11.   The Malaysian cabinet announced its stand shortly after US warships launched a second cruise missile attack against Iraq.

12.   The Malaysian cabinet said last week that it was accepting the apology but that relations would take time to normalise.

13.   The Malaysian cabinet accepted an apology last week but said it would take time to bring ties back to previous levels.

14.   The Malaysian cabinet decided last week to accept the apology, but said it would take time for relations to be restored to previous levels.

15.   The Malaysian cabinet is expected to discuss the apology Wednesday.