41.   FAA Administrator Jane Garvey announced the decision to purchase the equipment at the opening of a three-day airport safety conference in Washington.

42.   He added that they were lucky not to be hit by the weaker ringgit when they purchased their equipment from abroad.

43.   He said a number of intended projects have been reviewed and the ministry has no plans to purchase new equipment at the moment.

44.   Higher orders for machine tools tend to indicate that manufacturers are optimistic about sales growth and are purchasing equipment to refurbish and expand factories to meet future demand.

45.   Income tax officials say the equipment was actually purchased from a REPL front company Universal Moulders and Fabricators.

46.   It said diagnostic and emergency-room equipment would be purchased as well as X-ray equipment, ultrasonic scanners and instruments for neurological surgery.

47.   Its Minister, Datuk Mohamed Rahmat, said the ministry will purchase the equipment only if it is unavoidable.

48.   Kurdi, a neurologist, said his ministry plans to upgrade a government hospital in Amman by building annexes and purchasing modern equipment.

49.   McLachlan said last week that the days of Australia simply signing cheques to purchase military equipment from foreign suppliers are over.

50.   Meanwhile, Tan said new equipment will be purchased for the police air wing, including cameras.