Archive - 31 July 2004

Public-public partnership for water management proposed

Public-public partnership for water management proposed

An economist suggests that the public-public partnership, proven successful in Penang, be put in place instead of the current public-private partnership approach.
Keng Yaik aims to cut water privatisation costs

Keng Yaik aims to cut water privatisation costs

Apart from water treatment and distribution, the minister also wants the sewerage service to be included as part of its holistic approach for water privatisation.
Medical teams for Iraq when there is peace: Minister

Medical teams for Iraq when there is peace: Minister

Syed Hamid Albar says Malaysia still intends to send medical volunteers to Iraq although Islamic militants there have placed Malaysia in their list of enemies.

Lawyer tells why the govt not keen to ratify ICC

Lawyer tells why the govt not keen to ratify ICC

A lawyer-politician explains at a forum that the Malaysian government does not want to lose its legal freedom to act without fear or favour.
Pahang MB says his state will practise Islam Hadhari

Pahang MB says his state will practise Islam Hadhari

Adnan Yaakob announces that his administration will assimilate the Islamic civilisation concept in the state's administrative blueprint.
Poverty eradication: Good admin vital, says Samsuddin

Poverty eradication: Good admin vital, says Samsuddin

He says the people will get the benefit of government plans or funding allocations if its officials implemented them honestly and sincerely, and with high integrity.
PBDS: Sincerity needed for rivals to reconcile

PBDS: Sincerity needed for rivals to reconcile

A PBDS man welcomes Snap deputy president's suggestion yesterday on how PBDS can resolve its problems.

Sarawak mourns her illustrious sons

Sarawak mourns her illustrious sons

The state mourns as the tragic tale of a mysterious crash and a long and tiring search and rescue operation finally came to an end.
Remains of crash victims handed over to families

Remains of crash victims handed over to families

The bereaved families have now accepted the death of their loved ones. Today, they will receive their remains for burial.