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Felda settlers to gain lifelong benefits

PORT DICKSON: Felda settlers will gain lifelong benefits from the listing of Felda Global Ventures Holdings Bhd (FGVHB) on Bursa Malaysia on June 28, said Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad.

Lynas needs to meet two additional conditions

PETALING JAYA: Lynas (M) Sdn Bhd, operator of the controversial rare earth project in Gebeng, Pahang, has been given two additional requirements to the five licence conditions imposed by the Atomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB).

M’sia inks agreement to keep giant pandas for 10 years

PUTRAJAYA: The agreement that will see Malaysia keeping a pair of giant pandas for 10 years was inked Friday.

Real Madrid’s coach Jose Mourinho calls on Najib

PUTRAJAYA: Jose Mourinho, head coach of the Spanish football club Real Madrid, called on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak Friday.

City Hall to blacklist those with unpaid compound fines from July 1

KUALA LUMPUR: Starting July 1, the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will blacklist the names of traffic offenders who have yet to settle their outstanding compound fines.

Sabahans in interior looking forward to PM’s Kaamatan visit

KOTA KINABALU: Folk in the Keningau and Tambunan districts are looking forward to the weekend visit by Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Singaporean man fined RM4,500 for peeping into women's toilet

KUALA LUMPUR: A Singaporean tourist's holiday went down the drain after he was fined RM4,500 for entering and peeping into a women's toilet

Four terms of reference to improve civil service

KUALA LUMPUR: The Special Commission to study the civil service transformation on Friday announced the four terms of reference to improve the quality of the civil service.

Two toll clerks shot and hurt in RM2,000 robbery

SEREMBAN: A man fired a pump-gun at two toll clerks, injuring both of them, and seized RM2,000 they were transferring to the toll plaza office here

Anwar dared to deny fabricating story linking PM with Altantuya, submarine deal

KUALA LUMPUR: An Independent MP has dared Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to deny that he ordered his lawyer to cook up a story linking the Prime Minister with slain Mongolian beauty Altantuya Shaariibuu and the Scorpene submarine scandal.

Dr Chua: No agreement to limit number of Chinese schools

KAJANG: The MCA has slammed the United Chinese School Committees Association of Malaysia or Dong Zong for harping on an alleged agreement in 1995 between the party and government to limit the number of Chinese independent schools.

Haze worsens, rainfall unlikely in next few days

KUALA LUMPUR: The Air Pollutant Index (API) in several areas in the Klang Valley worsened further with an additional area recording an unhealthy API Friday evening, compared to three previously.

Two nabbed with fake facial products valued at RM10,000

GEORGE TOWN: Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry officers confiscated RM10,000 worth of fake self-administered whitening injection products from two people on June 7.

M'sia allows qualifications of 820 institutes from China

PETALING JAYA: The Government has agreed to recognise the academic qualifications of 820 institutions of higher learning in China.

Two PKR members probed for misuse of JOM Shopping vouchers

KLANG: Two PKR members are being investigated by the state government over allegations of misusing cash vouchers under the JOM Shopping welfare programme.

Survey: 12% of parents find cabin crew unsympathetic to children

KUALA LUMPUR: One in 10 parents find it difficult to get any sympathy from the cabin crew in response to their children's needs, according to a survey by international flight comparison site Skyscanner.

6.3 magnitude quake jolts Mindanao

HONG KONG: A 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Mindanao, the Philippines on Friday morning, China's Xinhua news agency quoted the Hong Kong Observatory as saying.

Barisan makes realistic promises, says Muhyiddin

KUALA LUMPUR: The people should evaluate the development planned and implemented by Barisan Nasional against promises made by the Opposition, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

A boost for ICT training

CYBERJAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has opened the first Huawei global training centre outside China that will put Malaysia on the world map of ICT players.

More Japanese opt to live in Malaysia

THE Japanese account for the most number of foreigners who have made Malaysia their second home. The political stability and economic growth of the country have been cited as the main draws along with the absence of major natural disasters.

Private sector workers may be able to withdraw EPF before 60

KUALA LUMPUR: The Finance Ministry has hinted that private sector employees may be allowed to withdraw their Employees Provident Fund (EPF) savings early should the retirement age be increased to 60.

NS trainees quarantined with H1N1 symptoms

ALOR SETAR: Ninety national service trainees at Dusun Minda National Service Training camp in Kuala Nerang have been quarantined after coming down with Influenza A(H1N1).

Four robbers cart away ATM

PETALING JAYA: Four robbers took less than three minutes to cart away an automatic teller machine containing RM47,900 from the Subang Jaya KTM commuter station.

Fisherman wants his sons home from NZ

KUALA LUMPUR: This Father’s Day, fisherman Hanafi Salleh wants only one thing – to be reunited with his two young sons whom he has not seen for more than seven years.

‘Include Indians in more projects’

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Associated Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MAICCI) has urged the Government to take proactive measures to help the Malaysian Indian business community.

Odd clauses in our law books

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians may not be surprised to see an ouster clause in laws involving security – but denying the right to judicial review under the Dental Act 1971 and Widows and Orphans Pension Act 1915 boggles the mind.

Public invited to a consultation on Asean human rights draft

KUALA LUMPUR: The public and national civil society organisations are invited to a consultation on the draft Asean Human Rights Declaration tomorrow.

Park sets aside 7ha for pandas from China

PUTRAJAYA: The pair of giant pandas that will make their home here for 10 years will be housed in a 1.13ha air-conditioned enclosure at the Wetlands Park.

Contest to name pandas will be held soon

CYBERJAYA: A contest to name the two pandas will be held soon, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

More taste in Flavours

KUALA LUMPUR: Food and lifestyle magazine Flavours, owned by The Star, was re-launched with vibrant and fresh content for food enthusiasts, homemakers, chefs and food & beverage professionals.

Japan folk scouting for overseas property to invest in

GEORGE TOWN: More Japanese investors are expected to scout for property in Penang this year because of fears of another round of natural disasters in their country.

Couple finds Penang ideal for second home

GEORGE TOWN: While many foreigners look upon Penang as a tourist destination, a Japanese couple feel the island is ideal for a second home.

Special loan for Class E licence

PUTRAJAYA: Youths who seek to obtain a bus or lorry driver’s licence may soon benefit from a special loan to finance their driving lessons and tests.

Being dad is best, says Afdlin

PETALING JAYA: For funny man Afdlin Shauki, no role is more satisfying than playing dad to his three daughters. The well-known actor, comedian and filmmaker relishes his real life role as a funny dad.

Hot crop brings in extra cash

ALOR SETAR: There seems nothing outstanding about a double-storey terrace house in Lorong Kelompang here.

Professionals seek promotions without age consideration

PETALING JAYA: Young professionals have urged companies to provide opportunities for their employees to advance regardless of age.

Yen Yen: Have more flights to bring in tourists

PETALING JAYA: Cancellation of flights into Malaysia will affect the country’s tourism industry, said Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen.

Malaysia on track to meet NKEA target

KUALA LUMPUR: Efforts to ensure that every Malaysian has Internet access is about halfway to its goal.

Hospitals unhappy that SPAD stopped vehicle ferrying foreign patients

PETALING JAYA: The Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia (APHM) has demanded that the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) apologise for taking action against a hospital van which had been ferrying foreign patients to a private hospital in Penang.

Malaysians fly the flag at Euro 2012

KHARKIV (Ukraine): The Jalur Gemilang was among the thousands of flags being waved at the Euro 2012 Group B match between Holland and Germany at the Metalist stadium here on Wednesday night.

Robbers flee with cash and vehicles in morning heist

SUBANG JAYA: Four armed men wearing ski masks broke into a Chinese school here and fled with RM30,000 from a safe and several vehicles after tying up 11 people in an early morning robbery here.

Beijing a hot ticket under MAS travel promotion

PETALING JAYA: There is encouraging response from air travellers to the eight-day international travel deals by Malaysia Airlines, which commenced on Monday.

Looking good for competition

PETALING JAYA: Cheerleading is always better with a little make-up on. The sport is tough, but who says you can’t look good while doing a little tumbling, twisting and turning?

Follow the 3Cs to wedded bliss

PETALING JAYA: There are three “Cs” couples should abide by to keep their marriages strong, say family groups

Listen to critics within your party, MCA tells Guan Eng

PETALING JAYA: Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng should take heed of criticisms made by a DAP state representative of the island’s hillside development projects, Penang MCA secretary Lau Chiek Tuan said.

Chinese delegation here on working visit

SEPANG: Senior officials from China’s ruling party have arrived here for a working visit which will include the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the loan of two giant pandas to Malaysia.

Long-serving Star employee dies in road accident

PETALING JAYA: The Star’s senior building executive Latchimanan Narayana-samy, 47 (pic), died following a road accident.

HSBC helps wishes come true

KUALA LUMPUR: There will be more smiles and cheer from children with terminal illnesses with a global bank pitching in to make their wishes come true.

Well-liked bank manager stabbed to death at home

SIBU: A 31-year-old bank manager was stabbed to death in his home at Lane 33A, Jalan Ulu Sungai Merah.

NiE edge for 89 schools in Perak

TAIPING: Recognising the need for students to be proficient in English, the Perak Government has sponsored RM100,000 worth of Newspaper-in-Education (NiE) pullouts of The Star for schools in the state.

Kidnappers release teen trader and assistant

KUALA SELANGOR: A young businessman and his personal assistant who were kidnapped early this week have been released unharmed.

Syabas wants compensation from Selangor govt

KUALA LUMPUR: Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Syabas) is applying for a court order that the Selangor Government owes it RM1.05bil in compensation for not increasing the water tariff.

Government Transformation Programme

Cops to offer online tracking

PETALING JAYA: A police online tracking system will be announced by the end of August, in which the public who lodge police reports can track the progress of investigations into their cases.