KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 – The ringgit is expected to extend its recovery next week, lifted by a bullish outlook on the local stock market and signs of recovery in regional currencies, a dealer said. The dealer, who forecasts the ringgit to strengthen, said the local unit would be supported by a batch of positive
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 29 – Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng on Saturday opened a 1.5km stretch of bicycle lane that forms part of the 12.5km dedicated bicycle route on the island. Up to 1.1km of the 1.5km stretch was built at a cost of RM4.6 million by the Municipal Council
GEORGETOWN, Nov 29 – Penang is a place for the honest and the hardworking, regardless of their race, said Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng, rebutting claims made at the ongoing Umno general assembly that Chinese wealth in the state was due to ill-gotten gains. “Don’t just make baseless allegations that
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 – Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s tight schedule at the Umno General Assembly at Putra World Trade Centre yesterday saw him going from place to place, including launching a book, titled Politik Islam dan Melayu (Islamic Politics and the Malays). The prime minister and Umno president launched the
THAILAND, Nov 28 – Thailand’s military-appointed legislature today started impeachment proceedings against ousted former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra over a loss-making rice subsidy programme, seen as a further step to try to end the political influence of her powerful family. Yingluck was removed from office in May, after a court found
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 – Former Menteri Besar of Selangor, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim welcomes the investigation made with regards to the RM2.6 million compensation and ex-gratia payments to eight former staff and aides of the Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI). This matter was announced by lawyer, Tan Poh Yee of Bon
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 – Don’t waste time on the Chinese as they don’t offer the Malays any benefits, said an Umno delegate today. Datuk Mohamad Razi Manan, a party delegate from Perak, said Umno should “return to the Malays and stop focusing on other races as the Malays are
SHAH ALAM, Nov 28 – Now water consumers in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya will be able to get the latest update on water supply, billing and other water related matters at the tip of their fingers. Today, Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd launched a consumer services portal and
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 28 – The Penang Hill funicular service will be closed for a week, from Jan 12 to 18 next year, for the annual preventive maintenance work, the Penang Hill Corporation said, Friday. The corporation said in a statement that the service would resume on Jan 19. Visitors can
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will launch the Indus Education Foundation (IEF), aimed at helping Indian students to pursue their tertiary education here tomorrow. IEF director Datuk Ravin Ponniah said the foundation wanted to uplift the socio-economic status of Indians. He said it aimed
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 – The restructuring of Malaysian Airlines Systems (MAS) Berhad must be transparent for the nation to benefit from it. Serdang MP Ong Kian Ming said a MAS which is healthy and profitable is important to the country. “This will mean the new entity will be able to pay
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 – Khazanah Nasional Bhd said there has been progress on all fronts towards the complete overhaul of Malaysia Airlines (MAS), under the five-year 12-point MAS Recovery Plan (MRP) announced on Aug 29. Khazanah in a statement today, issued its first progress update on the MRP. The government investment
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 – The change of names of nine roads in the city was not made upon the request of the Conference of Rulers, but was on the decision of the Federal Territories Ministry. Its minister, Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, said the decision was made because those
WASHINGTON, Nov 28 – President Obama celebrated his favorite holiday — Thanksgiving — with phone calls to U.S. troops, something he often does to mark the holiday. He spoke with representatives from the Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy and Coast Guard to express his appreciation for their service, including their work
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 – The Dewan Rakyat today adjourned sine die after sitting for 28 days since Oct 7. During the Third Meeting, Second Term of the 13th Parliament, the Dewan Rakyat passed several bills including the Supply Bill 2015 or Budget 2015 which was tabled by Prime Minister Datuk
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 – Lim Kit Siang has described Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s sudden “U-turn” to retain the Sedition Act as “buckling under pressure” and succumbing to threats by Umno rightists and extremists. Not mincing his words in a press statement released this evening, the Gelang Patah Member of Parliament
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 – Datuk Seri Najib Razak earlier announced that the Sedition Act 1948 will be maintained and strengthened to protect the wellbeing of the country. The Prime Minister said, the act would be improved by incorporating two important provisions that protect the sanctity of Islam and other
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 – The decision by the government to maintain the Sedition Act 1948 is seen as a victory for Malaysians who love peace and harmony. The policy speech by Umno president Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at the party’s general assembly this year is also seen as a commitment
AUSTRALIA, Nov 27 – The World Health Organization (WHO) needs reform to prevent a recurrence of crises such as West Africa’s Ebola outbreak, former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd said on Thursday. Rudd is leading a two-year study to suggest ways to improve the effectiveness of the United Nations system and
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 – Selangor Umno has admitted its faults in losing the state during the previous two general elections. The state’s Umno delegate at the 2014 General Assembly, Datuk Zein Isma Ismail, asked Umno to continue to trust the state’s party leadership to work harder in the run up
