Sultan Sharafuddin upset with insolence shown to Sultan Azlan Shah
7:30pm: The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj is deeply saddened and disappointed over the disputes relating to the recent appointment of the new Perak state government to the extent of displaying rudeness to the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah.“Political developments, instances of street demonstrations and disputes between various parties, relating to the recent appointment of the new Perak state government, to the extent of displaying rudeness to the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Azlan Shah, have saddened and disappointed me.” He said this in a special press statement entitled “Affirmation Regarding the Political Turmoil in Perak Darul Ridzuan”, which was released from Istana Alam Shah, here.

Nizar was allowed into MB’s office to take personal belongings only, says state secretary
Former Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin had broken his promise to take only his personal belongings when he held a press conference in the Menteri Besar’s office, here this morning, said State Secretary Datuk Abdul Rahman Hashim.

RM10.5 million for six former judges
KUALA LUMPUR: The government awarded RM10.5 million in ex gratia payments to six former Supreme Court judges sacked or suspended in 1988, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz told Parliament.

HIV couples will be allowed to marry
KUALA LUMPUR: All Muslim couples in the peninsula will have to undergo mandatory screening for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) before they get married.

No kiss shown, 'Histeria' leads to big letdown
KUALA LUMPUR: The first-ever girl-on-girl kissing scene in a Malaysian movie has gone "missing".

Zambry is new Perak MB
4.08pm Pangkor State Assemblyman Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir is the new Perak Menteri Besar. He was sworn in at 4.01pm at Istana Iskandariah, Bukit Chandan in Kuala Kangsar. Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrived at Istana Iskandariah under heavy police escort at 3.15pm. * Unruly crowd who tried to block the royal convoy is being dispersed with shots of tear gas.

Babysitter, sons held over abuse
KUALA LUMPUR: A babysitter and her two sons were picked up by police in Sentul in connection with the sexual abuse of a 1-year old girl.

Your say on Michael Jackson
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Farrah Fawcett dies at 62
Actress Farrah Fawcett, best known for her role in television series “Charlie’s Angels,” died Thursday after a long battle with cancer, her long-time companion Ryan O’Neal said. She was 62.

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MACC: Now up to Attorney-General to take action
Updated at 7:42pm The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Agency (MACC) has completed its investigations into allegations of abuse of power against Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim over the maintenance of a luxury car and purchase of sacrificial cows.

Journalists are bad news when it's time to wed
KUALA LUMPUR: Want to get married in Malaysia? Don't become a journalist.

No kiss shown, 'Histeria' leads to big letdown
KUALA LUMPUR: The first-ever girl-on-girl kissing scene in a Malaysian movie has gone "missing".

Malaysian and Saudi navy copters scare off pirates
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia once again charged to the rescue of a cargo-laden ship in the pirate-plagued Gulf of Aden.

Immigration Department: A problem when everyone looks like a Malaysian
PUTRAJAYA: The Immigration Department blames the growing phenomenon of passport forgery on the popularity of Malaysia among immigrants.

New Year's Eve bash: Drugs, sex and very drunk youths a recipe for trouble
KUALA LUMPUR: A newscaster, an actress, a disc jockey and several students were among those picked up at a New Year's Eve party where drugs and sex were the order of the day.

BN should contest Manik Urai: Umno info chief
Umno information chief Ahmad Maslan said today it would be appropriate for the Barisan Nasional (BN) to contest the by-election in Manik Urai, Kelantan, as it is to be held following the death of an assemblyman.

Abdullah: Perak ruler approves Zambry as MB
PETALING JAYA: It's curtains for the Pakatan Rakyat state government in Perak.

Zambry's meteoric rise from Umno Youth
IPOH: Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir yesterday thanked the Sultan of Perak, the prime minister and the deputy prime minister for picking him for the menteri besar's post.

Sultan, Raja Nazrin quiz assemblymen
IPOH: All 31 assemblymen forming a majority for the Barisan Nasional in Perak were interviewed individually by Sultan Azlan Shah and Raja Muda Raja Dr Nazrin Shah yesterday.

Your say on Michael Jackson
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Your say on Michael Jackson
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Dr M's book tops bestseller list
KUALA LUMPUR: The first fan began his journey from Kota Baru at dawn so that he could meet his long-time idol.

158 chikungunya cases last week
PUTRAJAYA: Some 158 chikungunya cases were detected last week, bringing the total number so far this year to 3,864.

The Perak Crisis: Action is treason, says Zahid
PUTRAJAYA: Perak Speaker V. Sivakumar's decision to suspend the menteri besar and the six executive council members is an act of treason against Sultan of Perak Sultan Azlan Shah, said state Barisan Nasional deputy chief Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

The Perak Crisis: Karpal stumped by Sivakumar's decision
IPOH: Pakatan Rakyat members are shaking their heads in disbelief over the suspension of Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir and his six exco members by Speaker V. Sivakumar for 18 months and 12 months respectively.

The Perak Crisis: Two options for Barisan Nasional, say lawyers
IPOH: Barisan Nasional has at least two options to get the suspension of Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir and his state executive councillors thrown out.

'Trust Najib and Dr M'
KUALA LUMPUR: Two names have been on the mind of US peace advocate Rev Jesse Jackson Sr since his arrival here on Monday.

70-year-old man behind boy's RM1m kidnapping
KUALA LUMPUR: A 7-year-old kidnap victim was released after his family paid a ransom of RM1 million last week.

Penanti by-election hangs in the balance
PUTRAJAYA: Embattled Penang politician Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin is having second thoughts about quitting as state assemblyman, creating a huge poser as to whether the anticipated Penanti by-election will proceed.

No kiss shown, 'Histeria' leads to big letdown
KUALA LUMPUR: The first-ever girl-on-girl kissing scene in a Malaysian movie has gone "missing".

Muhyiddin orders comprehensive audit on schools' needs
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has ordered officials in the Education Department, from the director-general right down to principals and management boards, to conduct a comprehensive audit on the needs of schools nationwide. The deputy prime minister and education minister wants to know the deficiencies in each school, especially those in Sabah and Sarawak and remote areas in the peninsula.

NAJIB IN CHINA: Hu praises Najib for successful bilateral talks
Chinese President Hu Jintao said yesterday Malaysia-China relations had entered into a deeper and more matured phase after the countries established diplomatic relations 35 years ago.

Time to ramp up China-Malaysia trade
Asia is likely to climb out of recession faster than the West, throwing up new opportunities for Malaysia-China trade and investment, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said.

Manohara's media sensationalism could hurt Malaysia-Indonesia ties
Malaysia has cautioned the Indonesian media against sensationalising the Manohara Adelia Pinot issue, as it could strain the two countries’ bilateral relations.

'Too late to deny plans to join Umno', Husam tells off rival
Pas deputy president aspirant Datuk Husam Musa said it is too late for his rival Nasharuddin Mat Isa to deny that the party has no plans to join Umno. "It's too late to deny it... I am part of the party top leadership so I know what really happened behind the scenes. The truth will come out sooner or later," he told reporters after the opening of the 55th Pas Muktamar at the Melawati Stadium in Shah Alam.

IWK owed RM650 million since 1997
Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK) is owed some RM650 million, accumulated since 1997. Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Peter Chin Fah Kui urged consumers to cooperate with IWK as the income was needed to pay for the maintenance of sewage plants in residential areas.

NAJIB IN CHINA: Sentimental homage for PM with view to future
It was a sentimental homage to the past with a view to the future. "Certainly, the 35th anniversary of the first visit undertaken by my late father Tun Razak has a sentimental and nostalgic significance for me and my family," Datuk Seri Najib Razak said in a press conference on Thursday evening to wrap up his stay here.

11 cars damaged after wall collapses
KUALA LUMPUR: A 20-metre high retaining wall collapsed yesterday evening, damaging 11 cars and causing a massive jam in Damansara Heights here.

Perak Crisis: Police put an end to Sivakumar's last stand
IPOH: He sat rooted to the speaker's chair for almost five hours, ignoring even the calls of nature, but was finally led out in defeat by several plainclothes policemen.

Perak Crisis: Pakatan ignores new speaker
IPOH: Pakatan Rakyat has refused to recognise newly-elected speaker Datuk R. Ganesan, alleging that V. Sivakumar was "robbed" of the position.

Perak Crisis: Chaos if police did not act , says Hishammuddin
PUTRAJAYA: The Home Ministry defended police handling of the situation at the Perak assembly sitting yesterday.

Call it influenza A(H1N1), not swine flu
The flu virus causing the current outbreak, now called "swine flu" will now be known as influenza A(H1N1) in line with the name change by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Court: No private lawyer for Sivakumar
IPOH: Perak Speaker V. Sivakumar was dealt another blow when the High Court here yesterday disallowed private lawyers from defending him in a civil action brought by three independent state assemblymen.

Malaysia proposes third bridge link to Singapore
SINGAPORE: Malaysia has proposed to Singapore that a new bridge be built to link the eastern side of Johor to the island republic.

Pas assemblyman dies
Manik Urai State Assemblyman Ismail Yaacob passed away at Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital at about 5.55am today after a heart attack.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Anwar Ibrahim insists on polls in Perak
KUALA LUMPUR: Pakatan Rakyat is willing to meet Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Najib Razak to discuss the Perak crisis.

PM Najib: We are ready for polls
BN offers discussions with Pakatan Rakyat on Perak crisis but is ready to face state elections if called. PM Datuk Seri Najib Razak says it depends on what the sultan of Perak decides.

RM10 bil stimulus to lift sagging economy
KUALA LUMPUR: The government tabled yesterday a RM10 billion allocation as part of the proposed second economic stimulus package.

HIV couples will be allowed to marry
KUALA LUMPUR: All Muslim couples in the peninsula will have to undergo mandatory screening for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) before they get married.

Journalists are bad news when it's time to wed
KUALA LUMPUR: Want to get married in Malaysia? Don't become a journalist.

No kiss shown, 'Histeria' leads to big letdown
KUALA LUMPUR: The first-ever girl-on-girl kissing scene in a Malaysian movie has gone "missing".

No kiss shown, 'Histeria' leads to big letdown
KUALA LUMPUR: The first-ever girl-on-girl kissing scene in a Malaysian movie has gone "missing".

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

No kiss shown, 'Histeria' leads to big letdown
KUALA LUMPUR: The first-ever girl-on-girl kissing scene in a Malaysian movie has gone "missing".

Heavy security in major drug trafficking trial
The magistrate's court here was heavily guarded when the main suspect for the country's biggest drug trafficking case was charged today. Lee Yong Toe, a 48-year-old lorry driver from Taman Iskandar, Johor Baru, was brought to court about 2.45pm with his eyes covered with a pair of dark goggles.

Malaysia confirms first Influenza A(H1N1) case
Malaysia has reported its first influenza A(H1N1) case involving a student who returned from the United States two days ago.

Danajamin to support corporations raise funds in bond market
PUTRAJAYA: The government has set up Danajamin Nasional Berhad (Danajamin) which operations commence immediately to provide credit enhancements to support corporations to raise funds in the bond market. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said Danajamin would provide credit enhancements to facilitate corporations with viable businesses and investment grade ratings to enhance their access to the Malaysian bond market.

"Dream on", Najib tells Pakatan Rakyat
PAKATAN Rakyat can keep on dreaming of a dissolution of the Perak state assembly. Prime Minister and Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Najib Razak said a dissolution was not the only way to end the political dispute there. He reminded the opposition that the ruling coalition has the majority to rule the state.

Court rules commission's findings on Lingam clip cannot be challenged
The High Court here today ruled that the Royal Commission of Inquiry’s findings implicating five individuals in the controversial “Lingam video clip” cannot be challenged.

FLASH:No development on steep hillslopes
The Federal Territory Ministry today decided not to allow any development projects on hillslopes of more than 35 degree gradient and freezes projects on hillslopes with gradient of between 26 to 35 degree, its minister Datuk Seri Zulhasnan Rafique said in Putrajaya.

Landslide site closed immediately after PWD warning
The landslide site at Taman Bukit Mewah, Bukit Antarabangsa, was closed immediately after the Public Works Department (PWD) issued a warning that the area was not safe and very dangerous.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

PKFZ AUDIT REPORT: It's now in MACC's hands
PUTRAJAYA: It's now over to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission on the Port Klang Free Zone debacle.

PM hopes to see fairer trade ties with US
KUALA LUMPUR: With a new leadership in the world's foremost superpower, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi hopes the ongoing free trade negotiations between Malaysia and America would not only succeed but also result in fairer economic relations between the two countries.

HIV couples will be allowed to marry
KUALA LUMPUR: All Muslim couples in the peninsula will have to undergo mandatory screening for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) before they get married.

HIV couples will be allowed to marry
KUALA LUMPUR: All Muslim couples in the peninsula will have to undergo mandatory screening for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) before they get married.

HIV couples will be allowed to marry
KUALA LUMPUR: All Muslim couples in the peninsula will have to undergo mandatory screening for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) before they get married.

A civil solution on conversions
KUALA LUMPUR: The cabinet has decided that civil courts are the right place to dissolve a marriage in the event of a spouse converting to Islam.

Surprises expected in Umno appointments
KUALA LUMPUR: The appointment of state liaison committee chairmen, additional supreme council members and the three key office-bearers (secretary, treasurer and information head) will be the highlight of today's Umno supreme council meeting.

Perak Crisis: Pandemonium as BN and Pakatan reps face off
IPOH: As expected, all hell broke loose at the intensely awaited Perak state assembly sitting here yesterday.

Journalists are bad news when it's time to wed
KUALA LUMPUR: Want to get married in Malaysia? Don't become a journalist.

RM15,000 bonus for each player if Selangor wins FA Cup
Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim has dangled a RM15,000 carrot to each football player in the Selangor team if they win the FA Cup against Kelantan tomorrow.

Fairus maintains Penanti resignation despite reports of withdrawal
Former Penang Deputy Chief Minister I Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin said his resignation as the Penanti assemblyman stands.

Fairus can still withdraw Penanti resignation: Karpal
Former Penang deputy chief minister I Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin is free to withdraw his resignation as Penanti assemblyman, lawyer and DAP chairman Karpal Singh said.

Najib appoints stalwarts to Umno supreme council
Umno president Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak has appointed stalwarts into the Umno supreme council, which include losers in major posts in last month's party elections.

Perak MB swears in, BN takes over state administration
Barisan Nasional (BN) officially took over the Perak state administration today with Pangkor assemblyman Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir sworn in as the new Menteri Besar.

PR warns of legal action against Perak Sultan, BN
The Pakatan Rakyat (PR) will take legal action against the Sultan of Perak and Barisan Nasional (BN) if they persist in appointing a new BN menteri besar, scheduled for 3pm today at Istana Iskandariah in Kuala Kangsar, DAP chairman Karpal Singh said.

Ministers and deputy ministers sworn in
Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin led the newly appointed cabinet ministers and deputy ministers in taking their oath of office before Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin at Istana Negara here today.

DAP man stands by quit decision
ALOR STAR: Lee Guan Aik, the sole DAP assemblyman in Kedah, wants to leave the state Pakatan Rakyat coalition for good.

Manik Urai by-election: Don't be fooled by Pakatan, voters told
KUALA KRAI: People, particularly voters in Manik Urai, should take note of Pakatan Rakyat's folly and not be fooled by the unholy alliance, Kelantan Umno chief Datuk Mustapa Mohamed said.

Another PR "crisis of confidence"
KUALA LUMPUR: DAP adviser Lim Kit Siang said the Kedah DAP’s determination to quit the state government spelled a “crisis of confidence” in Pakatan Rakyat.

Hadi welcomes dialogue move
KUALA LUMPUR: Pas president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang yesterday backed the move by the party’s Youth wing to invite its counterpart in Umno to engage in an academic discourse or dialogue on current issues.

Influenza A(H1N1): More new cases, classes closed
Number of new infections are still on the high with 47 new influenza A(H1N1) cases recorded yesterday, including six local transmissions.

DAP in Kedah assembly now not aligned to any side
ALOR SETAR, Fri: The DAP's sole representative in Kedah, Lee Guan Aik, today declared himself as an "independent and non-aligned" state assemblyman.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Massacre in Mumbai: Malaysian woman can't be located
KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian woman who checked into the Taj Mahal Palace hotel on a business trip to Mumbai is missing.

Court orders release of Raja Petra
The Shah Alam High Court today ordered the release of Raja Petra Kamarudin, an ISA detainee, from the Kamunting detention centre allowing his application for a writ of habeas corpus.

Latest Raja Petra freed
The Shah Alam High Court today released Raja Petra Kamarudin, an ISA detainee, from the Kamunting detention centre at 3.20pm allowing his application for a writ of habeas corpus.

Gaza Under Siege: Mercy delivers aid to border
KUALA LUMPUR: Mercy Malaysia has delivered emergency medical supplies worth RM354,000 to the Gaza border on Monday.

PM Abdullah rules out snap polls or federal rule in Perak
He says latest twist is ploy by Pakatan to regain state it lost to Barisan.

Karpal gets bullets in letter, lodges police report
Updated at 7:45pmDAP chairman Karpal Singh lodged a police report today over a letter containing two live bullets which he received in his postbox yesterday.

Najib accepts nomination for Umno presidency
Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today confirmed his candidacy for the post of Umno president in the party election next month.

No kiss shown, 'Histeria' leads to big letdown
KUALA LUMPUR: The first-ever girl-on-girl kissing scene in a Malaysian movie has gone "missing".

Journalists are bad news when it's time to wed
KUALA LUMPUR: Want to get married in Malaysia? Don't become a journalist.

HIV couples will be allowed to marry
KUALA LUMPUR: All Muslim couples in the peninsula will have to undergo mandatory screening for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) before they get married.

UPSR Results: English scores now better as well
PUTRAJAYA: Teaching Mathematics and Science in English may have actually paid off with better results in English.

Too much money spent on unnecessary by-elections: Najib
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said today too much time, energy and money have been spent on by-elections that need not be held.

No conspiracy to bring down Fairus, says Zahrain
Penang Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) liaison chairman Datuk Zahrain Mohamed Hashim has denied any conspiracy or malicious intent to bring down former Penanti assemblyman Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin.

MAS offers over one million seats at discounts
Malaysia Airlines customers have every reason to smile as the nation carrier will be offering over one million seats at a discount.

RazakSAT launch delayed
The launch of the RazakSAT, Malaysia's second remote sensing satellite has been postponed until further notice due to "technical problems".

Nizar returns residence keys, not car
FORMER Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri MohammadNizar Jamaluddin has returned the keys to his official residence to the state government but refused to hand over the Toyota Camry car that was used for official duties while in office.

Toll hike put off indefinitely
The Cabinet today decided to postpone indefinitely the toll increase for five expressways that was supposed to take effect on Sunday.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

HIV couples will be allowed to marry
KUALA LUMPUR: All Muslim couples in the peninsula will have to undergo mandatory screening for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) before they get married.

Groups: Exams not sole criterion
KUALA LUMPUR: Parents and teachers agree with the education minister that the future of teaching Mathematics and Science in English should not be decided on the strength of one examination result.

Offer to help US in building ties with Muslim world
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has offered to help Washington in its desire to build better ties with the Muslim world.

Najib: Singapore keen on third bridge idea
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's idea of a new bridge to link eastern Johor to Singapore has been embraced by Singapore.

H1N1 PANDEMIC: Schools to be closed if there is local transmission
Malaysia will impose the 'social distancing' measure where public gatherings will be banned and schools closed if there is any local transmission of the H1N1 virus. This will be applied at the district level, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Ismail Merican.

H1N1 PANDEMIC: Malaysia braces for local transmission
The World Health Organisation declared last night a level 6 influenza A pandemic, putting the world on the highest alert for the disease in 40 years.But Malaysia is prepared for it.

MAS reports Q1 RM138m loss but liquidity still strong
Malaysian Airline has reported a first-quarter 2009 operating loss of RM138 million. This is the first operating loss for the airline since third quarter 2006 as it faced a triple squeeze from overcapacity, extreme fuel volatility and a global slump which hit passenger and cargo demand.

PKFZ AUDIT REPORT: PKA bungled the project, says report
KUALA LUMPUR: The audit report on the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) released yesterday concluded that weak governance and project management by the Port Klang Authority (PKA) were the two major factors that severely undermined the viability of the project.

Manik Urai polls set for July 14
PUTRAJAYA:The Manik Urai state by-election will be held on July 14.

PKFZ AUDIT REPORT: Possible conflict of interest
KUALA LUMPUR: A Barisan Nasional deputy minister and assemblyman were found by auditors to be possibly in a conflict of interest over their involvement in the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) project.

PKFZ AUDIT REPORT: After the wait, it was over in 15 minutes
KLANG: Port Klang Authority chairman Datuk Lee Hwa Beng was mobbed by press photographers even before he could sit down for a press conference at the PKA office yesterday.

PKFZ AUDIT REPORT: Port authority told to take legal action
KUALA LUMPUR: The Port Klang Authority has been directed to take legal action over shortcomings or irregularities related to the Port Klang Free Zone project.

PKFZ AUDIT REPORT: I asked for co-op, says state rep
PORT KLANG: Datuk Abdul Rahman Palil, the state assemblyman cited for possible conflict of interest in the Port Klang Free Zone audit report, defended his actions as a Port Klang Authority board member.

Journalists are bad news when it's time to wed
KUALA LUMPUR: Want to get married in Malaysia? Don't become a journalist.

Journalists are bad news when it's time to wed
KUALA LUMPUR: Want to get married in Malaysia? Don't become a journalist.

UPSR Results: Quintuplets spring a pleasant surprise
MALACCA: Nur Adlan Taib and his wife Datuk Siti Zainab Omar had five exceptional reasons to celebrate yesterday.

UPSR Results: Disability not an obstacle to score As
KUCHING: Blindness is not an excuse for being ill-educated, and Rossie Binyai, 14, proved just that by scoring As in all her three language papers, 1B for Science and 1C for Mathematics in her Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah.

Latest AFC HQ to remain in Malaysia
The 46-member Asian Football Confederation agreed at its congress today to dump a controversial proposal to shift its headquarters from Malaysia.

MACC brings in Fairus for questioning
JOHOR BARU: Mohammad Fairus Khairuddin was questioned for more than 15 hours by officers from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission here.

Abdullah: Limit terms of office-bearers
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi came up with two radical proposals yesterday for Umno to adopt in its agenda for change -- limit the number of terms of its office-bearers and a one-man-one-vote system in the election process.

Hong Kong resident freed of drug charge, spared hangman's noose
A Hong Kong resident escaped the hangman’s noose after the Federal Court today set aside his conviction and death sentence for trafficking in 9,103.9 grammes of syabu in Kuala Lumpur more than eight years ago.

Rafidah urged to sacrifice for Wanita Umno
Wanita Umno chief Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz and her executive council line-up should review their decision to reject a proposal to hasten the transition of leadership in the movement, said Johor Wanita Umno deputy head, Senator Sharifah Azizah Syed Zain.

Journalists are bad news when it's time to wed
KUALA LUMPUR: Want to get married in Malaysia? Don't become a journalist.

Journalists are bad news when it's time to wed
KUALA LUMPUR: Want to get married in Malaysia? Don't become a journalist.

Khairy: Anwar a hypocrite
SEREMBAN: Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin yesterday hit out at opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for daring Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Najib Razak to call for elections in Perak.

'Vote of no-confidence enough to remove MB'
CYBERJAYA: Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said a vote of no-confidence against the Perak menteri besar was enough to remove him.

No kiss shown, 'Histeria' leads to big letdown
KUALA LUMPUR: The first-ever girl-on-girl kissing scene in a Malaysian movie has gone "missing".

No kiss shown, 'Histeria' leads to big letdown
KUALA LUMPUR: The first-ever girl-on-girl kissing scene in a Malaysian movie has gone "missing".

Muthu is back on track
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk M. Muthu Palaniappan, who was sacked for bad-mouthing Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu in the run-up to the MIC presidential election in March, has been given a reprieve.

Government to decide next week on troops in Mindanao
PUTRAJAYA: The government will consider at next week's cabinet meeting whether to keep peacekeepers in southern Mindanao

We'll go for them all the same, says MACC
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is going after vote-buying in Umno, whether the party likes it or not.

Najib to helm Perak until March polls
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Najib Razak has assumed the position of Perak Barisan Nasional and Umno chief with immediate effect following the resignation of Datuk Seri Mohd Tajol Rosli Ghazali.

Top cop blasts errant politicians
SHAH ALAM: Errant politicians from both sides of the divide who had held illegal demonstrations were scolded for their "destructive" behaviour by the nation's top cop yesterday.

Purchase of PKFZ land was not discussed in exco meeting, says Khir
The purchase of the exorbitantly priced land for the Port Klang Free Zone project was not the fault of the Barisan Nasional government.

Jaya Disaster: Fourth body retrieved
The death toll from the collapsed building which was formerly the Jaya Supermarket in Section 14, here has risen to four.

Sime Darby-IJN deal deferred, says Najib
Sime Darby Bhd’s deal to acquire a 51 percent equity in Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) has been postponed until an indepth review has been undertaken by the relevant ministries, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Run Razak announced here today.

No kiss shown, 'Histeria' leads to big letdown
KUALA LUMPUR: The first-ever girl-on-girl kissing scene in a Malaysian movie has gone "missing".

Ramanathan freed, conviction and sentence review allowed
The Court of Appeal here today, for the first time, ruled that it can review its own decision upholding former national athletics coach C. Ramanathan's conviction and four-year prison sentence.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

No kiss shown, 'Histeria' leads to big letdown
KUALA LUMPUR: The first-ever girl-on-girl kissing scene in a Malaysian movie has gone "missing".

'No conspiracy in Umno to topple me'
KUALA LUMPUR: Malacca Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam, barred from contesting the Umno deputy presidency next week, said his supporters could vote for any of the two remaining contestants.

Canny Ong's murderer to hang
Ahmad Najib Aris, the former aircraft cleaning supervisor convicted of the rape and murder of IT analyst Canny Ong Lay Kian six years ago, today lost his final appeal to quash his conviction.

Only 15 postal voters in Bukit Selambau
There are only 15 postal voters in the Bukit Selambau by-election, polling day falls on April 7.

Muhyiddin to lead BN by-election campaign
Newly-elected Umno deputy president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will, for the first time, lead the Barisan Nasional (BN) campaign in the upcoming Bukit Gantang, Bukit Selambau and Batang Ai by-elections.

UMNO DISPATCHES: Najib Razak’s pivotal task to sift through the Umno polls riff-raff
FOR all the rumpus agitating in the money politics crackdown against key Umno players, and the disturbing suggestion that delegates were bunged to choose big-time cash “donors” (politically correct euphemism for money politics within party circles) in the wings’ elections, the bungers still have to contend with one man standing in their way for higher political gratification - freshly minted Umno president and Prime Minister-designate Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak.

Kedah police prohibit ceramah in public places
All political parties are prohibited from holding ceramah or gatherings at public places in Kedah to maintain public order.

EC to settle Penanti seat issue on Wednesday
The Election Commission (EC) will meet on Wednesday to determine the vacancy of the Penanti State Assembly seat and the need for a by-election.

Government bonds upsized due to overwhelming response
The Finance Ministry today announced issuance of Sukuk Simpanan Rakyat 01/2009 has been upsized by using the allocation of the second series due to overwhelming response from the public.

PM instructs EPU to find solution to toll woe
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has asked the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) to seek a comprehensive solution to the prickly toll rates increase issue.

Perak Speaker calls for emergency sitting
PERAK Speaker V. Sivakumar has called for an emergency meeting of the state assembly on March 3. It is not known if this is with the consent of the sultan.

Businessman Datuk detained over major syabu haul
Police have detained a businessman, who is a Datuk, to assist them with investigations over last week's drug haul in Rompin, which is the largest seizure made by the Malaysian police.

Hammam beats Sheikh Salman to retain Fifa Exco seat
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Mohamed Hammam retained his FIFA Executive Committee seat after defeating his contender Sheikh Salman Ebrahim al-Khalifa of Bahrain in a simple majority at the 23rd AFC Congress in Kuala Lumpur, today. - BERNAMA

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

No kiss shown, 'Histeria' leads to big letdown
KUALA LUMPUR: The first-ever girl-on-girl kissing scene in a Malaysian movie has gone "missing".

Gaza Under Siege: 'Society can help by applying pressure'
KUALA LUMPUR: Sanctions must be applied to countries committing outrageously immoral acts, the prime minister said.

Gaza Under Siege: Prayers for Palestine
KUALA TERENGGANU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi wants all mosques to hold special prayers for peace in Palestine after the Friday prayers.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Anwar's sodomy case stays in Sessions Court
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s sodomy case remains in the Sessions Court as judge S. M. Komathy Suppiah ruled the certificate of transfer signed by the Attorney-General as invalid.

Raja Petra: Release unexpected
Malaysia Today website operator and blogger Raja Petra Raja Kamarudin said he was surprised with the High Court’s decision here to release him from ISA (Internal Security Act) detention.

Home ministry won’t dispute court decision to release Raja Petra
The Home Ministry will not dispute the decision of the court to release blogger Raja Petra Raja Kamarudin from detention under the Internal Security Act (ISA), said its minister, Datuk Seri Syed Hamid Albar.

Ex-gratia payment to former judges:
Nazri misled Parliament, says Karpal
Bukit Gelugor Member of Parliament Karpal Singh said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Nazri Abdul Aziz had misled Parliament when he said judges involved in the 1988 Judicial crisis were not sacked but were asked to take early retirement.

RM10.5 million for six former judges
KUALA LUMPUR: The government awarded RM10.5 million in ex gratia payments to six former Supreme Court judges sacked or suspended in 1988, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz told Parliament.

Now to get the 'right' people, says Koh
GEORGE TOWN: Gerakan has expressed support for the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) Bills.

'Commission badly needs more muscle'
KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission will prove itself when it catches the big fish, graft watchdogs said.

Village head/moneylender shot & slashed to death
A 47-year-old vuillage headman was shot twice and then slashed to death by two men who confronted him while he was sitting in the porch of his house in Jalan Kuala Garing today.

Two ministers, four MBs fail to make it
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said and Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Shahrir Abdul Samad were among the casualties in the race for the Umno supreme council.

Muhyiddin lives up to top billing
KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, the hot favourite for the Umno deputy presidency, won the post after defeating party information chief Tan Sri Muhammad Muhammad Taib comfortably.

Mukhriz: Dad will rejoin Umno
SUNGAI PETANI: Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad will rejoin Umno in a day or two, his son Datuk Mukhriz said yesterday.

Najib to be sworn in as PM at 10am today
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Razak will be sworn in as the sixth prime minister before Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin at 10am today.

MISSING AIR FRANCE PLANE: Debris found not from downed jet
The mystery surrounding the crash of an Air France plane off the coast of Brazil deepened after Brazilian officials said items they had pulled from the sea were not in fact debris from the downed Airbus.

No kiss shown, 'Histeria' leads to big letdown
KUALA LUMPUR: The first-ever girl-on-girl kissing scene in a Malaysian movie has gone "missing".

Shahrir to quit as minister on Apr 1
Datuk Shahrir Samad, who lost in the contest for the Umno Supreme Council seat in party elections yesterday, said he will tender his resignation as the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister on Wednesday.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Jaya Disaster: Third body found
The search and rescue team has located a third body at the basement level of the former Jaya supermarket building which is now reduced to a rubble.

Jaya Disaster: Search for trapped workers continues
PETALING JAYA: A portion of the once popular Jaya Shopping Centre in Section 14 here collapsed yesterday, killing two and injuring two others, with five more trapped in the rubble. All were Indonesians.

Jaya Disaster: PJ's landmark and family favourite
PETALING JAYA: Jaya Shopping Centre, more popularly known as Jaya Supermarket, was one of the city's earliest shopping malls.

Oberoi/Trident hotel under control: Security chief
The chief of India’s national security guard said on Friday that the Oberoi/Trident hotel in Mumbai attacked by suspected Islamic militants was now “under our control.” “We are just now sanitising each and every room,” J K Dutt told reporters, adding that two terrorists had been killed.

No kiss shown, 'Histeria' leads to big letdown
KUALA LUMPUR: The first-ever girl-on-girl kissing scene in a Malaysian movie has gone "missing".

ISA to be reviewed
KUALA LUMPUR, Fri.: New Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak tonight launched his administration with the release of 13 Internal Security Act (ISA) detainees and pledged to conduct a comprehensive review of the ISA which has been regarded as controversial.

13 ISA detainees released
KUALA LUMPUR, Fri.: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today announced that the government has decided to release 13 Internal Security Act detainees.

Najib sworn in, Tunship for Abdullah and wife
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today took his oath of office as the sixth Prime Minister of Malaysia before the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abdidin at Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur here today.

'Sultan will be consulted on third bridge'
SERIAN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak gave his assurance yesterday that the Sultan of Johor would be consulted on the proposal for a third bridge to Singapore.

Influenza A: Compulsory to fill health form
KUALA LUMPUR: From next week, anyone flying into Malaysia will have to fill up a mandatory health declaration form which will be given to them onboard.

Azalina: No anti-graft officer has called me
KUALA LUMPUR: "I'm continuing my duties as usual. No MACC officer has contacted me regarding this case."

Perak assembly to meet on May 7, ruckus & all
Breaking the silence over the date for the next state legislative meeting, the secretary for the Perak legislative assembly has issued letters informing all 59 state assemblymen that they are to meet on May 7, six days shy of the six-month deadline for the meeting.

Kudos for PM's reform bill
KUALA LUMPUR: Hong Kong's Number Two graft fighter has praised the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Bill now being tabled in Parliament, saying it shows the government's commitment in fighting the scourge.

Gaza Under Siege: MCA starts signature campaign to condem Israel
The MCA started a public signature campaign to condemn Israel’s invasion of Gaza. The ‘Say No to War in Gaza’ campaign, spearheaded by MCA Youth, garnered more than 200 signatures within the first hour of its launch at party headquarters today.

Umno shoots down Pas' dubious initiative on hudud
Umno does not need to be educated by Pas on hudud, Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Najib Razak said. The deputy prime minister also shot down suggestions by the Islamist party to meet and discuss the issue. “Pas has always manipulated the issue for its own ends,” he said today.

Lab assistant fined RM10,000 for insulting Sultan
A school laboratory assistant was fined RM10,000 in default of five months jail by the Sessions Court here today for posting comments insulting the Sultan of Perak on a website, the first of such case in the country.

SPM 2008: Record 20 As for top scorer student
KOTA BARU: Nik Nur Madihah Nik Mohd Kamal is the top Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia scorer with 20 As.

No kiss shown, 'Histeria' leads to big letdown
KUALA LUMPUR: The first-ever girl-on-girl kissing scene in a Malaysian movie has gone "missing".

Shahrizat: I’m going for Wanita Umno's No 1
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil has decided to take up the gauntlet -- she is going for the Wanita Umno chief's post.

Update Rafidah will defend No 1 post
Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz said today she will defend the Wanita Umno chief’s post in the party’s elections in March.

No kiss shown, 'Histeria' leads to big letdown
KUALA LUMPUR: The first-ever girl-on-girl kissing scene in a Malaysian movie has gone "missing".

No kiss shown, 'Histeria' leads to big letdown
KUALA LUMPUR: The first-ever girl-on-girl kissing scene in a Malaysian movie has gone "missing".

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

No kiss shown, 'Histeria' leads to big letdown
KUALA LUMPUR: The first-ever girl-on-girl kissing scene in a Malaysian movie has gone "missing".

No kiss shown, 'Histeria' leads to big letdown
KUALA LUMPUR: The first-ever girl-on-girl kissing scene in a Malaysian movie has gone "missing".

Journalists are bad news when it's time to wed
KUALA LUMPUR: Want to get married in Malaysia? Don't become a journalist.

No kiss shown, 'Histeria' leads to big letdown
KUALA LUMPUR: The first-ever girl-on-girl kissing scene in a Malaysian movie has gone "missing".

Ex-Sabah state minister gets six months' jail
The Kota Kinabalu High Court sentenced former Sabah state minister Datuk Conrad Mojuntin to six months' jail for criminal intimidation of businessman Doughty Disimon October 2005. — BERNAMA

Gaza Under Siege: Ministry plans huge protest by schoolkids
PUTRAJAYA: Nearly all schoolchildren in the country will be mobilised to protest against the Gaza offensive by Israeli forces.

Your say on Michael Jackson
We are moved by the death of this global music icon. If you have something to say, here's the place to do it.

Your say on Michael Jackson
We are moved by the death of this global music icon. If you have something to say, here's the place to do it.

Your say on Michael Jackson
We are moved by the death of this global music icon. If you have something to say, here's the place to do it.

No kiss shown, 'Histeria' leads to big letdown
KUALA LUMPUR: The first-ever girl-on-girl kissing scene in a Malaysian movie has gone "missing".

Your say on Michael Jackson
We are moved by the death of this global music icon. If you have something to say, here's the place to do it.

Your say on Michael Jackson
We are moved by the death of this global music icon. If you have something to say, here's the place to do it.

Nizar to move out of MB's official residence
IPOH: After holding fort for a week at the official residence of the menteri besar, Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin will move out in seven to 10 days.

Perak Crisis: Royal rebuke for Pakatan reps
IPOH: After a chaotic morning and an equally confusing and tiring afternoon in the state assembly, Perak Regent Raja Dr Nazrin Shah was finally able to deliver his opening address -- five hours after its scheduled time.

A perilous journey to greener pastures
JOHOR BARU: Despite paying US$14,000 (RM50,000) each to international syndicates for a perilous one-way passage to Australia, asylum seekers using Malaysia and Indonesia as their transit points do not get any guarantee about their safety. Some pay the ultimate price to escape the conditions in their home countries -- death at sea.

RM13m for flu vaccinations
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has raised its swine flu alert in line with the World Health Organisation's decision to raise its global alert to Phase 5 -- just one phase away from a full pandemic outbreak.

Michael Jackson dies
Pop icon Michael Jackson died on Thursday after suffering a cardiac arrest, multiple US media outlets reported, sending shockwaves around the entertainment world. The Los Angeles Times and TMZ.com celebrity news website reported Jackson, 50, died after suffering an arrest just after 12:00 pm (1900 GMT) local time and paramedics were unable to revive him.

Malaysian fans express grief at Jackson death
Hundreds of Michael Jackson fans in Malaysia jammed the phone lines of a national radio station today to express their shock after hearing of the sudden death of the “king of pop”.

What casino? Bukit Antarabangsa landslide victim denies its existence
Was an illegal casino fronting as a bungalow, together with 13 other houses, ravaged by a landslide in Bukit Antarabangsa on Dec 6?

11:53am: April 7 simultaneous by-elections for Bkt Gantang/Bkt Selambau
By-elections will held on April 7 in both the Bukit Gantang parliamentary seat in Perak and the Bukit Selambau state seat in Kedah to prevent any disruption of peace and security. Election Commission chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Yusof, in also setting March 29 as nomination day, said the simultaneous holding of by-elections was necessary to preserve public order.

11:15am: Nizar files court application to declare he is still Perak MB
Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin today filed an application in the High Court here in Jalan Duta that he is still the rightful Menteri Besar of Perak and also asked for an injunction to bar Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir from discharging his duties as Perak Menteri Besar and call for fresh state elections.

Gaza Under Siege: 'Only the big powers can stop Israel'
KUALA LUMPUR: Only the world superpowers have the clout to stop Israel's barbaric invasion of Palestine, but this will not deter Malaysia from continuing its show of support for the Palestinians, said Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Credit card interest rates to be reduced
KUALA LUMPUR: Interest rates on outstanding credit card balances will be reduced by between 0.5 and 1.5 per cent, while late payment fees will be slashed to a minimum of RM5 and a maximum of RM75 effective March 31.

PLUS likely to raise toll rates by five per cent
KUALA LUMPUR: The country's biggest toll operator PLUS Expressways Bhd is likely to raise toll rates by five per cent -- half the scheduled rates -- from next month.