October 2005 in Malaysia and Singapore - 12 October 2005 (Wednesday)

12 October 2005 (Wednesday)

  • The Registration of Criminals Bill takes effect and it allows ex-offenders of minor crimes to have their criminal records erased if they stay crime-free for five years. The Yellow Ribbon Project continues to help ex-offenders re-integrate into society. (CNA)
  • The diesel quota allotted by Shell and Petronas have been used up and Miri now faces a diesel shortage. (The Star)
  • Tenaga Nasional signs a multi-currency credit facility worth US$500 million (€416 million/RM1,885 million) to ease its foreign debt. (The Star)
  • Analysis of the threatening items sent through post to foreign missions reveals that the yellow liquid was just oil mixed with water, and the white powder just plain white powder. (The Star)

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