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Scuffle breaks out at candlelight vigil for Adam Adli in Penang

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:57:49 +0800

GEORGE TOWN: Two journalists were among those caught up in a confrontation when a group of unidentified men disrupted a candlelight vigil in Esplanade to show solidarity for student activist Adam Adli Abdul Halim.

Negri Exco members given a month to declare assets, give up business interests

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:17:27 +0800

SEREMBAN: All newly-appointed Negri Sembilan State Executive Councillors (Excos) were today given one month to declare their assets.

Official GE13 results gazetted, 21-day period for petitions begins Thursday

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:23:04 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: The Election Commission (EC) has gazetted the official results of the 13th General Election held on May 5, EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said.

Foreigners with MyKas cannot vote, says NRD

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:56:29 +0800

PETALING JAYA: The National Registration Department (NRD) has denied allegations that non-Malaysian citizens holding temporary residence identity card - also known as MyKas - were allowed to vote during the 13th general election.

NFC consultancy fee was set at RM2.75mil

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:08:50 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: The trial of former National Feedlot Corporation Sdn Bhd (NFCorp) consultant Datuk Shamsubahrin Ismail continued today, as both he and the company agreed that the fee for consultancy and corporate advisory services rendered was RM2.75mil.

Sosilawati murder case verdict to be announced Thursday

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:29:32 +0800

SHAH ALAM: The murder trial of cosmetics millionaire Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya and her three aides is reaching the end and the four accused will know their fate on Thursday.

Student activist to be charged in court Thursday after remand expires

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:04:01 +0800

PETALING JAYA: Student activist Adam Adli Abd Halim is expected to be charged at the Sessions Court in Jalan Duta on Thursday following the expiration of his remand.

Pakatan-held states won’t be sidelined in tourism push, says Nazri

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:07:14 +0800

PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Government will not sideline Pakatan Rakyat-led states in its efforts to promote tourism in the country.

Grandmother of seven detained for alleged drug trafficking

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:57:22 +0800

MUAR: Police have detained a 60-year-old woman, believed to be a drug trafficker, and seized 266 grams of heroin after raiding a house in Bakri, here, on Sunday.

Extended remand for second suspect in Customs deputy D-G murder

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:49:53 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: The second suspect in connection with the murder of Customs deputy director-general Datuk Shaharuddin Ibrahim has been remanded further until May 27.

Remanded suspect could have been murdered, says police (updated)

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:02:34 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: A 32-year-old man suspected to have been involved in the shooting of two men in Bandar Tun Razak two weeks ago may have been murdered while in remand.

BN should merge into single multi-racial party, says Gerakan acting president

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:51:12 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional should merge into a single multi-racial party or risk fading away in the next five years, said Gerakan acting president Datuk Chang Ko Youn.

Felda fails to get judgment against PKR sec-gen Saifudin Nasution

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:41:26 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: Felda has failed to get a judgment in default against PKR secretary-general Datuk Saifudin Nasution Ismail in its libel suit.

Hisham says security in east Sabah top priority

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:36:26 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: Ensuring that the East Sabah Security Command (Esscomm) and the Eastern Sabah Safety Zone (Esszone) proceed smoothly will be Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein's first order of business.

Dr Ling: Only AGM can force Dr Chua's resignation

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:04:04 +0800

PETALING JAYA: Not committing to the call by MCA veterans that Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek resign immediately, former president Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik says only the party's annual general meeting can force Dr Chua to step down.

A-G to proceed with case against Riduan Masmud over rape of girl

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:53:32 +0800

PUTRAJAYA: The Attorney-General's Chambers will proceed with the case against restaurant manager Riduan Masmud, whose rape charge was dropped after the 13-year-old victim withdrew the report in Sabah.

Four members of Botak Gang nabbed

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:22:46 +0800

IPOH: Police have arrested four members of the Botak Gang, believed to be responsible for about 20 robbery cases in Perak, Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.

IGP: Police to set up new Crime Prevention Department

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:38:20 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: Police will set up a new Crime Prevention Department with the primary objective of formulating strategies to prevent and reduce crime.

Health Ministry proposes to extend operating hours of clinics

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:59:25 +0800

NIBONG TEBAL: The Health Ministry may extend the operating hours of its outpatient clinics till at night in all public hospitals to help reduce the congestion and long queues there.

Huge education workforce

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:59:25 +0800

PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry is expected to have more than half a million staff members after the merging of two ministries into a single entity, says Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

The never-ending rape of the Camerons

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:35:47 +0800

THERE is none so blind, as he who will not see. The hills of the Camerons are dying. Nature is crying out in anguish. And still, there are those who cannot, and will not, see the problem staring in their face.

Holiday bookings spike now that Malaysians have done their civic duty

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:42:03 +0800

PETALING JAYA: Having fulfilled their civic duty as voters in the 13th general election, many Malaysians are now taking the opportunity of the two-week school holidays to realise their travel plans.

Gan looking forward to quality time with family

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:01:26 +0800

MALACCA: After months of preparations and a gruelling campaigning period, Kota Melaka MCA youth deputy chief Ronald Gan can’t wait to relax and spend quality time with his family.

PLUS: Follow travel time advisory for smooth traffic

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:15:22 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: PLUS Expressways Berhad (PLUS) has advised motorists to follow its North-South Highway Travel Time Advisory (TTA) for Wesak Day and the school holidays ending June 9 to avoid unnecessary congestion.

Leave troubles behind with irresistible AirAsia deals

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:21:32 +0800

PETALING JAYA: Take a break from the office and book a mid-year holiday flight with AirAsia’s affordable fares to various destinations.

State minister wants teen’s marriage to 40-year-old nullified

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:03:16 +0800

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Welfare Department is taking steps to take a 13-year-old alleged rape victim under its care and protection while trying to nullify her marriage to the man accused of having sex with her.

Child bride and hubby enjoying married life

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:02:28 +0800

KULIM: Despite getting married at the tender age of 13 last year, Nur Fazira Saad and her now 20-year-old husband have no regrets.

Charge Riduan, say syariah lawyers

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:20:27 +0800

PETALING JAYA: Syariah lawyers want the Islamic affairs authorities to act against the 40-year-old man who married a 13-year-old girl he had allegedly raped.

Bangladeshi jailed for raping teen – and wants to wed her

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:20:00 +0800

GEORGE TOWN: A Bangladeshi, who pleaded leniency for raping an underage, mentally retarded girl by saying that he intended to marry her, was jailed 15 years and ordered to be given 10 strokes of the rotan.

Tee on leave from party

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:02:19 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA’s Tee Siew Kiong is on leave from the party with immediate effect following his controversial appointment as Johor executive councillor, said MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek.

MCA not selling assets, says Chua

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:15:22 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA has denied all allegations that the party is selling off its assets.

79 complaints lodged but zero Suhakam commissioners

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:15:22 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of complaints lodged with Suhakam is piling up but no inquiries can be held as Suhakam is still without commissioners.

Sarawak leaders triple their salaries

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:15:22 +0800

KUCHING: A recently passed Bill will see all 71 assemblymen and state Cabinet members in Sarawak enjoying a 300% increment in their monthly remuneration.

Probe into indelible ink issues

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:15:22 +0800

PETALING JAYA: The Election Commission has set up a task force to look into problems related to the use of indelible ink during the 13th general election.

Organisers to go ahead with rally despite warning

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:15:22 +0800

PETALING JAYA: Organisers of a rally here this weekend are going ahead with their event in defiance of tough warnings by the Home Ministry against those who hold unsanctioned rallies that could disrupt public order.

Blogger denies being owner of Papa Gomo blog

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:15:22 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris has denied being the owner or publisher of the “Papa Gomo” blog.

MACC moves to prevent conflict of interest over government contracts

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:15:22 +0800

PETALING JAYA: All members of the administration and their immediate families should be barred from bidding for government contracts, says the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

PKR expected to nominate new names for Selangor exco

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:15:22 +0800

KLANG: PKR may nominate an entirely new line-up to represent the party in the Selangor state exco.

Roof of village mosque comes crashing down

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:04:51 +0800

HULU TERENGGANU: It was a close shave for several villagers performing Isyak prayers at the Kampung Binjai Kertas mosque here when the roof of the main entrance collapsed.

Ambiga and team to pass baton to new Bersih leaders

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:15:22 +0800

PETALING JAYA: Datuk S. Ambiga and members of her Bersih 2.0 steering committee are expected to step down soon and pave the way for a new leadership, a news portal reported.

Empowered to reach out to cancer patients

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:05:45 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: When lorry driver Tan Chu Tea, 53, found blood in his stools two years ago, he was unsure what to make of it.

Experts say job seekers still finding the English language a hurdle

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:15:22 +0800

PETALING JAYA: The poor command of English among job seekers remains among the top complaints of employers, say recruitment specialists.

HR manager laments declining standard of English

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:15:22 +0800

PETALING JAYA: “I were studying communications.” “I no study thesis in my degree programme.”

Loan sharks making life hell for retiree

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:06:17 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: Liew and his family have been living in fear since his son, Meng Kat, went missing after borrowing money from Ah Longs.

Join the Metro Online Broadcast

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:23:07 +0800

PETALING JAYA: If you love writing and photography, join the MOB or the Metro Online Broadcast - our new citizen journalism website.

‘Armed forces and police collaboration to be strengthened’

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:15:22 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the swapping of portfolios between him and Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein would lead to new collaborative measures to be announced soon.

Jeffrey Kitingan warns against boycott

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:15:22 +0800

KOTA KINABALU: The call by certain groups to boycott Chinese businesses is dangerous for the country’s well-being, said State Reform Party (STAR) Sabah chairman Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan.

Ongkili seeks to cut down on power disruptions in Sabah

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:15:22 +0800

PUTRAJAYA: Energy, Green Techno-logy and Water Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili wants to halve the number of power interruptions in Sabah within the next two years.

Ning Baizura: It’s not for cheap publicity

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:06:06 +0800

SINGER Ning Baizura denied that she was seeking cheap publicity when she held a press conference to show off her first child to the media, Berita Harian reported.

Male Singaporean singer gets boob job

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:06:00 +0800

ONE-TIME Singaporean singer Kurt Tay, 27, shot to fame after he had breast augmentation surgery in Bangkok, reported Sin Chew Daily.

Benefits lost because of bickering among Indians, says Tamilselvam

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:06:12 +0800

SELANGOR Hindraf deputy chairman P. Tamilselvam has cited bickering among the Indian community as the reason why it lost most of the benefits and incentives in the past 56 years, reported Makkal Osai.