Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledged Monday to build trust with India and declared that ties between the Asian giants were key to world peace as he visited New Delhi only weeks after a border spat.
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- M'sia to impose stern action against rally-goers ANN
Petaling Jaya (The Star/ANN) - Malaysian Home Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said there will be no more warnings against those bent on taking part in illegal rallies and assemblies that could disrupt peace and stability in the country. More »
‘Racial’ boycott will spook investors, stall economic reforms, warn business experts The Malaysian InsiderKUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Putrajaya cannot turn a blind eye to the call by Malay groups to boycott Chinese businesses as the campaign risks derailing the government’s economic transformation plans that could further slow down Malaysia’s growth, More »
- DAP: Don’t revoke work passes of M’sian protesters The Edge
PETALING JAYA: The DAP appealed to the government yesterday to drop the charge against PKR communications director Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad and not to charge others involved in the organisation of the May 8 rally at the Petaling Jaya Stadium in Kelana More »
- ‘Respect the people’s stand, resolve water crisis’ The Edge
SUBANG JAYA: The prime minister should respect the stand taken by the Selangor people in the election and resolve water shortages in the state by consenting to the restructuring of the water services industry, the DAP said yesterday. More »
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S.Korea says ready for more North missile tests
AFP NewsSouth Korea on Monday predicted further missile tests by North Korea which fired four short-range missiles into the Sea of Japan at the weekend, drawing criticism from Seoul and UN chief Ban Ki-moon.
Syria gunfire hits Israel-occupied Golan
AFP NewsShots fired from Syria hit the central Israeli-occupied Golan Heights overnight, a military spokeswoman said Monday morning, causing no harm or damage.
Imran Khan's party wins revote in Karachi, protests expected
ReutersISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Cricket hero Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf party won a revote in an upmarket constituency of Karachi on Sunday, unofficial results showed, a day after gunmen killed a party leader, setting the stage for protests and counter-protests. Khan blamed the killing of Zara Shahid Hussain on the Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) party, which has a stranglehold on the city. Furious MQM leaders denied responsibility, condemned the killing and demanded a retraction from Khan. ...
Bird flu costs China industry $65 bln
AFP NewsChina's human H7N9 bird flu outbreak has cost the country's poultry industry more than 400 billion yuan ($65 billion) as consumers shun chicken, government officials said, according to state media.
Despite curbs, China's vast hot money triangle flourishes
ReutersBy James Pomfret and Matthew Miller ZHUHAI, China/HONG KONG (Reuters) - In an underground mall just a stone's throw from China's teeming border with Macau, a row of 30 small shops with identical golden plaques does a brisk, though shadowy trade with mainland Chinese visitors, many of them bound for the gambling hub. "Good rates. Better than the banks," shout salespeople jostling to usher clients into shops where thick wads of Chinese 100 yuan and HK$1,000 bank notes change hands and shuffle
Yahoo's board approves $1.1 billion Tumblr acquisition: WSJ
ReutersSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc's board has approved a deal to buy blogging and social networking site Tumblr for $1.1 billion in cash, the Wall Street Journal cited people familiar with the matter as saying on Sunday. Such an acquisition would be Marissa Mayer's largest deal since taking the helm of the once-iconic Internet company in July 2012. Yahoo is keen on fast-growing Tumblr because its younger user base would bolster the older website's "cool factor," the technology blog AllThingsD
Yahoo Japan suspects 22 million IDs stolen
AFP NewsYahoo Japan Corp. has said it suspects up to 22 million user IDs may have been stolen during an unauthorised attempt to access the administrative system of its Yahoo! Japan portal.
Yahoo! to buy blog-maker Tumblr for $1.1 bn
AFP NewsYahoo!'s board has approved a deal to purchase the popular blogging platform Tumblr for $1.1 billion in cash, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Infosys to challenge latest tax demand of $105.3 million
ReutersBANGALORE (Reuters) - Infosys Ltd, India's No. 2 software services exporter, said on Monday it would challenge a 5.77 billion rupees ($105.3 million) income tax demand raised by Indian authorities earlier this month. The demand relates to certain tax benefits on income from software development done overseas at the clients' location and revenue from special economic zones in India, Infosys said in a statement. It said the latest tax demand disregards a clarification by the government in
Yahoo's board approves $1.1 billion Tumblr acquisition: WSJ
ReutersSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc's board has approved a deal to buy blogging and social networking site Tumblr for $1.1 billion in cash, the Wall Street Journal cited people familiar with the matter as saying on Sunday. Such an acquisition would be Marissa Mayer's largest deal since taking the helm of the once-iconic Internet company in July 2012. Yahoo is keen on fast-growing Tumblr because its younger user base would bolster the older website's "cool factor," the technology blog AllThingsD
Yahoo! to buy blog-maker Tumblr for $1.1 billion: report
AFP RelaxThe board of Yahoo! has agreed to a deal to purchase the popular blogging platform Tumblr for $1.1 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported Sunday.
Jennifer Johnson triumphs at Mobile Bay LPGA
AFP NewsAmerican Jennifer Johnson fired a seven-under par 65 to seize her first LPGA title, posting a one-shot victory over Pornanong Phatlum and Jessica Korda in the Mobile Bay Classic.
Lennon backs weary Celtic for Cup
AFP NewsCeltic manager Neil Lennon says his players are physically and mentally ready for next Sunday's Scottish Cup final as they ended their Scottish Premier League campaign with a 4-0 win over Dundee United.
Anderson confirms Ashes worth in Kiwi rout
AFP NewsJames Anderson's position as England's key bowler heading into the Ashes series with Australia was confirmed by his display in the first Test rout of New Zealand.
Chelsea will challenge for title says Benitez
AFP NewsRafael Benitez insists he has left behind a Chelsea side capable of challenging for the Premier League title next season after ending his six-month reign with the 2-1 victory over Everton that secured a third-placed finish.
PARLIAMENT SEATS: FINAL TALLY
| PARLIAMENT | ||
|---|---|---|
| BN | PR | Others |
| 133 | 89 | 0 |
| 222 seats total, 112 to win, 148 for two-thirds | ||
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