M Jegathesan

Malaysia, still in celebration after being awarded ownership over a pair of islands, sets its sights on other claims, including the Spratly Islands.

The High Court dismisses the Indian government bid for the extradition of an Italian businessman wanted over the sixteen-year-old Bofors arms sale corruption scandal.

A Penang beach resort is offering sun, sand and silicone to holidaymakers who would like to return home with a tan, a nip, a tuck and a silicone implant.

Crime syndicates are believed to be behind rampant goods piracy as they could afford hi-tech copying equipment that costs millions of dollars.

In order to avoid being exploited, Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad suggests that Muslim nations reduce their oil output. This is the only thing these countries have which the rest of the world needs, he says.

The government summons the Indonesian ambassador to register its concern over security for its citizens in Indonesia following protest in Jakarta. Meanwhile, Manila summons the Malaysian envoy over the death of seven Filipino children during deportation.