GEORGE TOWN: Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng has hailed the move by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to retract on an earlier decision by the Finance Ministry to legalise sports betting in the country.
Chopper crashes in Borneo jungle, killing American pilot
MIRI: A Sikorsky-type helicopter belonging to a logging company based here crashed deep in the jungle near Long Pelutan, Baram, Sarawak, on Friday, killing its American pilot, police said Saturday.
Johor Sultan: Consider reviving bridge project
JOHOR BARU: The Sultan of Johor has asked the Federal Government to consider reviving the bridge project to replace the causeway.
PM: No sports betting licence
KUALA LUMPUR: No sports betting licence will be issued as feedback from the public indicate a majority of people oppose such a move, said the Prime Minister.
Government combating menace of sand smuggling
JOHOR BARU: The Government is serious about tackling sand smuggling activities and is taking action to combat the menace.
Teen pregnancies on the rise with 111 reported this year
PETALING JAYA: Teenage pregnancies are becoming a disturbing trend in the country based on the swelling number of girls seeking help from the Welfare Department about their predicament.
Teens picked up over bullying and death of Form Four boy
KUALA LUMPUR: Five students of the Royal Military College in Sungai Besi have been detained over the death of a Form Four boy, allegedly due to severe ragging.
PKR coup group seeks backing
KLANG: The group of PKR MPs planning a coup against Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim hopes to shore up support for its mission from the top leadership during the party’s retreat starting today.
MCA to poll opinion on move to scrap UPSR and PMR
GOPENG: The MCA is gathering feedback from the public and professional bodies on the Education Ministry’s proposal to abolish the UPSR and PMR.
Bank Negara: Do not be overzealous
GEORGE TOWN: The services of credit card agents will be terminated if they resort to harassing the public to sign up, warned Bank Negara.
Sinkhole fuels public fears
GEORGE TOWN: A 20m stretch of Kelawai Lane, adjacent to the multi-storey underground carpark of a super-condominium project, has been partly cordoned off after it sank by about a metre, raising fears among residents at nearby high-rise buildings.
Why citizens should pay their taxes
Tax evasion should not be tolerated by society. Those who avoid paying taxes are actually living off the generosity of those who do.
MACC probes contract claims at UMS
KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has begun investigations over “dubious” contracts given out by an employee of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) to a company he is allegedly linked to.
Reports could be mere speculation, says MB
KUALA SELANGOR: Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim said reports claiming that 15 PKR MPs were out to overthrow him could be mere speculation.
Khalid has our full support, says Selangor PKR
PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim has the full support of Selangor PKR as Mentri Besar, said its information chief Dr Tan Yee Kew.
I was made a sex slave for four days, says businesswoman
KUCHING: A 29-year-old businesswoman from Miri has claimed that she was made a sex slave for four days.
Mother: My boy confided in me about bullies in college
BALING: The mother of a Royal Military College student, who died after allegedly being physically abused by his seniors, said her son had once confided to her about the bullying.
40 ulama request to join Umno
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno’s effort to boost its image as a party that protects Islam received a major lift when a group of 40 ulama applied to become its members yesterday.
Orang asli hospital seeing only ‘cosmetic’ changes, say sources
PETALING JAYA: The Orang asli hospital in Gombak has undergone some changes after a doctor highlighted the allegedly unsatisfactory treatment of orang asli there.
Teenagers are not ready to be parents, says psychologist
PETALING JAYA: Teenagers who are below 16 years old are still immature physically, mentally and emotionally and are definitely not ready to be parents, said child psychologist Datuk Dr Chiam Heng Keng.
DAP man appointed to Kumpulan Semesta’s board
KLANG: Former Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) leader and DAP member V. Ganabatirau has been appointed to the board of troubled Selangor state’s sand mining company, Kumpulan Semesta Sdn Bhd.
Unchecked sand mining a hazard to environment, says geologist
PETALING JAYA: Rampant sand mining activities, if left unchecked, can adversely affect the environment and quality of water in the country, a geologist said.
Australian varsity accepts
KUALA LUMPUR: Another foreign university has recognised the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) as an entry qualification for tertiary education.
July 1 court date for Bung Mokhtar appeal
SHAH ALAM: The Syariah High Court here has fixed July 1 for case management in the appeal by Kinabatangan MP Datuk Bung Mokhtar Radin to set aside his one-month jail term for entering into a polygamous marriage without consent.
Dr Chua: Find out new villagers’ problems
TANJUNG MALIM: The Opposition has been influencing new villagers working outstation to vote against Barisan Nasional, MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek said.
Ensure strict rules on sports betting, say parties
KUALA LUMPUR: The MIC and the MCA have no objection to legalised sports betting but insist there must be strict guidelines.
A grave mistake to abolish UPSR, says Samy
KUALA LUMPUR: MIC is against any move to abolish the UPSR examination.
Revive DAP Indian bureau, leadership urged
KUALA LUMPUR: A veteran Indian DAP leader has urged the party leadership to revive the Indian bureau so that problems faced by the community can be looked into more effectively.
Felda to sue PKR leaders
PETALING JAYA: Felda is filing a defamation suit against several Pakatan Rakyat leaders and Suara Keadilan publishers and reporters for making false claims that the agency was bankrupt and in disarray.
Anwar’s appeal over witness statements rejected
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim failed to overturn a High Court decision disallowing witness statements from Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan to be supplied to the defence in his sodomy trial.
The Star bags three prizes at Health Ministry Media Awards
KUALA LUMPUR: The Star swept all three prizes in the English newspaper category of the Health Ministry Media Awards.
Seeking aid for kid with tumour
IPOH: Toddler Chong Yao Xuan is in need of funds for medical treatment in Singapore. The 19-month-old suffers from liver tumour.
Found — body of missing woman swept away by currents
LANGKAWI: The body of a woman, who went missing after she was swept away by strong currents while swimming at Pantai Tengah, here, has been found.
Rosmah: Halal is a hallmark of quality
KUALA LUMPUR: The term halal not only has a religious connotation but is also a point of reference for quality, said Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor.
Datuk slashed with parang in front of restaurant
ALOR SETAR: A 60-year-old businessman sustained injuries on his head and body after he was attacked by a parang-wielding man in front of a restaurant in Jalan Gangsa here.
Tourism industry aims to contribute RM115bil
KUALA LUMPUR: The tourism industry aims to contribute RM115bil in revenue and provide two million jobs in 2015, said minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen.
MACC to record PI’s statement next month
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has fixed July 5 to July 7 to record P. Balasubramaniam’s statement in London.
Khairy: Ibrahim a kampung hero
PETALING JAYA: Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin has labelled Ibrahim Ali as a jaguh kampung (village hero) after the Perkasa president asked him to resign as Rembau MP.
RM2mil-a-day betting rings busted
GEORGE TOWN: World Cup betting syndicates here that collected RM2mil in bets daily have been busted by police with the arrest of 33 people.
Ministry to make ice skating hot
PETALING JAYA: The Youth and Sports Ministry has decided to bring up the standard of ice skating, so Malaysians can compete at the international level, said deputy minister Senator Gan Ping Sieu.
Durian to be used as a tourist draw
BALIK PULAU: The king of fruits, the durian, will be promoted as a key tourism attraction.
Tourism Industry aims for RM115b in revenue
KUALA LUMPUR: The tourism industry aims to contribute RM115bil in revenue and provide two million jobs in 2015, said minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen.
Bus operators unclear over Second Link toll cut
NUSAJAYA: The Pan Malaysian Bus Operators Association hopes that the 30% toll reduction on the Second Link will apply to all categories of vehicles.
Floods force 100 to evacuate in Pagoh and Lenga
MUAR: Torrential rains here have forced some 100 people from 21 families in three villages in Pagoh and Lenga to be evacuated to relief centres.
Upgrade in KK hospital services
KOTA KINABALU: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital II is being upgraded to increase capacity and help ease severe congestion and strain on hospital services here.
Capitalise on demand from Wenzhou, says MB
IPOH: Local manufacturers in the state should take advantage of newly-formed bilateral ties with Wenzhou city in China to promote their products.
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