Archive - 18 October 2003

The other, undeclared war in Iraq

The other, undeclared war in Iraq

SIM KWANG YANG puts the post-war Iraq under the microscope and asks whether we can conclude now tentatively at least that the cure for the ill of Iraq under Saddam Hussein has been worse than the disease.
Govt to protest call for EU to ban Msian timber products

Govt to protest call for EU to ban Msian timber products

Outraged by Jakarta's decision to call on the European Union to ban timber products from Malaysia, Minister of Primary Industries Dr Lim Keng Yaik criticises his Indonesian counterpart for blaming Malaysia for their problems.
Mahathir has dished out the insults but legacy remains: Aussie FM

Mahathir has dished out the insults but legacy remains: Aussie FM

Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer says Dr Mahathir Mohamad has dished out insults and stirred controversy for decades but will leave an enduring economic legacy when he steps down this month.
Police raid homes, arrest Acehnese in Penang

Police raid homes, arrest Acehnese in Penang

A group of Acehnese are believed to have been arrested in Penang last night following a police raid against illegal immigrants in a village in Bukit Jambul.
Party wants me, so I'm staying: Gerakan boss

Party wants me, so I'm staying: Gerakan boss

Gerakan President Dr Lim Keng Yaik says it was not his decision to make about stepping down. It's the decision of other party leaders, says the party chief of 23 years.
OIC leaders defend Mahathir against anti-Semitic charge

OIC leaders defend Mahathir against anti-Semitic charge

Prominent OIC delegates have spoken out in defence of Dr Mahathir Mohamad following the furore over his remarks on Jewish world domination.
UN rights experts worried about Fernandez's jail sentence

UN rights experts worried about Fernandez's jail sentence

UN human rights experts express concern about a one-year jail term handed to a Malaysian human rights campaigner who was found guilty of publishing false claims of abuse at an immigration camp.
Tajem group works on reply to ROS

Tajem group works on reply to ROS

The Daniel Tajem group is going through the files all over again in an effort to offer the ROS a detailed explanation of the presence of delegates from 29 branches who attended the party's TDC on July 26-27.
Musharraf says M'sian students can go home

Musharraf says M'sian students can go home

After weeks of uncertainty, President Pervez Musharraf confirms that 11 Malaysian students arrested in Karachi last month will be allowed to go home free from any charges.