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Pak Lah unimpressed with Lee's apology

Pak Lah unimpressed with Lee's apology

Abdullah says he is unimpressed with the qualified apology, reiterating that the comments were uncalled for and not appreciated.
Pakatan dengan Peugeot penyelamat Proton

Pakatan dengan Peugeot penyelamat Proton

Sepertimana dengan syarikat Volkswagen, rundingan kali inipun mungkin berakhir dengan kegagalan sekiranya Peugeot bertegas mahu menguasai ekuiti dalam Proton.
Peugeot tie-up a lifeline for Proton

Peugeot tie-up a lifeline for Proton

Equity control is still a 'sticky' issue and would derail the alliance plan if Peugeot insist on equity control.
Asean 6 to abolish most electronics tariffs: officials

Asean 6 to abolish most electronics tariffs: officials

Six Asean countries will abolish tariffs on 85 percent of electronic products traded among each other by January next year.
High oil prices will not dent AirAsia's ambitious plans: CEO

High oil prices will not dent AirAsia's ambitious plans: CEO

High oil prices will not put Asia's largest budget carrier AirAsia off new routes to Indonesia, China and India as it looks to fly 15 million passengers by the end of 2007.
New auto policy to spur competition

New auto policy to spur competition

The government has slashed taxes in an attempt to enhance the competitiveness of national carmakers Proton and Perodua.
Iran determined to acquire nuclear technology

Iran determined to acquire nuclear technology

updated version Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Teheran would refuse to negotiate over its 'inalienable rights' during a visit to Malaysia.
MAS reveals crisis plan

MAS reveals crisis plan

Some RM4 billion was needed to carry out the turnaround, and the carrier would ask the government to secure some of the funds while raising RM2 billion internally.
Proton shares plunge 11% after VW scraps alliance

Proton shares plunge 11% after VW scraps alliance

Its shares hit an intra-day low of RM5.10, or a drop of a whopping 20 percent, but it regained some lost ground in the afternoon to reach RM5.65.
Trade deal: M'sia opens auto market to Japan

Trade deal: M'sia opens auto market to Japan

Malaysia will progressively open up its sensitive auto industry over 10 years in exchange for Japanese technical expertise under a wide-ranging bilateral economic pact.
Asian leaders hail new cooperation after summit

Asian leaders hail new cooperation after summit

Regional leaders held the first-ever East Asia Summit here today, trying to find common ground for half the world's population on issues like trade and security.
Crowds gather for funeral of Azahari

Crowds gather for funeral of Azahari

Some 150 family members from all over the country and villagers flocked to the home where he was born outside Jasin.
Bad planning cause for MAS losses

Bad planning cause for MAS losses

Union president Alias Aziz said losses incurred by MAS had nothing to do with the strength of its workforce.
Nation mourns death of PM's wife

Nation mourns death of PM's wife

Endon's body, wrapped in a white shroud, was buried at the Putrajaya Muslim Cemetary as a wan but composed Abdullah looked on.
Govt abolishes excise duty rebates for Proton

Govt abolishes excise duty rebates for Proton

But this will not have any material effect on Proton, or on car prices, as the government is introducing other 'incentives' in the long-delayed new auto policy.
In the grips of another dengue outbreak

In the grips of another dengue outbreak

There was a dramatic upsurge in cases reported in recent weeks, from 507 in the first week in September, to 752 last week.
Time running out for Proton

Time running out for Proton

The national carmaker must overhaul itself and forge an alliance with a foreign partner if it is to arrest declining sales, return to profits and remain a viable business, analysts say.
Can M'sia weather the impact of rising oil prices?

Can M'sia weather the impact of rising oil prices?

Some analysts say the near-term costs of the relief package announced yesterday could put further pressure on already strained government finances.
K'jaan Thai digesa tukar taktik tangani keganasan di selatan Thai

K'jaan Thai digesa tukar taktik tangani keganasan di selatan Thai

Para pemimpin Islam di Malaysia menggesa Thailand supaya menggugurkan pendirian terlalu kerasnya dalam menangani masalah keganasan di wilayah selatan Thai.
Thai govt urged to change tactics in the south

Thai govt urged to change tactics in the south

Malaysian Muslim leaders are urging Thailand to drop its hardline stance on the southern provinces where an insurgency is raging.
Thai village says hardline policy stokes rebellion

Thai village says hardline policy stokes rebellion

Do you expect us to talk peace with the Thai government when we are being killed and terrorised, asks a villager whose uncle was shot dead by the soldiers.
Keganasan di selatan Thai cetus kebimbangan Msia dibanjiri pelarian

Keganasan di selatan Thai cetus kebimbangan Msia dibanjiri pelarian

Pemimpin dan penduduk kampung di Kelantan yang menjadi destinasi 131 pelarian Islam dari selatan Thai, percaya lebih ramai lagi akan menyeberangi sempadan untuk mencari perlindungan di sini.
Flight of Thai Muslims raises spectre of refugee exodus

Flight of Thai Muslims raises spectre of refugee exodus

Local leaders and villagers in Kelantan, where some 131 Thais are being held by authorities after seeking safe haven last week, say they believe many more have sought refuge here.
One nation, separate lives

One nation, separate lives

Separate schools, separate friends, separate social lives - Malaysia marks 48 years of independence today.