PUTRAJAYA, Feb 18 – Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek is prepared to provide a platform for an open debate session between Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah and any party disputing the court’s decision on Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s sodomy case. Ahmad Shabery said it was most
GEORGETOWN, Feb 18 – The number of dengue cases in Penang rose by 208.84 per cent to 908 cases as at Feb 14, compared to 294 cases reported in the corresponding period last year. State agriculture, agro-based industry, rural development and health committee chairman Dr Afif Bahardin said the number of
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 – In conjunction with the Chinese New Year holidays staring Thursday, people are advised to be careful when indulging in outdoor activities in the afternoon due to changes in wind patterns in the region. According to Malaysian Meteorological Department officer Ambun Dindang, states on the west coast
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 – Traffic flow on the North- South Expressway (Plus) was reported to be slow as of 9am today as most of the city dwellers began their journey to their respective hometowns in conjunction with the Chinese New Year to be celebrated tomorrow. A spokesman of the
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 – MCA president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said he would like to see unprecedented solidarity in politics demonstrated through moderation for the sake of the country’s future generation. This is one of his three wishes for the year ahead – the other two being to see a
GEORGE TOWN, FEB 18 – Heavy vehicles are banned from entering the Penang Island during the Chinese New Year holiday to avoid traffic congestion. State Local Government and Traffic Management Committee chairman Chow Kon Yeow said the move was to ensure traffic flows smoothly for holidaymakers on the island. “During festive season,
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 18 – The Chinese New Year celebrations tomorrow is going to be a bleak one for a plumber after he lost his sight when he was splashed with acid in the eyes allegedly by his wife from Thailand. The Thai woman is now on the police wanted list after she allegedly
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 – Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said Malaysia is still a country to be emulated for its harmonious race relations compared to some countries which were in turmoil even though they did not have people of various races. However, the Deputy Prime Minister said, the government was aware
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 – Kuala Lumpur Tower (KL Tower) targets one million domestic and foreign visitors this year compared to 850,000 last year. Its chief executive officer, Meor Shahril Anuar Ahmad Rathuan, said KL Tower was offering a variety of interesting activities this year, including the setting up of a
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 – Shell Refining (FOM) Co Bhd reported a higher pre-tax loss of RM1.22 billion for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2014 against a pre-tax loss of RM223.34 million registered in 2013. Revenue fell to RM14.26 billion during the period under review from RM14.69 billion registered previously
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 – The High Court here today suggested that the lawsuit filed by two young sons of a passenger on board the missing Malaysia Airlines plane, Flight MH370, be resolved amicably. This was revealed by lawyer Datuk Dr S. Arunan, who represented the two brothers, when met by reporters
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 – The High Court today set April 2 for its decision on an application by the Malaysian Examinations Board and the government to strike out a suit filed by a dyslexic male student regarding the leaks in last year’s Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) examination. Judge
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 – AirAsia Bhd today announced it would divest its 25 per cent stake in AAE Travel Pte Ltd to Expedia Inc for RM306.187 million. In a filing to Bursa Malaysia, AirAsia said it had executed a share purchase agreement (SPA) Expedia, Expedia Southeast Asia Pte Ltd, and its
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 – The High Court today set June 5 for its decision in the RM100 million defamation suit brought by PKR adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim against Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman. Judicial Commissioner Siti Khadijah S. Hassan Badjenid set the date after Anwar had testified at today’s
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has wished all Malaysians of Chinese ethnicity and Chinese around the world a happy Chinese New Year with the festivities beginning on Thursday. In his blog posting at NajibRazak.com, today, the premier said that as the Lunar Year was one of the biggest
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 – The results of the 2014 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination will be announced on March 3, the Education Ministry said today. It said in a statement that students can obtain their results at their schools after 10am. Private candidates will get their results by mail, it said, adding
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 – Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim denied having sent a businessman to entice Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman with RM100 million. The Pakatan Rakyat leader told the High Court today that the allegation was politically-motivated as he did not meet businessman Datuk Ishak Ismail after
GEORGETOWN, Feb 17 – There are more than 2.4 million motor vehicles were registered in Penang at the moment, compared with nearly 1.7 million population. Each year, more than 100,000 vehicles were registered in the State of Penang and cars only contribute to approximately 50% of this registration. An annual growth of
KUANTAN, Feb 17 – Pahang State Youth Council suggests that the government abolishes the by-election system in order to save the government’s finances and not to waste the time and energy of all stakeholders. Council president, Khairul Amin Osman hoped the government would study the proposal in line with the times and
GEORGETOWN, Feb 17 –Nurul Nuha Anwar received a standing ovation and cheers when she arrived at her first ceramah in Penang last night. The crowd of more than 500 people stood up and clapped when they saw her walk into the Han Chiang school hall, where a tribute was being held
