Archive - 31 October 2004

The former deputy premier says that he will adopt a more civil approach in his dealings with Umno people and expresses his hope to meet the prime minister.

A PKR veep claims he was assaulted by security personnel at the airport after he attempted to bring some supporters into the arrival hall to greet former deputy premier Anwar.

The elected reps aligned with Daniel Tajem are in a fix - they are without a party and are said to be pressured to join a BN component quick.

The opposition leader says he wants Pak Lah to succeed too in his reform programmes in bringing about good for the country.

Our relationship with the faithful of another religion ought to be grounded on humility and love and a readiness to talk reasonably with our neighbours.

The opposition party lost some 60,000 young Malay voters in Kelantan and Terengganu, which resulted in a stunning defeat at the March 21 general election.

One year on, the government under Prime Minister Abdullah is at the race to show who can be the most moderate among all.

Pak Lah began with much promise but it is not surprising that he ends his first year as prime minister weaker than he began.

Anwar arrives at 8.40am and was welcomed by about 1,000 people who have slipped pass tight police cordon at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Anwar says his release last month after six years in jail was just the start of a new chapter in the struggle to reform a government which he says is corrupt.

Analysts say it is premature to determine if the deal will ensure Proton's long-term survival, unless the partnership with VW is cemented with an equity exchange in the long-run.