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RM37m for land price unacceptable: Zambry
IPOH: Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir finds unacceptable the RM37 million price for the railway reserve land in Kuala Sepetang ...

More than 5.8 million cigarettes seized
PADANG BESAR: 5,897,800 sticks of cigarettes including ''kretek'' cigarettes stored in unoccupied premises in Butterworth were seized by the Perlis ...

Independent MPs feel they can contribute more without ties
KUALA LUMPUR: Two Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) members of Parliament who have turned independent feel that they can do their work more effectively now ...

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I know who will replace Musa: Hishammuddin
KUALA LUMPUR: Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said the ministry will now determine if the explanation by China Press and its report on ...
It’s up to the voters to choose: Ong
SUBANG: Delegates who will be voting at the MCA's polls on March 28 were not "voting machines" but people who could make their own choices, said MCA ...
Agong’s speech well received by all
KUALA LUMPUR: Ministers and members of parliament welcomed Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin's speech during the opening of the third ...
Cabinet to study ISA bill
KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed amendments to the Internal Security Act (ISA) will be scrutinised by the cabinet on Friday before it can be tabled and ...
Socso's pension plan 'timely'
KUALA LUMPUR: Socso's plan to introduce pension schemes for its contributors and the self-employed has been described as "timely" in view of the ...
Agong calls on all Malaysians to support NEM
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin has described the government's introduction of a New Economic Model (NEM) to transform ...
Socso has more than RM15 billion in accumulated assets
Pension plan for members may be implemented by next year.
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Kids' Protection: 'Be alert and report the truth'
KUALA LUMPUR: Neighbours, keep watch and be alert! Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun has called on ...
Tasty deal... tree shrews pitch in
KUALA LUMPUR: Potty training is a breeze for tree shrews (Tupaia montana) as they answer nature's calls perched delicately on the odd-looking pitcher ...
Chua pours scorn on Team D
MUAR: The prospects of a new grouping led by a former president emerging as a unifying movement in MCA suffered a setback yesterday when the man who ...
Hear out grassroots, says new group
The listening tour by the New Straits Times ahead of the March 28 MCA elections encountered an interesting theme yesterday. An obscure group that ...
Kids' Protection: NGOs still clueless on child policy
KUALA LUMPUR: Various non-governmental organisations specialising in child abuse are still in the dark about the implementation strategy of the ...
'Penang govt needs to help urban poor'
GEORGE TOWN: The Pakatan Rakyat state government has neglected the urban poor and if this is left unchecked, there will be social repercussions, ...
FACON Education Fair 2010:
90,000 check out courses
KUALA LUMPUR: Non-traditional courses such as digital animation and skin science are fast becoming courses of choice among school leavers.
Remanded over death of lesbian lover
ALOR STAR: Police yesterday obtained a remand order to hold a 33-year-old woman until March 20 in connection with the murder of her alleged lesbian ...
Winning back UK investors
THE Midlands, as the industrial hub of the United Kingdom, can play an important role in strengthening Malaysia-UK bilateral economic ties, said ...
Gas cylinder blast victim dies
SUNGAI PETANI: One of the three men who suffered third-degree burns in an explosion at an illegal cooking gas store in Taman Batik here on March 10 ...
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Chong Wei lifts All England
WORLD No 1 Lee Chong Wei chose the perfect moment to clinch his first All England title — the centennial edition of the prestigious tournament ...
Triple Luck grabs the Stakes
TRIPLE Luck, rated 15 points higher than the next highest rated horse, lived up to his high rating to capture the RM95,000 Da Ma Cai Stakes for Table ...
Lyon crash back to earth
PARIS: Lyon crashed back to earth on Saturday as they missed their chance to join the leading group in the French top flight, being held to a 1-1 ...
Dundee hold Rangers
GLASGOW: Dundee United staged a stunning second half fightback to earn a 3-3 draw in yesterday's Scottish Cup quarter-final against holders Rangers.
Nuggets shine late
PARIS: France stayed on course for their first Grand Slam since 2004 as they outclassed Italy 46-20 in their Six Nations clash at the Stade de ...
Nadal makes winning return
INDIAN WELLS (Calif): Reigning champion Rafael Nadal, playing his first match in more than a month, reached the third round of the BNP Paribas Open ...
Title hopefuls fail to capitalise on Inter slip
ROME: Roma failed to fully capitalise on Inter Milan's shock 3-1 defeat to Catania when they were held to a 3-3 draw at relegation-haunted Livorno ...
Sevilla frustrated by Deportivo
MADRID: Sevilla warmed up for tomorrow's Champions League clash against CSKA Moscow with a disappointing 1-1 home draw against Deportivo Coruna on ...
Liverpool face crucial week
LONDON: Javier Mascherano admits Liverpool face a decisive week in their season starting with rock-bottom Portsmouth's visit to Anfield today.
Newcastle fight back to salvage a draw
LONDON: Championship leaders Newcastle salvaged a 2-2 draw at local rivals Middlesbrough, while West Brom consolidated second place with a 3-2 win ...
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EDITORIAL: Tourism, truly thriving
EVER since Malaysia went into overdrive to promote the country as a holiday destination, and develop tourism as a strong pillar of the economy, more ...
MAHENDRA VED: A debate to give women a clean bill of respect
HAVING belied Vladimir Lenin's prophecy of a working-class revolution, India was on the threshold of a mini-revolution last week.