RTM ready to broadcast Ahmad Shabery-Anwar debate 'live'
Radio and Television Malaysia (RTM) is ready to telecast live the debate on fuel price hikes between Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek and Parti Keadilan Rakyat adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, said the ministry’s secretary-general Datuk Kamaruddin Siaraf.

Kenyan runners take tops spots in McDonald’s Olympic Day Run
Three Kenyan runners made a clean sweep of the top three places in the men’s 10km open category at the fifth McDonald’s Olympic Day Run held at Dataran Merdeka, here, today.

Was there pressure for Ka Ting to step down?
Is MCA President Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting being pressured to relinquish his party’s presidency?

Political interference a disaster for higher education system, says Idris
The Pakatan Rakyat government in Selangor was being unprofessional if the sacking of Universiti Industri Selangor (Unisel) Vice Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohd Razali Agus was due to political reasons.

Langkawi Geopark to host Unesco conference on geoparks
Langkawi Geopark will host the fourth biennial Unesco International Conference on Geoparks 2010, said Langkawi Development Authority (Lada) general manager Datuk Kamarulzaman Abdul Ghani.

GHANI: Chikungunya in Johor under control
THERE is no cause for concern as chikungunya in Johor is under control, said Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman.

Nik Aziz admits new accusation against Anwar can stain opposition’s image
PAS spiritual leader Datuk Nik Aziz Nik Mat admits that the latest allegation against Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim could smear the opposition’s image and police must investigate it in detail.

Anwar skips press conference
Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim failed to attend a press conference called by the party to explain an allegation that he had sodomised an aide.

Govt urged to set up committee to monitor proposed unit trust for Indians
The government should set up a special committee to monitor the progress of the proposed unit trust scheme for Indians aimed at increasing their corporate equity ownership from the current 1.1 per cent to 1.5 per cent by 2010.

Bukit Aman appeals for time to fairly probe sodomy charge
Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department Director Datuk Bakri Zinin said police, as a law enforcement agency, would investigate the case in a fair manner purely from the legal perspective and not from political angles.

Let police conduct Anwar's sodomy charge: Lim
DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng said today it should be left to the police to conduct a thorough investigation into the latest sodomy allegation made against Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) de facto leader, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

ABDULLAH: Don't host forum on social contract
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi says what has been implemented by the government since the nation’s independence 50 years ago is based on the social contract under the Federal Constitution.

Call not speculate on MCA's top two not seeking re-elections
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi today asked all quarters not to speculate on the decision by MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting and his deputy Tan Sri Chan Kong Choy not to defend their posts in the party elections in October.

Green Earth programme to go nationwide soon
The Green Earth Campaign Programme, launched in March 2006 with four main components — farming, livestock rearing, aquaculture and social development — will be implemented nationwide soon.

Guan Eng refuses to discuss if sodomy report would affect Pakatan Rakyat's copperation
DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng has refused to be drawn into discussion on whether the latest sodomy allegation against Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim would affect Pakatan Rakyat's co-operation.

Australia man sold 'lifestyle' for AUD 383,000
A man in Australia who was selling his “life” over the Internet — including his home, job and the chance to meet his friends — said Sunday he had sold the lot for 399,000 dollars (383,230 US).

400 youth movements and associations registered under Act
More than 400 youth movements and associations have been registered since Dec 31 last year under the Youth Associations and Development Act.

Ka Chuan not going for top post
MCA Secretary-General Datuk Ong Ka Chuan today said that he had no intention of contesting the president or deputy president, which will be left vacant by both incumbents, at the party’s polls, in October.

Experts warn that Afghan heroin may flood Southeast Asia
Top Indian and Pakistani narcotic officials today warned Southeast Asian governments of increasing African drug dealers exploiting Asian women to smuggle heroin and that the trend would worsen as Afghanistan is enjoying a bumper harvest of opium.