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Three possible causes of William Yau's death

PETALING JAYA: There were three possibilities which caused the death of six-year-old William Yau Zhen Zhong who went missing in Putra Heights on Jan 16, a Coroner's Court was told.

GE13: Lay off MB issue, Wanita PKR chief Zuraida tells DAP, PAS

KUALA LUMPUR: Wanita PKR chief Zuraida Kamaruddin wants coalition partners DAP and PAS to stay out of the Selangor Mentri Besar issue.

GE13: Foreign envoys congratulate Barisan on polls victory

KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign envoys congratulated Barisan Nasional's victory in the 13th general election under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and commended the election process, saying it was conducted in a democratic way.

GE13: Police to summon 28 Pakatan leaders over May 8 rally

PETALING JAYA: Police will call in 28 Opposition leaders over sedition and illegal assembly offences in relation to the Pakatan rally in Kelana Jaya stadium on Wednesday night.

GE13: Azmin Ali not giving in, says MB should not be "lame duck"

PETALING JAYA: The next Mentri Besar of Selangor should not be a “lame duck” who allows himself to be led by other parties, said PKR deputy president Azmin Ali.

11-year-old girl with bleeding genitals found dead

KLANG: An 11-year-old girl was found dead with her genitals bleeding at a car park near her home in Bukit Tinggi.

Kelantan to set up Institute of Nik Aziz's Thoughts

KOTA BARU: The Kelantan government is setting up an institute in recognition of former Mentri Besar Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat's service and contribution to the state for 23 years.

GE13: PAS wants Khalid Ibrahim as Selangor MB to show PR's collective spirit, says Hadi

MARANG: PAS wants Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim retained as the Mentri Besar of Selangor.

GE13: US hopes for continued cooperation with Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: The Office of the White House Press Secretary congratulated Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on his general election victory, saying it looked forward to continuing the close cooperation with the Malaysian government and its people to strengthen democracy, peace and prosperity in the region.

GE13: Ahmad Said retained as Terengganu MB for second term

KUALA TERENGGANU: Datuk Seri Ahmad Said will be retained as Terengganu Mentri Besar for a second term after he received consent from Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin.

Ghani Othman for Federal Minister, says Kit Siang

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman should be appointed to the Cabinet, said newly-elected Gelang Patah MP Lim Kit Siang

Penang USM students holding demonstration roughed up

GEORGE TOWN: A group Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) students were allegedly roughed up by unidentified men while they were holding a demonstration.

GE13: Former Temerloh rep vows to win over the people

TEMERLOH: Despite losing his parliamentary seat to the Opposition, Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah is not about to give up on his voters. On the contrary, Saifuddin said he would continue to serve the people and win them over in the next elections.

GE13: Any mark within candidates' column on ballot paper counts, says EC

KUALA LUMPUR: The Election Commission (EC) has clarified that any mark on the ballot paper counts is recognised as long as it is made within a candidate's column, said EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof.

Mohamad Hasan reappointed Negri Sembilan MB for third term

SEREMBAN: State Barisan Nasional chief Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan has been reappointed as Negri Sembilan Mentri Besar for a third term.

GE13: Risda denies involvement in transporting phantom voters

KUALA LUMPUR: Risda has strongly denied claims that the foreign workers it brought in are phantom voters.

Gerakan will accept Govt posts, service centres to stay open, says Chang

IPOH: Gerakan will not follow MCA, which rejected all Government posts and closed all its service centres after its poor performance in the recent general election, said Gerakan deputy president Datuk Chang Ko Youn.

Lahad Datu: Lawyer’s bid to represent 21 Filipinos over Sulu intrusion dismissed

KOTA KINABALU: A senior peninsula lawyer’s bid to be admitted into the Sabah bar to represent 21 Filipino nationals involved in the Lahad Datu Sulu intrusion has been dismissed by the Kota Kinabalu High Court.

Former Kedah MB Azizan to undergo surgery to amputate legs

ALOR SETAR: Former Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak has been scheduled to undergo surgery to amputate both his legs at the Penang General Hospital on Thursday evening.

Selangor residents want new MB to strive for racial unity, harmony

SHAH ALAM: It's anyone's guess as to who would be appointed as Selangor Mentri Besar and the puzzle will only be resolved a week from now.

Jagdeep, Ramasamy among 10 Penang exco members sworn in (Updated)

GEORGE TOWN: For the first time in Penang, two Indians were appointed to the state executive committee. Jagdeep Singh Deo, son of DAP chairman Karpal Singh, joins Dr P.Ramasamy in the new lineup.

GE13: Malaysians tweet for unity and harmony

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians of various races and creeds have joined the call for national unity, stating that they want harmony to prevail.

GE13: Najib still the best to lead Malaysia, says Pak Lah

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Prime Minister Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi says his successor Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is still the best person to continue leading the country after the general election.

GE13: Parties disputing results can petition within 21 days

PUTRAJAYA: Parties disputing the outcome of 13th general election can file a petition 21 days after the results have been gazetted, said the Attorney-General’s Chambers.

GE13: Stars want ‘democracy, patriotism and a time for healing’ on Twitter

PETALING JAYA: The most closely-contested general election ever in the country’s history has had many local celebrities calling for a more unified nation and a time for healing.

GE13: Observers - NRD should also shoulder some blame over irregularities in the electoral roll

PUTRAJAYA: Polls observers said the blame for irregularities in the electoral roll and allegations of dubious voters should be directed more at the National Registration Department than the Election Commission.

GE13: Najib wants to unite the people and focus on modernisation programme

PETALING JAYA: Bringing people together after the general election will be one of the main tasks of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

GE13: Election Commission lashes out at parties unable to accept defeat

PUTRAJAYA: The Election Commission (EC) chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof has lashed out at certain parties who refused to accept defeat and instead blamed others for their performance in the 13th general election.

GE13: European Union delegation all praise over high voter turnout

KUALA LUMPUR: European Union (EU) head of delegation to Malaysia Luc Vandebon has commended Malaysians for the record voter turnout during the general election.

GE13: Ting - MCA will lose credibility if EGM is called

PETALING JAYA: Former MCA secretary-general Tan Sri Dr Ting Chew Peh said the party would lose its credibility if it were to call an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to overturn its earlier resolution not to accept any government posts if its performance in the general election is worse than the last round.

GE13: Cops record statements over Utusan headline

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have recorded statements from two people over a front-page headline in Utusan Malaysia following a report lodged at the Jalan Travers station by several individuals.

Malaysians abroad claim no disrespect to flag or country

KUALA LUMPUR: A group of Malaysian students abroad who were photographed with an upside-down Jalur Gemilang have apologised for their behaviour.

GE13: MIC asks MCA to rethink decision to resign from government posts

PUTRAJAYA: MIC deputy president Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam wants MCA to reconsider its decision to resign from government posts following the party’s disappointing performance in GE13.

Khaled almost certain to become next Johor MB

JOHOR BARU: Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin is almost certain to be appointed the mentri besar after having met the Johor Sultan to discuss the new state exco line-up.

GE13: Soi Lek wants to quit appointed posts

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek has voiced his intention to quit, saying that he would meet Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak before making any announcements.

GE13: More MCA divisions close service centres

KAMPAR: More MCA divisions have announced the closing of their service centres.

Khalid set to stay on as Selangor mentri besar

KLANG: Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim looks set to stay on as Selangor mentri besar for a second term with DAP and PAS leaders expressing their support for him.

Ex-Kedah MB now under observation

GEORGE TOWN: Former Kedah mentri besar Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak, who slipped into coma after being admitted for a leg infection, has responded well to treatment.

GE13: Anwar calls on Malaysians to protest election results

PETALING JAYA: Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim called on Malaysians to protest the results of the general election by wearing black.

GE13: DAP questions Pakatan’s marginal losses

PETALING JAYA: Although the DAP has accepted the results of the general election, it is questioning the marginal losses suffered by Pakatan Rakyat in 30 parliamentary seats which could have had a bearing on the outcome of the polls.

GE13: Cops - Organisers of gathering at Kelana Jaya Stadium did not follow procedures

PETALING JAYA: The mass gathering by the Opposition at the Kelana Jaya Stadium is illegal because the organisers did not follow procedures outlined in the Peaceful Assembly Act (PAA) 2012.

GE13: DAP to back move to charge Chinese papers playing on racial sentiment

PETALING JAYA: The DAP will back any move to take action against local Chinese dailies for stoking racial sentiment if there is proof, said party adviser Lim Kit Siang.

GE13: Volunteer recounts unpleasant experience as polling station officer

PETALING JAYA: Being an officer at a polling station on polling day was an abusive experience for volunteer Joanne Lim, 22, who claimed to have been targeted by hostile and suspicious voters.

GE13: Seven Malaysians voters assaulted after being accused as foreigners

KUALA TERENGGANU: Seven men were roughed up during polling day at SK Ladang here after supporters of a political party accused the group of being “phantom voters” from Bangladesh.

Stop posting hate messages, netizens told

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has urged the public to stop posting and sharing hate messages on social media.

GE13: Papagomo and King Jason remanded over seditious postings

PETALING JAYA: The two controversial bloggers, who were detained for allegedly seditious postings on social media to fuel racial sentiments and propagate lies, have been remanded to facilitate investigations.

Protest note on Husam’s omission submitted

KOTA BARU: A group of protesters gathered in front of the state secretariat complex here while another group submitted a memorandum to protest against Salor assemblyman Datuk Husam Musa’s omission from the state government.

Malacca CM turns nostalgic at sight of Vespa

MALACCA: Italian-made Vespa scooters hold nostalgic memories for Malacca’s Chief Minister Datuk Idris Haron who used to ride pillion on the machine as a young boy.

Welfare body to close due to lack of funds

GEORGE TOWN: After 17 years, the Bayan Baru Welfare Association is on the verge of closing shop due to lack of funding.

Indian votes featured prominently in GE13, says Kula

IPOH: DAP vice-chairman M. Kulasegaran says strong support from the Indian community for the opposition front has disputed the perception of a “Chinese tsunami”.

GE13: Barisan to face more reps sitting on the other side in Sabah state assembly

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah state assembly is set to see a larger opposition after 12 years of a near-empty opposition bench.

GE13: MIC leadership told to take responsibility for poor result

PETALING JAYA: The MIC leadership has been asked to take responsibility for the party’s dismal performance in the recent general election.

GE13: Ku Li - Umno must reform or risk being alienated

KOTA BARU: The country’s longest serving parliamentarian has urged Umno to quickly reform itself or face the prospect of being booted out of the Government when the next general election comes around.

Girl, 13, agrees to marry 40-year-old who allegedly raped her

KOTA KINABALU: A 40-year-old restaurant manager has decided to marry a 13-year-old girl he had allegedly raped and she has agreed to accept his offer.

Three lorries seized, four arrested in Malacca

IPOH: Police seized three 10-tonne lorries, believed to have been hijacked from a company in Malacca, at a factory here.

Stop China chicken consignment, says consumer group

PETALING JAYA: The Muslim Consumers Association of Malaysia has appealed to the authorities to stop an incoming batch of 98 containers containing frozen deboned chicken from China.

Ex-aide of politician in coma after shooting

GEORGE TOWN: The former aide of a senior politician is in serious condition after being shot twice in the head by a gunman outside a coffeeshop.

110 flood victims in Kampung Rantau Panjang seek shelter at relief centre

KUALA SELANGOR: Flash floods that hit Kampung Rantau Panjang in Bestari Jaya here forced 110 people from 32 families to move to a temporary flood relief centre.

Lam Thye: Set up council to work on national unity

KOTA KINABALU: A social activist has called for the setting up of a council to look into issues and problems relating to national unity and racial integration.

KL mayor issues slope alert due to bad weather

KUALA LUMPUR: City mayor Datuk Seri Ahmad Phesal Talib has issued a slope alert effective for the next few weeks due to the current weather pattern.

Malaysia’s first woman envoy Tan Sri Lim Phaik Gan dies at 97

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s first woman ambassador and Cambridge-trained lawyer, Tan Sri Lim Phaik Gan, has died in Perth, Australia at the age of 97.

Nephew visits death march trail on Anzac Day to pay respects to his uncles

KOTA KINABALU: When he was 14, Bernie Dorizzie was given a box by his father containing photos of three brave men in army uniforms and a set of medals presented to them for their heroic deeds in World War II.