Yusof Ghani and YS Tong

Two years ago, villagers of Kampung Sungai Manggis requested the police to investigate 'suspicious activities' by a group of people led by the alleged Jemaah Islamiah leader, Abu Bakar Bashir. But they were told that the group was 'harmless'.

Umno 'princesses' get a rap on their knuckles from party president Dr Mahathir Mohamad at their first general assembly. He voices his disappointment at the quick study they've made of the party culture of smearing candidates prior to elections.