MAS gears for influx from China ahead of Lunar New Year

Malaysia Airlines is preparing for a flood of Chinese tourists from now until the Lunar New Year period, scheduling 40 special charter flights. The Chinese New Year in 2004 will be celebrated in late January.
Malaysia asks for UNHCR understanding in Acehnese asylum issue

Malaysia asks for UNHCR understanding in Acehnese asylum issue

Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar Malaysia strives to justify Malaysia's unwillingness to grant political asylum to Indonesians from war-torn Aceh who enter the country illegally, reports say.

Pak Lah on two-day Thai visit

Pak Lah on two-day Thai visit

Deputy Premier Abdullah Ahmad Badawi will make a two-day official trip to Thailand from tomorrow at the invitation of his Thai counterpart, the information department announces.