Archive - 28 October 2004

The former deputy premier had earlier told his supporters not to come but PKR leaders say they must be at the airport to give him a grand welcome.

The country slides down the ladder once again as a survey claims that Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi continues the policy of being firm towards the press.

When seeking private contracts, the government must be open to competitive bidding if it is to pay fair prices for a decent job.

Like ostriches, Asean governments buried their heads in the sand not wanting to interfere in their neighbours' affairs. Now they must bear the burden of shame and negative responsibility for the massacre.

I refer to the report Thais say 84 dead after clashes in Muslim south as well as other media reports on these needless deaths as well the comments of the Thai prime minister regarding...

The Anglican community in Southeast Asia will meet in Sabah on Nov 22 to discuss the controversial Windsor Report.

Hukuman seperti teguran, amaran, dan penggantungan keahlian hendaklah digantikan dengan pemecatan dan tiada harapan kembali ke pangkuan Umno selama-lamanya.

The people in southern Thailand have better braced themselves for revenge attacks, a senior advisor to the Thai Senate has warned.

Alfred Jabu ruffled feathers by saying that a government project for Long Semado will be reviewed as the people there had voted against the government.

Denison Jayasooria, who quit and returned to the foundation, dismisses talk that he threw in the towel after a fallout with the MIC president.

The court dismisses the Permatang Pauh election petition, allowing the opposition leader to remain in her party's sole seat.

Abdullah, whose mainly Muslim country borders the troubled region, said he had spoken by telephone to Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to express Malaysia's concern about the horrific deaths.

Rights groups and the United States have demanded a thorough inquiry into the deaths but Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gave few details of how it would be conducted.

Neighbouring countries urged Bangkok to prevent an escalation of the crisis, which erupted halfway into the holy fasting month of Ramadan and was likened by PAS to a "holocaust" for Thailand's Muslim minority.

Indonesia's Manpower Minister Fahmi Idris said today he would visit Malaysia early next month to discuss the repatriation of thousands of Indonesian illegal workers.

The government warned Malaysians to avoid southern Thailand, citing instability after deadly clashes between the military and Muslim protesters.

Prime Minister Abdulah Ahmad Badawi marks his first year in office this Sunday with a mixture of positive reviews and criticism that he has not lived up to his promises.