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GE13: Crowds fill up roads at PR's post-election rally in Ipoh

IPOH: Pakatan Rakyat held its third post-general election rally with the crowd filling up roads at Medan Istana on Sunday.

Najib: Show appreciation to your mom

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has urged the people to show appreciation to their mother by spending time with her on Mother's Day.

GE13: Karpal slams ‘political vultures’ hovering around Chua

PETALING JAYA: MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek should be given “every opportunity and space” to prepare for the upcoming party elections, said DAP chairman Karpal Singh.

Six-year-old boy saves three siblings from fire

di Mohd Hakimi saved three siblings from a fire which destroyed two houses in Kampong Tanjong Mas here.

GE13: Expect backlash from Malays, warns former judge Mohd Noor Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malays need to be more aggressive to strengthen political and economic power in order not to be regarded as a weak race in their own country.

Zulkifli Noordin wants police, EC to act on Anwar's post-GE13 rallies

KUALA LUMPUR: The police and Election Commission (EC) should take legal action against Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for organising a series of rally to protest against the 13th general election (GE13) results, said Malay right-wing group Perkasa vice-president Datuk Zulkifli Noordin.

Single-stream schools will unify nation, say academicians

KUALA LUMPUR: Academicians have called for vernacular schools in the country to be changed to single stream schools to strengthen national unity, saying problems of racial unity were caused from an inconsistent schooling system, with the existence of schools of various streams.

'Kamilah Malaysia' campaign kicks off at 6am May 13

PETALING JAYA: Star Radio Group's 'Kamilah Malaysia' campaign officially kicks off at 6am Monday with radio deejays inspiring listeners to celebrate the country's unity and diversity.

Neighbour's knock saves sleeping sisters from fire

KUALA LUMPUR: Two sleeping sisters were saved from a fire after neighbours came knocking at their front door yelling for them to escape.

Man shot 10 times in drive-by shooting

KULIM: A shop assistant for a used goods business was killed after he was shot at 10 times by his assailants while in his car at a traffic-light junction in Taman Kucai, Lunas, here, Saturday night.

GE13: Break Singaporean laws and face consequences, says Malaysian High Commissioner

SINGAPORE: The protest in Singapore is illegal and those who knowingly organised and participated in such an illegal activity should face the consequences, said Malaysian High Commissioner to Singapore Datuk Md Hussin Nayan.

River Keeper Unit established in Sabah to protect elephants

KOTA KINABALU: A special River Keeper Unit has been established in Sabah’s Lower Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary (LKWS), an initiative aimed at protecting Borneo pygmy elephants and other wildlife.

Richard Branson dresses in drag to honour bet with Tony Fernandes (updated)

SEPANG: Virgin Group's Sir Richard Branson sportingly donned AirAsia's iconic red stewardess outfit complete with make-up and a hairdo as he finally made good on a bet with Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

Keep calm, no avian flu detected here yet, says Health Ministry

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has urged Malaysians not to panic over the recent outbreak of avian flu (Influenza A H7N9) in China as there are no cases recorded here yet.

Duo shot after drunken fight with group

KUALA LUMPUR: Two men were shot following an argument at a restaurant near Bandar Tun Razak here.

Two men detained for shooting barber

KUALA LUMPUR: Two men have been detained to facilitate investigations into the brutal shooting of a barber near the Billion roundabout in Cheras.

56-year-old man detained over Customs deputy D-G murder

KUALA LUMPUR: A 56-year-old man was detained in connection with the murder of Customs deputy director-general Datuk Shaharuddin Ibrahim.

Man dies from heart attack during Sultan Azlan Shah Run (Updated)

KUALA KANGSAR: A 46-year-old Italian-American man collapsed seconds after he complained of stomach pain during the Sultan Azlan Shah Run here, and was pronounced dead at the Kuala Kangsar Hospital.

Najib: Correct mistakes to ensure continued Umno support

KUALA LUMPUR: After 67 years, Umno remains a strong and successful party but needs to reflect on its weaknesses if it wants continued support from the people.

Verdict is out again – let’s protect our young

THE gruesome rape and murder of Nur Amyliana Shuhada Noor, 11, has sent shivers down the spines of all right-thinking Malaysians. Two suspects are now in police custody and the cries for justice are ringing out loud and clear.

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GE13: Polls results to be gazetted this month

PUTRAJAYA: Quarters unhappy with the 13th general election results will have 21 days to file petitions when the polls outcome is gazetted this month.

Malaysians come together in favour of a mass picnic to relax and unwind

KUALA LUMPUR: Laughter and the scent of food filled the air as Malaysians ditched the post-election blues in favour of a mass picnic for unity.

Great response to ‘Kamilah Malaysia' campaign

PETALING JAYA: We’re all in this together – such was the positive sentiment greeting the Star Radio Group’s upcoming “Kamilah Malaysia” campaign.

Preserve peace, say religious groups

KUALA LUMPUR: All Malaysians should be more rational and not let themselves be carried away by their emotions in the aftermath of the general election, say religious groups.

Youths point the way towards unity

JOHOR BARU: Youths want politicians to take a cue and learn from them on how to be united.

Singapore cops take action against Malaysians over rallies

PETALING JAYA: Nine Malaysians, who took part in a protest at the Merlion Park in Singapore, have been issued with conditional warnings for “actively participating in the illegal gathering”.

Mubarak president: Appoint Chinese non-politicians to Cabinet

KUALA LUMPUR: It is important to include non-politicians and professionals in the next Cabinet line-up to represent the Chinese community.

MPs and reps told to look beyond differences

KUALA PILAH: Newly-elected MPs and assemblymen have been told to be neutral in performing their duties, without political bias.

12 NGOs lodge reports against planned Pakatan rally

IPOH: Twelve non-governmental bodies have lodged police reports against a rally planned by Pakatan Rakyat in Ipoh today.

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Tribute to mothers

TODAY is Mothers Day, so let’s turn our attention away from the mother of all election battles, to the real mothers.

Polls and new direction for MCA at the top of Dr Chua’s action list before he steps down as party president

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek said he will quit as MCA president after he has put the party in order.

Fong: If Dr Chua quits now, party will be worse off

PETALING JAYA: MCA members should not demand for president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek’s immediate resignation as it would further weaken the party, said party veteran Tan Sri Dr Fong Chan Onn.

Najib meets Johor Ruler over next MB’s appointment

JOHOR BARU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak had an audience with Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar to seek his consent over the appointment of the next mentri besar and the state executive council line-up.

Najib, Dr Mahathir and Anwar visit Azizan in hospital

GEORGE TOWN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak joined a stream of VIPs who visited former Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak at the Penang Hospital.

Mustapa: BN will not shun progress in Kelantan

KOTA BARU: The people of Kelantan have been assured that Barisan Nasional would not deprive the state of development even if a majority of them had rejected the coalition in the recent general election.

Forget gifts, what many mums want is some ‘me-time’

PETALING JAYA: Forget flowers or chocolates. What many mothers want for Mothers Day is a break.

‘Seasoned’ teen model is not Jess a pretty face

JOHOR BARU: At the age of 16, Jessica Yee Pei San is already a seasoned contestant in fashion and talent competitions.

Azmin backs Khalid for Selangor MB

PETALING JAYA: A day after PKR deputy president Azmin Ali launched a thinly veiled attack against his own president for failing to consult Selangor party leaders over who should be mentri besar, he is supposedly throwing his support behind Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim to continue in the post.

Name candidate for Selangor MB, PAS urged

MALACCA: Former Selangor PAS commissioner Datuk Dr Hasan Ali has urged the state PAS to submit the name of its candidate for the mentri besar post, saying that such an opportunity does not come easy.

Karpal issues quit threat if DAP joins forces with Barisan Nasional

KUALA LUMPUR: DAP chairman Karpal Singh said he would leave the party if it were to join Barisan Nasional.

Azmin-Syed Husin spat causes furor over Twitter

PETALING JAYA: An online spat between PKR deputy president Azmin Ali and his predecessor Dr Syed Husin Ali has created a flurry of reaction from party supporters who have appealed to them to stop it.

Two firemen hurt as blaze destroys 20 homes in Cheras

KUALA LUMPUR: More than a dozen families were made homeless after a fire destroyed 20 homes at a double-storey long house in Taman Ikan Emas, Cheras, here.

Anwar: Pakatan rallies promote sense of togetherness

NIBONG TEBAL: Support for Pakatan Rakyat’s “Black 505” rallies have promoted a sense of togetherness among the different races, said PKR leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Nga claims phone hijacked, offensive SMSes sent out

KUALA LUMPUR: Perak DAP secretary Nga Kor Ming has claimed that his phone number was “hijacked” into sending racially offensive SMSes to the public.

Koh to step down as Gerakan president

KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon will step down as Gerakan president, effective May 16.

RoS expects full explanation from DAP

PUTRAJAYA: The Registrar of Societies (RoS) expects a full explanation from DAP over alleged irregularities in the party’s central executive committee (CEC) election.

Mukhriz seeks to make Kedah a developed state

ALOR SETAR: Newly-appointed Mentri Besar Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir is assembling a suitable team of executive councillors to help him move Kedah towards developed-state status.

GE13: Zin blames PR cybertroopers over disappointing performance in Selangor

SHAH ALAM: Barisan Nasional has attributed its disappointing performance in Selangor to the inability to counter allegations made by Pakatan Rakyat’s cybertroopers, particularly those from the DAP.

Police: We’re strengthening case against bloggers Papa Gomo and King Jason

KUALA LUMPUR: Police hope to complete the investigation papers on controversial bloggers Papa Gomo and King Jason by next week for submission to the Attorney-General’s (A-G) Chambers.

Chart a roadmap to help all Indians, MIC urged

PETALING JAYA: The MIC should chart a roadmap to help the Indian community, said Kota Raja MIC division chairman R.S. Maniam.

Single mum juggles studies, work and children on her way to degree

SHAH ALAM: For Nik Noradriana Thani Norzrul, 28, completing her masters degree was a mark of fresh beginnings.

Police: 11-year-old was raped before being killed

KLANG: Eleven-year-old Nur Amyliana Shuhada Noor was raped before she was murdered.

Murdered pastor may have known killer, say police

PETALING JAYA: It has been a week but the whodunit question is still looming large in the murder of an American pastor, whom police believe might have known his killer.

Motorcycles go under the hammer for as low as RM80

JOHOR BARU: The offer was too good but it was true.

RM70,000 poorer after phone calls

JOHOR BARU: It took just two phone calls within an hour from so-called bank officers to convince a housewife to part with her RM70,000 savings.

Suspects in Bukit Gasing murder case out on police bail

PETALING JAYA: Four teenagers, who were detained by police in connection with the attempted robbery and murder of a woman in Bukit Gasing, have been released on police bail.

Reconsider rape case decision, child rights group tells court

PETALING JAYA: A child rights group wants the court to reconsider its decision to allow a 13-year-old to withdraw her rape charge against a man who has agreed to marry her.

Woman falls to her death from apartment’s 18th floor

GEORGE TOWN: A woman, who had been suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure, fell to her death from the 18th floor of an apartment in Lengkok Angsana, Bandar Baru Air Itam.

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