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Week of June 23, 1995
PARTY DOINGS
A series of decisions affected the dominant UMNO party in Malaysia. Fifty-three members were sacked for allegedly working against the party in the last election. Trade Minister Rafidah Aziz was cleared of charges that she improperly transferred ownership shares to her son-in-law. And Rahim Tamby Chik enjoined a rival from accusing him of corruption.
Other news from Malaysia this week
- Cover: A cultural war is being fought over sexual openness throughout Asia
- Numbers: Sex surveys from around the region
Week of June 16, 1995
PRESS OUTCRY
Journalists trying to cover parliament in Malaysia are literally being shown the door. A rule set to take effect June 12 forbids reporters from plying their trade in the lobby of Parliament House; they must corner MPs at the entrance to the building or elsewhere. It's not clear whether the rule is merely a warning to journalists not to be so aggressive and may be rescinded, or whether it will take effect as planned. Journalists don't seem to buy the government's explanation that the ban is meant to avoid "commotion in the lobby." Nonetheless, when speaking for publication, newsmen are circumspect: "Seems a bit harsh," said one.
NO RUSH FOR HOME
Echoing Hong Kong riots from three weeks ago, about 4,000 Vietnamese boat people scheduled to be sent home from a Kuala Lumpur refugee camp escaped and threatened a mass suicide. Malaysian police quelled the riots with tear gas and water cannons. Unlike Hong Kong, officials did not blame the riots on a U.S. bill that would consider refugee claims for political asylum.
Other news from Malaysia this week
Editorial
Week of June 9, 1995
MORAL GUIDANCE
Malaysia has worked extra hard in recent weeks to protect and enhance the nation's morals. First, the country gave police more authority to arrest drunk drivers. Then, officials said they'd begin clamping down on sexual suggestion, violence and gambling in video arcade games. And most recently, the government announced it is banning all direct advertising for alcohol.
Other news from Malaysia this week
EditorialsWeek of May 19, 1995
DRINKERS BEWARE
Malaysia plans to crack down on drunk driving by giving police more authority to test a driver's blood-alcohol level soon after an accident. The predominantly Muslim nation, where religion discourages drinking alcohol, has been slow to adopt tough drunk-driving legislation. But more alcohol-related accidents have prompted a review of laws.
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