Chipping away at a legacy

Article Abstract:

Malaysia's silicon wafer-fabrication venture is gambling on a global semiconductor boom to dig its way out of a deep financial hole. Malaysian Prime minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is supporting the wafer-fabrication ventures, despite pulling the plug on some costly projects inherited from the Manhathir era.

Semiconductors and related devices, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Semiconductor industry, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis

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In better hands

Article Abstract:

Thanks to the efforts of Abdullah Ahmed Badawi to reduce the deficit, Malaysia is poised for substantial growth. Abdullah has cracked down on corruption, scrapped grandiose projects and promised to reduce waste in government contracts by mandating competitive bidding procedures

Government expenditures, Economic policy, Budget deficits, Badawi, Abdullah Ahmad

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Justice for all?

Article Abstract:

The problems faced by non-Muslims in the Islamic legal system in Malaysia are numerous. A Hindu mother's legal battle to have her minor children's conversion, which was without her consent, to be declared illegal is highlighted.

Public affairs, Social aspects, Religious aspects, Islamic law

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