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Indonesian charge d'affaires summoned to Wisma Putra

PETALING JAYA: The Indonesian Embassy's charge d'affaires has been summoned to Wisma Putra on Monday following acts of violence by Indonesian protestors at the Malaysia Hall and provocative remarks by certain quarters in Jakarta.

Finance Ministry gives Kelantan three weeks to probe alleged currency scandal

BACHOK: The Finance Ministry has given the Kelantan state government three weeks from Sunday to carry out a thorough investigation into allegations of irregulaties in the dealings of Kelantan Golden Trade (KGT) Sdn Bhd.

Malaysian swap deal best, to beat people smugglers, says Aussie FM

MELBOURNE: Australian Foreign Minister Senator Bob Carr wants major parties to settle their differences on border protection to prevent events similar to last week's boat tragedy.

PM: Cartoonists and animators can contribute to racial unity

KUALA LUMPUR: Cartoonists and animators in the country can contribute towards strengthening racial unity through their work, said the Prime Minister.

Nazri: MACC has role to play in educating public on corruption

KOTA BARU: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) staff have been urged to upgrade interaction with society by holding more anti-corruption campaigns.

DOE: Air quality nationwide improving

KUALA LUMPUR: The air quality nationwide is improving, with 17 areas recording good levels and 33 others, moderate levels over the past 24 hours.

Penang BN aims for no motorcyle toll at Penang Bridge if it wins election

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Penang Barisan Nasional will ask the federal government to do away with toll for motorcycles at the Penang Bridge if it wins the 13th general election.

Two NS trainees still warded with H1N1

KUALA LUMPUR: Only two of the 18 National Service (NS) Training Programme trainees who were treated for influenza A (H1N1) viral infection, are still warded in hospital, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Found - six scuba divers who went missing off Pulau Tioman (Updated)

KUANTAN: Six divers who went missing following a diving trip off Pulau Tioman have been found safe after they spent 21 hours floating at sea.

MIC aims for higher percentage of youths in the party

KLUANG: The MIC aims to inject more youthful flair into the party in view of the upcoming general election, said party president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel.

Call for more local dentistry courses

JOHOR BARU: The private sector has been urged to work closely with local universities to introduce more dentistry programmes in the country.

PM announces RM520 tyre subsidy for cabbies

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has announced a RM520 tyre subsidy voucher for two years for taxi drivers in the country to help ease their burden.

Anti-Lynas protest at Gebeng ends (Updated)

KUANTAN: Himpunan Hijau failed to take its rally right up to Lynas' doorsteps but its chairman Wong Tack said the group would return, after being turned away by the police.

Malaysians across political divide condemn act on embassy in Jakarta

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians across the political divide were united in condemning the attack on the Malaysian embassy in Jakarta in protest against the claim that the traditional Tor-tor is a heritage of this country.

Twittersphere quivers with rage in Indonesia

PETALING JAYA: Irate Indonesians took to Twittershpere to vent their anger over the Mandailing Tor-tor dance issue, calling Malaysia a country that is “deprived of culture”.

Papers make big song and dance over issue

PETALING JAYA: The past week saw Indonesian newspapers reporting on the controversy over the Tor-tor and Gordang Sambilan ensemble.

Internet users warned of London Olympics ‘poison links’

PETALING JAYA: Besides greed, cyber criminals are targeting another human desire – the need to belong or be part of the action.

Our first green shopping mall

SHAH ALAM: The country’s first green shopping complex was opened to much fanfare and looks set to be a hit with big name retailers.

The Star says...

Cry, for a death most unfortunate

IT is not a case that one can easily bring to court, even if negligence is a punishable offence under the Child Act.

Parcel bomb victim dies

SUNGAI PETANI: The 49-year-old housewife who fell victim to a parcel bomb blast in Taman Angsana Sari has succumbed to her injuries at the Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital here.

Study loan conversion scheme expanded

PASIR GUDANG: Graduates who obtained first class honours before Jan 1, 2010 and have loans with the National Higher Education Corporation (PTPTN) can convert them into scholarships.

Maznah takes on a super Turkey-to-Germany challenge

SHAH ALAM: Maznah Zolkifli is thrilled that she can combine two of her passions – superbike and travel – in a biking event which will take her from Turkey to Germany.

Strive like football players and thrash opponents in polls, says Najib

MALACCA: Euro 2012 was used as an analogy by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak who urged Barisan Nasional leaders to strive like football players to thrash their opponents.

Muhyiddin: Skilled workforce can push the country forward

JOHOR BARU: Lifting the country to developed status by 2020 through Government Trans-formation Programmes (GTPs) will require a workforce that is highly trained and skilled.

Malaysians urged to reject Opposition’s negative values

KUALA LANGAT: Broken promises, being ungrateful and asking others not to repay their debts are Pakatan Rakyat’s traits which must be rejected by the people, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Assemblyman wants ‘loud and clear’ voice against Penang hillslope projects

GEORGE TOWN: Tanjung Bungah assemblyman Teh Yee Cheu, defending his stance on hillslope development in Penang, has urged the public to be “loud and clear” if they are also against the issue.

Ahmad is still swinging the traditional way

KUALA TERENGGANU: Traditional swings are rarely seen nowadays but master craftsman Ahmad Che Ali tries to ensure this art form lives on.

Sunday Starters

When durian becomes a prickly issue

RESIDENTS of the HDB flats in Moulmein Road, Singapore, are fighting over a durian tree.

Anti-Lynas rally starts with show of banners, wreaths and coffins

KUANTAN: Hundreds of funeral banners and makeshift billboards were “planted” on Balok beach as Himpunan Hijau kicked off its 24-hour anti-Lynas rally here.

Beware signals from your lover

PETALING JAYA: In light of recent reports of crimes of passion, experts have warned people to look out for specific behavioural indicators in their partners to avoid becoming victims.

Seeking a better life through futsal

KLANG: Student V. Subash Chandran’s dream is to make it big in futsal and give his family a better life.

Stall owner remanded over torching of girlfriend

KUALA LUMPUR: The boyfriend who is believed to have set his girlfriend on fire after a heated lovers’ quarrel has been remanded.

Fraser’s Hill to house RM4.2mil floral park

FRASER’S HILL: This hill station will have a new RM4.2mil floral park.

Tourist on honeymoon injured while riding banned quad bike

GEORGE TOWN: A female tourist who was riding a quad bike which has been banned on the island sustained a deep gash on her nose when she lost control of the machine.

Explain to the Chinese how education will be developed, Chua tells Pakatan

IPOH: Pakatan Rakyat must tell the Chinese community specifically what it will do to develop Chinese education before it asks for their support in the coming general election, said MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek.

1MDB to the rescue of student

KUALA LUMPUR: Growing up in hardship spurred 19-year-old Johorean Ong Yong Kang, a former student of Chong Hwa High School in Kluang, to excel in his studies.

Look East policy lauded as best

PUTRAJAYA: As he stood up to address Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, no one in the audience expected Takashi Kawabata to speak in Bahasa Malaysia.

SESB blows a fuse over fake FB accounts

KOTA KINABALU: Utility firm Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) is not amused by several unauthorised accounts on the social networking site Facebook that have been set up under the company’s name.

Beautician falls to her death from ninth floor

GEORGE TOWN: A beautician, believed to be drunk, fell to her death from the ninth floor of her lover’s apartment unit in Jalan Batu Uban here.

Reports lodged against Faekah

KAJANG: A new controversy is brewing in the office of the Selangor Mentri Besar following allegations that his political secretary had abused her power.

Election manifesto will be pre-recorded, says Rais

KUALA LANGAT: The election manifesto of political parties to be aired over Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) will be pre-recorded, said Information, Communications and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim.

Eswaran: MAICCI to work with everyone for the good of Indians

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Associated Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MAICCI) is prepared to work with various Indian political parties and groups for the betterment of the community.

Comment

Row over nosy and noisy neighbours

SINGAPOREANS claim that they just wanted to observe at the Bersih 3.0 protest while Indonesians just want to demonstrate against Malaysia in Jakarta.

Analysis

Battle of the two tigers and a tigress

THE attacks against PKR’s most powerful lady in Selangor are a smoke screen between two even more powerful factions in the party for control of the state.

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