SHAH ALAM: Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim will remain the state's Pakatan Rakyat chairman even though he is no longer the state PKR chief, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced Thursday.
We were not fined, Maya Karin clarifies
PETALING JAYA: Actress Maya Karin has clarified that she and her estranged husband Muhammad Ali Abdullah were not fined by the Syariah Court, as reported Wednesday.
Container ship catches fire off Port Klang
PORT KLANG: An Oman-bound container ship, MV Charlotte Mearsk, carrying 1,000 containers and 21 crew members, caught fire some 111km off Port Klang Wednesday night.
MACC: Rising trend of civilians being nabbed for graft
KUALA LUMPUR: More members of the public than government servants are being caught for graft offences, and the trend is growing, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said.
Ratio of Malay to non-Malay newly registered voters about 2:1
KUALA LUMPUR: The ratio of Malay to non-Malay newly-registered voters is about 2:1, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong.
Malaysia could face double-dip recession: Dr M
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia may slip into a double-dip recession if European countries face a similar slowdown, said Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
MACC to train private and public sector executives as 'watchdogs'
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will fund and train senior executives in the private sector, government-linked companies and government agencies to be "watchdogs", through its pilot Certified Integrity Officer (CIO) programme.
No nudity on screen, local actors warned
KUALA LUMPUR: Local celebrities cannot strip for the big screen, said Information, Communications, and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim.
Najib calls for speedy signing of economic agreement with India
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.
No need for Islamic or Moral studies tests in UPSR
KUALA LUMPUR: There is no necessity to make Islamic Studies and Moral Studies a core UPSR subject, Deputy Education Minister Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi told the Dewan Rakyat.
Sexual harassment to be legislated (Updated)
KUALA LUMPUR: Employers who fail to act on sexual harassment complaints, including investigating and submitting a report to the Manpower director-general, are liable to a maximum fine of RM10,000.
Trio guilty of faking fugitive Soosai's death
Three men have been found guilty by the Sessions Court here of faking the death of fugitive Michael Soosai.
Rural clinics to get medical assistants
SEPANG: Medical assistants will be stationed at all klinik desa (rural clinics) nationwide.
Single father sentenced for possessing fake money (Updated)
KUALA LUMPUR: A 40-year-old single father was sentenced to two weeks’ jail by the Sessions Court here for possessing RM25,250 in counterfeit notes.
Poisoning could double Aussie vegetable prices
ADELAIDE: Was it a competitor or just a vandal who poisoned seven million vegetable plants at a seedling nursery in Australia?
Locals and tourists celebrate second anniversary of heritage listing
GEORGE TOWN: The George Town Festival 2010 got off to a rousing start as locals and tourists took advantage of the public holiday here to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Pearl of the Orient.
Bar Council wants debate on Subordinate Courts Bill put off
KUALA LUMPUR: The Bar Council wants the current Parliament debate on the Subordinate Courts (Amendment) Bill to be postponed immediately until a comprehensive study is carried out.
Perkasa lodges report against MCA Youth sec-gen
KUALA LUMPUR: Perkasa has lodged a police report against MCA Youth secretary-general Datuk Chai Kim Sen for allegedly making threatening remarks against the Malay rights group and its members.
MB admits to problems in selection
SHAH ALAM: There were some “glitches” which happened during the coordinating and tabulation of names for the 288 councillors for the local and district councils, said Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim.
Ong: Johor govt needs to explain illegal sand mining allegations
NUSAJAYA: A state assemblyman urged the state government to provide answers to the claims of illegal sand mining in the state.
Girl plunges 10 floors to her death
JOHOR BARU: An 18-year-old girl plunged 10 floors to her death at an apartment block in Larkin here at around midnight yesterday.
‘If you have little Nicole, return her’
KUALA LUMPUR: Those holding three-year-old Nicole Soo Siew Qing may drop her off at the office of MCA Public Services and Complaints Department, its head Datuk Michael Chong said.
Sibuti MP rushed to hospital after Parliament feast
KUALA LUMPUR: Sibuti MP Ahmad Lai Bujang was rushed to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital after he became dizzy and had difficulty breathing during a durian-and-mutton feast at the Parliament multi-purpose hall yesterday.
Deadline for apology has passed, Najib tells Felda settlers
TROLAK: Felda will go ahead and sue PKR for RM200mil over an article in its newsletter Suara Keadilan that claimed it was bankrupt.
Taxpayers cry foul over delay
PETALING JAYA: Many taxpayers are frustrated over the confusing tax deduction system and delay in getting refunds for overpaid tax amounts.
IRB paid out RM10.8bil in refunds last year
KUALA LUMPUR: The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) last year refunded RM10.8bil to taxpayers who overpaid, said IRB chief executive officer and director-general Tan Sri Hasmah Abdullah.
Removal of 20% rebate on STD leads to confusion
PETALING JAYA: The schedular tax deduction system (STD) implemented last year that removes a 20% rebate is among the reasons that could lead to confusion over the tax amount.
Enumerators trained to cope with dogs
PETALING JAYA: Beware of dogs, fierce barking dogs! This was the warning given to the 29,000 enumerators conducting the national census over the next six weeks.
Alert goes out for dengue as rainy season nears
KUALA LUMPUR: A warning has been sounded for the public to watch out for dengue and other water-borne diseases with the coming rainy season, which is expected to worsen due to the impending La Nina weather phenomenon.
Wet season brings danger
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians have more to fear from dengue than from the Influenza A(H1N1) virus, especially during the current raining season, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.
More dengue cases in Sibu
SIBU: There has been a dramatic 589% increase in the number of dengue cases recorded here this year.
Abdul Razak a scapegoat, claims Bala
KUALA LUMPUR: Private detective P. Balasubramaniam is now insisting that his former client Abdul Razak Baginda was not involved in the murder of Mongolian national Altantuya Shariibuu.
Bala disappointed over cancelled MACC trip
LONDON: Former private investigator S. Balasubramaniam and his lawyers have expressed disappointment over the cancellation of a proposed trip by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers to record his statement here.
Zahrain: It’s a waste of time and money to interview PI
KUALA LUMPUR: Former PKR MP Datuk Zahrain Mohd Hashim said the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission should not allow itself to be drawn into a political trap by the party by going to London to interview private investigator (PI) P. Balasubramaniam.
Officers poised to take action against unlicensed printing of newsletter
PUTRAJAYA: Officers from the Home Ministry have been put on standby to take necessary action if Suara Keadilan’s latest issue hits the streets, a senior official said.
Fleeing robber drowns in river
KOTA KINABALU: A fleeing robber jumped into a river and drowned when 50 villagers chased him and his three accomplices. They had robbed a family near Sungai Mengbong in Tuaran, about 35km from here.
Suhakam reps to get help to enter palace site
BACHOK: The Works Ministry is willing to assist Suhakam (Human Rights Commission) representatives to enter the construction site of the new Istana Negara at Jalan Duta.
Muhyiddin to deliver opening speech at summit
ABUJA: Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will deliver the opening address at the D8 Summit today, held to reinforce economic cooperation among member countries.
World Cup comes alive in 3D
KUALA LUMPUR: Like the semi-final challenges, the World Cup final will also come “alive” in your living room — in 3D!
Hard to control high blood pressure
KUALA LUMPUR: Four out of 10 adults suffer from high blood pressure in Malaysia, but only 26% of them have it under control.
Move to elevate Sabah Native Courts
KOTA KINABALU: A move is under way to elevate the image of Sabah’s Native Courts, which have long been perceived as dispensing “kampung-style justice”.
Groups: Exercise more control over loggers in S’wak
KUALA LUMPUR: Various groups have called for timber logging companies to exercise more control over the actions of their employees in rural areas of Sarawak, following fresh allegations of Penan women being sexually abused.
Cook right and mutton is good for you
SEREMBAN: Does eating mutton really get your blood pressure and cholesterol level up? Not if you know how to cook it right.
Stir over DAP man’s ‘Sir’ title
KOTA KINABALU: A purported “knighthood” from Queen Elizabeth II to a state DAP member is creating a major stir, even among his party members.
PBS ‘ready anytime’ for general election
KOTA KINABALU: Parti Bersatu Sabah is all set for snap polls.
AirAsia’s new booking system to take off Sunday
PETALING JAYA: AirAsia is introducing a new state-of-the-art booking system this Sunday which will allow the budget carrier to book up to almost one million passengers daily.
New incentives for those pursuing higher education
KUALA LUMPUR: Disabled persons pursuing higher education full-time at local institutions of higher learning – both public and private – will receive up to RM5,000 a year or RM20,000 for the entire duration of their course.
MCA chides Tian Chua for double standards
KUALA LUMPUR: The recent call by PKR leader Tian Chua to boycott Sin Chew Daily shows that he practises double standards regarding press freedom.
Foundation sets up half-way homes for minor felons
KAJANG: A half-way home has been set up by the Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation to house those convicted of minor offences as well as prisoners on parole.
Two bikers killed in road mishaps
IPOH: Two motorcyclists were killed in separate road accidents in Perak yesterday.
Civil servants told to sprint towards Vision 2020
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Federal Secretary Datuk Muhammad Hatta Ab Aziz has echoed the Prime Minister’s call for civil servants to sprint towards realising Vision 2020, saying there was only 10 years left to achieve becoming a developed nation.
Foreigners who ‘loved’ elderly women for their money held
TWO African men who have been preying on elderly spinsters and swindling them of thousands of ringgit were finally arrested, reported Kosmo!.
Astrologers busy picking English names for children
MORE Singaporean parents are looking to astrologers to help select auspicious English names for their children, reported Sin Chew Daily.
Girl pays dearly for eloping with boyfriend
MAKKAL Osai reported a 20-year-old girl paid a hefty price for leaving her family and newly-wed husband and running off with her boyfriend.
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