Malaysia Inc.: bailout or accountability?

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The Malaysian government's decision to purchase United Engineers Malaysia (UEM) for 3.8 billion ringett has left many confused about the intentions involved. Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed said the move was in the public's interest, but UEM coincidentally happens to be a component of Malaysia-owned Renong, which is severely debt-ridden. The chief concern is that the government is purchasing UEM as a bailout.

Highways & Streets Constructn, Highway and Street Construction, Government revenues, Finance, Column, Road construction industry, Road construction, Mahathir Mohamad, United Engineers (Malaysia) Bhd.

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Malaysia seeks anthrax clues to suspicious letter

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The U.S. government are seeking help from Malaysia security officials regarding an anthrax-laced letter sent to a division of Microsoft Corp. from Malaysia. Malaysian officials are trying to figure out if the letter was contaminated in the country or if it arrived in Malaysia already contaminated.

United States, Cases, Investigations, Terrorism, Anthrax

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Cyber-talent leaves Malaysia; Internet entrepreneurs look to Singapore for potential investors

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This article discusses the migration of Malaysia's Internet companies and entrepreneurs to Singapore, where the climate is more favorable to high-tech and start-ups.

Market information - general, Specialized Telecom Services, Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Singapore, Online services, Internet services

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