February 2006 in Malaysia and Singapore

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Events in Malaysia and Singapore

"This page deals with February 2006 events in, or related to, Malaysia and Singapore and their citizens."

26 February 2006 (Sunday)

* : Tariff increase to be known within two months [http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/2/26/nation/13509631&sec=nation (The Star)]
* search. [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Current_events_in_Malaysia_and_Singapore&action=edit (The Star)]
* . The ten-day exercise is called Simbex 2006. [http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=88669 (Indian Express)]

25 February 2006 (Saturday)

* virus [http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/2/25/nation/13503596&sec=nation (The Star)]
* Q2 net profit rises over 16% [http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/2/25/business/13504544&sec=business (The Star)]
* hits RM1bil turnover target sooner [http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/2/25/business/13503308&sec=business (The Star)]
*. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/194993/1/.html (CNA)]
* , Singapore on 15 February. Tan is expected to be extradited to Singapore. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/194991/1/.html (CNA)]

23 February 2006 (Thursday)

* economy grew 5.3% in 2005 [http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/2/23/business/13474729&sec=business (The Star)]
* increases interest rate to 3.25% [http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/2/23/business/13476452&sec=business (The Star)]
* . [http://www.thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2006/2/23/sports/13473177&sec=sports (The Star)]

22 February 2006 (Wednesday)

* dies from heart failure at the age of 90. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/194463/1/.html (CNA)]

21 February 2006 (Tuesday)

* . [http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/2/21/nation/13458109&sec=nation (The Star)]
* [http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v3/news_lite.php?id=181473 (Bernama)]

20 February 2006 (Monday)

* . [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/2/20/nation/13446769&sec=nation (The Star)]
* envoy. [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/2/20/nation/13446675&sec=nation (The Star)]

19 February 2006 (Sunday)

* EPF to declare higher dividend [http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/2/19/nation/13422187&sec=nation&focus=1 (The Star)]
* tournament. [http://www.thestar.com.my/sports/story.asp?file=/2006/2/19/sports/13442809&sec=sports (The Star)]

17 February 2006 (Friday)

* . [http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/2/17/business/13423115&sec=business (The Star)]
* . [http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/2/17/business/13424166&sec=business (The Star)]
* as Malaysia richest person as of 2006. [http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news_business.php?id=180698 (Bernama)]

15 February 2006 (Wednesday)

* announces a cabinet resuffle. ( [http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news.php?id=180291 Bernama] )
*. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/193286/1/.html (CNA)]
*. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/193325/1/.html (CNA)]

14 February 2006 (Tuesday)

* resigns. ( [http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v3/news.php?id=180183 Bernama] )

12 February 2006 (Sunday)

* slams Singaporean traders for re-exporting Malaysian products as Singaporean products. ( [http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D8FNVVDG1.htm?campaign_id=apn_home_down&chan=db BusinessWeek] )

10 February 2006 (Friday)

* , acting Minister of Federal Territory defends Islamic Family Law (Federal Territories) (Amendment) Act. ( [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/2/10/nation/13353199&sec=nation The Star] )
*. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/192561/1/.html (CNA)]

9 February 2006 (Thursday)

* The permit of The Sarawak Press Sdn Bhd, publisher of Sarawak Tribune, has been suspended immediately until further notice over its publication of caricatures of Prophet Muhammad last Saturday. ( [http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news.php?id=179503 Bernama] )
* Bank Negara will issue a series of new Islamic bonds, beginning with the RM400mil Sukuk Ijarah on Feb 16. Futures issues will be of RM100mil to RM200mil in size. ( [http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news_business.php?id=179482 Bernama] )
* TH Hin Corporation Bhd extends its losses on Feb 10, down as much as 24% or RM1.20 to RM3.80 in thin trade after Bursa Securities cautioned investors over the recent excessive volatility of the share price. Bursa Malaysia has issued a caution statement to investors on the "excessive volatility" of TH Hin's share price. ( [http://www.theedgedaily.com/cms/content.jsp?id=com.tms.cms.article.Article_4ec0e784-cb73c03a-1e807610-fcc7bd56 The Edge Daily] )
* Southern Bank Bhd (SBB) is expected to make an announcement today relating to "a near term merger alternative". Its shares were suspended from trading yesterday pending the announcement. ( [http://news.moneycentral.msn.com/provider/providerarticle.asp?feed=AP&Date=20060209&ID=5490021 MSN Money] )
* DRB-HICOM Bhd announces the retirement of group managing director Tan Sri Mohd Saleh Sulong, effective the end of the month. ( [http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news_business.php?id=179523 Bernama] )

7 February 2006 (Tuesday)

* on 15 February. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/191998/1/.html (CNA)]
* for semiconductor assembly and testing. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporebusinessnews/view/192022/1/.html (CNA)]

6 February 2006 (Monday)

* in 2002. [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/2/6/nation/13220557&sec=nation (TheStar)]

5 February 2006 (Sunday)

* . [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/191776/1/.html (CNA)]

4 February 2006 (Saturday)

* met informally in the evening. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/191665/1/.html (CNA)]
* (MUIS) is launching a book "RISALAH" about Singapore Muslim identity, to be published in July. MUIS is inviting the public to offer comments and feedback. [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/191633/1/.html (CNA)]
* . [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/191666/1/.html (CNA)]

3 February 2006 (Friday)

* have similarly said that the incident shows the need to respect racial and religious sensitivities, have a "responsible media," and to cultivate good inter-religious relations and confidence beyond just legislation. [http://www.asiamedia.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=38359 (Straits Times)]

News collections and sources

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Malaysia

*New Straits Times [http://www.nst.com.my/]
*The Star [http://thestar.com.my/]
*Bernama [http://www.bernama.com.my/]
*The Malay Mail [http://www.mmail.com.my/]
*Daily Express [http://www.dailyexpress.com.my/] (mainly Sabah news)

ingapore

*Channel NewsAsia [http://www.channelnewsasia.com/]
*Straits Times [http://straitstimes.asia1.com.sg/]
*Business Times [http://business-times.asia1.com.sg/]
*The New Paper [http://newpaper.asia1.com.sg/]
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