WASHINGTON, Nov 25 – President Barack Obama called for calm Monday night, moments after a Missouri prosecutor announced there would be no indictment against the police officer who shot and killed Michael Brown. His measured tone stood in stunning contrast to the images of violence on the streets of Ferguson that
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – An international investigation team may require at least one year to gather evidence and bring to justice those responsible for the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 disaster, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. “We expect the probe team to take at least one year, or even more,
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – The ringgit erased its gains to close lower today against the US dollar on lack of buying support for the local unit, dealers said. At 5pm today, the ringgit was quoted at 3.3515/3545 against 3.3505/3535 on Monday. He said most emerging Asian currencies rose today,
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has raided the offices of two companies here on suspicion of their having conducted the remittance business without a licence, the central bank said today. It said in a statement that the raids were made early this month in collaboration with the
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – No restrictions will be imposed on speakers in the Umno General Assembly this year but they have been told to be mindful of what they say. Vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said those at the rostrum will be observed not only by delegates but also
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad urged UMNO delegates at the party’s annual general meeting (AGM) which begins today to give constructive criticism against their leaders. “Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Tun Razak and Tun Hussein were not only criticized but were even challenged. I was also challenged
Twitter finance chief Anthony Noto appears to have accidentally tweeted a message that he intended to send privately. The presumed subject of the tweet? A potential acquisition by Twitter. “I still think we should buy them. He is on your schedule for Dec 15 or 16 — we will need
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – The government has plans to expand the Ismail Petra Airport (LTSIP) in Kota Baharu to accomodate the increasing number of passengers. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Abdul Aziz Kaprawi said the project, involving an estimated cost of RM172 million, was among the applications under the 11th Malaysia
SHANGHAI, Nov 25 – China, the world’s biggest tobacco market, is considering a draft regulation that would ban indoor smoking, limit outdoor smoking and end tobacco advertising, the state-run Xinhua news agency has reported. The draft, published by the legislative affairs office of the State Council, or cabinet, and open for
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Modest Richter scale struck northern Sumatra, Indonesia 11:30 last night. Malaysian Meteorological positions in the reality said the epicenter was 35km northeast of Simeulue, Indonesia and 509km southwest Lumut, Perak. However, there is no threat of a tsunami was
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) failed to meet the requirements and proposals of the stakeholders in the construction of the new low-cost carrier terminal, klia2, which resulted in the completion delay and cost overruns from RM1.7 billion to RM4 billion. This was the conclusion made by
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – The absence of Datuk Lee Chong Wei in the 2014 Axiata Cup has not cowed the national badminton squad from looking for success at the tournament starting this Thursday at Britama Arena, Jakarta until Dec 5. National men’s singles player, Chong Wei Feng is aware of the
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – DEPUTY Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday announced a seven-point plan covering tangible measures to save Cameron Highlands from further devastation. This plan, encompassing short-, medium- and long-term measures, will be implemented immediately. FOR starters, the local plan for the highlands will be reviewed to
THAILAND, Nov 25 – Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-O-Cha today threatened to bar ousted premier Yingluck Shinawatra from travelling abroad, a day after the publication of her first media interview since May’s coup. Yingluck, who was booted out of office by a controversial court ruling just before the army takeover, has
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 24 – The Penang government has approved an increase in the annual assessment rates in the state from next year. State Local Government, Traffic Management and Flood Mitigation Committee chairman Chow Kon Yeow said this would translate into revenue of about RM40 million by the two state municipal councils
KUALA TERENGGANU, Nov 24 – The state government in collaboration with Indonesia’s third largest airline, Lion Air will perform direct flights from Kuala Terengganu to a city in China, starting next year. Tourism and Culture Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jidin Shafee, said his office has identified three areas in the
Venice, Nov 24 – The inaugural Malaysia Biennial 2015 will bring together more than 500 global experts in various fields to submit new concepts and ideas on improving and addressing contemporary challenges faced by the People’s Housing Programme (PPR). Spearheaded by three entities, namely, Gain Green Corp Sdn Bhd, property
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 – A suggestion that the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) waive loan repayment for one race, if accepted, will affect the future of our youth. MCA president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai (pic) said the education of young people should not be gambled away to meet
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 – The Selangor state government tabled a RM2.4 billion state budget for 2015, the biggest amount in its history and an increase of over half a billion ringgit from last year’s expenditure. Menteri Besar Azmin Ali said the state’s total revenue is expected to increase to RM1.97 billion
UNITED STATES, Nov 24 – Few will long lament the departure of Chuck Hagel as defense secretary. He was a weak choice for the job, seen as a comfortable one for President Barack Obama, a former senator he knew who was unlikely to ruffle feathers or be as challenging to work
