KUALA LUMPUR: Gulatis Exclusive Sdn Bhd (Gulatis), which has been sued by model Zahnita and other celebrities for using their pictures for advertisements without permission, has filed a suit against her for slander.
Despite non-renewal of permit, PKR will continue to publish Suara Keadilan
KUALA LUMPUR: PKR will publish its weekly newsletter Suara Keadilan as usual on Wednesday, although its permit has expired, said party strategic director Tian Chua (PKR-Batu).
No public apology over Felda article, say PKR MPs
KUALA LUMPUR: No public apology over the Felda issue, see you in court.
Khairy takes cops to task over Raja Petra
KUALA LUMPUR: Umno Youth Chief Khairy Jamaluddin on Monday criticised the police for not being serious enough in apprehending Raja Petra Kamaruddin.
PM: Reward, recognition for top performers
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak wants the entire public and private sectors to recognise and reward high performers to propel the country into the league of high-income nations by 2020.
Four shot dead in attempted robbery at state exco's house
KUANTAN: Four men believed to be robbers were shot dead by police in a robbery attempt at Pahang exco Datuk Wan Adnan Wan Mamat's house in Jalan Teluk Sisek, Kuantan, early Monday, said Pahang Police Chief Datuk Robiah Abdul Ghani.
Court allows two ulama to challenge Negri religious law
PUTRAJAYA: The Federal Court granted leave to two ulama to challenge the Negri Sembilan state laws that require permits to teach Islam.
Police: Driver of van that knocked down boy an auxiliary cop (Updated)
SUBANG JAYA: Police have confirmed that the driver of the van that knocked down five-year-old Danial Gabrial Abdullah in Saujana Puchong on Saturday is a canine unit (K9) auxiliary policeman based in Gemencheh.
No place for prima donnas in Umno, says Najib
PEKAN: Umno has no place for prima donnas who refuse to work as a team, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said.
DPM lashes out at Malays who criticise govt policies
BATU PAHAT: Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has lashed out at a small section of the Malays for always questioning government policies, particularly those aimed at developing the Malays.
Syariah breakthrough
PEKAN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has described the appointment of two women as Syariah Court judges as a historic moment for the country.
10 couples caught naked daily on Terengganu beaches
KUALA TERENGGANU: As many as 10 couples are caught daily by anti-vice volunteers along the Tok Jembal and Teluk Ketapang beaches, which are increasingly becoming favourite haunts for sexual trysts.
Boy fights for his life after crash
SUBANG JAYA: A little boy is fighting for his life after suffering serious head and body injuries in an accident involving a speeding van outside his home in Saujana Puchong, near here, on Saturday night.
Unpaid workers issue just the tip of the iceberg
PETALING JAYA: Cases of Indonesian construction workers not getting their salary occur in many Malaysian project sites, said Indonesian embassy official.
Suhakam: Let us probe foreign workers’ claim
KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) wants to conduct its own investigations over the allegations that foreign workers are being abused at the new Istana Negara construction site.
Khairy: Don’t turn it into a racial issue
PETALING JAYA: The controversy involving unpaid foreign workers at the new palace construction site should not be turned into a racial issue, said Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin.
ISA not used to instil fear in anyone, says Hishammuddin
BANGI: The Home Ministry will not use the Internal Security Act to instil fear in anyone, said minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.
DPM: Student bookies must be reported
BATU PAHAT: Those with information on illegal bookie activities in colleges and schools should inform the police, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said.
MCA wants state committees to hold meetings on UPSR and PMR
JOHOR BARU: MCA state liaison committees have been directed to hold closed door meetings and forward their opinions on the proposed abolishment of the UPSR and PMR examinations to party leaders by July 20.
Websites just a catalyst to break-ups, says WAO
PETALING JAYA: Some people are just using online social networking sites as a tool to stray, said Women’s Aid Organisation executive director, Ivy Josiah.
Samy: Win back Indian votes
KUALA LUMPUR: The MIC needs its Youth, Wanita, Putera and Puteri wings to come out with strategies to win all the parliamentary and state seats allotted to the party at the next general election.
Shouting and scuffling at GAS meet
KLANG: An anti-Samy Vellu gathering held at Dewan Hamzah here was marred by the exchange of heated words and scuffles following the presence of some 50 MIC members claiming to support the party president.
Start of university life
KUALA LUMPUR: Over 40,000 new undergraduates started registering at 20 public universities nationwide for the new academic session.
Fatal ragging an isolated case, says Zahid
TEMERLOH: The recent fatal ragging at the Royal Military College is an isolated case and should not deter other students from studying there, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Females outnumber males at UMS
KOTA KINABALU: Female students joining Universiti Malaysia Sabah outnumber their males this year.
Names of students needed for scholarships
KUANTAN: Institutions of higher learning should provide the names of first-class honours students so that National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loans can be converted into scholarships.
Conference on Israel’s raid on Gaza aid flotilla
KUALA LUMPUR: Perdana Global Peace Organisation (PGPO), a principal partner in the Freedom Flotilla, will hold a one-day conference at PWTC on July 11 to recount what happened on the MV Mavi Marmara and MV Rachel Corrie, the Gaza aid flotilla seized by Israel in international waters.
‘Punish fathers of dumped babies, too’
PETALING JAYA: The Kelana Jaya Wanita Umno division has passed a resolution calling for the Penal Code on baby-dumping to be amended to include penalties for men who fathered the children.
Lack of jobs forces Sabahans to migrate
PETALING JAYA: The lack of jobs and other economic opportunities have forced many Sabahans to migrate to the peninsula to make a living, said DAP advisor Lim Kit Siang.
Sekolah Alam Shah orchestra is the best
PUTRAJAYA: Sekolah Alam Shah emerged champion in the 11th wind orchestra competition yesterday after beating nine teams in a contest among residential schools.
Divisions back Khalid and Azmin
SHAH ALAM: All 22 PKR divisions in Selangor have expressed their support to Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim as Mentri Besar and Azmin Ali as state chief.
Women come first in FemmeCity
PETALING JAYA: Confidence alone does not make a women attractive.
Fama to distribute price-controlled items
KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) has been given a permit to distribute price-controlled items during festive seasons through farmer markets, said its chairman, Datuk Badruddin Amiruldin.
Guard found dead with hand cut off
KAJANG: A security guard was found dead, with his right hand chopped off, in a bush beside SK Taman Puteri, Batu 9, last night.
MTUC: Revoke licences of errant port contractors
PORT KLANG: The Malaysian Trades Union Congress has called on the Klang Port Authority to immediately revoke licences of ancillary service-providing contractors who illegally lease their businesses to third parties.
In limbo over citizenship loss
PETALING JAYA: For the past eight years, a Malaysian-born woman has been living in limbo after losing her citizenship when her name appeared in a voter registration list in India.
MCA Youth lodges report over article
KUALA LUMPUR: MCA Youth has lodged a police report over the publication of a story by Malay rights group Perkasa in its official paper, which called for Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong to be detained under the Internal Security Act (ISA).
Former addict ordained as pastor after 20-year struggle
KUALA LUMPUR: It has taken former drug addict and HIV/AIDs positive patient Danaraj Samuel 20 years but after a long, hard journey, he was finally ordained a church pastor.
No decision yet on Suara Keadilan’s permit
KUALA LUMPUR: The Home Ministry has not decided on Suara Keadilan’s application for renewal of its publication permit.
Man dies while donating blood for the 45th time
GEORGE TOWN: A plumber’s good intention turned tragic when he died shortly after developing a seizure while donating blood for the 45th time.
MAS provides online booking to seven cities
KUALA LUMPUR: There will be less hassle for Malaysia Airlines customers travelling to seven cities in Europe as they can now book tickets online.
Retirement age may be at 60
SEREMBAN: The retirement age for the country’s more than one million civil servants may be increased to 60 as early as next year.
Minister: Up to referees to gain recognition
BUTTERWORTH: There is a separate system to nurture referees for international events like the World Cup in South Africa, said Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek.
Trio killed in car crash
NILAI: Three friends, on their way home after a reunion with old friends, were killed when their car was involved in a head on collision with another vehicle, on the North South Expressway near here, early yesterday morning.
Workshop owner acquitted of falsifying claims
KUALA TERENGGANU: A workshop owner was acquitted and discharged by the Sessions Court on four counts of falsifying claims for the maintenance of four Proton Perdana V6 Executive cars belonging to the Terengganu state government.
MBs and CMs to discuss orang asli land ownership issue
KUALA LUMPUR: The Rural and Regional Development Ministry will discuss the orang asli land ownership issue with mentris besar and chief ministers soon.
Temple caretaker needs help to treat lung cancer
TAIPING: Temple caretaker Ooi Teng Kee, who is suffering from lung cancer, needs about RM40,000 for medical treatment.
Global call to scrap coal plant
KOTA KINABALU: International conservationists are calling on Malaysia to lead the way towards green energy by scrapping the controversial coal-fired power plant in Lahad Datu.
Scavengers find dead baby at dump site
SANDAKAN: Children scavenging for valuables at a dump site on Saturday found the body of a newly born baby.
Man, two sons and nephew die in crash
KEPALA BATAS: Four people were killed in an accident involving two vehicles in Jalan Pantai Kamloon in Bumbong Lima here.
Malacca bus operators seek dialogue on proposed RM36mil fund
MALACCA: Bus operators here welcome a RM36mil move to improve Malacca’s public transportation business, but cautioned the state government that the plan could backfire if it ignores their views and feedback.
Robber shot dead in jewellery shop heist
ALOR SETAR: A security guard shot dead a robber in a mid-day heist at a jewellery shop in Pekan Tanah Merah in Pendang, about 15km from here, yesterday.
Langkawi to offer copter rides
LANGKAWI: Tourists here can now enjoy a helicopter ride to several destinations on mainland Kedah.
Plywood factory closure leaves 120 in the lurch
THE closure of a plywood factory in Cheras had left its 120 workers, including 20 locals, in the lurch, reported Tamil Nesan.
Singer denies assaulting lover’s wife
A SINGER has denied rumours that she assaulted the pregnant wife of her lover and then had sex with the man in front of her, reported Metro Ahad.
Mourners at wake get to watch W-Cup match
NOT wanting mourners to miss the World Cup action, a family in Bedong put up an LCD screen to show the Brazil and Netherlands match during a wake, Sin Chew Daily and China Press reported yesterday.
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