CAMERON HIGHLANDS, Nov 24 – Deputy Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has instructed the Tanah Rata District Office to take immediate action against the culprits of a farm that has been illegally extended.In his visit to the farm in Habu, Muhyiddin seemed dismayed how the farm’s operators could illegally
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Nov 24 – A human foetus believed to be three months old, was found in the girls’ toilet at a secondary school in Machang Bubok, here today. A police spokesman said in the 3.30 p.m. incident, a teacher found the foetus before informing the police. “A police team was sent
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 – The fuel subsidy removal by the government is a positive move and will not have a significant impact on the economy, research firms said. RHB Research Institute said it believed the decision was right, as it can ease the government’s subsidy burden, given that falling crude oil
LANGKAWI, Nov 23 – Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Bhd (Angkasa) wants the government to exempt civil servants’ payroll deductions from the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Discussions with the Royal Customs Department on the matter will be held soon with a working paper submitted to the government, Angkasa president Datuk Abdul
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 – Umno leadership in the city should have the knowledge, skills and friendly to young people to strengthen the support and trust of members at all levels. Umno president Datuk Seri Najib Razak said it was important indicators as a complement to the city UMNO is
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 – Umno delegates are advised to be rational when raising issues during the party’s 2014 General Assembly to avoid disrupting the nation’s racial harmony. Its vice-president, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, called on the delegates to avoid being “too emotional”, especially when discussing matters regarding vernacular schools in
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 – In a major swoop, Pahang police detained 39 illegal immigrants in the Cameron Highlands during an operation last night. Nine of them were picked up at road-blocks and the rest in the jungle during the blitz which was targeted at immigrants working illegally in the highlands. The suspects comprised Bangladeshis,
BIRMINGHAM, Nov 23 – For some British Muslims, the path to jihad and the path to peaceful aid work can traverse much of the same terrain. From an office in Britain’s second largest city, Waseem Iqbal and a friend are planning a trip to the Middle East. In Jordan, they
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is a leader who walks the talk when he stressed that Chinese vernacular schools would continue to exist, said MCA president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. Liow who is also Transport Minister said he also welcomed Najib’s comments that
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 – The economic divide between the Malays and non-Malays in Kuala Lumpur poses a big challenge for the former, says Federal Territory Umno liaison chairman Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor. He said statistics showed the Malays were far behind other races, in terms of ownership
BUKIT MERTAJAM, Nov 23 – The otherwise “quiet” Penang DAP convention here was “spiced up” by a Prai delegate who stunned the crowd by raising a few controversial issues in his debate. In a span of five minutes, Shamsher Singh Thind, posed a few jaw-dropping questions to DAP leaders. First,
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 – Umno’s ‘politics of service’ aimed at solving the problems of the people, is the strength of the party, which cannot be equalled by any opposition parties. Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin said Umno provided the best services in solving every small or big problem which involved
UNITED STATES, Nov 23 – In a policy shift, President Barack Obama has decided to extend the combat role of U.S. forces in Afghanistan into 2015, allowing troops to keep fighting the Taliban and other militant groups that threaten American soldiers or the Afghan government, The New York Times reported. Back
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 – Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today warns that national unity will never be achieved if Malaysians abandon the concept of power and wealth sharing between races. In a speech read by his former political secretary Tan Sri Aziz Shamsuddin at the National Unity
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 – The best way to achieve national harmony is to eradicate all racialism and share the economy and national stability. Times should revert to just after the racial clashes on May 13, 1969 when Malay leaders were extraordinary and willing to share power and the country’s
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 – A few parts of the downed Malaysia Airlines (MAS) flight MH17’s wreckage, which were too big to be transported by train, has arrived in Kharkov, Ukraine by truck on Saturday. The Dutch Safety Board (DSB) in a statement on its website www.onderzoeksraad.nl said other wreckages recovered
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 – Prasarana Malaysia Berhad today reassured motorists today that its LRT Line Extension Project pier at Federal Highway near Subang Jaya was physically safe and stable. It said the contractors of project were conducting preparatory works for the lifting of segmental box girders which was scheduled to be
GERMANY, Nov 23 – Qassim Shesho stands on Mount Sinjar in northern Iraq, overlooking a vast mountain range that rises from the desert. The calm is deceptive. He worries about the village behind him. Sheref ad-Din holds one of the holiest shrines for the Yazidis. ISIS militants are only two miles
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 – The Goods and Services Tax (GST), to be implemented on April 1 next year, can lead to companies growing their businesses further. Global accounting body CPA Australia’s head of policy and external positioning Paul Drum said once GST was implemented, firms would become more efficient
GEORGETOWN, Nov 23 – Penang DAP chairman Chow Kon Yeow today defused criticisms that Seberang Perai, the mainland portion of the state, was being sidelined despite it being larger than the popular island. Chow, a Penang state executive councillor, said Seberang Perai is in fact witnessing a wave of development in
