AS DATUK Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi nears the milestone of his first 100 days in office, BUSINESS TIMES

From: Business Times (Malaysia) | Date: January 12, 2004 | Copyright information


Business Times (Malaysia)

01-12-2004

AS DATUK Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi nears the milestone of his first
100 days in office as the Prime Minister, the thrust of his administration
is becoming clear, especially with the recent appointment of his deputy
and the minor Cabinet reshuffle.
Federation of Malaysian Port Operating Companies (FMPOC) chairman Tan
Sri G. Gnanalingam said many of the initiatives that Abdullah had announced
since taking of...

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