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Rosmah leaves her mark at Dubai Leadership Forum

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:56:59 +0800

Malaysia's voice was heard loud and clear at the recent Women in Leadership Forum when the country was represented by Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, wife of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

RM60mil approved to upgrade Sultan Azlan Shah airport

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 17:01:27 +0800

Work on extending the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport runway and upgrading the terminal building will start next year.

TI-Malaysia re-elects Low as president

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 19:38:34 +0800

Datuk Paul Low, who resigned as Transparency International - Malaysia in October, has been reelected to lead the organisation at its extraordinary general meeting on Saturday

PAS' image plunged, reveals study (Update)

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 16:37:28 +0800

The image of PAS has plunged despite its success in last year's general election, a study on the party leadership revealed.

Sarawak gets tough on violaters of labour law

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:48:48 +0800

The Sarawak Labour Department has taken actions against 47 companies for illegally employing non-Sarawakians.

Flood eases in Terengganu, more evacuated in Kelantan (Update 1)

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 18:12:21 +0800

More flood evacuees in Terengganu were allowed to return home as the flood in affected areas subsided further this evening.

Uptrend of Danish holiday makers to Malaysia expected to grow

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 12:01:32 +0800

Encouraged by the good number of Danish tourists to Malaysia this year, Tourism Malaysia will further strengthen its strategies to boost arrivals especially in the coming winter break.

Hadi: PAS committed to Pakatan (Updates)

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 19:36:53 +0800

PAS president Datuk Seri Hadi Awang said the party will no longer pursue the issue of unity government with Umno.

Govt scraps end-of-life policy for vehicles

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:05:42 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: The Govern-ment has agreed to pull back the introduction of an end-of-life policy for vehicles, after taking into account the people’s views and feedback.

Ministers urged to ensure Budget 2010 plans are on time

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:37:13 +0800

PUTRAJAYA: The Prime Minister wants ministers and government officials to go to the ground and monitor closely projects under Budget 2010.

Jais officer red-faced over wrong definition

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:38:00 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: A religious department enforcement officer admitted in the close proximity (khalwat) case between celebrities Norman Hakim and Suhaiza Suhaimi or Memey that he had used wrong definitions in his sworn statement.

Ong: I will still accept Liow

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:07:34 +0800

PUTRAJAYA: MCA President Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat said he will still accept MCA vice-president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai under the “Greater Unity plan” or GUP despite the latter’s initial refusal to be part of the plan.

Heng: Trio aware they are violating constitution

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:07:07 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: The three MCA central committee (CC) members requisitioning for a second extraordinary general meeting (EGM) know their actions contravene the party constitution, said information and communication bureau chief Senator Heng Seai Kie.

Three CC members call for second EGM on Nov 28

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:31:18 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: Three requisitionists have called for a second extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on Nov 28 to pave the way for fresh party elections.

Ong: They will come to their senses once the unity plan begins to take root

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:08:28 +0800

PUTRAJAYA: MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat believes that several party leaders who have been pushing for fresh elections instead of supporting the “greater unity plan” will come to their senses once the plan begins to take root.

Nik Aziz in hospital for fatigue , but he will attend the PAS seminar today

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:35:16 +0800

PETALING JAYA: Kelantan Mentri Besar Datuk Nik Aziz Nik Mat has been hospitalised at the National Heart Institute (IJN) but will attend the PAS political seminar today.

PAS slammed over divorce-linked loyalty oath

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:06:07 +0800

PUTRAJAYA: It is absurd and cruel for PAS elected representatives to take an oath to divorce their wives should they want to jump party, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Jamil Khir Baharom.

MACC probes Kelantan state company

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:06:57 +0800

KOTA BARU: Kelantan Mentri Besar Incorporated (PMBK) chief executive officer Ariffahmi Abdul Rahman is prepared to cooperate with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s investigation into the corporation.

Kendong Gang duo killed in shootout

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:55:03 +0800

MALACCA: The house break-in and robbery spree of the armed Kendong Gang is believed to have ended - two of its members were shot dead by police along the Sungai Udang-Air Keroh-Selandar (SAS) highway here.

Jeffrey makes his demands known to PKR leadership

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:23:36 +0800

KOTA KINABALU: Maverick Sabah politician Datuk Dr Jeffrey Kitingan has spelt out his demands in a meeting with PKR strategic director Tian Chua.

Suspected robber injured in exchange of gunfire with cops

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:08:49 +0800

KUANTAN: A 30km high-speed car chase between the police and robbers ended with one of the suspects severely wounded and others escaping into the dark after an exchange of gunfire yesterday.

Firefighters and Rela put on standby for landslides and floods

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:18:13 +0800

PETALING JAYA: Firefighters and Rela personnel are on stand-by for landslides and floods in view of the current rainy season.

3,837 evacuated in east coast

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 08:18:31 +0800

KUALA TERENGGANU: The worsening flood situation in the east coast following a few days of incessant rain resulted in Terengganu evacuating some 2,627 people from their homes while Kelantan mounts a search for its first missing person.

Rosmah uses Saudi prince’s RM7mil present for charity

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:39:15 +0800

PUTRAJAYA: Like any Good Samaritan, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor returns anything she finds to its rightful owner without a thought of reward.

Chamber supports govt’s efforts

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:09:52 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Associated Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports the government’s efforts to look into the implementation of programmes announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Chinese President to visit Malaysia — 15 years on

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:10:04 +0800

BEIJING: Chinese President Hu Jintao will visit Malaysia and Singapore from Nov 10 to 15 after a lapse of 15 years.

Guards held over RM200,000 heist

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:10:59 +0800

GEORGE TOWN: Two security guards have been detained in connection with the RM200,000 robbery along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah here.

Dr Asri: Be open minded

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:11:11 +0800

PETALING JAYA: The view that non-Muslims cannot enter mosques is a narrow-minded one and gives the wrong impression of Islam, said former Perlis mufti Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin.

Group retracts apology to former Perlis mufti

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:11:19 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Syariah Lawyers Association has retracted its apology to former Perlis mufti Datuk Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin.

Chance for rural and vernacular schools, too

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:11:26 +0800

JOHOR BARU: Rural and vernacular schools have a chance to be selected to be one of 20 high performance institutions because academic excellence is not the sole criterion, said Deputy Education Minister Dr Puad Zarkashi.

F1 team to help groom young drivers and engineers

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:45:10 +0800

PETALING JAYA: The 1Malaysia Formula One (F1) team is all geared up to groom young drivers and engineers, and develop a talent pool for Malaysian motorsports.

Malaysia slams British ban on palm oil advertisment

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:11:56 +0800

MIRI: The British Government’s ban on a Malaysian palm oil advertisement because of native land disputes and alleged victimisation of the Penans in Sarawak by logging and palm oil giants “is unfair”.

Expert: We are better prepared for second wave of A(H1N1)

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:12:09 +0800

GENTING HIGHLANDS: Malaysia is better prepared to face a second wave of Influenza A(H1N1), according to World Health Organisation consultant Prof Emeritus Datuk Dr Lam Sai Kit.

More Malaysians considering cosmetic surgery to improve appearance

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:00:38 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians could one day prove that they are one of the most aesthetically blessed people in the world, joining the ranks of their Brazilian and Swedish counterparts, if the number of patients seeking consultation for cosmetic surgery is anything to go by.

Aide calls on cops to speed up probe

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:12:34 +0800

GEORGE TOWN: A political aide to Penang Deputy Chief Minister II Dr P. Ramasamy has urged the police to hasten its investigation on an MIC leader who allegedly punched him in Komtar more than three months ago.

High commisioner happy with opening of cultural centre

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:39:53 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: Indian High Commissioner Ashok K. Kantha, who bids farewell to Malaysia on Monday, is signing off with a major accomplishment near the end of his stint.

Initiatives to think and act tourism

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:13:43 +0800

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. This saying applies to everyone, especially those in the industry.

Ninja Squad keeps streets safe

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:58:59 +0800

JOHOR BARU: Police here have formed a special Ninja Squad in an effort to curb wayside robberies, including snatch thefts, in the city.

Daytime labourers depleting forest reserve wildlife at night

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:40:22 +0800

MALACCA: Authorities are probing claims that foreign construction workers building the state Wildlife and National Parks Department centre next to the Tanjung Tuan forest reserve are involved in poaching activities.

No approval given for bridge construction

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:14:41 +0800

IPOH: The suspension bridge near SK Kuala Dipang in Kampar which gave way and caused three schoolchildren to drown was an illegal structure.

Shrinking forests a threat to ecosystem

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:14:33 +0800

JOHOR BARU: Shrinking forests due to land clearing for economic activities will not only affect the ecosystem but will also lead to water shortage problems, Malaysian Nature Society Johor branch chairman Maketab Mohamed said.

Dispute over land reaches boiling point

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:14:57 +0800

MIRI: A standoff between a group of more than 500 Kenyah minority natives and an oil-palm giant over a land dispute in Long Koyan settlement in Belaga district in central Sarawak has reached boiling point.

Organic farming taking root in Sarawak

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:15:07 +0800

KUCHING: Organic farming is still in its infancy in Sarawak with only one farm accredited under the Department of Agriculture’s Malay-sian Organic Scheme to date.

Couple loses RM80,000 after being hypnotised by con man

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:16:44 +0800

ONE look was all it took from a con man known as Datuk Azmi to charm and cheat a married couple of RM80,000, reported Kosmo!.

Is this the right time to potty-train your child?

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:17:06 +0800

A WOMAN brought out a chamber pot when her child wanted to pass motion at a food court at a posh shopping complex in Singapore, reported China Press.

Groups want Tamil Lit subject for SPM exam

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:17:18 +0800

ELEVEN Indian organisation have submitted a memorandum to the Education Ministry to allow Indian students to take Tamil Literature as an additional subject in the SPM examination, Tamil Nesan reported.