Leaders focus on boosting racial ties

EVERY year political pundits look out for some sort of paradigm shift in Umno and usually they seek out the change in terms of personalities. However, this year, the shift was in the speeches. NICK LEONG writes.

Reactions to Dr Mahathir's speech

Be prepared to face future threats, says Mahathir

June 15 to June 21: Compiled by WONG LI ZA.

Dr M's tips for 'smart' investments

I>UTUSAN Malaysia/Icarried a story on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad urging retail investors to enter the share market.

All set for cheerleading championship

Look out for serious cheerleading action when I>Cheer 2003/I>, the national inter-school cheerleading championship organised by I>The Star /I>Youth2 and skincare brand Clean Clear, takes place tomorrow.

Third title for smooth Shirtliff

The announcement of I>Shirtliff's/II>Cheer 2003 /I>victory was greeted by deafening screams and free-flowing tears in the Malawati Stadium.

Khir too busy to think about post

Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo remains non-committal about contesting for the Umno Youth chief post, saying the matter has not crossed his mind yet.

Hisham views talk of contest positively

The on-going speculations on a possible contest for the Umno Youth chief post showed that the people are still keen on the party, movement chief Datuk Hishammuddin Hussein said.

2,000 to train for paralympic competition

The Youth and Sports Ministry has identified 2,000 disabled athletes who have the potential of doing well in the ninth Far East and South Pacific (Fespic) paralympic meet to be held here in 2006.

Hishammuddin: General election more important

Datuk Hishammuddin Hussein said he will not vie for a vice-president's post until after the general election.