Archive - 2 November 2003

DAP wants Pak Lah to probe into multi-billion ringgit rail project

DAP wants Pak Lah to probe into multi-billion ringgit rail project

DAP throws Pak Lah a challenge as more questions crop up following last week's surprise announcement by Gamuda-MMC on its winning bid for the country's single largest mega-project.
Abdullah to be finance and home minister for now

Abdullah to be finance and home minister for now

The new prime minister's aides confirm that their boss will hold on to the finance portfolio vacated by Dr Mahathir Mohamad in addition to home minister, at least for the time being.
FAC counters SBS' denial of conspiring against Anwar

FAC counters SBS' denial of conspiring against Anwar

SBS' Dateline draws more heat from the Free Anwar support network which has sought to debunk the station's attempt at denying an ulterior motive.
Pak Lah gives RM32 million to flood victims

Pak Lah gives RM32 million to flood victims

In one of his first duties as prime minister, Pak Lah announces that the government has allocated RM32 million to provide immediate flood relief aid to Kedah and Penang farmers and livestock breeders whose crops and animals were destroyed in the recent floods.


Can Apec invoke a new miracle for Asia?

Can Apec invoke a new miracle for Asia?

The former deputy premier dissects Apec and hopes that its focus on trade liberalisation does not mean the encouragement of greed as it is a violent impulse in any system.
Two detained overnight for distributing Anwars letter

Two detained overnight for distributing Anwars letter

As Abdullah Ahmad Badawi greeted his first day as prime minister yesterday, two opposition leaders were arrested outside a Kuala Lumpur shopping mall for handing out a published letter written by former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim.
Indonesian police step up hunt for Malaysian bomb suspects

Indonesian police step up hunt for Malaysian bomb suspects

Indonesian police step up the hunt for two Malaysians who last week narrowly escaped arrest for their alleged involvement in a deadly attack on a Jakarta hotel and the Bali bombings.
New PM signals start of election campaign

New PM signals start of election campaign

Newly-installed Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi signalled at the weekend that elections could be called early as he seeks to win his own mandate from voters.
Proton revs up for Afta with ambitious tie-ups but rocky road ahead

Proton revs up for Afta with ambitious tie-ups but rocky road ahead

With a year left before Malaysia's auto market is forced open under a regional free trade pact, Proton is aggressively expanding its reach with two ambitious tie-ups to prepare for greater competition.