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Umno activates its 6,667 district polling centres

PUTRAJAYA: Umno has activated its 6,667 district polling centres throughout the country in a bid to strengthen the party's election machinery in view of the upcoming 13th general election.

IPF urged to resolve internal strife to help BN win big in polls

KUALA LUMPUR: The All Malaysian Indian Progressive Front (IPF) has been urged to resolve its internal problems to help Barisan Nasional win big in the coming 13th general election.

Boat operator drowns off Pulau Perhentian Besar

BESUT: A tourist boat operator drowned in the waters off Pulau Perhentian Besar, near the Tuna Bay Island Resort here, Sunday.

Man nabbed over murder of former Wanita Umno branch leader

ALOR SETAR: Police have detained a man in connection with the murder of a former Wanita Umno branch chief at her house in Jeneri, Sik on Friday night.

Govt mulls restructuring subsidies

BACHOK: The Finance Ministry is studying a restructuring of all forms of subsidies, especially oil and gas, to ensure they benefit target groups and help reduce the burden of low-income earners.

Chua: RFID requirement unfair to swiftlet farm operators

IPOH: Making the installation of radio frequency identification (RFID) a requirement for the export of bird's nests to China is unfair to swiftlet farmhouse operators, said MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek.

Depressed tailor snaps, attacks son and burns down house

SERDANG: A tailor who was battling depression finally snapped and attacked his youngest son before setting his house on fire.

One arrested after group scuffles with cops

PETALING JAYA: An early morning scuffle between a group of residents and police at Taman Medan here Sunday ended with the arrest of a 27-year-old man.

Chua: Chinese education contributes to country's development

IPOH: Chinese education should not be viewed in a racial context but as a system that produces talents that contribute to the economic development of the country, said MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek.

First group of Malaysian evacuees from Syria expected home Tuesday

KUALA LUMPUR: The first 50 Malaysians to be evacuated from Syria due to the worsening security situation in the country are expected to arrive home on a special flight Tuesday, a Wisma Putra spokesman said Sunday.

Ministry reiterates that Gunung Inas logging activities stopped until EIA submitted

PETALING JAYA: All logging activities at the Gunung Inas forest reserve in Kedah have ceased until a detailed environmental impact assessment (EIA) report is submitted, said the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry.

Implement 60 years retirement age immediately, says MTUC

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) has called on the private sector to extend the retirement age from 55 to 60 years immediately, rather than wait for the law to be implemented.

Copter crash: Body of third victim found

KUCHING: The body of Henry Loh, 42, one of three passengers onboard the ill-fated helicopter that crashed in rural Sarawak on Friday, has been recovered.

We need the environment

Stop blame game and unite to protect nature from harm.

Obese children face liver and cancer danger, says foundation

PETALING JAYA: Obese children face a high risk of suffering from liver cirrhosis or cancer as they get older unless parents intercept the problem early.

Going back to her Tatana roots

KOTA KINABALU: A realisation that part of her heritage is slowly dying made Suzane Samy act.

Trainee dies from electric shock at KL Sentral

KUALA LUMPUR: A trainee at a private company was electrocuted while carrying out maintenance work at the KL Sentral.

Students in Syria to be evacuated

PEKAN: The Government will evacuate Malaysian students in Syria after the country’s internal political crisis has become untenable for them.

No slowing down for Najib

PETALING JAYA: There is no slowing down Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak even during the fasting month.

Hari Raya bonus payment depends on govt capability, says Najib

PEKAN: Bonus payment for civil servants in conjunction with Hari Raya will depend on the capability of the Government.

Palanivel to manage RM180mil fund for Indian entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR: MIC President Datuk Seri G. Palanivel has been given the task of managing a RM180mil special government allocation meant to help Indian entrepreneurs.

Welcome balm for the tired soul

THE telegram service run by Telekom Malaysia quietly made its exit at the beginning of this month but no one is crying.

Loud cheers spur 84-year-old to run marathons all over the world

SEREMBAN: Ryozo Mizutani always gets the loudest cheers whenever he takes part in a marathon. He is an 84-year-old man.

Nayati’s dad joins Home Ministry team to fight crime

KUALA LUMPUR: The family of the Dutch boy who was kidnapped, Nayati Moodliar, has been roped in to help bust crime.

Property sector booming in Perak, says Zambry

IPOH: Perak is not lagging behind other states in the property sector, says Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir.

MAS comes up with new fares to Kathmandu

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Airlines is introducing new promotional fares for its recently launched Kuala Lumpur – Kathmandu route, thanks to positive response from customers.

Second victim found after Friday's deadly copter crash

SEBUYAU (Sarawak): Friday’s deadly helicopter crash here has claimed its second victim.

Don’t misuse halal logo, warns Jakim

PUTRAJAYA: Outlets offering Ramadan buffets will come under the scrutiny of the Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (Jakim), which has warned that they cannot display halal signages without its approval.

Two convicts taste freedom after over 30 years in jail

KLUANG: Two convicts who had each served more than 30 years in jail are now free to go home to their loved ones after they were given a royal pardon by the Sultan of Johor on the first day of Ramadan.

FT public zakat counters open at nine locations

KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Territories Islamic Affairs Council has opened nine public counters to collect zakat (tithes) from Muslims during Ramadan.

Ramadan traders irked by relocation of stalls

GEORGE TOWN: Traders who have been setting up stalls outside their premises at the Penang Bazaar during Ramadan for the past 26 years are upset with the local authorities for not allowing them to do so this year.

Movie-goers assured nothing bad will happen at Batman show

PETALING JAYA: The managements of cinemas have assured movie-goers that there are sufficient security measures in place to handle any untoward incidents in their premises.

Provide perks for healthy lifestyles

PETALING JAYA: While employers and workers union representatives laud the Health Ministry’s support of plans to reward employees who do not take sick leave, some feel the best way to encourage employees to stay healthy is to provide incentives for healthy lifestyles.

Veteran actor Ismail dies at age 73

KUALA LUMPUR: Veteran actor Datuk Ismail Hutson, 73, has passed away due to heart complications.

Scratch keeps caring for strays

PETALING JAYA: It was initially a small group of like-minded individuals who met on Facebook and helped each other to rescue, neuter and re-home stray animals.

Over 50,000 MCA members sign up for scheme

KUALA LUMPUR: Nearly 50,000 new members nationwide have signed up for the 1MCA Member Group Insurance Scheme.

Teachers welcome move to allow wearing attire of other ethnicities

PETALING JAYA: The move by the Government to allow school teachers to dress in the traditional costumes of other ethnicities has been welcomed by the teaching community.

Kedah Chinese schools to get aid before Hari Raya

ALOR SETAR: Chinese schools in Kedah that have been given pledges of federal aid will receive their allocation under the special stimulus package for education before Hari Raya.

I want to get on with life, says burn victim

GEORGE TOWN: Schoolteacher Yeoh Kar Tin, whose mother-in-law allegedly tried to kill her, says she is still traumatised by the incident which caused her to suffer 45% burns.

Bird’s nest traders rally for help over import ban

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s bird’s nest industry has urged Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to help lift the import ban on the product to China.

Selangor PKR Youth to rally for Syabas takeover

PETALING JAYA: Selangor PKR Youth plans to protest against water concessionaire Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Syabas) for its failure to run operations efficiently.

Yen Yen: Malaysians of all races thronging Ramadan bazaars

KUALA LUMPUR: Ramadan bazaars exemplify the 1Malaysia spirit, said Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen.

Pilgrims come calling at St Anne’s

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Businessman Patrick Goh and his five siblings have been making the annual pilgrimage from Kuala Lumpur to the St Anne’s Novena and Feast Day celebrations here for the past 35 years.

Ex-Wanita Umno leader killed during robbery bid

ALOR SETAR: A 66-year-old former Wanita Umno branch chief died after she was slashed during an attempted robbery at her home in Jeneri, Sik.

Kangar MP: Wang Besar cave needs to be restored

KANGAR: The river cave of Wang Besar in Bintong here, once a famous picnic spot and a valuable source of water supply for villagers, needs to be restored to its former glory, said Kangar MP Datuk Seri Mohd Radzi Sheikh Ahmad.

KLIA Cops: Two women steal RM2mil in gems

SHAH ALAM: Despite several arrests, foreigners, mostly South Americans, are still operating in the KL International Airport using distraction tactics to steal suitcases containing valuables from travellers.

50 homeless after pre-dawn blaze

KOTA KINABALU: A pre-dawn fire destroyed four houses and left 50 people homeless as they were about to start their fasting on the first day of Ramadan.