Archive - 22 September 2004

The underlying mood of the delegates at the Umno general assembly towards his official appointment as Umno Youth deputy chief was audibly manifested through the 'boos' which greeted the announcement.

The trial of former Perwaja Steel supremo Eric Chia heard today that former premier Dr Mahathir Mohamad had given him latitude to make financial decisions.

The Utusan Melayu management said it is negotiating sticking points in the collective agreement with the National Union of Journalists branch, but it disputes the claim.

The Sarawakian air transport company's operations were suspended after two of its helicopters crashed in a period of three months, killing a total of 11 people, including several prominent figures.

The figure from January to August was a huge increase compared to last year, which saw the tourism industry badly hit by the Sars outbreak and Iraq war.

translation As polling got underway for three Umno wings this morning, some delegates unexpectedly found the doors shut to them.

A publication on the ex-deputy premier's alleged sexual misconduct is being distributed at the Umno Youth, Wanita and Puteri meetings.

The veteran politician says this will prevent the consolidation of power in one individual and help curb the practice of money politics.

Ex-Umno members wielded a great influence over Keadilan during its formative years, but the scenario is different now, says a senior leader.

So, a vindication of sorts for Anwar Ibrahim. Despite late efforts to influence the sodomy appeal, the judges held their ground. But while acquittal in this case...

The DAP wants an explanation on the declining profit margins of the two of the country's largest utility providers.

The outcome of the Umno general assembly will be largely indicative of the country's future trajectory.

Ada perwakilan yang terpinga-pinga kerana tidak dapat mendaftar, sedangkan mereka telah diminta berbuat demikian pagi ini.

Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah, yang gagal mendapat jumlah pencalonan yang cukup untuk bertanding jawatan Presiden, juga turut berpendapat Umno tidak perlu ada jawatan Timbalan dan Naib Presiden.

As anticipated, several attempts have been made to manipulate the outcome of the poll. Malaysiakini has taken steps to block vote-rigging and will remove the 'extra' votes from the tally.

translation Failed waste treatment projects and smiling Umno members have shown that for the right price, the genies of Sarawak can make any Alladin's dreams come true.

Reformasi is bigger than him and the battle must not fizzle out with his release. The struggle must continue, with or without him, and if need be, even against him.

translation The thinkers of Malaysia have generally avoided the reformasi movement, proving only that a civilisation without outspoken artistes is a very poor one indeed.

Dialogue is all well and good, but only if the leaders of the Muslim world are prepared to raise the real and difficult issues facing the world today.

It's a start, but the 'live' weekly programme needs flexible moderation to bring the best out of the opportunity for debate.

Anwar's bedroom at the Alpha Klinik, in Munich, southern Germany, where he is recovering after spinal surgery, is a veritable revolving door for former world leaders, present high-ranking officials and Malaysian politicians.

Anwar Ibrahim has made no commitment yet to join any political party but is likely to play a role in a multi-party alliance, probably in opposition.

Umno Youth head Hishammuddin Hussein says the wing will not allow the return of those who have been a traitor to the struggle of the party.

Meah Hamid was plucking mangosteens from a tree behind their house in Pahang when her husband came by and saw the branches moving and shot her thinking it was a monkey.

Bank Negara governor Zeti Akhtar Aziz says Singapore's plan to send a team to the Middle East early next year to explore Islamic banking would help hasten global development of Islamic banking and finance.

Party president Abdullah is expected in his maiden presidential speech to outline his agenda to help improve the lot of the economically weak Malays, who make-up some 60 percent of the country's 25 million people.