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154 police reports lodged against Pakatan rallies

IPOH: Police have received 154 reports on the two assemblies held by Pakatan Rakyat component parties last week.

Tee sworn in as Johor state exco, despite MCA decision not to accept govt posts

JOHOR BARU: MCA national organising secretary and Pulai Sebatang assemblyman Datuk Tee Siew Kiong was among the nine state executive councillors sworn in here Tuesday.

NGOs lodge report against planned Pakatan rally in Johor

LEDANG: TEN non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in northern Johor lodged a joint police report Tuesday against the Pakatan Rakyat 505 rally planned in Johor for Wednesday.

Khaled Nordin sworn in as Johor MB (Updated)

JOHOR BARU: Permas state assemblyman Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin was sworn in as the 15th Johor Mentri Besar at a ceremony held at Bukit Timbalan here Tuesday.

Khalid sworn in as Selangor MB

SHAH ALAM: Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim was sworn in Tuesday as Selangor Mentri Besar for a second term.

It’s time to rebrand May 13

PETALING JAYA: The racial riots on May 13, 1969 left a black mark in Malaysian history, but many believe it is time to rebrand the day as a celebration of the country’s diversity.

Listeners share stories of a united nation

PETALING JAYA: Football fans may support various clubs but when Malaysia plays, they are united in backing the national team, noted Azril while John dedicated Bob Marley’s One Love to all listeners.

‘Colour blind’ Malaysians ready to accept fellow citizens

KUALA LUMPUR: Courier service employee Raman Subramaniam takes comfort in the knowledge that there are other “colour blind” Malaysians who readily accept their fellow citizens.

Many laud idea of merging BN coalition parties

PETALING JAYA: The idea of ending race-based politics by merging Umno, the MCA and MIC as part of Malaysia’s reconciliation effort after the general election should be explored by Barisan Nasional, said Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin.

Cyclone takes the heat for hot weather

PETALING JAYA: The hot, dry weather the Klang Valley has been experiencing lately is temporary and can be attributed to changing wind patterns and the effects of the cyclonic storm Mahesan over the Bay of Bengal, said the Malaysian Meteorological Department.

Doc held for posing as cop to extort businessman

IPOH: A medical doctor who impersonated a cop has been arrested together with three others for extortion.

New Sabah ministers get down to business

KOTA KINABALU: The five newly-appointed Sabah ministers got cracking as they headed to their respective ministries.

Al-Arqam founder’s wife held

PETALING JAYA: The widow of Al-Arqam founder Ashaari Muhammad along with nine of her followers have been detained at KLIA.

Johor cops to act against organiser of planned Pakatan rally

JOHOR BARU: Police will take action against the organiser of Pakatan Rakyat’s rally tomorrow for not adhering to several conditions under the Peaceful Assembly Act.

Najib wants Chinese in Cabinet

PETALING JAYA: Chinese representation in the Cabinet, which is set to be unveiled tomorrow, remains a priority for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in drawing up his administrative team.

Najib has option of appointing Chinese ministers via Senate

KUALA LUMPUR: There are more than 20 vacant slots in the 70-seat Dewan Negara, the upper house of Parliament that reviews legislations passed by the lower house, the Dewan Rakyat.

Seven lodge reports over vote-buying

GEORGE TOWN: Seven Pakatan Rakyat candidates who lost in the 13th general election have lodged reports with the Penang Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) over alleged vote-buying.

Laughter the best medicine for political rivalry, says club

JOHOR BARU: Malaysian politicians from both the Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat should laugh more and enjoy each other’s company despite being in different political camps, says a local club promoting happiness and laughter.

MCA man may be in Johor exco line-up

JOHOR BARU: One Chinese state assemblyman will be sworn in as Johor executive councillor along with eight other Barisan Nasional representatives today, in line with the Sultan of Johor’s wish to see the community represented in the state government.

Half of Negri Sembilan exco members to be new faces

SEREMBAN: At least half of the 10-member Negri Sembilan state executive committee will be new faces.

RM90,000 raised at ‘swimathon’

PETALING JAYA: Fifty-six swimmers swam for 56km in the Raleigh Round Island Challenge to raise RM90,000 to help Malaysian youths embark on international expeditions.

Go see your reps first, says Chong

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA Public Services and Complaints Department head Datuk Michael Chong has urged residents of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur to first approach their elected representatives for help before turning to him.

Palanivel and Kulasegaran slam calls to abolish vernacular schools

PETALING JAYA: MIC president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel said calling for vernacular schools to be abolished was not a good move.

Police making good progress in Shaharuddin murder case

YAN: Police are confident that the 56-year-old man arrested in connection with the murder of Customs deputy director-general Datuk Shaharuddin Ibrahim will be able to shed light into the shooting.

Man shot at hotel parking lot in Johor Baru

JOHOR BARU: A 43-year-old man was shot in the shoulder by an assailant as he was walking back to his car in a hotel parking lot in Jalan Dato Sulaiman here after meeting a friend.

Khalid Ibrahim expects councillors to be confirmed in two weeks

SHAH ALAM: With Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim confirmed for the Mentri Besar post, the attention has now turned to the list of candidates for the Selangor executive councillors.

Chief Minister’s age is not a problem, say senior exco members

MALACCA: Age – or youth – is no barrier for the senior assemblymen in Malacca who will be led by Datuk Ir Idris Haron, a Chief Minister who just turned 47.

PKR logs 237 election complaints

PETALING JAYA: PKR’s election fraud team has received 237 complaints from the public over alleged GE13 irregularities.

From tomorrow, city cabbies can pick up passengers from KLIA

SEPANG: City taxis will be allowed to pick up passengers from the KL International Airport (KLIA) starting tomorrow.

Association: Taxis should have machines to print receipts

SEPANG: City taxi drivers picking up passengers from the KL International Airport should be equipped with machines to print receipts to prevent overcharging, said a taxi association.

Duo shot dead after wedding party

BUTTERWORTH: Four friends had been planning a trip to Penang for a month. They would never have imagined that it would turn out to be fatal.

Cops nab four drug suspects

KUANTAN: Police have arrested four suspected drug traffickers, including a woman.

Customs bust beer smugglers

BUTTERWORTH: Penang Customs have confiscated 2,226 crates of beer with unpaid duties valued at RM281,902 in Bukit Mertajam.

Facebook users risk being blackmailed by seductive strangers

KUALA LUMPUR: Facebook users should be aware of the risks they are taking when they exchange nude photographs of themselves with strangers they befriend online.

Couple upset over baby’s death

KUANTAN: A couple want answers over the death of their baby at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA).

DAP wants RCI to investigate cause of May 13 incident

BATU PAHAT: DAP wants a Royal Commission of Inquiry to be established to investigate the May 13 incident.

D-G: Output in education must match cash input

KUALA LUMPUR: The output from local institutions of higher learn-ing has to match the generous allocation given to the higher education sector every year, said Higher Education Department director-general Prof Dr Morshidi Sirat.

Westerners starting to flock to developing regions in Asia

KUALA LUMPUR: The lack of credit transfer programmes between Asian and European universities has hindered the mobility of students between the two continents, the Higher Education Ministry said.

Support group to create breast cancer awareness in Johor Baru

JOHOR BARU: Doris Boo was only 42 when she discovered a cancerous lump in one of her breasts.

Dept: Fewer pedestrians killed in road accidents

KUALA LUMPUR: Fewer pedestrians have died in traffic accidents – with a 2.81% drop in deaths from January to March compared to the same period last year.