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Participants flex their muscles in the under 70kg category at the national body building competition in Kuala Lumpur on June 17.

Isa Samad: Most Felda settlers accept offer of 800 units of FGVH shares

BENTONG: The majority of Felda settlers have agreed to accept the offer of 800 units of Felda Global Ventures Holdings (FGVH) shares, Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad said.

DOE: All open burning banned in Selangor, KL and Putrajaya

KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Environment (DOE) announced an immediate ban against open burning for Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya until a date to be specified later.

Only two NS trainees remain in hospital for H1N1

ALOR SETAR: Two of four National Service trainees at Dusun Resort, Kuala Nerang who were warded for H1N1, have been discharged from the Kuala Nerang Hospital.

Muhyiddin launches 1Malaysia Family First (1-MFF) movement

TAIPING: Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin launched the 1Malaysia Family First (1-MFF) movement in conjunction with Father's Day celebration.

Wisma Putra: Malaysia welcomes probe into ethnic violence in Myanmar

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia lauds the declaration of curfew in Rakhine, a coastal state on the Northwest of Myanmar on June 10, by President Thein Sein, after ethnic violence broke out in the region, early this month.

DPM: BN fulfills promise of maintaining racial unity

TAIPING: Maintaining racial unity is one of the promises to the people that the Barisan Nasional government has fulfilled, besides ensuring development and economic stability, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said.

Water shortage in Petaling, KL, Hulu Langat and Sepang

KUALA LUMPUR: Several areas in the city, Petaling, Hulu Langat and Sepang are experiencing water supply shortage following the drop in water levels in the Semenyih and Langat reservoirs over the past two days.

Over 15,000 people at Starwalk 2012

IPOH: Over 15,500 people took to the city's streets on Sunday morning for Ipoh Starwalk 2012.

Najib traces father's footsteps in Bingkor

KENINGAU: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on Sunday traced the footsteps of his father as he visited Rumah Besar, the residence of the late native leader Sedomon Gunsanad, in the interior town of Bingkor near here.

New rules allow foreign graduates to work in Australia

MELBOURNE: Foreign students will be eligible for work visas lasting two to four years after graduation from an Australian university under immigration rules to be introduced next year.

PM extends condolences to Saudi Arabia on Crown Prince's demise

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has conveyed condolences to the government and people of Saudi Arabia on the demise of Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud.

Haze situation improves (Update at 5pm)

KUALA LUMPUR: The situation in the haze-hit areas in Klang Valley improved Sunday with three areas recording unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) as at 5pm Sunday compared to eight on Saturday.

5.9 magnitude quake hits Luzon, the Philippines

KUALA LUMPUR: A moderate earthquake, measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale, hit Luzon in the Philippines at 6.18am SUnday, the Malaysian Meteorological Services Department said.

Alarm raised over haze

Authorities are stepping up vigilance nationwide against the haze that is expected to worsen in the next few days.

Dumpsite fire put out after two weeks

GEORGE TOWN: Firemen and workers from two municipal councils have finally won their fiery battle at the Jelutong dumpsite after two weeks.

Outpatient depts at govt hospitals put on alert

KUANTAN: All outpatient departments at government hospitals have been directed to be on alert as respiratory and eye problems are expected to rise with the return of the haze.

Anwar was ready to give up our sovereignty to IMF, says Najib

KENINGAU: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said that Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim as Finance Minister was ready to give up Malaysia’s sovereignty to the International Monetary Fund during the 1997 financial crisis.

Easy passwords make blaming part easier

IN the online world, passwords are there for a purpose – to protect the account holder. And that is why passwords must be so unique that no one, not even your closest friend, can crack it.

Cops arrest another suspect in teacher’s abduction case

SHAH ALAM: Police have arrested a second man in connection with the case of a 51-year-old special education teacher who was abducted and robbed on June 6.

Boy finds gun, shoots self on birthday

KOTA BARU: A seven-year-old boy, who was celebrating his birthday, fatally shot himself with a gun in his grandmother’s house in Ketereh.

PM joins Kaamatan fest

KENINGAU: The simple act by the Prime Minister cutting seven padi stalks amid the rhythmic beating of gongs had a crowd of more than 15,000 in this interior Sabah town in cheers.

Sultan’s humility and wisdom a guiding force for his children

JOHOR BARU: Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar has this advice for his children – steer clear of trouble and do not get involved in any incident that could tarnish the royal family’s name.

Mustapa: PAS changing policies to win women’s votes

KOTA BARU: Kelantan Umno chief Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed says, unlike PAS, the Barisan Government has been consistent with its policies on women’s development and their rights.

PM recalls childhood days with his father

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak took the time to contemplate about his childhood, a time when children never spoke unless they were spoken to and dared not defy the words of their parents.

Over the moon about fatherhood

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s first astronaut Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor thought his life could not reach any greater heights since his sojourn into space in 2007. That was until his daughter Sophea Isabella’s arrival last July.

Learning about fishing and life from Papa

By SOO EWE JIN.

Father sent me to work as a jail warden to instil discipline, says ex-tennis player

KUALA LUMPUR: Behind every athlete is a dedicated parent and this is very true for former Sarawak tennis player John Lee.

They aren’t near but their dads are still dear to young execs

PETALING JAYA: Even though he is unable to make the trip home for Fathers Day, Isaac Yap is determined to make his dad’s day, even if it is a chat over the phone and the promise of a good makan outing.

Muhyiddin: People of Bagan beginning to trust BN

BUTTERWORTH: The people of Bagan – a traditional Opposition stronghold in Penang – are beginning to show that they have trust and confidence in Barisan Nasional, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

CM told not to shift hillslope issue to previous govt

GEORGE TOWN: Two Penang MCA leaders have supported Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s call for Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng to be responsible for hillslope developments in the state.

Rival hikes for journalists to prove a point over hills

GEORGE TOWN: The DAP took a group of journalists to have a closer look at Penang Hill to prove the party’s point that the hills in Penang are not dying.

Federal Govt has clear guidelines on hillslope projects, says DPM

GEORGE TOWN: Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng must take responsibility for hillslope developments in Penang, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

Kajang school fight not related to gangsterism

KAJANG: The fight that broke out between two groups of students outside SMK Cheras Perdana is not related to gangsterism.

Don’t forget that you did the same, BN leaders tell Nizar

PUTRAJAYA: Former Perak mentri besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin should not forget that he too had used his position to obtain the AGS 10 registration number, said several Barisan Nasional leaders.

Nurlina’s memory lights up Festival of the Mind VIII

KUALA LUMPUR: Memorising a list of 20 random words, which included “agglutinate” and “cardiopulmonary resuscitation”, in a matter of minutes is by no means an easy task.

Pandas will boost tourism

KUALA LUMPUR: The two pandas to be loaned to Malaysia by China will boost the tourism industry as it will attract more foreign visitors, said Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen.

Govt nod for Chinese school

GEORGE TOWN: The Federal Government has agreed in principle to the construction of a Chinese school in Kuantan and is awaiting for a proposal from MCA, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

Cheer 2012 off to a flyer

SHAH ALAM: The crowd was ecstatic, the cheerleaders were energetic and their performances electrifying.

Proham: Right to appeal must never be removed

KUALA LUMPUR: The right to appeal is the most cardinal of human rights and cannot be taken away, says Proham secretary-general Datuk Dr Denison Jayasooria.

Housewife succumbs to dengue

KUALA LUMPUR: A 66-year-old woman in Perak became the latest dengue casualty last week.

Zainuddin: Late veteran journalist a father figure

PETALING JAYA: The life and career of the late veteran journalist Ooi Ah Kow was a source of inspiration for Tan Sri Zainuddin Maidin.

Septuagenarian can now call Malaysia her home

KUANTAN: Septuagenarian Ng Sun @ Ng Hong Yin was caring for her sickly son at her home in Taman Ria here when she received a call confirming that her application for citizenship has been approved.

3,000 Indians eye 1,500 seats in govt colleges

KUALA LUMPUR: More than 3,000 Indian students have applied for matriculation courses in government colleges, said MIC president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel.

Eswaran retains top MAICCI post

KUALA LUMPUR: Businessman Datuk K.K. Eswaran has been returned unopposed as the president of the Malaysian Associated Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MAICCI) for a two-year term.

Many come together to save turtles

KUALA TERENGGANU: The struggle to protect sea turtle is bearing fruit as more than 1,000 people converged at the Bazaar Warisan here to mark the first ever World Sea Turtles Day celebration here.

MAS’ offer for Kuching music fest

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines Holidays (MASHolidays) is offering attractive packages for those who want to experience the rhythm of Borneo at the Rainforest World Music Festival this year.