New Straits Times articles from March 2001

New Straits Times archives from March 2001

Strategy to promote use of IT among SMEs (HL).(small- and medium-sized enterprises )(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... THE Government is reviewing the assistance packages currently offered to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to help them deploy information technology (IT) in their work processes. International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk...

Better mechanism needed for distributing IT funds.(information technology at small and medium-sized enterprises, Malaysia)(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... A MORE effective mechanism for the approval and disbursement of funds is necessary to ensure that more small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are able to deploy information technology (IT). According to the SMI Association of Malaysia,...

BCB and Unisys in pact.(BUMIPUTRA-COMMERCE Bank )
March 29, 2001... BUMIPUTRA-COMMERCE Bank (BCB) claims to have increased productivity by 73 per cent with the implementation of Unisys' visual remittance imaging solution at its operation centre at Plaza Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, and branches in Penang and Johor....

BTexact, MDC in move to form hi-tech companies.(Multimedia Development Corporation Sdn Bhd )(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... THE Multimedia Development Corporation Sdn Bhd (MDC) and BTexact, the advanced communications technology business of British Telecommunications (BT), will be working together to form hi-tech companies in the telecommunications area. ...

Prizes for NSTP e-Media F1 contest winners.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... THE three lucky winners of the NSTP E-media F1 Contest walked away with a printer each from the contest's main sponsor Lexmark Asia-Pacific Corporation Inc, and two return air tickets each from co-sponsor Air Asia Sdn Bhd. The first...

Medical Online invests in health project.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... MEDICAL Online Sdn Bhd, a company responsible for the implementation of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) telehealth flagship application project, plans to invest RM100 million to complete the deployment of the initiative. Spread over...

Digi to launch GPRS service.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... DIGI Telecommunications Sdn Bhd hopes to capitalise on the growing general packet radio services (GPRS) market in Malaysia when its starts offering the service before year-end. Its chief operating officer Tore Johnsen said although not...

Nokia to capitalise on Asian 3G comms market.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... NOKIA is bullish about its prospects in the Asia-Pacific third-generation (3G) mobile communications market as the demand for personalised services increases. Its senior vice president for mobile phones, Asia-Pacific, Nigel Litchfield,...

Facets of PC purchasing.(personal computer )(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 29, 2001... IT is common these days to see a personal computer (PC) occupying a corner of the average Malaysian home. Once considered a luxury item, the PC has undergone significant price reductions over the years, making it now affordable to almost...

For users to create VCDs.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)(Statistical Data Included)
March 29, 2001... GRAPHICS Vision (M) Sdn Bhd has announced the latest hardware assisted VCD (video compact disc) Creator from Snazzi. The new product enables the user to perform functions such as encoding MPEG1 digital video creations, editing video...

Key factors determining PC purchasing decisions.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... LOCAL personal computer (PC) consumers are increasingly becoming educated in their buying quests. Taking a cue from the Government's nationwide PC ownership drive, and prompted by the use of PCs and related technologies in schools as...

Branded versus cloned PCs.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... BRANDED prsonal computers (PCs) are those that have an organisation or infrastructure set up to support the products and customers. According to I-Silicon Sdn Bhd's executive director Ricky Lim, branded products are those backed by the...

Watching over warranty.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... THINKING of buying a new personal computer (PC)? Well, if you are, make sure that your dream machine comes with a certain warranty. This will come in handy in case your PC breaks down during the warranty period, enabling you from having to...

Ready for another round of bargains.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... THE PC Fair computer cash-and-carry event is on again, and its opening leg promises yet another round of attractive deals and bargains for computer enthusiasts. Organised by the Association of Computer and Multimedia Association Malaysia...

PCFair Fund set up.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... THE Association of the Computer and Multimedia Industry of Malaysia (Pikom) has announced the setting up of a special fund to purchase and donate personal computers (PCs) and other peripherals to underprivileged communities. The PCFair...

CD-R basics.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... CD-REWRITEABLES generally store up to 650MB or 74 minutes worth of data on each disc. Improvements in CD-R technology would allow future CD-Rs to store up to 700MB or 80 minutes worth of data, although this may require users to purchase new...

Getting all set for computer shopping.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 29, 2001... From NEW STRAITS TIMES (MALAYSIA), March 29, 2001 GOOD times or bad times, there is no better time than now to go computer shopping. From the ads that appeared in past weeks, it's apparent that a price war is going on and vendors are...

Lexmark holds printer promotion.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... IN conjunction with the PC Fair computer cash-and-carry exhibition, Lexmark Asia Pacific Corporation Inc is holding a promotion for its range of printers. Visitors who purchase the Lexmark Z32 Color JetPrinter will receive a discount...

Loads of attractive prizes await visitors.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... LOTS of attractive prizes await visitors to PC Fair (I) 2001 at the Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur. IT Publications Sdn Bhd which produces Computimes, Business Computing and Computimes Shopper is organising the quiz time contest over...

Reasonably-priced ultra-portable notebook.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... mITAC MINOTE M722 NOTEBOOK Manufacturer: Mitac International Corp Enquiries: Intranet Sdn Bhd (Tel: 03-7047878) Price: RM6,499 WHEN notebooks were first introduced, they brought a big relief to users who needed a portable work computer....

Elid's latest security management system.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... ELID Sdn Bhd, which produces electronic identification systems, has introduced its latest security management system. Called Matrix V, it is targeted at high-rise intelligent buildings, airports and government centres. Elid's managing...

Powerlan launches Rapid Web Publisher.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... MANAGING a large and dynamic Web site plus the content is a big challenge. Powerlan believes that its latest Rapid Web Publisher is up to the task. According to the company, Rapid Web Publisher is designed to deliver a comprehensive...

Boosting modem's performance.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... NO more tiresome surfing or hogging downloads or messy Internet connection is the promise from Penang-based WyvernWorks Dot Com with its NetTweak Pro v1.20. Designed to increase Internet connection performance, the product has already...

Johor receives 'green' award - By Roslan Khamis.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... JOHOR Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman's holistic approach to greening the State has paid off. Johor beat all other States to win the "Special National Landscape Award 2001" recently. Johor Menteri Besar received the award from...

Brand image change for Magnolia.(F and N DAIRIES Sdn Bhd)(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... F&N DAIRIES (M) Sdn Bhd held a special dinner for its sales team and distributors at Pan Pacific Glenmarie Resort recently. Held in conjunction with the launch of the new brand image of Magnolia ice-cream, the theme of the gala dinner was...

Bandar Teknologi Kajang main road in bad shape.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... THE main road leading to Section 5 of Bandar Teknologi Kajang is not only filled with potholes but has also become a convenient garbage dumping ground. To make matters worse, some irresponsible residents openly burn their rubbish there....

Audi driving thrill for three.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... THE three winners of the recent Audi sign and drive contest will be able to drive the powerful Audi A4.1.8T for one week. Amir Awang, Lim Ming Boon and Ibrahim Mohd Nasir each won a week of driving the car, Shell petrol card worth RM300...

Images of things common.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... ARTIST Mohd Fadli Yusoff is holding hisfirst solo exhibition titled MaTaFiZiK, at the Pelita Hati Gallery of Art in Lucky Garden, Bangsar. The talented artist and full-time lecturer at the Art and Design School in Universiti Teknologi...

'Passion for charity' night.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... MORE than 20 talented and popular artistes from South India, Malaysia and Singapore will stage a charity concert at MBJB Indoor Stadium, Johor Baru this Saturday. Called "The Passion Cultural and Charity Night", the concert is held to...

Cutest baby contest winner.
March 29, 2001... FIVE-month-old Hoo Pei San emerged as the cutest baby when she won the Mamy Poko Cutest Baby Competition 2001 held at Klang Parade recently. Second prize went to 15-month-old Muhammad Mustaqim Hanafiah from Klang while third prize went...

Lunch with 'the Wild Man'.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... FANCY having lunch with the orang utan at the largest captive habitat of orang utan in the world ? This unique experience, called "Lunch With Wild Man Of The Forest", is being offered at Bukit Merah Laketown Resort's Orang Utan Island in...

Relaxing music with Crystal Ball.
March 29, 2001... COME to the Cascades Lobby Lounge of Allson Klana Resort in Seremban for a relaxing musical atmosphere and let Crystal Ball entertain you. Duo Shake and Lynn have been in the entertainment scene for six years. Crystall Ball performs...

Making coffee breaks exciting.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... THEME coffee breaks, a new and creative idea for coffee breaks, is the lastest creation from Shangri-la Penang. The hotel is introducing six new themes for its corporate clients to choose from when planning meetings, conventions and seminars....

Food galore at Crowne Plaza JB.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... JOHOR Baru Crowne Plaza Hotel's 24-hour Orkid Coffee House is having several promotions till end of next month. Check out "Treasures of the Sea" buffet dinner and its "Laksa Temptation" promotions. The former, available on Friday...

Less pain, more gain.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... CURRENT drug therapy options for osteoarthritis (OA) pain management include analgesics (which are available over the counter) and non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (available on prescription only) or NSAIDs, as they are commonly known....

Dr M launches meet-the-people session in Gombak.(Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad)(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad today launched the national-level meet-the-people session at Kampung Sungai Mulia in Gombak. The Prime Minister arrived at 4.20pm and went for Asar prayers at the kampung mosque. ...

We're ready, says Zeti (HL).(Bank Negara Malaysia's Annual Report for 2000 )(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Malaysia is ready to cope with any deterioration of the world economy as it has strengthened its fundamentals and drawn up strategies ahead of time, Bank Negara governor Datuk Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz said. "We recognised...

'Pas willing to bend rules to get Chinese support'.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Pas' reluctant and indecisive stand on the proposed Malay unity talks with Umno is mainly due to its apparent desire to be seen as a champion for the non-Malays, Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad said. This is obvious...

Kelantan to amend State constitution.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... KOTA BARU, Wed. - The Kelantan Government will proceed with its plan to amend the State Constitution despite objections from certain quarters. Menteri Besar Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat said the process to amend the State Constitution...

Party will not drop pre-conditions for talks.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Pas will not drop its pre-conditions for the proposed Malay unity talks with Umno despite the decision of the Council of Rulers not to object to organisations using the word Islam in their names. Pas president Datuk...

Mother and son sue doctor for negligence.(Dashendran Naidu A/L Rajantran and his mother Kanaga Jothi A/P N. Subramaniam )(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - The mother of a three-year-old boy who has partial paralysis of his right arm has, along with her son, sued Sentul Medical Centre Sdn Bhd and a doctor for medical negligence during the baby's birth. They claimed Dr...

Ex-MP files suit against DIA.(M. Kula Segaran, Dindings Indian Association)(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... IPOH, Wed. - A former opposition MP filed an application in the High Court today for an injunction restraining the Dindings Indian Association management committee preventing him from entering the club premises or attending its annual general...

Fadzil: Prove decree goes against Islamic teaching.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Pas president Datuk Fadzil Noor today asked the National Fatwa Council to show proof that the Amanat Hadi, or Hadi's Decree, is against the teachings of Islam. Hadi's Decree is a speech delivered by Pas' deputy...

Malacca Assemblyman breaks left leg in crash.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... MALACCA, Weds. - Masjid Tanah State Assemblyman Datuk Ramli Mohd Said broke his left leg after the car he was in crashed into a bridge railing in Lendu, this morning. Ramli was returning home after a meeting with Chief Minister Datuk...

Reject those who practise money politics, says CM.(Umno supreme council member Datuk Wira Mohd Ali Rustam)(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... MALACCA, Wed. - Umno members can save the party from corrupt leaders if they reject leaders who practise "money politics" to win positions. Umno supreme council member Datuk Wira Mohd Ali Rustam, saying this today, reminded party members...

PSV test may be oral once again.(Public Services Vehicle licence test )(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - The Public Services Vehicle licence test may revert to the oral format after appeals from illiterate drivers unable to handle the multiple choice questions. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ling Liong Sik said today...

Impact of US slowdown to be known soon.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... THE effects of a slowing US economy on global economies, including Malaysia's, may be clearer in the next two or three months, when growth for the first quarter is recorded, said a chief economist of a securities firm. Arab-Malaysian...

'Banking system has a high degree of resilience'.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... TESTS have shown that even in a worst case scenario, the banking system will remain sound with non-performing loans (NPLs) forecast to remain below 10 per cent and the risk weighted capital ratio (RWCR) not expected to fall below 10 per cent....

Emphasis still on spending prudently, productively.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... WHILE the RM3 billion stimulus package to face the US economic slowdown promotes domestic consumption, the emphasis is still on spending prudently and productively, Bank Negara governor Datuk Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz said. "Manage your...

Diversified financial landscape.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... MALAYSIA'S financial landscape, in 10 years is expected to be characterised by a more diversified financial sector, meeting the requirements of a more diversified economic structure. The competitive environment in the banking sector,...

Zeti: Economic growth expected to moderate to a strong pace of 5 pct.(Bank Negara Malaysia's Annual Report for 2000 )(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... All reports on "Bank Negara Malaysia Annual Report 2000" by Baidura Ahmad; Rupa Damodaran; Dalila Abu Bakar; Hew Sue-Len; Michael Sun; Roziana Hamsawi MALAYSIA'S economy is expected to hold up quite well this year against the background...

Islamic banking's market share at 6.9 pct.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 29, 2001... THE Islamic banking sector (IBS) grew strongly last year in line with the improving Malaysian economy. The market share of Islamic banking assets in the banking system increased to 6.9 per cent during the year from 5.5 per cent in 1999,...

Pressing on with IFA reforms.(International Financial Architecture )(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... BANK Negara Malaysia will continue to emphasise the need for the international community to persevere with the International Financial Architecture (IFA) reforms to ensure that globalisation worked for the benefit of all countries. ...

Building a more resilient sector.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... THE financial landscape in the future would be very much influenced by the changes in the structure of the economy in line with Vision 2020. In an emerging economy like Malaysia, the financial sector would play a pivotal role in...

Risk management committee being set up.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... BANK Negara Malaysia is in the process of establishing a committee to strengthen risk management efforts within the Bank. The committee, which includes senior management, would be entrusted with the establishment of appropriate risk...

Global growth expected to moderate at 3.5 per cent.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 29, 2001... PROSPECTS for world growth this year depends on the magnitude and duration of the slowdown in the US economy. Given that the US is the largest economy in the world, and absorbing about 19 per cent of world exports, its slowdown is...

Nation's GDP increased 8.5 per cent last year.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 29, 2001... IN 2000 economic activity in Malaysia expanded strongly under the stimulus of strong export growth and rising domestic expenditure. Gross domestic product increased to 8.5 per cent, well above the 5.8 per cent achieved in 1999. As a...

Exports of electronic goods soar.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 29, 2001... IN terms of total private investment in the manufacturing sector, foreign companies accounted for about 60 per cent of the total manufacturing investment before declining to about 40 per cent in recent times following the Asian crisis. ...

Monetary policy to continue supporting growth.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... BANK Negara Malaysia says the monetary policy this year will continue to be committed towards meeting the objective of supporting economic growth while maintaining low and stable inflation. It also outlined several challenges to the...

Policy of progressive liberalisation will go on.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... MALAYSIA will continue to observe the policy of progressive liberalisation of the financial sector with emphasis on ensuring that liberalisation should offer benefits to its economy and not jeopadise stability in the domestic financial...

World Press Photo Exhibition from May 4 to 23.(Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Eight-year-old Amy Martin of the United States suffers from Crigler-Najjar Syndrome, a rare inherited and often fatal disease where the liver lacks a key enzyme. Phototheraphy, especially with light in the blue...

Mimos to stay in ISP mode.(Internet service providers)(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... WHILE the fate of Jaring, one of the country's two biggest Internet service providers, is still unclear, owner Mimos Bhd stresses that it wants to stay in its core ISP business. President and chief executive officer Tengku Datuk Dr Mohd...

AXA Affin to double its capital.(AXA AFFIN Assurance Bhd.)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 29, 2001... AXA AFFIN Assurance Bhd's shareholders have approved a scheme to double the company's paid up capital to RM100 million through a combination of a rights and bonus share issue. The increase, coming well in advance of Bank Negara's...

Allianz confirms offer for MBA shares.(Allianz Group, Malaysia British Assurance)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
March 29, 2001... THE Allianz Group confirmed yesterday that it will make a voluntary general offer for shares in Malaysia British Assurance (MBA) at an offer price of RM7.65 per share. The company will acquire the remaining 41.836 million ordinary shares...

Polymate to produce maintenance-free batteries.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)(Statistical Data Included)
March 29, 2001... POLYMATE Holdings Bhd, contract manufacturer of automotive batteries, is planning to manufacture maintenance free calcium lead batteries for export markets in temperate countries, said group managing director Ng Kim Weng. He said this at...

Giant to spur growth in Senawang.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... GIANT Hypermarket which opened its doors today, is expected to serve as a catalyst for the growth of the commercial sector in the Senawang area and Seremban. Giant TMC Bhd operations director Alan Nementzik said the hypermarket, which is...

Finance Ministry sets up company to handle funds.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... THE Finance Ministry has set up a company, Malaysia Venture Capital Management Berhad under the Finance Minister Incorporated to handle the RM500 million Pioneer Capital Fund for companies venturing into information communication technology....

Moussac to parade another Indian horse in Splendid Crown.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... FRENCH trainer Arnaud de Moussac, who captured his first classic on the local circuit with Indian galloper Saddle Up in the RM500,000 Tunku Gold Cup over 2000m two months ago, will be introducing another promising Indian galloper in newcomer...

A fun afternoon with the PM.(Malaysia)(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - A carnival-like atmosphere greeted the crowd which thronged Kampung Sungai Mulia in Gombak for an afternoon with the Prime Minister today. The atmosphere was enhanced by loud pop music blaring through speakers and...

Court lets ASWJ journalist amend statement of defence in RM40m suit.(Asian Wall Street Journal's Raphael Pura)(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - The Federal Court today allowed Asian Wall Street Journal correspondent Raphael Pura's application for leave to appeal the High Court's dismissal of his application to amend his statement of defence in a RM40 million...

'Pay attention to the poor'.(says)(Finance Minister Tun Daim Zainuddin said. )(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - The country cannot pursue high growth and development without paying attention to income inequality because it will cause social instability, Finance Minister Tun Daim Zainuddin said. He said the poor must not be...

Top SPM pupils in college get aid.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... SUBANG JAYA, Wed. - Outstanding Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia students enrolled for pre-university studies at Taylor's College received nearly RM1 million in aid from the Tan Sri Dr Loy Hean Heong Merit Scholarships today. Forty-eight of the...

All round support for new measures.(Malaysia)(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - The Government's pre-emptive move to counter the anticipated slowdown of the United States economy was commended by more organisations today. Most concurred with the premise that injecting funds into the economy...

Decision to build 200 more schools welcomed.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Educationists and teachers' unions have lauded the decision to build 200 single session schools as part of measures to counter the effects of a US slowdown. National Union of the Teaching Profession secretary-general...

RM50 tax waiver timely, say firms.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Credit card companies have welcomed the move to waive the RM50 tax on credit cards. Visa International's country manager for Malaysia, Singapore, Philipines, Brunei and Guam, June Seah said this would encourage...

Call to review EPF measure.(Employees' Provident Fund. )(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - The Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association has urged the Government to review its decision to reduce workers' contributions to the Employees' Provident Fund. Fomca deputy president N. Marimuthu said workers may...

Maxis 'promotion' message a hoax.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Maxis Communications Bhd customers who received a Short Messaging Services (SMS) message about a RM10 rebate on their airtime should disregard the "promotion". A company statement today said the messsage was a hoax....

More cash, kind for Champa Muslims.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - A group of 21 people, mostly journalists, will leave for Cambodia tomorrow to hand over cash and kind collected through the Cambodian Humanitarian Fund for the Champa Muslims. The fund's joint chairmen Dr Norraesah...

Ignorance about new passports.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - The "ignorance" of certain foreign immigration officers about Malaysian machine readable passports are isolated incidents, Immigration Department deputy director-general Tasnim Othman said today. He said only three...

Sabah Umno wants action against three.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... KOTA KINABALU, Wed. - Sabah Umno wants stern action be taken against three party members who were involved in filing an application for an injunction to stop the swearing-in of new Chief Minister Datuk Chong Kah Kiat. Sabah Umno deputy...

MP Noh Omar on Nik Aziz's visit to pig breeders.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... KUALA LUMPUR, Wed. - Tanjung Karang Member of Parliament Datuk Noh Omar today questioned why Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat was willing to visit pig breeders in Negri Sembilan but was evasive about Umno's offer to hold...

Arguments over history.(Brief Article)
March 29, 2001... SHAH ALAM, Wed. - The existence of Orang Asli in Malaya before the 17th century became a heated argument between the plaintiffs' counsel and defence witness Professor Datuk Dr Khoo Kay Khim in the Temuan Orang Asli civil suit at the High...

Upholding professionalism.
March 29, 2001... DESPITE isolated incidents which threatened to disrupt the peace, Malaysians are fortunate to be able to live and work in a generally safe environment. For this, they owe a load of thanks to the police. Although the police are duty-bound...

Have community leaders of the various races in housing estates to sort out.
March 29, 2001... MALAYSIANS now realise that a petty misunderstanding between two groups of youths of different races can lead to a punch-up. The number of people involved can easily escalate if it is not checked by the community leaders and eventually the...