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Now's the time for big measuresKUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 - Given last week's tumultuous events, many Malaysians might be forgiven for thinking that the end of the world is nigh. |
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Opinion
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Beyond Tun RazakOCT 13 — Of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s litany of failures, one of the least recognised yet important ones is that through his “back to the kampung base” programme, Abdullah was trying to solve Tun Abdul Razak Hussein’s problem, not his own. The Columnists Baradan Kuppusamy Brian Yap Cheah Sin Ann Fahmi Fadzil Hafiz Noor Shams Hsu Dar Ren Joan Lau John Lee Jeremiah Mahadevan Jerome Martin K Anand Khalid Jaafar Leslie Lau Liew Chin Tong Muaz Omar Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad Nur Jazlan Ooi Kee Beng Shannon Teoh Sharizal Shaarani Zulkifli Sulong James Chin Wan Hamidi Hamid Vazeer Alam |
Malaysia
Business
Most Asian markets rise after last week’s sell-offHONG KONG, Oct 13 — Most Asian stock markets recovered in early trading today after last week’s historic sell-off as governments around the world intensified efforts to boost the ailing... Read More |
The week ahead: Investors face more uncertainty as bailout widensNEW YORK, Oct 13 - Investors agonising over whether the stock market is bottoming out or about to extend its precipitous decline face more uncertainty this week as they await... Read More |
Soros slams US, EU leaders for slow response WASHINGTON, Oct 13 - Outspoken billionaire investor George Soros on Sunday criticised US and European officials for taking too long to effectively address the financial crisis. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson... Read More |
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Sports
Kaka on target as Brazil beats Venezuela 4-0 SAN CRISTOBAL, Venezuela, Oct 13 — Robinho, Kaka and Adriano all scored for Brazil, which easily defeated Venezuela 4-0 in a World Cup qualifier yesterday and secured second place at... Read More |
Ballesteros determined to fight brain tumour MADRID, Oct 13 - After a career full of miraculous shots — including one from a parking lot during his first British Open win — Seve Ballesteros was preparing for... Read More |
Hamilton slams Massa: He did it on purposeTOKYO, Oct 13 - Lewis Hamilton accused his world championship rival Felipe Massa of "deliberately" crashing into him as yesterday's Japanese Grand Prix erupted in controversy. The British driver lashed... Read More |
World
Car bombings in Mosul and Baghdad kill 13BAGHDAD, Oct 13 — Suicide car bombers struck twice yesterday in the northern city of Mosul, killing at least six people and wounding dozens of others, US and Iraqi officials... Read More |
Thailand’s prime minister rules out resigningBANGKOK, Oct 13 - Thailand’s embattled prime minister dismissed calls for his resignation, saying that stepping down would not resolve the country’s deepening political crisis. Anti-government protesters have demanded that... Read More |
US game designer blasts into space with DNA cargoBAIKONUR, Kazakhstan, Oct 13 — An American computer game designer reached space yesterday, fulfilling a long-deferred childhood dream that began with the flight of his astronaut father. The Soyuz TMA-13... Read More |
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Opinion
Beyond Tun RazakOCT 13 — Of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s litany of failures, one of the least recognised yet important ones is that through his “back to the kampung... Read More |
Pak Lah and his legacyOCT 12 - The Prime Minister has decided to step down after March 2009. This has been expected given the manoeuvring and politicking in the past few months, following the... Read More |
The Right to KnowOCT 12 - In almost every major political and social conflict in Malaysia, the protagonists will almost always use "facts" to support their arguments. Case in point: for years many... Read More |
Showbiz
Three terrific new TV shows to look forward toNEW YORK, Oct 13 — Maybe it’s true that “fall season” is an outdated concept in a world where TV series are introduced year-round. But if there were a Fall... Read More |
Off-Broadway show an entertaining morality taleNEW YORK, Oct 13 — As journalists go, Augustine Early is an unrepentant reprobate, a bottom-feeder who ferociously chases celebrity, particularly if it means the advancement of his own career.... Read More |
Automakers push key vehicles through fall TV showsNEW YORK, Oct 13 — In this fall’s TV season, a secret agent speeds around in a Chevrolet Camaro, a man tries to save the world with the help of... Read More |
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McCain vows to whip Obama in last debate WASHINGTON, Oct 13 - Republican John McCain dialled back personal attacks on Democrat Barack Obama over the weekend, but vowed he would “whip” his opponent’s “you know what” when they... Read More |
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