KUALA LUMPUR: With the motto ‘Malaysia Boleh, Malaysia Gemilang’, two Malaysian men will begin their expedition to cycle 30,042km around the world, come Thursday
Top scorers yet to apply for scholarship can do so, says DPM
KUALA LUMPUR: Those who have yet to apply for a Public Service Department scholarship despite scoring 9A+ or more in their SPM examination will not be left out, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin
Disorder at Sungai Petani Umno division meeting
ALOR SETAR: The Sungai Petani Umno division delegates meeting was disrupted for about 45 minutes when half of the 440 delegates demanded that division chief Ali Yahya step down
Tabung Haji finding new hotels in Mecca
SUNGAI PETANI: Tabung Haji is looking for new hotels in Mecca to accommodate Malaysian pilgrims for this year’s haj season due to the various developments being carried out in the holy city
PRS may field new faces for state election
KANOWIT: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) may field new faces in the coming 10th state election
PM: Singapore's investment beneficial to Johor
JOHOR BARU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak does not want local leaders to be emotional or parochial about Singapore investing in the state especially in Iskandar Malaysia
Samy Vellu: We will realise Najib's vision of a stronger MIC
KUALA LUMPUR: MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu said he appreciated Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s confidence in the party in representing the Indian community within the Barisan Nasional
MIC asks two days public holiday for Deepavali
KUALA LUMPUR: A MIC delegate urged the government to consider declaring two days public holiday for Deepavali.
Proposed health scheme charges flat rate for all, says Liow
KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed National Health Financing Scheme will not force the rich to pay a higher contribution based on their income, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai
Patriotic songs through traditional Indian musical instruments
KUALA LUMPUR: A local Indian music academy, the Sangeetha Swara Laya, has perfected the rendition of national patriotic songs using traditional Indian music instruments like veena (string instrument), mirdhangam (south Indian drum) and tabla (north Indian drum).
Warning on strong winds and rough seas
KUALA LUMPUR: Strong northwesterly winds of 40 to 50kmph and rough seas with waves as high as 3.5m are expected to occur over waters off Phuket from Tuesday until Thursday
National space programme will continue
LABUAN: The national space programme will be continued in the middle of the 10th Malaysia Plan, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili
Three teenagers killed by falling wall
BATU GAJAH: Three teenagers were crushed to death while another is seriously injured after the wall of an abandoned house collapsed on them at a low-cost housing scheme in Changkat Tin, Tanjung Tualang
Young love – and sex
The nation was recently gripped by various reports of promiscuous teens as well as issues of teen pregnancies. SundayStar looks at how serious the situation is.
The bare truth about teen sex
As much as we want to deny it, many young people in Malaysia are having sex, says Shelter Home executive director James Nayagam.
Young now reaching puberty at an early age
A report in a Chinese daily recently claimed that a nine-year-old girl had a baby following a sexual relationship with her 14-year-old neighbour in Penang.
Shed the stigma of depression
Depression is more than just about feeling sad. Sufferers have little control over their thoughts and emotions and in some cases, they end up doing things they would not normally do.
Riddled by feelings of hopelessnes and misery
HAWKE* from Petaling Jaya had a steady job and what many believed was a perfect marriage – but his world was rocked by a series of events that unknowingly led him down the road to depression.
Towards freedom of information
Selangorians may soon have a civil liberty no other citizen in Malaysia can claim. The State Government is tabling its Freedom of Information Bill at the week-long State Legislative Assembly meeting beginning tomorrow.
Agriculture a fruitful venture
Deputy Agriculture and Agro-based Industries Minister Chua Tee Yong normally prefers to stay out of the media spotlight. But he is keen to talk about the potential of the agricultural sector, targeting his message to the youth.
Najib: All SPM top scorers to get scholarships
PETALING JAYA: Complaints about bright students not getting Public Service Department scholarships will soon be a thing of the past.
NUTP: Train teachers before giving sporting edge
PETALING JAYA: There must be enough trained human resources to implement the Government’s proposal of making sports a compulsory component for those wanting to enter public universities.
Top students and teachers welcome PM’s anouncement
PETALING JAYA: Top students lauded the move to reward all who score at least 9A+ with a Public Service Department scholarship.
Unite and finalise councillor list, PKR urged
PETALING JAYA: PKR should pull itself together and ensure the list of Selangor councillors is completed and finalised, said DAP’s Segambut MP Lim Lip Eng.
Scholarship move will halt brain drain, says Chua
KUALA LUMPUR: Political leaders have welcomed the move to award Public Service Department scholarships to students who score 9A+ or more, irrespective of race.
All top scorers to get PSD grants
KUALA LUMPUR: All students who score 9A+ or more will now receive Public Service Department scholarship regardless of their race, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Don’t abuse social media
JEMPOL: Malaysians should not use social media for malicious purposes or to spread lies, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Stop bickering, MIC told
KUALA LUMPUR: Stop the internal bickering and change with the times – that’s the advice Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has for the MIC.
I did what was right, says Samy
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu admitted that some of his decisions may not have gone down well with certain quarters but maintained he only did “what was right” for the community and party.
Quick fix in the works for men who can’t last long
KOTA KINABALU: Men suffering from premature ejaculation during sex may find hope with a new drug set to hit Malaysia early next month.
Bacteria killed rescuers, says Liow
MARAN: The six villagers, who died within a week after taking part in the search and rescue operation of a drowning victim in the Lubuk Yu recreational forest near here, have been confirmed to be affected by two different strains of bacteria – leptospirosis and melioidosis.
Beaten up for quitting gang
JOHOR BARU: A 17-year-old boy paid a hefty price for wanting to quit a gang – he was abducted by about 30 men just outside his school and beaten up.
Gangsterism in JB schools not rampant, say police
JOHOR BARU: Police here have received reports on gangsterism in schools but the latest case about a student being abducted and assaulted was the first reported in the district this year.
Mt Everest climbers happy to get recognition for their feat
GEORGE TOWN: M. Magendran and N. Mohanadas were beaming with joy after receiving their Datukship from Penang Yang di-Pertua Negri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas here.
Chilli price too ‘hot’ for public
JOHOR BARU: The price of chilli, which has more than doubled in recent weeks, has caused a major dip in sales of the produce at local markets.
Abu Bakar ‘has not been arrested’
JAKARTA: Followers of Indonesian firebrand Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Bashir rejected allegations he is involved with a paramilitary terror camp in Aceh and vowed to fight for his freedom if the police were to arrest him.
Green Surf rejects plant EIA
KOTA KINABALU: Conservationists have rejected a Detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (DEIA) report on the controversial Lahad Datu coal-powered energy plant.
Rainforest fest to be a bigger hit this year
SANTUBONG: Ticket sales for the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) could exceed last year’s by as much as 20%, the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) said.
Little Nicole in tug-of-love now
KUALA LUMPUR: The father of Nicole Soo Siew Qing, initially thought to have sold his daughter to settle his gambling debts, has reappeared with the three-year-old toddler.
Pulau Ketam used as transit point to smuggle foreigners
PORT KLANG: Human trafficking groups have been using Pulau Ketam as a transit point to smuggle foreigners out to countries within the region, Port Klang Marine Commanding officer Deputy Supt Norzaid Muhammad Said.
Home Ministry censures 10 publications for violating Act
PETALING JAYA: The Home Ministry has taken action against 10 publications between January and June for violating the Printing Presses and Publications Act.
Pandikar Amin joins the argument — and durian feast floors Ahmad Lai
THE debate on the lack of information in the replies given to Opposi-tion MPs took a surprising turn last week when Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia decided to join in.
‘Don’t speculate on Ruler’s health’
KOTA BARU: The Kelantan Sultan’s Office has urged the people not to make any assumptions or speculation on the Sultan’s health situation and the follow-up treatment he will be undergoing in Singapore on Wednesday.
Siblings killed in horror accident
IPOH: Two siblings were crushed underneath an 18-wheel trailer after it rammed into them on the North-South Expressway near here.
Gambling dad hit a sour note in Idol star’s life
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Malaysian Idol 2004 second runner-up Vick Teo has been busy doing charity shows and giving vocal lessons since his big break in the local music scene.
Cruel to shoot dogs, say animal lovers
PETALING JAYA: Animal lovers are up in arms over the attempt to shoot a stray dog in Jitra, saying that it is a cruel act and must be stopped.
Malaysian businessman gets windfall at World Cup
THEY used to call him Wan Batu. Now, he’s known as Wan Bola.
Even the stars of football are divided on the final
IT’S going to be one of the most keenly-contested World Cup final when the Netherlands take on Spain today. Even the stars of world football are evenly divided.
Titans draw loudest vuvuzela ‘cheer’ at competition
KUALA LUMPUR: South Africa’s vuvuzelas – the bane of footballers and coaches at the Fifa 2010 World Cup – have found their way to Malaysia.
BN working towards a new image
SUNGAI SIPUT: Barisan Nasional will make amendments to its constitution with some refreshing approaches to project a new image.
Cops: Blacklisted one million had enough time
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have given more than enough time to the 1.07 million traffic offenders who have been blacklisted for various traffic offences.
Assailant becomes victim in attack
GEORGE TOWN: A parang-wielding man who broke into an apartment landed himself at the Penang Hospital when he was attacked instead.
Armed trio gunned down after attacking cops
TAMPIN: Three robbers were shot dead as they were about to rob a businessman in Kg Air Gelugor, Gemencheh, near here.
Tentative pilot project to use EVs in Putrajaya
MIRI: A pilot project involving the use of electric vehicles (EV) will be implemented in Putrajaya soon, Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Peter Chin said.
PR proposal ‘to tap foreign excellence’
TANAH MERAH: The Higher Education Ministry’s proposal that excellent foreign students be given permanent resident (PR) status is to tap their ideas for the nation’s benefit.
Elderly couple on motorcycle killed in accident
KOTA TINGGI: An elderly couple was killed in an accident at the 50th kilometre of Jalan Sungai Rengit-Kota Tinggi here.
Text messages expose young lovers
KOTA KINABALU: A woman intercepted explicit text messages between her teenage daughter and the girl’s 18-year-old boyfriend, which later led to the arrest of the youth.
Taken to task over ‘baseless postings’
KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Musa Aman is taking bloggers to task over what he has described as “baseless postings”.
AirAsia completes New Skies
PETALING JAYA: AirAsia has completed the implementation of its new reservation system, New Skies.
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