Archive - 9 November 2003

US congressman protests over Fernandezs conviction

US congressman protests over Fernandezs conviction

Senior US congressman Tom Lantos criticises the conviction against labour activist and Tenaganita director Irene Fernandez as a political persecution to silence dissenting voices of the government.
18y ago
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Samy Vellu: Ive sacrificed a lot for the Indian community

Samy Vellu: Ive sacrificed a lot for the Indian community

Taking a swipe at Indians who do not cooperate with the MIC, Samy Vellu also lists out his contributions and claims they had brought results.
18y ago
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MPs claims: Kit Siang tells ACA what to focus on

MPs claims: Kit Siang tells ACA what to focus on

The DAP chief feels that the ACA is wasting public funds by probing the excessive claims of 14 MPs and asks them to focus on another aspect of the issue.
18y ago
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Pak Lah wants all BN leaders to tell him the truth

Pak Lah wants all BN leaders to tell him the truth

"Just tell me the truth and don't worry about me losing sleep or crying over it," was Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's message to all BN parties.
18y ago
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Guatemalan wins press freedom award

Guatemalan wins press freedom award

A Guatemalan journalist awarded an international press freedom prize says the recognition will not change things in his country but might empower others to "reveal the truth".
18y ago
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Election fever on, ruling party guns for landslide victory

Election fever on, ruling party guns for landslide victory

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi urges members of his ruling Barisan Nasional coalition members to be ready for a snap general election and strive for victory.
18y ago
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Najib says US travel advisory is 'uncalled for'

Najib says US travel advisory is 'uncalled for'

The Defence Minister describes the US State Department's travel advisory to its citizens against going to the east coast of Sabah as "uncalled for", saying the situation in Sabah waters is under control and safe for foreign tourists.

18y ago
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Hsien Loong hopeful of warmer ties with Pak Lah

Hsien Loong hopeful of warmer ties with Pak Lah

Singapore's leader-in-waiting is optimistic ties with neighbour Malaysia will improve under new Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, he said in an interview with Chinese daily Lianhe Zaobao.
18y ago
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