Archive - 30 November 2003

Keadilan deputy president Dr Syed Husin Ali says the former premier should have declined the offer since his appointment may make it seem as though the national oil company has something to hide.

One couple sees fostering as a means of encouraging the Japanese to be more open about their personal relationships. But sadly, the foster care scenario in Japan has few bright spots.

At least 14 people died in one of the worst single road accidents in recent months after two buses collided as thousands of people returned to the cities after celebrating Hari Raya.

Malaysia has posted sharp increases in HIV-Aids patients, Health Minister Chua Jui Meng says, prompting calls today from Aids activists for more aggressive measures to contain the disease.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport authority has been ordered to introduce closed-circuit television cameras to bolster security around parked aircraft and conduct strict pre-flight checks.

Speaking at a FAO conference in Rome, Dr Mahathir Mohamad calls for worldwide taxation of multinational corporations, denouncing the World Trade Organisation (WTO) for favoring rich countries.

One month after taking power, Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has stepped out of the shadow of retired strongman Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Several months after the high-profile case of coconut trader Ho Kwai See who died in police custody, a police watchdog group has highlighted another case of suspicious death. Now, a son calls for investigation into his father's death.