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Muslims urged to unite

APPEAL: Two leaders call on Sunnis, Shias to end sectarian violence

Apek back in the dock

SHAH ALAM: Comedian Saiful Apek found himself back in court facing a charge of consuming drugs when the High Court allowed the prosecution's appeal against his acquittal.

Unesco head calls on Najib

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak yesterday received a courtesy call from United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) director-general, Irina Bokova.

NFCorp director: I agreed to pay RM2.75m

KUALA LUMPUR: National Feedlot Corporation Sdn Bhd (NFCorp) director Datuk Seri Mohamad Salleh Ismail told the court yesterday that he had no knowledge of any attempts to pay off the police or the deputy public prosecutor.

Five children need your help

PUBLIC APPEAL: Parents unable to pay surgical bills

Suspicion grows over swift selection of MB

DOUBTS SURFACE: Group of Pas supporters dissatisfied with new state government leadership

'Revert to old policies'

KOTA BARU: The Kelantan Timber Association was left disappointed when its members incurred huge losses for alleged inconsistent policies among government agencies in approving timber tree planting projects.

Cops bust Botak Gang

IPOH: Perak police scored its third major success in just a week when they busted a notorious robbery gang which had been terrorising convenience stores, sundry shops and boutiques here and in the Klang Valley.

BANTING MURDER TRIAL: No lack of drama in two-year proceedings

138 CALLED TO THE STAND: Four men will know their fate today

Major investment

ASEAN LEADER: Malaysia top investor in science and tech research

Unesco praises School-in-Hospitals programme

SERDANG: It was an awe-inspiring moment for Unesco director-general Irina Borkova during her visit to Serdang Hospital yesterday.

'Foreign workers more productive'

NO DISCRIMINATION: 85pc of Sime Darby plantation workers are foreigners

'Settlements for immigrants could solve squatter issue'

KOTA KINABALU: The Royal Commission of Inquiry on Immigrants in Sabah has heard that more affordable homes for locals and better regulated cluster settlements for immigrants could help reduce squatter colonies in the state.

Outpatient clinics may extend hours past 5pm

CUT WAITING TIME: 40 million people seek treatment at govt hospitals annually

Public alerted of fake email

KUALA LUMPUR: The public is warned to be wary of a fake email bearing the name of the prime minister's wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor.

7 new faces in Negri exco

SEREMBAN: Ten assemblymen, including seven new faces, were sworn in as Negri Sembilan state executive councillors before the Yang Dipertuan Besar Negeri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir at Istana Besar Seri Menanti in Kuala Pilah yesterday.

Group rallies in support of BN govt

IPOH: A group of youth, calling themselves "Kumpulan Anak Malaysia Perak", staged a gathering near the Indera Mulia Stadium here yesterday to voice their support for the Barisan Nasional government.

Nation to be top engineering hub

KEY PLAYERS HOLD DIALOGUE: Strategic body to boost electrical and electronics industry

'Disband to become one party under Barisan'

FOLLOW THE TREND: Young voters are put off by race-based parties, claims Gerakan

Party may say yes to posts

KUALA LUMPUR: Gerakan's top brass may consider making an about-turn regarding their decision to reject any Federal Government posts following the party's dismal performance in the 13th General Election.