41.  It is also aimed at providing Malaysian officials and private sector a better understanding of the Turkish economy and opportunities for doing business in the country.

42.  Iran and Malaysia have agreed to join in exploration for oil and gas in third countries, a senior Malaysian official said Wednesday.

43.  Kyrgyzstan signed economic cooperation agreements Thursday and invited Malaysians to invest in the central Asian republic, a Malaysian official said.

44.  Malaysia will retain sweeping foreign exchange controls it imposed last month until its ailing economy stabilizes, a senior Malaysian official said Tuesday.

45.  Malaysian officials and some articles in the local media have heaped blame on Americans and the Western press and television networks.

46.  Malaysian officials clash again with international financier George Soros.

47.  Malaysian officials could not be immediately reached for comment.

48.  Malaysian officials described the meeting as an undiplomatic interference in its affairs.

49.  Malaysian officials dismissed criticism of the conviction of ousted politician Anwar Ibrahim, saying Thursday that they had expected it, particularly from Western nations.

50.  Malaysian officials have not confirmed that Misuari was a suspect or was being questioned.