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Malaysia Haze: Air Pollutant Index (API) Yahoo Newsroom - 9 hours agoMalaysia's Air Pollutant Index (API), updated daily … More »
- 'Anwar best person to ask about Menara Umno' Malaysiakini - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
Penang Umno chief Zainal Abidin Osman said PKR supremo Anwar Ibrahim would be the best person to answer questions regarding Menara Umno, which had been issued special commencement of work before the … More »
- 'No end to 505 rallies until EC heads resign' Malaysiakini - 9 hours ago
INTERVIEW Pakatan Rakyat's Black 505 rallies that have been going on nationwide after the May 5 general election won't stop until the present leadership of the Election Commission (EC) resigns. … More »
Assembly points set for KL 'Black 505' rally Malaysiakini - 8 hours agoPakatan Rakyat and NGO leaders will gather at seven assembly points in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, before proceeding to Padang Merbok to hold the 'Black 505' rally. … More »
How Umno exploits fears of Pakatan among Malays Malaysiakini - Tue, Jun 18, 2013INTERVIEW Umno has successfully exploited the fears many Malays that a stronger Pakatan Rakyat would mean a dominant DAP, said PAS central committee member Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. … More »
PKR: Deputy IGP should not be an Umno stooge Malaysiakini - 6 hours agoPKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim has warned deputy inspector-general of police Bakri Zinin not to behave like an Umno division leader by curbing Saturday's 'Black 505' rally rally at Padang Merbok … More »
- Interfaith council demands answers on forced child conversions The Edge - Thu, Jun 13, 2013
PETALING JAYA (June 13): The interfaith council wants the government to clear the air on whether a 2009 cabinet decision on child conversion into Islam is still valid. … More »
DAP: Act against Utusan's lies on lower car prices Malaysiakini - Thu, Jun 13, 2013Umno-owned newspaper Utusan Malaysia received another bashing from the Penang government for "lying" that car prices had dipped in line with the BN's government 'Janji Ditepati' (promises fulfilled) … More »
- Penang to probe Menara Umno structure, bridge failure Malaysiakini - 7 hours ago
The Penang government has proposed to form a state commission of inquiry to probe civil structures which had caused loss of lives and properties, especially in the last two weeks. … More »
Time to re-look at ETP and NKEA, says corporate leader Malaysiakini - Tue, Jun 18, 2013It is time for the country to re-look at the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) and the National Key Economic Areas (NKEA) programmes in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the government … More »
- Astro expects double digit revenue growth for FY2014 The Edge - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
KUALA LUMPUR (June 18): Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd anticipates double digit growth in terms of revenue for its financial year ending Jan 31, 2014, said its chief commercial officer Liew Swee Lin. … More »
- Makakal Osai: Give Waythamoorthy a chance The Edge - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
KUALA LUMPUR: Criticising P Waythamoorthy, who is Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, will not benefit the Indian community, said an article in Makkal Osai on June 12. … More »
- PKR: Utusan should apologise over car price report The Edge - Thu, Jun 13, 2013
PETALING JAYA (June 13): Utusan must immediately apologise to the Malaysian public and carmakers for its misleading front page over the reduction car prices, said PKR Communications Director Nik … More »
- EAIC 'may be' empowered to prosecute Malaysiakini - 6 hours ago
The cabinet has agreed to beef up the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) to provide it with more teeth, in accordance with calls from the people. … More »
- M'kini banned from Ahmad Maslan's press conference Malaysiakini - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
Malaysiakini was today barred from attending a scheduled press conference by Deputy Finance Minister Ahmad Maslan at the EPF building in Kuala Lumpur. … More »
Malaysia Haze: Air Pollutant Index (API) Yahoo Newsroom - 9 hours agoMalaysia's Air Pollutant Index (API), updated daily … More »
- City travel guide - Buoyant Bangkok Yahoo Newsroom - Mon, Jun 3, 2013
Bangkok is a city of history, exoticism and if you can take the heat in the kitchen, you'll love the food. To get the best out of a visit to Thailand's colourful … More »
- Sneak Peak: LG Optimus G Pro reinvents panorama Yahoo Newsroom - Fri, May 31, 2013
LG’s latest flagship phone, the Optimus G Pro, has been announced for the Asian market. … More »
- Kota Bharu: What to see and what to do Yahoo Newsroom - Thu, May 23, 2013
Kota Bharu is well off Malaysia’s main tourism trail, which is odd, given that it is a fascinating place, with plenty of worthwhile attractions. … More »
- The vibrant festival of Regatta Lepa Yahoo Newsroom - Thu, May 23, 2013
Every April the town of Semporna on Sabah’s east coast hosts one of Malaysia’s most vibrant festivals: Regatta Lepa. … More »
- KL pet store offers 'puppy for rent' Yahoo Newsroom - Thu, May 23, 2013
One pet shop seemed to have crossed the line when it advertised the strange business strategy at its outlet in Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur with an image of a cute … More »
- Layman’s Review: Is the HTC One as good as advertised? Yahoo Newsroom - Thu, May 23, 2013
For the past year, it seems that the Android versus iPhone battle has turned into a Samsung versus Apple battle instead. The old giants of the smartphone industry … More »
- PM's new cabinet: Stats and numbers Yahoo Newsroom - Wed, May 15, 2013
As Prime Minister Najib Razak announces his new cabinet line-up, we take a detailed breakdown of new ministers. … More »
- Uthaya: 'Traitor' Waytha diverted by personal agenda Yahoo Newsroom - Wed, May 15, 2013
Newly appointed deputy minister in the Prime Minister's department, P. Waytha Moorthy was slammed by his estranged brother Uthayakumar for his position in the … More »
- Sabah is safe for tourists, so where is everyone? Yahoo Newsroom - Wed, May 15, 2013
When some 200 followers of the self-styled Sultan of Sulu landed in a remote part of eastern Sabah on February 11 2013, few would have predicted the damaging effect … More »
- Hindraf's Waytha Moorthy, Maybank CEO & Khairy all appear in Najib's new … Yahoo Newsroom - Wed, May 15, 2013
Hindraf leader Waytha Moorthy, Maybank CEO Abdul Wahid Omar and Khairy Jamaluddin all hit the Cabinet jackpot as Prime Minister Najib Razak announced his executive … More »
- GE13: You can rule Malaysia with only 17% of the popular vote Yahoo Newsroom - Tue, May 14, 2013
The Malaysian general elections has brought out so many emotions from within many of us, and what better way than to express those feelings through popular … More »
- Prominent Malaysians band together to protest post-GE13 ruckus Yahoo Newsroom - Fri, May 10, 2013
A group of prominent Malaysians have released a statement to denounce the political and racial psy war that has been going on following the recent general elections. … More »
- Is Azmin Ali leading a revolt in PKR? Yahoo Newsroom - Fri, May 10, 2013
Regardless of what Azmin Ali says, one thing is clear: There's a power struggle going on in PKR Selangor. … More »
- Azmin Ali: I'm not leaving PKR Yahoo Newsroom - Fri, May 10, 2013
"Carry on dreaming," he tells those who are spreading rumours that he'll resign. … More »
- Coroner’s findings on William Yau’s death to be released this week The Malaysian Insider - 16 minutes ago
- Union comes up with business plan to save KTMB The Malaysian Insider - 25 minutes ago
- Flash mob to garner Black 505 Saturday rally support The Malaysian Insider - 43 minutes ago
- Newly elected Sabah assemblywoman’s citizenship disputed at RCI The Malaysian Insider - 56 minutes ago
By Mohd Farhan Darwis The Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on the granting of identity cards to …
- RCI: Bumburing suggests a red and blue card solution The Malaysian Insider - 1 hour 33 minutes ago
Immigrants under investigation should be issued temporary identity cards until the probe has been …
- Change vernacular schools to national schools, says ex-Appeals judge The Malaysian Insider - 1 hour 47 minutes ago
Malaysia's vernacular schools should be turned into national schools that teach all languages, …
- Independence vital to coroners’ court, says human rights lawyer The Malaysian Insider - 4 hours ago
By Rita Jong The permanent coroners' court, set up by the government to hear cases related to …
- DAP MP petitions to disqualify 2 ministers, 3 deputy ministers The Malaysian Insider - 4 hours ago
- Police warn Black 505 organisers not to hold rally The Malaysian Insider - 7 hours ago
By Muzliza Mustafa The organisers of this Saturday's Black 505 rally will face prosecution as they …
- Najib breathes easier after Dr Mahathir pow-wow The Malaysian Insider - 7 hours ago
- Dr Mahathir regrets Internet freedom The Malaysian Insider - 14 hours ago
- We have done our part on deaths in custody – MIC boss The Malaysian Insider - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
By Yiswaree Palansamy The leader of Malaysia’s oldest Indian political party today denied it was …
- Take back ICs from foreigners, BN MP tells Sabah RCI The Malaysian Insider - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
By Mohd Farhan Darwis The government should take back Malaysian identity cards given to foreigners …
- EC has admitted wrongdoing so Aziz should go — Bersih chief The Malaysian Insider - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
By Amin Iskandar, Bahasa News Editor The Election Commission (EC) chairman's regret over the …
- ‘Guided democracy’ is the Umno way, no leadership contest necessary – Ku Nan The Malaysian Insider - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
Umno secretary-general Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Mansor stressed that the top two posts in Umno – …
PKR: Deputy IGP should not be an Umno stooge Malaysiakini - 6 hours agoPKR de facto leader Anwar Ibrahim has warned deputy inspector-general of police Bakri Zinin not to behave like an Umno division leader by curbing Saturday's 'Black 505' rally rally at Padang Merbok in Kuala Lumpur. More »
- EAIC 'may be' empowered to prosecute Malaysiakini - 6 hours ago
The cabinet has agreed to beef up the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) to provide it with more teeth, in accordance with calls from the people. More »
- Penang to probe Menara Umno structure, bridge failure Malaysiakini - 7 hours ago
The Penang government has proposed to form a state commission of inquiry to probe civil structures which had caused loss of lives and properties, especially in the last two weeks. More »
Assembly points set for KL 'Black 505' rally Malaysiakini - 8 hours agoPakatan Rakyat and NGO leaders will gather at seven assembly points in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, before proceeding to Padang Merbok to hold the 'Black 505' rally. More »
- 'No end to 505 rallies until EC heads resign' Malaysiakini - 9 hours ago
INTERVIEW Pakatan Rakyat's Black 505 rallies that have been going on nationwide after the May 5 general election won't stop until the present leadership of the Election Commission (EC) resigns. More »
- PMO: Kaitkan Najib-Altantuya berniat jahat Malaysiakini - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
dikemaskini Pejabat Perdana Menteri (PMO) menafikan sekeras-kerasnya komen Ketua Wanita PKR, Zuraida Kamaruddin yang mengaitkan pembunuhan rakyat Mongolia, Altantuya Shaariibuu dengan perdana menteri. More »
- 'Anwar best person to ask about Menara Umno' Malaysiakini - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
Penang Umno chief Zainal Abidin Osman said PKR supremo Anwar Ibrahim would be the best person to answer questions regarding Menara Umno, which had been issued special commencement of work before the building plan was submitted. More »
- Family demands independent probe into Karuna's death Malaysiakini - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
The family members of death in custody victim P Karuna Nithi are demanding that the police form an independent investigation panel to investigate the death of the former engineer. More »
Time to re-look at ETP and NKEA, says corporate leader Malaysiakini - Tue, Jun 18, 2013It is time for the country to re-look at the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) and the National Key Economic Areas (NKEA) programmes in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the government plans in actually boosting the country's economy. More »
How Umno exploits fears of Pakatan among Malays Malaysiakini - Tue, Jun 18, 2013INTERVIEW Umno has successfully exploited the fears many Malays that a stronger Pakatan Rakyat would mean a dominant DAP, said PAS central committee member Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. More »
- Najib leads new panel to reduce deficit to 3pct in 2015 Malaysiakini - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
A new fiscal panel led by Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak will continue to work towards the medium-term target of cutting the nation's fiscal deficit to three percent in 2015 without jeopardising the growth momentum. More »
- Indian migrant joined Rela, got BR1M, RCI told Malaysiakini - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
SABAH RCI An Indian national who arrived in Sabah obtained Malaysian citizenship within two years. He then went on to join Rela and received the RM500 government aid for low income earners as well. More »
- 'Illegal immigrants obtained M'sian papers in Philippines' Malaysiakini - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
SABAH RCI The royal commission of inquiry (RCI) on immigrants in Sabah today heard that illegal immigrants had been able to obtain Malaysian documentation even while they were in the Philippines. More »
- Umno HQ built before plan approval, claims MP Malaysiakini - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
Tanjung MP Ng Wei Aik has asked the previous Gerakan-led Penang government why it had allowed Menara Umno to be built before the building plan was submitted or approved. More »
- Search for missing Penang hawker called off Malaysiakini - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
The search for the body of missing Penang hawker Lim Chin Aik was called off at 8am today after his family gave its consent to the decision. More »
- AirAsia delay forces RM15,000 in extra expenses Malay Mail - 6 hours ago
PETALING JAYA: SUBANG JAYA ECHO editor Teoh Teik Hoong is furious that a blunder by AirAsia resulted in him having to pay an additional RM15,000 for the environmental excursion he organised to Sabah More »
- Ex-Syariah judge's khalwat trial in September Malay Mail - 6 hours ago
GEORGE TOWN: THE khalwat case involving former Penang Syariah High Court judge Adam Tumiran will be reheard by the Penang Syariah High Court from Sept 24 to 26 More »
- Website administrator held over copyright infringement Malay Mail - 6 hours ago
PUTRAJAYA: A WEBSITE administrator who breached copyright laws by providing download links for a thousand Malaysian songs and several Malay movies was arrested in a joint operation by the authorities More »
- First and last 'call' for Palanivel Malay Mail - 6 hours ago
KUALA LUMPUR: The MIC has brought forward its party elections to next month instead of December, its Central Working Committee decided yesterday More »
- Mission offers to help Malay Mail - 6 hours ago
PETALING JAYA: MORE help is on the way for Pakistani student Khadijah Khan More »
- Foreign students unhappy with system Malay Mail - 6 hours ago
PETALING JAYA: MORE foreign students have revealed they have not obtained their student visas despite submitting their applications months ago More »
- Khadijah gets her visa Malay Mail - 6 hours ago
PETALING JAYA: THE student visa application of Pakistani student Khadijah Khan was finally approved by the Immigration Department yesterday More »
- Bangladeshi kidnapped by own countrymen Malay Mail - 7 hours ago
SUBANG JAYA: POLICE have rescued a 34-yearold Bangladeshi who was kidnapped by his compatriots on June 12 More »
- Family demands independent investigation Malay Mail - 7 hours ago
KUALA LUMPUR: THE family of P More »
- Crackdown on vice joints Malay Mail - 7 hours ago
KUALA LUMPUR: THE Federal Territories Ministry is cracking down on cybercafes and massage parlours in the city More »
- Menara Umno owner willing to go to court Malay Mail - 7 hours ago
GEORGE TOWN: THE chief executive officer of JKP Sdn Bhd, the owner of Menara Umno, said the company was willing to be taken to court if it was found to be negligent in failing to submit a periodical building audit to the local council More »
- Police probe hits snag Malay Mail - 9 hours ago
GEORGE TOWN: THE decision by the state government to call off the search for Lim Chin Aik and to reopen Jalan Macalister by tomorrow has hampered police investigation at the site More »
- Repair work under way Malay Mail - 10 hours ago
GEORGE TOWN: WORK has started to restore the utility lines and to fill up the crater caused by the collapse of a giant lightning arrester pole in Jalan Macalister last Thursday More »
- Arab language institute to be set up in Perak Malay Mail - 10 hours ago
IPOH: AN Arab language institute may soon open its doors in Perak to enhance the proficiency of the language in schools offering religious subjects More »
- Duo who forged stolen cheques for RM1m held Malay Mail - 10 hours ago
GEORGE TOWN: TWO former bank staff members have been utilising their expertise to tamper with stolen cheques to make fast money until they were arrested on Sunday More »
- Foreign workers owe M'sian public health institutions $8.24m in medical … ANN - 9 hours ago
Putrajaya (The Star/ANN) - Foreign workers owe public health institutions a staggering 26 million ringgit (US$8.24 million) in medical fees, said Home Minister Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. More »
- Boy arrested for buying air rifles in M'sia ANN - 9 hours ago
Ipoh/Perak (The Star/ANN) - He's just 15 and still a schoolboy, but with a liking for guns. He ordered five air rifles complete with ammunition online. More »
- Illegal music download website silenced in M'sia's first music piracy … ANN - 9 hours ago
Putrajaya (The Star/ANN) - An illegal music download website was crippled following the arrest of the operator of www.jiwang.org (JWG), in what is considered the first online music piracy raid in Malaysia. More »
- 850 copies of the Quran seized in M'sia ANN - 9 hours ago
Putrajaya (The Star/ANN) - Malaysia's Home Ministry has confiscated 850 copies of the Quran that were imported without approval. More »
- OPINION: Peat fires and the ever-repeating haze ANN - 9 hours ago
Petaling Jaya (The Star/ANN) - It's the same old script, year after year. Right around this time, the clear blue skies in parts of our country and a few other countries in the region will turn grey. More »
- ANN joins roadshow for advert agencies ANN - 9 hours ago
Singapore (ANN) - Asia News Network has set up an advertising office in Singapore to represent the 22 members from 19 Asian countries. More »
- OPINION: Upset over US cyber spying ANN - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
Petaling Jaya (The Star/ANN) - There are increasingly strong reactions to revelations that United States agencies are spying on Internet use by Americans and foreigners as well as planning cyber actions on foreign targets. More »
- 'Arigato' for Japan's decision on visas for M'sia tourists ANN - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
Kuala Lumpur (The Star/ANN) - Tour and travel companies have responded with a big arigato gozaimasu (thank you) to Japan's decision to abolish visas for Malaysian tourists, with some expecting their bookings to double. More »
- Asean ministers to discuss haze problem ANN - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
PETALING JAYA (The Star/ANN) - Ministers from several Asean countries will meet in Malaysia to discuss ways to tackle the return of the haze to the region and the likelihood of it worsening due to the hot and dry weather. More »
- Village in M'sia in panic over bigfoot print ANN - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
Petaling Jaya (The Star/ANN) - ABOUT 200 Bigfoot-like footprints have been discovered at a village near the state of Negeri Sembilan, causing panic among villagers, reported Malay-language newspaper Harian Metro. More »
- M'sian infrastructure company to seek compensation from Libyan govt ANN - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
Kuala Lumpur (The Star/ANN) - Undeterred by previous losses, Protasco Berhad, a mid-sized integrated infrastructure company in Malaysia, is returning to Libya after halting operations there due to a revolution. More »
- 189 Myanmar nationals in M'sia to be charged with illegal entry ANN - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
Kuala Lumpur (The Star/ANN) - Fifty Myanmar nationals are expected to be charged at the Sessions Court in Sepang today for illegal entry into Malaysia. More »
- M'sia's haze situation expected to worse ANN - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
Petaling Jaya (The Star/ANN) - The haze, which is affecting several parts of Malaysia, is set to worsen with hotter and drier weather expected over the next few months. More »
- How to manage your cash ANN - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
Petaling Jaya (The Star/ANN) - Cash is king, so they say. True. But how do we make cash king? What are the simple fundamentals when it comes to dealing with cash? More »
- YSD scholarships for 10 China students to study in M'sia ANN - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
Kuala Lumpur (The Star/ANN) - Malaysian development conglomerate Sime Darby will provide scholarships for 10 students from China to pursue their degree programme in Malaysia, under the Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD, or Sime Darby Foundation) More »
- #Opinion* Too much to ask? The Edge Malaysia - 8 hours ago
IN LATE May this year, Utah authorities arrested six individuals for the torture of their roommate, Thomas Chapman. They are alleged to have handcuffed him, repeatedly assaulted him with boards an More »
- #Highlight* Face to Face with Ambiga: Rally an outlet to express unhap … The Edge Malaysia - 8 hours ago
PETALING JAYA (June 19): The slew of rallies conducted by various NGOs such as Solidariti Anak Muda Malaysia (SAMM), Suara Rakyat 505, Anything But Umno (ABU) and Pakatan Rakyat in general are see More »
- fz.com says: What does polls reform mean to rural voters? The Edge Malaysia - 10 hours ago
Malaysians may have to quickly develop a strong tolerance for a very public contest in the months ahead. This possibility is gaining strength as the rebalancing of national power continues to mani More »
- #Highlight* Election law amendments top Private Member's Bill proposal … The Edge Malaysia - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
PETALING JAYA (June 18): The first session of the 13th Parliament which convenes on June 24 is expected to see a number of Private Members' Bills on electoral reform and custodial deaths tabled. More »
- DAP's 'decentralise police' idea shot down The Edge Malaysia - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
PETALING JAYA (June 17): Crime experts have ridiculed and rejected a proposal by a DAP lawmaker for a decentralisation of the police force if crime rates continue to rise. Kampung Tunku asse More »
- Abdul Rahim poised to be named Sabah BN chief whip The Edge Malaysia - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
PETALING JAYA (June 17): Former Sabah Umno information chief Datuk Abdul Rahim Ismail is poised to be appointed the BN chief whip in the State Legislative Assembly, said sources. The appoin More »
- Lessons in diplomacy from Ahmad Kamil The Edge Malaysia - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
A TRUE Malaysian at heart, well known diplomat Tan Sri Ahmad Kamil Jaafar did not mince words when he said it is time Malaysia puts its local fabric in order before it preaches about self-moderati More »
- Chua slams Lim for blame game The Edge Malaysia - Fri, Jun 14, 2013
PETALING JAYA: MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek has welcomed vice-president Datuk Donald Lim Siang Chai’s call for an EGM to decide whether the party’s “no Cabinet post” decision was wrong More »
- ISA detainee's wife denied permit to leave Sabah The Edge Malaysia - Thu, Jun 13, 2013
PETALING JAYA (June 13): The wife of an ISA detainee is unable to visit her husband at the Kamunting detention centre after the Immigration Department in Tawau rejected her application to travel o More »
- Speaker warns MPs not to boycott swearing in ceremony The Edge Malaysia - Tue, Jun 11, 2013
KUALA LUMPUR, (June 11): Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia today warned Pakatan Rakyat MPs not to boycott the first day of Parliament or they will face dire consequences. He s More »
- #Highlight* Don - National reconciliation goes beyond ethnicity The Edge Malaysia - Tue, Jun 11, 2013
PETALING JAYA (June 11): As midnight crossed over into early morning on May 6, two clear outcomes emerged from the freshly-delivered GE13 results. The first was that Barisan Nasional would n More »
- Update: EC oversight committee may serve as 'monitoring agent' The Edge Malaysia - Mon, Jun 10, 2013
PETALING JAYA (June 10): Although the final details have not been hashed out, the new parliamentary committee appointed to "oversee" the Election Commission may serve mainly as a "monitoring" ... More »
- #Highlight* EC oversight committee may serve as 'monitoring agent' The Edge Malaysia - Mon, Jun 10, 2013
PETALING JAYA (June 10): Although the final details have not been hashed out, the new parliamentary committee appointed to "oversee" the Election Commission may serve mainly as a "monitoring" ... More »
- #Highligh* EC oversight committee may serve as 'monitoring agent' The Edge Malaysia - Mon, Jun 10, 2013
PETALING JAYA (June 10): Although the final details have not been hashed out, the new parliamentary committee appointed to "oversee" the Election Commission may serve mainly as a "monitoring" ... More »
- EC oversight committee may serve as 'monitoring agent' The Edge Malaysia - Mon, Jun 10, 2013
PETALING JAYA (June 10): Although the final details have not been hashed out, the new parliamentary committee appointed to "oversee" the Election Commission may serve mainly as a "monitoring" ... More »
Singapore pressures Indonesia to identify firms behind haze Reuters - Tue, Jun 18, 2013By Kevin Lim SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's worst air pollution in 16 years sparked diplomatic tension on Tuesday, as the city-state urged Indonesia to provide satellite data to enable it to act against plantation firms that allow slash-and-burn farming. Singapore's environment minister made the request to his Indonesian counterpart by telephone as air pollution on the island hit unhealthy levels for a second straight day, with some of the worst readings since a 1997 regional haze crisis. ... More »
Singapore, Indonesia tussle over haze problem AFP News - Tue, Jun 18, 2013Smog from forest fires in Indonesia stayed at unhealthy levels in Singapore on Tuesday as the two neighbours blamed each other for the seasonal problem. More »
Malaysia's 1MDB plans $1 bln IPO AFP News - Tue, Jun 18, 2013Sovereign wealth fund 1Malaysia Development Bhd plans to raise about $1 billion through a public listing of its power assets in Malaysia next year, Dow Jones Newswires has reported. More »
Singapore, Malaysia choking on haze from Indonesia AFP News - Mon, Jun 17, 2013Singapore urged Indonesia on Monday to take "urgent measures" to tackle its forest fires as severe air pollution blown from Sumatra island choked the densely populated city-state. More »
Lee wins 5th Indonesia Open badminton title AFP News - Sun, Jun 16, 2013World number one Lee Chong Wei easily defeated Germany's Marc Zwiebler on Sunday to win the Indonesia Open for a fifth time. More »
- Badminton: Lee wins 5th Indonesia Open title AFP News - Sun, Jun 16, 2013
World number one Lee Chong Wei easily defeated Germany's Marc Zwiebler on Sunday to win the Indonesia Open for a fifth time. More »
Malaysian police arrest 15 over flash-mob protest AFP News - Sun, Jun 16, 2013Malaysian police on Saturday arrested 15 people over a flash-mob protest held ahead of a planned June 22 opposition rally against alleged fraud in elections last month, but they were later freed. More »
Author Tan Twan Eng wins Scott prize for historical fiction Reuters - Sat, Jun 15, 2013NEW YORK (Reuters) - Malaysian author Tan Twan Eng has won the Walter Scott Prize, which honors historical fiction writers, for his post-World War Two novel, "The Garden of Evening Mists." Tan, who was born in Penang, Malaysia, and lives in South Africa, accepted the prize on Friday at the Brewin Dolphin Borders Book Festival in Melrose, Scotland. It was presented by the Duke of Buccleuch, who established the award four years ago. The duke is a distant descendant of the prize's namesake, whose works include the 19th century historical novels "Waverly," "Ivanhoe" and "Rob Roy. ... More »
Three-way tie for lead after Thai Queen's Cup first round AFP News - Fri, Jun 14, 2013Japan's Daisuke Kataoka fired a flawless six-under-par 65 to grab a share of the first round lead with Finland's Jaakko Makitalo and Malaysia's Danny Chia at Thailand's Queen's Cup on Thursday. More »
Malaysia to repatriate Myanmar nationals after clashes AFP News - Fri, Jun 14, 2013Malaysia said Thursday it would work with Myanmar to repatriate thousands of their nationals following clashes in the community that left at least four dead and led to a security sweep. More »
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Digi WWWOW Awards returns The Buzz - Wed, May 22, 2013Back for its third cycle, Malaysia's internet awards returns with bigger and better rewards! More »
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To infinity and beyond The Buzz - Mon, Mar 25, 2013AXE Apollo's getting suited up to send one lucky cadet to space. More »
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When chocolate meets couture The Buzz - Tue, Mar 19, 2013Magnum ice creams and Jovian Mandagie reveal Malaysia's first ever Belgian chocolate dress. More »