Archive - 18 October 2004

The author of an allegedly insulting comment about Islam Hadhari did not wait to be tracked down, said sources.

The probe on failed projects should be extended, says the PAS leader, who also wants the resignation or dismissal of those involved.

A committee has been set up to organise a public gathering to welcome back former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim. He is now in Jeddah where he plans to rest and meet old friends and a group of businessmen.

The premier will decide in due course whether or not to reveal the contents of a report to be submitted tomorrow by the works minister.

As an Umno member with no political ambitions, I have the freedom to support and criticise the party when things go wrong. Right now, I am concerned on the magnitude of unethical behaviour amongst some of our national ...

The party wants the state government to immediately draft and implement a comprehensive policy to help the community.

A senior leader with the faction dismisses a statement by his rivals that the door is still open for talks.

Records are 'still lacking' on the contributions of Britain's Indian troops in the Pacific War, says a historian in the conclusion of a four-part series.

translation Those responsible for misleading reports over offensive postings in the Screenshots blog, should be told to apologise, not Jeff Ooi.

Heavy-handed handling of an opinion posted on a Malaysian blog raises the question of where freedom ends and censorship begins.

The self-styled spiritual leader has confirmed that he does not intend to leave his base, despite the looming threat of action against him.

Analysts believe the entrance of foreign players would push local banks to innovate and compete more aggressively in developing Islamic products and services.

Former Singapore prime minister Goh Chok Tong has promised "no tricks" when he meets with Malaysian leader Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to improve historically rocky relations.

The police are investigating the protestors' immigration status and checking if the men possessed legal travel documents.