TAWAU, Nov 1 – The attempts by extremist groups from the Southern Philippines to create tension in Sabah are futile and would not serve to benefit the local Suluk community, according to a grassroot leader here. Sabah Suluk Solidarity Council secretary Mohd Zaki Harry Susanto said the groups’ action to undermine Malaysia’s
THE Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A3 are handsets for those who place a premium on style and social networking. The new handsets, which Samsung describes as “trendy”, are extraordinarily slim (the A5 is 6.7mm thick and the A3 and 6.9mm), use plastic in favour of a quality metal unibody, and are
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 – Several roads near the Puchong Jaya interchange will be closed in stages from Nov 3 to 30, to facilitate construction of the LRT Line Extension Project (LEP). Prasarana Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) in a statement here Saturday said the closure was to accommodate the launching of segmental box girders
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 – Putrajaya will obtain feedback from Umno grassroots on the Sedition Act at its general assembly before deciding whether to repeal the colonial law, The Star Online reported today. Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein (pic) assured that whatever decision made by the government, it will not
UNITED STATES, Nov 1 – An influential daily in the United States has urged US President Barack Obama to uphold his pledge to defend democracy by turning his attention to the events taking place in Malaysia. Referring to his speech in the United Nations in September, The Washington Post quoted Obama
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 1 – The Malaysian Council of Former Elected Representatives (Mubarak) is setting up a ‘think-tank’ to assist Barisan Nasional (BN) in the coming 14th general election (GE14). Its president, Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Abdul Rahman, said the council would also submit to the government the outcome of its study
RAWANG, Nov 1 – Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) says bookings for its newly launched Axia have hit 44,000 units, exceeding the earlier target of 30,000 by year-end. “To date, 9,000 Axia units have been delivered to buyers, and due to the high demand, we are taking steps to ensure
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 – Contractors must be brave to face risks to venture into new markets and not depend on building sector alone, said Deputy Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Muhyiddin said they must also diversify their businesses into other sectors like agricultural technology, oil and gas, information technology and
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 – The number of companies that have registered for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) stood at 117,376 as of Oct 31, an increase of 2,087 from the previous day, said the Royal Malaysian Customs Department. In a statement, the department said the latest data showed a
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 1 – The police are waiting for the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) for its next course of action pertaining to the 157 members of the Volunteer Patrol Team (PPS) who were arrested on Aug 31. Penang police chief Datuk Abdul Rahim Hanafi said investigation papers had been submitted to the
KUANTAN, Nov 1 – The Pahang government has declared Monday (Nov 3) a public holiday in appreciation of the state team defending their Malaysia Cup title tonight. Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob who made the announcment, however, said officers and teachers involved in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination
GEORGETOWN, Nov 1 – Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway Phase III program officially opened on Saturday. In the first day, although much of the traffic using the new road vehicles, but with the addition of new road in Jelutong is expected to improve the level of service from F to
TANJUNG MALIM, Oct 31 –To help preserve, foster and promote the development of traditional culture and heritage of Malaysia, Petronas has sponsored a workshop on Jikey for students of the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). “Arts and cultural activities are vital in fostering
TOKYO, Oct 31 – Sony reported its net loss for the April-September period ballooned to nearly US$1 billion (RM3.29 billion), as the embattled electronics firm continues to struggle in the cut-throat smartphone business. The firm said its net loss came in at ¥109.1 billion, way up from a ¥16.5 billion shortfall
Portland, Oct 31 – When President Barack Obama visited Maine on Thursday, he didn’t come within 300 miles of the nurse protesting her state-mandated Ebola quarantine. But he has inserted himself in the middle of a growing debate between the federal government and states over their rules for health workers returning from
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 – The Malaysian Examinations Syndicate (LPM) will launch a special operation dubbed ‘Operasi Payung’ at all flood prone areas to ensure smooth running of the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations which will begin on Monday. The operation will involve 15 relevant agencies, including the Education Ministry, Health
KUCHING, Oct 31 – A total of 37,488 candidates will be sitting for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination in Sarawak this year, from Nov 3 to Dec 4. Sarawak Education director Serina Sauni in a statement said of the total, 34,833 candidates or 92.92 per cent would be from national secondary
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 31 – Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s sodomy 2 appeal at the Federal Court began Tuesday with submissions by defence counsels Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram and N. Surendran. The hearing continued on Wednesday with Surendran wrapping up his submission, followed by submissions for the defence by Sangeet
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 – Tenaga Nasional Bhd has made its highest ever net profit of RM6.4 billion in financial year ended August 2014 which is an 18.5 per cent increase compared to RM5.4 billion last year. Its chairman Tan Sri Leo Moggie said the rise was attributed to a
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 31 – The Federal Court heard that opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim sexually harassed his former aide Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan in the four months leading up to the sodomy. Lead prosecutor Tan Sri Dr Muhammad Shafee Abdullah told the Federal Court today that Anwar had asked
