Archive - 13 September 2003

Hadi paints devastating picture of BN rule at PAS meet

Hadi paints devastating picture of BN rule at PAS meet

The PAS president lists the failures of BN rule and warns that the people's tolerance with a corrupt administration has its limits. The people's right to democracy must be recognised, he says.

Jordanian air marshals foil attempt to hijack M'sia-bound plane

Jordanian air marshals foil attempt to hijack M'sia-bound plane

Jordanian air marshals foil an attempted hijacking by overpowering a Lebanese passenger as a Royal Jordanian plane prepares to land in Bangkok.
Sarawak considers half-month bonus for state govt staff

Sarawak considers half-month bonus for state govt staff

Sarawak Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud says that the Sarawak government is ready to consider giving an additional half-month bonus to its civil servants,
BN lifts suspension on Penang state reps

BN lifts suspension on Penang state reps

The BN lifts the suspension on the two MCA state assembly representatives in Penang and they can now be active in the party and BN.
M'sia thwarts competition policy talks in Cancun

M'sia thwarts competition policy talks in Cancun

Developing countries score a hard-won delay against including competition policies into binding global trade ruling. But would they be able to continue deflecting pressures to comply by proponents of the law?
Karpal tells PAS chief not to ignore others

Karpal tells PAS chief not to ignore others

The DAP leader advises Abdul Hadi Awang not to be overawed by his ego in publicly announcing PAS' plans to take on the BN on its own to form the next government.
Hassan, Mustapha to fight for No 2 as Harun withdraws

Hassan, Mustapha to fight for No 2 as Harun withdraws

It will be a straight fight between two senior PAS stalwarts for the party's deputy presidency as a third candidate withdrew to stick to his principle.

Masing blasted again...for churning out a pack of lies

Masing blasted again...for churning out a pack of lies

Dr James Masing finds himself again on the receiving end of a continuous barrage of criticisms from his rivals. This time, he was accused of telling lies on his "lack of quorum" allegation.
Kalthom and Lo' Lo' elected new PAS Muslimat leaders

Kalthom and Lo' Lo' elected new PAS Muslimat leaders

It is evident that PAS Muslimat (women's wing) recognises the need for change in their struggle with the election of a new team of "moderate and open" leaders.
George Soros funds plan to block President Bush

George Soros funds plan to block President Bush

Known in China as "the crocodile" and lambasted by Dr Mahathir Mohamad, among his many 'achievements', billionaire George Soros now takes on PresidentGeorge W Bush.
Dont drag Snap into your problems, Masing told

Dont drag Snap into your problems, Masing told

Snap is annoyed with Dr James Masing's claim that Snap members were among the large crowd present at PBDS functions organised by his rivals.