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
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 – Youths attending the National Undergraduates Leadership Conference (Pemanas) 2014 want more Cabinet ministers to join the casual session. The 240 local and foreign students also received input from Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek via the slot ‘Membina Komunikasi, Mencorak Persepsi’ for four
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 – Strong winds and rough seas off the coast of West Johor expected to continue until tonight. Malaysian Meteorological Department said in a statement today, thunderstorms can cause high winds up to 50 miles per hour with waves up to 3.5 meters. The situation was dangerous
SMART STRATEGIES, Nov 23 – Country improves from 20th place over past decade. MALAYSIA has jumped 15 notches over the past decade to fifth place in the latest world talent ranking basedon investment and ability to attract and retain talent. In the IMD World Talent Report 2014 that surveyed 60
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 – Resting in an unknown territory therein lies the debris or what is left of the Malaysia Airlines airliner, MH370 – the Beijing-bound aircraft which mysteriously vanished on March 8. Many months later, most of us are still perplexed over the disappearance questioning the ‘lack of information and
KUCHING, Nov 22 – Barisan Nasional (BN) Youth will continue to uphold the Malaysia Agreement 1963 to ensure no irresponsible quarters manipulate the matter as an issue, especially in the coming Sarawak state election. National BN Youth chairman Khairy Jamaluddin said all members would be made to fully understand the agreement to
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 – The 200 fishermen arrested by the Indonesian authorities since last Monday for allegedly fishing illegally in the waters of that country are believed to non-Malaysians. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said they also did not have any travel documents or personal identities. “They are believed to be
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 – The number of companies registered for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) stood at 158,725 as of Nov 21, an increase of 2,210 from the previous day, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department said. The number of companies registered for the GST, to be implemented on April
