Archive - 19 October 2003

Israel praises Chirac letter to Mahathir

Israel praises Chirac letter to Mahathir

Prior to publication of his letter, Jacques Chirac was subject to a barrage of criticism from Israel, where he was accused of having blocked an EU condemnation of Dr Mahathir Mohamad's comments.
Chirac denounces Dr M's anti-Jewish remarks amid Israeli rage

Chirac denounces Dr M's anti-Jewish remarks amid Israeli rage

French presidential spokesperson says Jacques Chirac joined in the condemnation of the anti-Semitic remarks issued by the Italian presidency of the European Union.
Malaysian sets new world record by pulling train with teeth

Malaysian sets new world record by pulling train with teeth

It was true grit when a 37-year-old Malaysian set a new world record after he successfully pulled six train coaches weighing 260.8 tonnes for a distance of 4.2 meters using his teeth and jaws.
Remarks on Jews overshadow Islamic summit

Remarks on Jews overshadow Islamic summit

The summit of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in Putrajaya has been overshadowed by the anti-Jewish remarks in the opening speech of outgoing Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Keadilan wants to meet CJ over delay in Anwars appeals

Keadilan wants to meet CJ over delay in Anwars appeals

Supporters of the jailed ex-premier say the country's top judicial officer should take steps to regain public confidence by disposing Anwar's high profile appeals.
Scientist says EIA lacks indepth evaluation

Scientist says EIA lacks indepth evaluation

International expert opinions pile up against the EIA of the proposed incinerator in Broga, but the government is determined to push on for the project's implementation.
DAP, Gerakan ready for 'face-off' on Islamic state

DAP, Gerakan ready for 'face-off' on Islamic state

After months of challenging Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad's declaration that Malaysia is an Islamic state, the opposition DAP now takes on another rival party in its public campaign to reject the government's stand.
Howard snaps back in spat with Mahathir

Howard snaps back in spat with Mahathir

A war of words between Australia and Malaysia deepens as John Howard retaliated to a verbal outburst from Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Malaysia's foreign minister accused Canberra of double standards.
BN reps slammed for not backing Chinese schools motion

BN reps slammed for not backing Chinese schools motion

A Penang Keadilan leader chides Barisan Nasional state representatives for breaching their election promises by not supporting the opposition's call to build more Chinese secondary schools in Penang.
AirAsia eyes Thailand as first foreign destination

AirAsia eyes Thailand as first foreign destination

No-frills airline AirAsia expects to decide by year end whether it will fly to Thailand, considered a potentially lucrative market, as it first international destination, a top official says.
Toll a stumbling block for relocation plans

Toll a stumbling block for relocation plans

Kampung Medan residents do not want to be relocated to an area that is only accessible by paying toll. In addition, they say, the new place lacks basic amenities available in their present location.

Report lodged over brother's death, foul play claimed

Report lodged over brother's death, foul play claimed

The brother of a youth killed during a shootout with police last week has lodged another police report, claiming foul play by the authorities.