Archive - 31 October 2003

After years of fending off barbs and denouncing controversial comments from one of its chief Asian antagonists, the United States held its tongue yesterday as Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad stepped down after 22 years in office.

They want the police to investigate some 70 unresolved cases involving alleged wrongdoings by the ex-premier, who retired today.

German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder today congratulated new Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on his swearing-in after controversial premier Mahathir Mohamed stepped down.

Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong paid tribute to former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and expressed hope that their nations' often stormy relations will improve.

Jailed ex-deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim launched a vitriolic attack on his former mentor Dr Mahathir Mohamad, accusing him of building a 22-year legacy of repression and corruption.

Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi dengan rasminya dilantik menjadi perdana menteri Malaysia yang kelima selepas Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad bersara mula hari ini.

Australian television station SBS has vehemently dismissed suggestions that its reporters were involved in a plot to discredit former Malaysian deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim.

Asia's longest-serving leader Mahathir Mohamad was conferred Malaysia's highest award upon his retirement today as prime minister after 22 years in office.

As I write this letter, my mind goes back to 1976, a few weeks after the late Hussein Onn became the third prime minister of our beloved land in the wake of the untimely demise of Abdul Razak Hussein.

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was sworn-in this afternoon as Malaysia's fifth prime minister to replace Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who stepped down after 22 years in power.

Two opposition parties plan to lodge 15 police reports nationwide against Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad hours after he steps down for alleged abuse of power and misconduct.

new You have been such a tolerant leader. You tolerated the abuses of your cronies, the wastage of billions by government departments and the corruption of cabinet ministers, numerous menteris besar and members of the ruling coalition

Dengan membariskan kata-kata kiasan yang amat tajam, HISHAMUDDIN RAIS meluahkan rasa hatinya mengenai persaraan Dr Mahathir Mohamad hari ini dan peralihan kuasa di Malaysia.

An opposition group is hoping that the leadership transition will mean a brighter future for Indian Malaysians.

The company, which bought the airport for RM80 million from Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd early this month, plans to develop it into a southern regional air cargo hub.

Loved and loathed but rarely ignored Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad leaves a complex legacy when he retires today.

Looming general elections, a serious budget deficit and the need to bolster economic competitiveness and woo investment are some of the challenges facing Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

Dr Mahathir Mohamad's long tenure is being dissected from different viewpoints as he steps down today as Malaysia's prime minister. Erosion of judicial independence is seen as one 'legacy'.

The House, by a vote of 411 to 0, with one absention, adopted a resolution condemning Dr Mahathir Mohamad's remarks as "incendiary" and "despicable".

The end of an era in Southeast Asia was marked by bouquets and brickbats for controversial Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad as he prepared to retire after 22 years in power.

However the Australian premier emphasised that the links between Australia and Malaysia were "very long and deep" despite pricky relations between the two leaders.