ISLAMABAD: A suicide bomber has killed at least 50 people and injured some 90 others outside a government office in a tribal region early Friday morning, China's Xinhua news agency reported
Court dismisses RM480m breach of contract suit against Govt
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court dismissed a RM480mil breach of contract suit filed by an aviation company against the Government and two others
Seven army privates jailed 7 years for death of fellow private
KUALA LUMPUR: Seven Royal Malay Regiment privates were sentenced to seven years’ jail each after they pleaded guilty to causing the death of fellow private Mohd Shahrizal Mohd Shaffie after they assaulted him in a ragging incident in 2008
Formula used in PSD scholarship awards 'fair to all,' says DPM
ABUJA: The formula used in awarding PSD scholarships had been in use for a long time and 'fair to all," said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Perkasa's views not Govt 's position, says Muhyiddin
ABUJA: The views of Malay rights group Perkasa do not represent the Government's position, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said.
Court strikes out aerospace firm's RM480mil suit against Govt
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has dismissed a RM480mil breach of contract claim filed by an aerospace research and development company against the Government and two others.
Tun Abdul Razak, my hero, says economist
MELBOURNE (Bernama): A leading Australian agricultural economist has paid tribute to former prime minister Tun Abdul Razak for his vision in promoting land development schemes and improving smallholdings in Malaysia in the 1960s.
China seizes tonnes of melamine tainted milk
BEIJING (Bernama): Chinese authorities have seized 64 tonnes of milk powder laced with a toxic additive that killed children and sparked a nationwide uproar in 2008, Xinhua news agency reported, underscoring the stubbornness of food safety failings.
Court allows brain-dead analyst's negligence claims (Updated)
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court granted former Bank Simpanan Nasional analyst Roslan Mohd Ali his claim against Pusrawi Hospital and three of its doctors for negligence following a back procedure that made him suffer severe brain damage four years ago
Najib to call on Penan folk in Ulu Baram
PETALING JAYA: Sarawak’s most remote interior which is home to the Penans will be the focus of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s visit to the state on July 22.
Oman-bound ship catches fire off Port Klang
PORT KLANG: The MV Charlotte Maersk, a vessel ferrying 1,000 containers and 21 crew members bound for Oman, caught fire in the Malacca Straits, about 60 nautical miles off here.
New labour laws to cover sexual harassment and maternity benefits
KUALA LUMPUR: Major changes have been proposed for the Employment Act — employers must look into complaints of sexual harassment or they will be fined up to RM10,000.
Businessman puts up big reward for Nicole
PETALING JAYA: There is a RM10,000 reward for anyone with information leading to the location of missing child Nicole Soo Siew Qing!
PM wants economic pact with India ready for Manmohan’s visit
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak wants the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (Ceca) between Malaysia and India to be signed by the end of the year.
Dead teen's mum goes to Parliament to seek justice
Kuala Lumpur: The mother of an 18-year-old boy who was shot dead by police travelled all the way from Johor to Parliament to seek justice for her son and to clear his name.
Make it simple for maids, banks urged
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Association of Foreign Maid Agencies (Papa) has called on banks to help make it simple for maids to open their own bank accounts.
Sex lives not affected by World Cup matches
PETALING JAYA: Staying up late to catch the World Cup has apparently not taken a toll on the sex lives of Malaysians – this was among the findings of The Star-Adidas Loudest Noise Survey.
Bill collector gunned down on bike
RAWANG: A bill collector was shot dead by a lone gunman at Jalan Kuala Garing in Rawang.
Star withdraws leave application
KUALA LUMPUR: Star Publications (M) Bhd has withdrawn its leave application challenging a notice by the Securities Commission for its lawyer to give a statement at the SC premises.
Co-operate with police, Penan rape victims urged
KUCHING: The police should get a court warrant for the arrest of the alleged Penan rape victims if they refuse to co-operate with the authorities, said Land Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr James Masing.
Do more, private sector told
ABUJA (Nigeria): The private sector’s participation in D8 (group of eight Islamic developing countries) programmes still leaves much to be desired, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Bosses to pay for ignoring sexual harassment complaints
KUALA LUMPUR: Employers who failed to deal with complaints of sexual harassment will be fined under amendments to the Employment Act.
Sibuti MP: No more durians for me for a month
KUALA LUMPUR: Sibuti MP Ahmad Lai Bujang who was hospitalised after a meal of mutton and durian is feeling fine. And, he is staying away from durians for a month.
194 held for offering bribes between January and May
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission arrested 194 people for offering bribes to public servants between January and May.
College student falls to death
GEORGE TOWN: A 21-year-old college student died Thursday, two days after falling from the second floor of her hostel in Jalan Khaw Sim Bee here.
Liow: Medical assistants to be stationed at rural clinics
SEPANG: Medical assistants will be stationed at all rural clinics for the convenience of patients in the area, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.
Probe income of PI’s lawyers, IRB urged
PETALING JAYA: The Inland Revenue Board should investigate the income of exiled private in-vestigator S. Balasubramaniam’s lawyers.
Homestay plan along KTM route
KUALA LUMPUR: The Tourism Ministry has joined hands with Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) to promote rural tourism.
Less fanfare this Merdeka
KUALA LUMPUR: National Day, which falls during the fasting month, will be celebrated on a moderate scale at Stadium Putra in Bukit Jalil here.
Hisham: PKR newsletter has no publication permit
KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry will go ahead with action against Suara Keadilan because the publishers have no permit for the publication.
The time is up - let's get the ball rolling
JOHANNESBURG: Ke Nako — that oft-repeated phrase by a little African boy that Astro has on its menu loop on a daily basis — means “it’s time”.
Karpal praises Chua’s courage and integrity
KUALA LUMPUR: DAP chairman Karpal Singh has expressed admiration for MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek’s courage to admit past mistakes and for having the integrity to give up his ministerial position.
Musical presentation on the life of Tun Dr Mahathir
KUALA LUMPUR: Three people, including child actor Mohd Shafieq Shazwan, will take the role of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in a musical that traces his young life to being an elder statesman.
Couple who tricked banks with fraudulent withdrawals arrested
KUALA LUMPUR: A young couple has been arrested for “tricking” banks. They would deposit fake money into a cash deposit machine (CDM) and withdraw real cash from an auto-teller machine (ATM).
Cheer 2010 participants having a joyful experience
KUALA LUMPUR: Cheer 2010 may just be a few days away but the cheerleaders are having a good time working on their routines at Day Two of the Cheer 2010 Central Clinic.
Bakti’s heartfelt contribution gives three children a new life
KUALA LUMPUR: For Suhana Samat, the sight of her four-month-old son Muhammad Azim Mohd Rodzi behaving like other babies is a joy to behold.
Car thief’s attempt foiled
KUCHING: A 43-year-old teacher foiled a thief’s attempt to drive away with his vehicle.
Cops smash burglary gang
KUALA LUMPUR: Police believed they have smashed a gang responsible for more then 30 house-breaking cases in the Klang Valley with the arrest of 13 people.
Nursing college back to normal
PETALING JAYA: Classes at the International University College of Nursing (IUCN) returned to normal yesterday following confusion over the non-payment of rental.
Firm set to become first to produce antibiotic-free eggs
NIBONG TEBAL: A local company hopes to put Malaysia on the global map by producing what it claims to be Asia’s first antibiotic-free chicken eggs.
PAGE hands in second memorandum
PUTRAJAYA: The Parent Action Group for Education (PAGE), which is campaigning for Science and Mathematics to be taught in English, handed over a second memorandum to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak yesterday.
Ex-PKR leaders to expose party’s true colours via talks
KLANG: Selangor Umno has roped in former PKR leaders Datuk Zahrin Hashim and Zulkifli Noordin to “expose PKR’s true colours” via a series of talks beginning tomorrow.
Pakatan retains Khalid as Selangor coalition chief
SHAH ALAM: Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim will remain as the state Pakatan Rakyat chairman although he is no longer the state PKR chief, said party adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Farmers face foreign worker shortage
KUALA LUMPUR: Vegetable and fruit farmers are facing a shortage of foreign workers after a new rule is implemented to limit the stay of these workers to only five years, said Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Minister Chua Tee Yong.
Road collapse closes Bahau-Rompin link
JEMPOL: The Bahau-Rompin stretch near Pasir Besar in Gemas near here has been closed to traffic after a section collapsed.
Ultimatum to ‘Eye’ owner
MALACCA: Either sell it, lease it to the state or wheel out the Eye on Malaysia ferris wheel.
Facebook account pays off for Musa
KOTA KINABALU: Signing up for the social networking site Facebook is paying off for Chief Minister Datuk Musa Aman.
State rep: Dispel bankrupt claims
THE Johor government has been urged to prove that its economy is strong to dispel claims that the state is bankrupt.
Placing restrictions to promote public transport
THE state government hopes to promote the use of public transport in the city and several major towns by placing restrictions such as introducing an electronic road pricing system or limiting the number of car parks.
‘Water babe’ Gillian makes a splash
KUALA LUMPUR: Gillian Chung made a splash here Thursday when promoting her latest movie, ‘The Fantastic Water Babes’.
Three-fold rise in calls to gambling rehab centre
THE number of calls received by the Gamblers Rehab Centre – located in Kuala Lumpur, Seremban and Kluang – has increased three-fold after the Fifa World Cup started on June 11.
New mums take placenta for youthfulness
A NUMBER of new mothers are turning to soup made of placenta in the belief that it will help them maintain their youthfulness and looks, said a Chinese sinseh.
24 estate families living in misery
IT’S a life of misery for 24 families living in an oil palm estate in Sungai Buloh.
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