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Najib gets new political secretary
Academician Oh Ei Sun, who is also a highly sought international speaker-trainer-motivator, consultant and entrepreneur, has been appointed political secretary to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak.

UMT to spend RM340 million to upgrade infrastructure
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) will spend RM340 million to upgrade its infrastructure and build a host of new facilities such as science and Islamic centres, several faculty buildings and an Olympic-standard sports centre.

Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden dies at 97
Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden has died at age 97.

Channel swimmer Zahra dejected but not giving up
STRONG currents finally thwarted 17-year-old Zahra Masoumah Abdul Halim’s ambition to swim across the English Channel.

Deer-breeder faces jail for possessing orang-utan, cockatoos
A DEER-BREEDER has pleaded not guilty in the Kuala Kubu Magistrate's Court on five counts of illegally possessing a young orang-utan and seven exotic cockatoos three weeks ago.

Upgrading of Puduraya bus station to cost RM30.3 million
UDA Holdings Bhd will upgrade and refurbish the 33-year-old Puduraya bus station here and hopes to recover the investment in the next five to six years, managing director Datuk Jaafar Abu Hassan said today.

99-year-old great-grandmother to compete in World Masters Games
A 99-year-old Australian great-grandmother is in training for the World Masters Games here, where she will turn heads as the oldest athlete.

MAS makes first-class offer to business-class passengers
MALAYSIA Airlines' customers will enjoy an upgrade to first class while paying business class fares with the national carrier's Business First deal.

Dewan Rakyat: Speaker ejects Karpal Singh over accusation
Bukit Gelugor MP Karpal Singh has been ordered out of Parliament by the Speaker for calling Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin corrupt.

Police arrest seven kidnappers of baby belonging to illegal immigrant
PENANG police have arrested seven suspects, including two illegal immigrants, on suspicion of kidnapping a two-month old baby for RM15,000 ransom.

Air New Zealand crew take off for flight safety video
NEW Zealand's national airline has come up with an imaginative way of encouraging passengers to pay attention to the pre-flight safety video -- showing cabin crew in the nude.

Manik Urai by-election: Sabah Wanita Umno to assist BN
The Sabah Wanita Umno will send its members to Manik Urai, Kelantan, to assist the Barisan Nasional (BN) campaign for the Manik Urai state by-election.

RM4.2 billion FDI this year
For the first five months of this year, Malaysia received foreign direct investment (FDI) of RM4.2 billion, said Minister of International Trade and Industry, Datuk Mustapa Mohamed today.

DEWAN RAKYAT: Distribution of PKFZ pamphlets causes stir in Parliament
The Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) issue caused a stir again in the Dewan Rakyat moments after session started today.

Kedah DAP's withdrawal from State government now in question (updated)
OPPOSITION Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today dismissed media reports that Kedah DAP had withdrawn from the Pakatan state government yesterday over dissatisfaction with the Kedah PAS administration.

US embassy to close tomorrow
THE United States Embassy here has announced that it will be closed tomorrow in observance of US Independence Day on Saturday.

Penang government warns developer over threats to residents
THE Penang government today warned the developer of the proposed housing project in Kampung Buah Pala, Nusmetro Ventures (P) Sdn Bhd, for threatening the residents.

BURSA closing: Share prices end day lower
SHARE prices on Bursa Malaysia ended the day lower across the board as the market entered into a consolidation phase due mainly to external economic conditions, dealers said.