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Umno members detention show MACC does not favour anybody: Johor MB

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:54:15 +0800

JOHOR BAHARU: The detention of six members of the Kota Tinggi Umno division youth wing yesterday shows that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission does not favour any party in carrying out its duty, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman said today.

Kien Keat/Boon Heong make final, women pair shown exit

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:00:49 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: Shuttlers Koo Kien Keat/Tan Boon Heong, lived up to their top billing as the world number one men's doubles pair by cruising into the China Masters Super Series final in Shanghai, China today.

Ministry seized pirated discs worth RM400,000

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:53:33 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: The Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry seized 46,510 pirated digital video discs (DVD) and video compact discs (VCD) worth RM400,000 at a house in Taman Cheras Utama today.

42 dead, 66 trapped after China mine blast

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:56:18 +0800

BEIJING: An explosion at a coal mine in northeast China early today killed at least 42 workers, state news agency Xinhua said, citing emergency services.

Penang govt declassifies land conversion minutes

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:08:43 +0800

PULAU PINANG: The Penang state government today declassified the minutes of the the state exco, state land committee and the Penang Development Corporation meetings (PDC) relating to 1.4 heactares of land in Georgetown whose status was changed from leasehold to freehold.

UPSR results in 4 Sabah schools reviewed due to irregularities

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:16:55 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR, Sat: The Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) results of four schools in Sabah have been held back for a review and will only be announced on Monday, Education Director-General Tan Sri Alimuddin Mohd Dom said.

Tourists to pay for traditional performances in Kelantan

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:46:09 +0800

PASIR PUTEH, Sat: The Kelantan National Culture and Arts Department plans to commercialise 392 types of art in the state similar to the move taken by Thailand and Indonesia.

Second Bangladesh twin awakes from coma

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:20:11 +0800

MELBOURNE The weaker of two Bangladeshi twins separated from her conjoined sister in landmark surgery in Australia woke fully from a coma Saturday — and blew her guardian a raspberry.

Kelantan PAS will not interfere with Nik Aziz issues

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:24:07 +0800

KOTA BAHARU: The Kelantan PAS does not want to interfere in the issues that Menteri Besar Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat is embroiled in because they have nothing to do with politics.

Rain warning in Kelantan, Terengganu increased to orange

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:26:25 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: The rain warning for all districts in Kelantan and Terengganu has been upgraded to orange stage with moderate monsoon rain expected to continue until next week, according to a statement by the Malaysian Meteorological Department.

Second wave of flood hits Terengganu

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:25:08 +0800

KUALA TERENGGANU, Sat: A second wave of floods has hit Terengganu with water rising in most of the main rivers and a few having exceeded the warning level this morning.

Power crisis in Indonesia enters emergency phase

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:27:28 +0800

JAKARTA, Sat: The Indonesian government concluded that the country is entering the "energy emergency phase" after a 22 of the 24 electricity systems are in deficit and alert condition, a local daily quoted the Economic Coordinating Minister Hatta Rajasa as saying, Antara news agency said.

Polytechnic students, lecturers stranded by flood

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:28:52 +0800

BESUT: A total of 140 students and lecturers from the Kota Baharu Polytechnic in Kelantan on a camping trip in the Lata Belatan recreational area at the foothills of the Tebu Mountain, near Jabi, was left stranded when the road leading out of the camp was flooded early this morning.

'I did not sabotage Penang Govt': Nik Ali

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:01:30 +0800

BUTTERWORTH: The Penang State Development Office (SDO) said today it had never sabotaged nor had it put any pressure on the state government.

Source of Terengganu cholera outbreak identified

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:14:25 +0800

KUALA TERENGGANU: The use of contaminated fish to make crackers, a favourite snack in the state, has been identified as among the sources of cholera outbreak Terengganu, Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said.

Federal Govt to help states improve 2010 GDP growth

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:56:10 +0800

KUALA SELANGOR: The federal government will help states improve their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth next year, Second Finance Minister Datuk Ahmad Husni Mohamad Hanadzlah said today.

Teoh's remains exhumed

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:50:52 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: Teoh Beng Hock's body was exhumed and sent to the Sg Buloh Hospital at 11.10 am today. The exhumation was witnessed by pathologists and police.

Education Ministry to defend Kuala Dipang bridge tragedy suit

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:52:51 +0800

SHAH ALAM: The Education Ministry will defend itself against a suit filed by the fathers of the three pupils who drowned in the suspension bridge collapse tragedy in Kuala Dipang on October 26.

Peace plan for MCA

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:16:28 +0800

PEKAN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has met warring MCA leaders separately and proposed a peace plan to resolve the party’s internal crisis.

'1Malaysia not an answer but often asked question'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:58:48 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: 1Malaysia is not a ready-made programme being pushed by the Malaysian government, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

Ambrin's tenure extended

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:01:10 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Ambrin Buang has been re-appointed the auditor-general for two more years from Feb 23 next year to Feb 22, 2012.

Najib confident MCA leaders can resolve crisis soon

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:01:26 +0800

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Reshuffle necessary for unity, says Ong

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:01:50 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: The MCA presidential council was reshuffled to enable a smooth implementation of the party's Greater Unity Plan, says party president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat.

Monday court decision on stay application by EC

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:29:06 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court will decide on Monday an application for a stay pending appeal by the Election Commission over the ruling that the Kota Siputeh seat was vacant.

Move to ensure local artistes get their royalties

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:25:57 +0800

PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism Ministry is reviewing amendments to the Copyright Act 1987 to ensure local artistes receive royalties.

Islamic TV to start in mid-2010

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:26:12 +0800

PUTRAJAYA: The first Islamic television channel is set to take off in the middle of next year.

Charity telemovie in aid of orphans

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:26:04 +0800

KOTA KINABALU: A telemovie that centres on the trials and tribulations of a grandmother and her orphaned granddaughter will be aired at a premiere show in aid of orphans.

Customs to get more speedboats

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:37:47 +0800

JOHOR BARU: The Customs Department will receive 10 speedboats and 14 hand-held thermal imagers to better equip it in its anti-smuggling activities.

Changes in PKA policies

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:30:29 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: The Port Klang Authority (PKA) will implement a whistle-blower policy and strengthen its internal auditing.

System to track haj pilgrims

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:30:34 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: The E-Hajj Pilgrimage Tracking System has helped the government to keep tabs on 5,000 Malaysian haj pilgrims besides monitoring their luggage, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Senator Datuk Dr Mashitah Ibrahim yesterday.

Tabung Haji suspends substitute services

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:30:41 +0800

MECCA: Tabung Haji (TH) has temporarily suspended services for those performing the haj on behalf of others in order to study the effects of the implementation of a new ruling by the Saudi authorities.

Ship regiment plan to protect merchant vessels

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:30:49 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: The Royal Malaysian Navy plans to form a ship regiment to better protect Malaysian merchant vessels sailing the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden.

Keep an eye out for flu symptoms, parents told

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:07:41 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: Parents must monitor the health of their children who are sitting for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) papers and report to the school authorities if they showed symptoms of influenza A (H1N1).

Contaminated ice cubes blamed for cholera outbreak

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:33:14 +0800

KUALA TERENGGANU: Ice cubes have been identified as one of the causes for the cholera outbreak in the state, according to Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.

Kelantan braces for second wave of floods

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:33:22 +0800

KOTA BARU: The flood operations centre in Kelantan reopened yesterday in preparation for the second wave of floods that is expected to hit the state.

Musa: Ruling not applicable to police

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:07:53 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court ruling confining the interrogation of witnesses to office hours is not applicable to the police.

Strong winds and rough seas warning

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:33:32 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: The Meteorological Department has issued a first category warning on strong winds and rough seas with strong northeasterly winds of 40 to 50kph and rough seas of up to 3.5m over waters off Samui (Kelantan and Terengganu), Reef North, Layang-Layang, Palawan and North Sabah (Kudat), expected until tomorrow.

No threat from gold mining ops

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:33:47 +0800

SEVERAL extra safety measures have been taken to ensure gold mining activities in Bukit Koman, Raub, will not harm the people in the area, the House was told yesterday.

Malaysian's parole postponed

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:08:00 +0800

MELBOURNE: One of two Malaysian men convicted of murdering renowned Sydney heart surgeon Victor Chang will remain behind bars for another year.

Deficit budget will benefit people, says MB

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:33:53 +0800

THE public should not be afraid of a continuous deficit budget as it has been shown that the state government was able to turn it into a balanced or surplus budget, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob said.

UN rep: Some rural kids deprived of education

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:08:17 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: Up to four per cent of Malaysian children who should be in school are not, according to Unicef representative to Malaysia Youssouf Oomar.

Digital push for rural Sarawak

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:34:07 +0800

JULAU (Sarawak): Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud launched the Sarawak Rural Broadband Initiative (SRBI) here yesterday.

Few takers for novel construction system

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:34:45 +0800

JOHOR BARU: Only four per cent of the 1,454 residential projects in Iskandar have adopted the industrialised building system (IBS) method despite a levy exemption for its use.

'Sexy shorts don't make them callgirls'

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:34:19 +0800

JOHOR BARU: They may be clad in short pants and tight-fitting sleeveless tops, but that does not mean the Chinese nationals staying at a budget hotel in Merlin Tower here are prostitutes.

Tourism programme for students a big hit

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:35:20 +0800

KUALA TERENGGANU: Twenty secondary school students from Perak had their first taste of Terengganu recently, as part of the Tourism Ministry's Student Tourism Programme.

Teacher detained over pupil's molest claim

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:35:45 +0800

BUTTERWORTH: A primary school teacher was arrested for allegedly molesting a Year Two pupil at the music room of a school here on Tuesday.

2nd autopsy on drowning victim

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:35:38 +0800

GEORGE TOWN: Police are re-looking the case of a man who drowned in Sungai Udang, Nibong Tebal early this month after family members alleged there was foul play.

Computers worth RM61,000 seized

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:34:51 +0800

GEORGE TOWN: Nearly 30 computers worth RM61,000 were seized from a 24-hour cybercafe in Bukit Mertajam for using pirated software.

Nur Narissa wins Koko contest

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:35:11 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: Was it Lady Luck or mere hard work? Just 10 days after receiving excellent results on her year-end year examination, 11-year-old Nur Narissa Mohd Sauh was declared the winner of the Koko's Word Spin Contest.

Lawyer's murder: Police to make arrests soon

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:34:55 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have completed the task of recording statements from family members and others in connection with the murder of corporate lawyer M. Thiruchelvasegaram.

DAP fires salvo over clogged drains

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:38:08 +0800

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Island Municipal Council (MPPP) was taken to task for not addressing the state's problematic drainage system.

Family wants cops to probe jail death

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:38:34 +0800

KUANTAN: The family of a 36-year-old prison inmate who died yesterday of injuries said to have been caused by a fall wants the police to investigate the cause of his death.

Drug agency won't protect staff who deal in the stuff

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:38:16 +0800

KUCHING: The National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) will never compromise its integrity by protecting its staff who deal with drugs, its Deputy Director-General of Operations, Prof Dr Mahmood Nazar Mohamed, said yesterday.

6 Umno men held in MACC sting operation

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:10:28 +0800

JOHOR BARU: Six members of the Kota Tinggi Umno division were nabbed in a sting operation conducted by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission here early yesterday morning.

Witness: Folders wrongly dated, not tampered

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:10:33 +0800

IPOH: The folders containing the audio and video recordings of sexual acts allegedly between an accused in a corruption trial and a woman were not tampered with although they were dated wrongly.

It's Khairy who should quit, says Pas leader

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:10:47 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno youth head Khairy Jamaluddin should quit his post as he was found guilty of money politics by the Umno disciplinary board, says Pas deputy Youth chief Azman Shapawi Abdul Rani.

Bukit Gasing folk 'can challenge hillslope development'

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:56:16 +0800

PUTRAJAYA: Bukit Gasing residents have a case before the High Court on why the Kuala Lumpur City Hall must hear their reservation pertaining to a hillslope development project in their vicinity.

TNB wins appeal to go ahead with transmission lines

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:13:15 +0800

PUTRAJAYA: Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has been given the go ahead to enter a village in Rawang and build high-powered transmission lines.

RM105m suit filed over bridge tragedy

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:13:41 +0800

IPOH: The fathers of the three pupils who drowned in the Kuala Dipang bridge tragedy on Oct 26 have filed a RM105 million suit alleging negligence on the part of 10 parties.

Inculcate loyalty without linking it to matrimonial ties

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:31:05 +0800

LOYALTY in relationships does not mesh with politics. So there I was, expressing shock on the telephone when a friend told me about Pas' "oath of loyalty" some two weeks ago. How insane, I thought. Was this true? If so, was it permissible in Islam?

Negri Sembilan Assembly
Investment inflow drops from RM1.1b to RM77m

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:47:12 +0800

THE state government managed to attract RM77 million worth of foreign investments as of August this year, the state legislative assembly was told yesterday.

Negri Sembilan Assembly
Isa now Bagan Pinang rep

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:47:21 +0800

TAN Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad was sworn in before state assembly Speaker Datuk Razak Mansor as the Bagan Pinang assemblyman yesterday.

These fruit juices have more alcohol than beer

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:51:17 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: Parents should take a second look at the artfully designed bottles of colourful fruit juice that appear to be a favourite among children.

Ong's political secretary resigns

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:24:52 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat's political secretary, Simon Lim, has quit his post due to "personal commitments".

Football legend Santokh in coma

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:04:34 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: National football legend Santokh Singh is in a coma at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital after collapsing at his home on Monday.

'Cut death rate among new mums'

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:04:03 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: The death rate among new mothers here is almost seven times that of Australia and twice that of Singapore -- too many for a country with almost comparable health standards.

Fast-track system's shortcomings noted

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:04:58 +0800

GEORGE TOWN: The chief justice has acknowledged that there are shortcomings in the implementation of the new fast-track system in courts.

Reason for change in land status to be known today

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:05:12 +0800

GEORGE TOWN: The state Barisan Nasional's allegation that Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng had lied to the people on the status of a piece of seafront land here will be answered today.

LIMA '09
Air shows promise lots of excitement

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:45:01 +0800

KUALA LUMPUR: In the finest tradition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace exhibition, this year's event will be filled with sleek combat aircraft performing intricate manoeuvres and pushing the limit of the pilots' endurance.

Reel Time
Save fuel, save money with Fahrin

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:34:28 +0800

SUCCESSFUL actor and television host Fahrin Ahmad has this advice for aspiring actors: "complete your studies first".

Dewan Rakyat Round-Up
Debates becoming more meaningful

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:55:30 +0800

IF events that unfolded in the august house this week are an indication, Malaysians can look forward to more meaningful debates that cut through the usual tedious rhetoric.

Nicol prevails in error-strewn match

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:21:08 +0800

NICOL David overcame an error- strewn performance and a battling opponent to book her place in the quarter-finals of the Qatar Classic in Doha yesterday.

Early preview of next season

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:17:18 +0800

THE Red White Sangari Invitational Kart Prix at the Sepang Go-Kart Circuit this weekend will set the tone for not just the Rotax World Finals in Egypt in twoweeks, but provide a picture of what to expect next season as well.

Akmal signs for Kelantan

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:19:20 +0800

MALAYSIA Cup runners-up Kelantan wasted little time in raiding Kuala Muda Naza of their best players after the Alor Star-based club gave notice of their intention to withdraw from next season’s Super League.

Unity Carnival attracts 80

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:49:16 +0800

THE second edition of the PJ Club-SportsUnite-Milo-Power Junior Unity Doubles Tennis Carnival recently saw80 players aged between six and 17 years old competing.

Terengganu expect more gold medals

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:51:33 +0800

MORE gold medals await de - fending champions Terengganu in the 13th edition of the Malaysia Games in Malacca next year.

Counting on doubles to deliver

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:52:34 +0800

MALAYSIA learnt a bitter lesson in the 2007 Korat Sea Games where the back-up players failed miserably, returning with a mere four bronze medals.

Desperate Reds face City test

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:54:06 +0800

LONDON: Liver pool’s ability to resurrect a campaign that is in danger of collapsing around them goes under the microscope when Manchester City visit Anfield today.

Wenger not bothered by Van Persie absence

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:00:45 +0800

SUNDERLAND: Arsene Wenger has shrugged off claims that the loss of Robin van Persie will fundamentally undermine Arsenal’s chances of closing the gap on Premier League leaders Chelsea.

Ancelotti purring despite injuries

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:01:48 +0800

LONDON: The international break may not have been kind to Chelsea but Carlo Ancelotti could hardly have wished for a better fixture than the visit ofWolves to ease his injury-weakened side back into league action.

Scholes urges Ferguson to carry on

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:02:48 +0800

MANCHESTER: Paul Scholes has urged Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson to shelve any thoughts of retirement and continue in the job for as long as he can.

Taiwan demolish Malaysia in Johor Baru

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:09:21 +0800

Malaysia knew it was going to be tough from the beginning and their fears were proven right when Taiwan ran riot to score a 114-78 win in their Fiba Asia U-16 basketball championship at the Johor Baru City Council Stadium last night.

Kien Keat, Boon Heong survive

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:12:29 +0800

WORLD No 1 Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong survived a scare to join women’s doubles Wong Pei Tty-Chin Eei Hui in the semi-finals of the China Open in Shanghai yesterday.

Dragons’ big dreams for the future

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:17:29 +0800

KUALA Lumpur Dragons are here to stay as they seek to contribute to the development of basketball in the country.

Azizul shines in Melbourne

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:21:53 +0800

IT was a block that robbed him of the gold medal, but Azizul Hasni Awang got himself due justice when he stepped on the podium to collect the silver in Round Two of the UCI World Cup in Melbourne yesterday.

Holloway sees bright future

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:30:35 +0800

MALAYSIA, it would seem, is not destined to win the AMF World Cup.

First Under-16 indoor event

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:34:20 +0800

THE National Sports Council is holding the first Under-16 Indoor Hockey tournament this weekend with 15 teams battling for the Director General’s Trophy.

Boys looking good for gold in Asia Cup

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:37:07 +0800

THE Under-18 players injected some hope into the Malaysian hockey scene when they beat South Korea 3-2 in the semi-finals of the Asia Cup in Myanmar yesterday.

EDITORIAL
Unreasonable hours

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:26:18 +0800

THE judicial review of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act in the High Court in Kuala Lumpur draws attention to a lacuna in Section 30(3)(a) with regards to the hours of the day or night when "a person ordered to attend an examination" could be questioned. The court's answer is that witnesses can only be interrogated during normal working hours. Common sense would appear to tell us that when that "person" is a witness, it is only fair and humane not to "examine" him or her until the wee hours of the morning or without sufficient rest, food and water. Certainly, it is incumbent on the courts to protect the liberties and rights of the people, including shielding them from cruel and degrading interrogation which hounds them to the point of exhaustion.

ANALYSIS
Najib stamps his mark at Apec summit

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:39:35 +0800

At the recent Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Singapore, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak scored high marks with the delegates with his grasp of international and economic issues

AMIRSHAM A. AZIZ
Forging Malaysia's new economic model

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:28:45 +0800

SINCE the announcement by the prime minister on the expected unveiling of the new economic model at year's end, public expectations have been heightened on its anticipated shape and form.

JOHAN JAAFAR
Global change icons inspire young by example

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:30:10 +0800

NANDO Parrado was stunned. Five Indonesian youths ran up to him immediately after his talk, hugged him and started crying together. They had lost their parents in the recent earthquake. They saw in Parrado a man who came back from the dead. They wished their parents had been just as lucky.