KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak expressed his concern that the number of Malaysians influenced by the Islamic State militants ideology could increase. In tabling the white paper on the threat of IS in the Dewan Rakyat today, Najib said he felt sad and sympathised
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 – The entry ban did not stop Negara-Ku patron Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan from addressing a forum in Sabah last night via Skype. The prominent lawyer had addressed a crowd of 150 people at a roadshow —part of Negara-Ku’s nationwide campaign to “reclaim Malaysia” — in Kota Kinabalu through the
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in congratulating top scorers in this year’s Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) examination advised them to value the sacrifices and guidance given by their teachers and parents. The results were released today. “Congratulations to all who obtained excellent results in
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 – Proton Holdings Bhd will offer a 20 per cent discount to the total repair cost of customers who suffered damages to their cars due to flooding. In a statement, the national car maker said it reactivated the “PROTON We-Care Prihatin Banjir” programme to alleviate concerns of flood
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 – Malayan Banking Bhd’s (Maybank) pre-tax profit for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2014 rose by 1.7 per cent from a year earlier to RM6.68 billion from RM6.57 billion previously. In a statement Wednesday, Maybank, South-East Asia’s fourth largest bank by assets, said the higher net
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 26 – The overall performance of the 2014 Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) candidates saw a 0.02 decline in Average National Grade (GPN), with GPN of 2.29 this year compared to 2.27 in 2013. Education director-general Datuk Seri Dr Khair Mohamad Yusof said in spite of the decline, the GPN this
HONG KONG, Nov 26 – Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was among a number of student leaders arrested Wednesday as authorities cleared a key demonstration camp in the city’s Mong Kok district. By midday authorities had cleared barricades and tents from the protest camp in the bustling commercial district, which
JOHOR BARU, Nov 26 – A total of 4,811 Standard 6 students in the state who had seat for their Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah in September had aced the examinations, achieving straight As in all five subjects. However there was a dip in the percentage of the students in the
GEORGETOWN, Nov 26 – Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar is now travelling the “dark road” of extremists like Perkasa and its president Datuk Ibrahim Ali, said DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng. Lim said Umno was no longer the future hope for Malaysia as even Khairy, whom Lim described as
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 – Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai will be attending the 20th Asean Transport Ministers Meeting in Mandalay, Myanmar, Thursday. According to a statement issued by his office, the Transport Ministers Meeting for Asean+China, Asean+Japan and Asean+South Korea will be held on Friday. The participants are expected
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 – Umno delegates are in for a shock this Saturday. Its vice president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Hamidi is planning to show the beheadings by the Islamic State militants during his winding up speech. All these uncensored video will be the highlight of his speech to
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 – Hamas Political parties today asked Malaysia continues to play a leading role in issues relating to Palestine to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, said the request was expressed Head of Hamas Political Affairs, Mohammad Naser in
WASHINGTON, Nov 26 – Sony Pictures’ computer network has reportedly come under cyberattack, with hackers threatening to release key information from the Japanese group’s entertainment division. Sony did not respond to a request for comment on Tuesday. But the news site The Next Web reported that all Sony employees at the Los
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – Datuk Seri Najib Razak today reminded delegates that the only way to ensure Malays are protected is to see the recovery of Umno. The party president, in a strongly worded message, told a closed door meeting that the Umno machinery was not doing enough despite more
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the fighter UMNO must resolutely oppose bermanhaj wasatiyyah esktremisme symptoms and militanisme so fast that when it affects young people who want a shortcut to paradise. Consequently, the deputy president, said the party will not compromise with those who try
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced a new arrangement to help passengers impacted by airline bankruptcy. A voluntary agreement on behalf of its members flying to, from and within Europe will cover the repatriation of passengers unable to return home due to an airline
SHAH ALAM Nov 25 – Former Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim has hit back at his successor Mohamed Azmin Ali for spinning facts that the previous budgets tabled by him (Abdul Khalid) were deficit budgets, as they included Supplementary budgets. In a statement issued today, Abdul Khalid said that the claims
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – With fuel subsidy locking in the impact of lower oil prices, Malaysia’s deficit could decline below three per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2015, said the International Monetary Fund. Its Mission Chief for Malaysia Alex Mourmouras said the overall fiscal strategy should bolster equality,
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 – Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi respects the criticism and suggestions made by former Umno president Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. Dr Mahathir in a blog post today, urged 2014 Umno General Assembly delegates to criticise their leaders if they found reason to. Ahmad Zahid said delegates
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
