Archive - 7 January 2004

A senior US security official is heading to Malaysia and Singapore for talks on security issues related to the fight against global terrorism.

An opposition MP has objected to the idea of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) even considering the purchase of Malakof shares, more so its decision to proceed with this.

The new deputy prime minister will bring a wealth of experience to his post, according to top Umno leaders.

Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi says that an agreement to sell the huge Bakun hydroelectric dam project to a politically well-connected tycoon has lapsed but the project will still proceed.

Following planned visits to Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand, Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is also scheduled to visit the Philippines on Jan 20.

One opposition leader says it reflects the influence of the old regime, another urges the new deputy premier to work on his personality and character while a third highlights his biggest political black mark.

The government has promised to ensure that all monies due are paid to the sub-contractors who had worked on the Rawang-Ipoh project over the past year.

The logging scandal involving Pahang Umno took another twist today as the company reveals two letters which allegedly prove that Adnan Yaakob was aware of the controversial deal.

I am very disappointed to read the latest statement by Chief Justice Ahmad Fairuz Sheikh Abdul Halim on how he intends to tackle the problem of delay in the courts.

Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar says Thailand "considered the attacks as those of terrorists and not bandits" - a stand which contradicts most official statements out of Thailand.

The main opposition Islamic Party (PAS), which competes with Umno for the votes of the Malay Muslim majority, saw the appointment of Defence Minister Najib Abdul Razak as deputy prime minister as marking the start of the run-up to elections.

After months of speculation, the country finally has its ninth deputy premier. Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi explains why he appointed a deputy now and his reasons for reshuffling the cabinet.

Cadangan penggabungan MCA-Gerakan telah memperlihatkan belang perkauman parti Gerakan yang selama ini mencadangkan politik pelbagai kaum. LEE BAN CHEN mengulas lanjut mengenainya.

Medical tests on jailed ex-deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim were done in the nick of time, says his lawyer, who reveals that new injuries were found.

It is astounding that the country which claims to promote and defend democratic principles worldwide and in its foreign policy can think that it can get away with the things that it is doing now, all being done in the name of the struggle for freedom and justice.

Budget airline AirAsia says it has been given the go-ahead to continue running advertisements which a minister last week labelled "misleading".

new A leaking roof, an insight into the 'cruel' world of birds and a host of other woes greet an agonised SUGU at his new cheek-by-jowl house.