KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 – A non-governmental organisation for the handicapped, Persatuan Damai Orang Kurang Upaya Malaysia (DAMAI), has urged the Election Commission to provide handicapped-friendly facilities during the coming 14th General Election (GE14). Its president, V. Murugeswaran said such facilities would encourage more handicapped individuals to vote during the general election.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 – The High Court today dismissed an appeal by a manufacturer of Ronasutra cosmetics to set aside a lower court decision in ordering it to pay RM265,000 to actress Vanidah Imran as payment for the balance of contract between both parties. Judge Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 – The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) are tracking down rapper Namewee following his video clip titled ‘Like A Dog’ which offended the feelings and sensitivities of the multi-racial community in the country. Bukit Aman CID Director Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Najmuddin Mohd said Namewee or his real name,
LANGKAWI, Feb 19 – The incident of stranded tourists after the Langkawi SkyCab cable car system broke down yesterday had not affected the crowd turnout for the ride today. When the cable car resumed service at noon today, the number of tourists queuing up at the counter to get their tickets
SEREMBAN, Feb 18 – The Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir today expressed the importance for all the people, regardless of their religion and race, to have tolerance and respect for one another. “Respect is earned, not demanded … if we do not respect people, they will
BAGAN DATUK, Feb 19 – Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today announced another RM2 million allocation to the Police Heritage Trust Fund (TAWP). Ahmad Zahid said with the allocation, the accumulated fund now stood at RM5 million. “Now, I leave the responsibility to Datuk Seri Zulkifli (Abdullah), via
JAKARTA, Feb 18 – Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s statement on the hope that the Indonesian government will not stop the sending of maids to Malaysia, is widely quoted by the Indonesian media today. ANTARA news agency came out with a report titled “Malaysia Dirugikan Rencana Penghentian Pekerja Indonesia” (Malaysia Loses If
KUANTAN, Feb 18 – A housewife suffered losses of RM15,200 after being deceived by her Facebook “friend” allegedly working in Scotland, who promised to send various branded items to her as their friendship gifts. Pahang Commercial CID chief Supt Mohd Wazir Mohd Yusof said the 54-year-old victim claimed to have became
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 – Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohamad Fuzi Harun said an investigation paper has been opened on rapper Namewee’s video clip which allegedly rode roughshod on the sensitivities of the multi-racial society in the country. He said the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) was working with the Malaysian
BANGKOK, Feb 17 –Thai Police have launched an investigation on 60 policemen from Bangkok’s four police stations for receiving angpow from an alleged gambling outlet owner. Metropolitan Police Division 7 commander Maj Gen Boonyarit Rodma ordered the probe after a video clip of the policemen waiting in a long queue
LANGKAWI, Feb 17 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak today announced an allocation of RM1.315 billion for implementation of five new government projects here under the 11th Malaysia Plan (11MP). The projects include, construction of an additional building for Langkawi Hospital (RM500 million), quarters for health staff ((RM135 million),
KOTA BELUD, Feb 17 – Leaders and members of the Barisan Nasional (BN) must leave it fully to BN chairman Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak to determine the candidates representing the coalition in the upcoming 14th General Election (GE14). Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Dr Salleh Said Keruak said Najib,
BAGAN DATUK, Feb 17 – Visiting his family friend Beh Song Wan is a must for Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi for the Chinese New Year celebration at Taman Desa Bersatu, Hutan Melintang this morning. Beh, 55, who is a close friend of Ahmad Zahid since 27
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 – More than 250,000 Chinese tourists are expected to visit Malaysia during this Chinese New Year celebration compared to nearly 200,000 during the celebration last year. Malaysian Inbound Tourism Association (MITA) president Uzaidi Udanis said the association was confident of the arrival of more tourists from China
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 – Malaysia has received support from leading European Union (EU) countries over its stand in opposing any discriminatory measures against palm oil. Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong said this was conveyed to him during his just-concluded trip to Europe where he led
KOTA MARUDU, Feb 16 – The top level of the Kota Marudu market where textiles were sold was destroyed in a fire early this morning. Kota Marudu Fire Station Chief Rony Sikawan said an emergency call came through at 3.07am and a team of fire-fighters arrived at the scene which was about
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 16 – About 30,000 guests including politicians and state leaders turned up to Penang Chief Minister Chinese New Year open house at SPICE Arena, here, today. The open house was held from 10am until about 12pm with the present of Penang Governor Tun Dr Abdul Rahman Abbas, Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng and
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 16 – The Election Commission (EC) has decided there is no need for a by-election for the Paya Besar parliamentary seat in Pahang, which fell vacant following the death of its incumbent, Datuk Seri Abdul Manan Ismail. EC chairman, Tan Sri Mohd Hashim Abdullah (pix) said this was in
SHAH ALAM, Feb 16 – The Selangor government has handed over all documents related to the land issues in Ijok to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), said Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali. He said the documents were handed over to the MACC a few months ago following reports lodged
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 16 – The urine and blood samples of two more victims who experienced extreme fatigue and dizziness after drinking a type of pre-mixed coffee were found positive for syabu. Penang police chief Datuk A.Thaiveegan said the results were obtained last week but police were still waiting for the
