EMM Entities: News about Mahathir Mohamad

New aid ship will try to reach Gaza, lawmaker says

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200

An aid ship trying to break Israel's blockade of Gaza still plans to aim for the Palestinian territory, its organizer

M'sian Govt will not legalise sports betting, says PM

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Based on public feedback, the people are not in favour of legalising sports betting. -The Star/ANN

Revive 'crooked' bridge plan, says Johor sultan

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

UPDATED 1.30PM The Johor sultan wants Putrajaya to review its 2006 decision to cancel the bridge project to replace the Causeway.

Dr M: Make sports betting legal

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

KUALA TERENGGANU: Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has given his backing to a proposal to issue licences for sports betting, saying that this will help legalise the industry as well as thwart illegal gambling.

Israel likely to reject international inquiry

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Israel looks set to reject a proposal for an international inquiry into last week’s deadly raid by Israeli commandos on a Gaza-bound aid ship. The UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has suggested a panel including representatives from Turkey – nine of whose nationals were shot dead – as well as Israel and the United States.

Gaza activists fly back to Dublin

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Five Irish activists whose ship was blocked from delivering humanitarian relief supplies to Gaza will arrive back in Dublin on Monday, it was confirmed.

Seized aid ship taken to Israel

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

An aid ship boarded by Israeli forces while trying to break the blockade of Gaza arrives in the Israeli port of Ashdod.

"Contact lost" with new Gaza aid ship

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

The organisation behind the Gaza aid flotilla says it has lost contact with another ship trying to bring supplies to the Palestinian territory. The Free Gaza movement says it suspects the Israelis of having sabotaged the communication links. The Rachel Corrie, chartered by an Irish group with....

Evolving From Gertak to Gelak

Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200

'The Melayu Bangkit programme organised by the People's Awakening Movement (Gertak) which was postponed for security reasons will be held on June 14. ...Gertak chairman Razali Idris said the agenda remained the same, to discuss issues affecting the Malays like the New Economic Policy (NEP), Vision 2020 and unity efforts.

Rising chorus against Samy

Sun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200

A new movement to oust Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu has been launched, but the big question is: will the MIC president leave honourably?

Teachers: Dreams dashed

Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200

2010/05/12 JAYARAMANY MANIAM, Klang, Selangor letters@nst.com.my MY niece's childhood dream of becoming a teacher has been shattered. She scored A+ in English, Moral Studies and History, A in Modern Mathematics and Bahasa Malaysia, B in Additional Mathematics and Chemistry in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examination.

PM: Brunei-Msia talks will lead to win-win situation

Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200

The talks between Malaysia and Brunei to resolve sea and land boundary issues will result in a win-win solution for both countries, says the PM.

China wants telecom companies to inform on clients (AP)

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

AP - China is poised to pass a law requiring telecommunications and Internet companies to report any revelation of state secrets, potentially forcing businesses to collaborate with the country's vast security apparatus that stifles political dissent.

Military pilots bow down

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Members of Iran's air force pray during Friday prayers in Tehran yesterday. The senior cleric and interim Friday Prayers leader Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati told Iranians that the US was "the only nuclear criminal in the world". Copyright 2009 Independent News and Media Limited ....

Genting (M) buys US$48m MGM Mirage notes

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Genting Malaysia Bhd said it completed its subscription to US$48 million of senior notes sold by MGM Mirage, the Las Vegas-based operator of hotels and casinos. -- Bloomberg

Asean translates vision into action

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

The four-day Asean Summit in this capital starting Tuesday will turn its 10-member nations' dream of becoming a single community into reality in the next five years.

ZUBAIDAH ABU BAKAR Perkasa no threat to Umno

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

2010/03/28 AN Umno division chief was seen sitting in a car, the windows wound down, listening to speeches at the official launch of the district's Malay rights group Peribumi Perkasa Negara or Perkasa. That's an irony. He had received an invitation and should be sitting onstage. It was later revealed that the politician wanted to play it safe.

Mahathir to Najib: Listen to Perkasa

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The ex-PM gives a stern reminder to Najib cannot ignore NGOs which are representing the Malays.

Malaysia's Anwar drops fight against sodomy judge

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim decided Tuesday not to seek the dismissal of his sodomy trial judge, hoping to dispel criticism he was delaying the politically charged case. Read More

Clashes erupt in West Bank town over holy sites (AFP)

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

AFP - Around 100 Palestinians clashed with Israeli troops in the West Bank town of Hebron on Thursday over an Israeli plan to renovate two deeply contested holy sites in the occupied territory.

Judge refuses to quit Anwar trial

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The sodomy trial of Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is delayed, mired in legal wrangling over the judge's role.

Anwar Ibrahim sodomy trial begins

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim goes on trial accused of sodomy, in a case he claims is politically motivated.

Tunku Ibrahim is new Sultan of Johor

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

JOHOR BARU: Tunku Ibrahim Ismail has been proclaimed the new Sultan of Johor following the death of his father the late Sultan Iskandar Ismail.

Johor sultan is dead

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

UPDATED 11.31PM Sultan Iskandar Sultan Ismail, 77, died tonight after ruling the state for almost three decades.

Israel unveil details of border fence with Egypt

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Israeli officials gave details yesterday of the fence they are planning to build along the Egyptian border to thwart migrants and arms smugglers.

Iraq eyes huge oil capacity rise

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Iraq could produce 12m barrels of oil per day in 2015, the oil minister says, making it the world's second-largest producer.

Malaysian, Thai leaders to make peace tour

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Thailand's leaders will make an unprecedented visit to the troubled Thai south this week, presenting a united front in the face of an insurgent crisis that has killed 4,000 people.

'Suspect' in Japan killing held

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The only suspect in the murder of British teacher Lindsay Hawker has been arrested by police in Japan, the Foreign Office confirms.

China hits out at US in fresh trade spat

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

By Geoff Dyer in Beijing Published: November 7 2009 02:00 | Last updated: November 7 2009 02:00 China accused the US of protectionist and biased trade policies yesterday - only a week beforePresident Barack Obama's first visit to Beijing. In a stinging rebuke to Washington, China's commerce....

Army officer killed in Pakistan attack

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

A pair of gunmen on a motorbike killed a soldier and a high-ranking army officer in the Pakistani capital today, officials said, the latest strike against security forces as the military wages a major anti-Taliban offensive in the northwest.

Don't blindly readmit Ibrahim into Umno

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

This warning comes from the Kelantan Umno Youth which wants the party to consider carefully before accepting the former division leader.

AHMAD A. TALIB: A speech befitting a fighting president

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

"Perjuangan yang belum selesai," Najib said, echoing the words of one of his predecessors, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. The latter, asked to comment on Najib's speech, said it was very spirited, leaving the party to now walk the talk. Indeed, much remains for the party rank and file to translate Najib's vision into reality.

Umno delegates gather for assembly

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Some 2,539 Umno delegates have gathered at the Dewan Merdeka in the Putra World Trade Centre here on Thursday to hear the address by party president Datuk Seri Najib Tun razak.

Death sentence in China for brawl that led to riots: court (AFP)

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

AFP - One man was sentenced to death and a second handed a life prison term over a factory brawl in southern China that sparked deadly unrest in the northwest Xinjiang region, authorities said Saturday.

Anwar asks US to see Muslim success

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

He offered some insight for the US on dealing with the Muslim world: highlight successes, fund education, and do not fear openly debating radicals.

Samy Vellu’s revelation shocks community

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

THE Indian community is stunned with the recent revelation by MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu that MIED and AIMST have no links with MIC, reported Makkal Osai in its headlines yesterday.

Umno chooses its 'best' man

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

free 'Politicians in this country - no matter how badly tainted they are - can still come back to win in elections.'

Lucozade hits the cold drinks road to China

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

is set to launch one of it best-known consumer brands in China by selling the energy drink Lucozade through a Shanghai-based partner. The move marks a shift in strategy for the pharmaceutical group under Andrew Witty, the chief executive appointed last year, to spread risk and diversity by expanding....

Malaysian exports start to show signs of recovery

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

MALAYSIA'S exports are beginning to see signs of recovery, International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed says.

Yemen, Indonesia talk cooperation development

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

SANA'A, Sep.14 (Saba)- Prime Minister Ali Mujawar held talks here on Monday with the Indonesian President's envoy Alawi Bin Shihab currently visiting Yemen.

8pc yearly growth vital to achieve developed nation status: Najib

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200

MALAYSIA is committed to achieving developed nation status by 2020 but will need to redefine what is achievable, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said.

Malaysia delays caning beer woman

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Islamic officials in Malaysia unexpectedly delay until after Ramadan the caning of a woman for drinking beer.

Israel 'shot dead unarmed civilians' - HRW

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Human Rights Watch has said Israeli troops shot dead 11 Palestinians who were waving white flags during the Gaza conflict.

Seeking Israeli settlements dispute

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Middle East peace envoy George Mitchell have been trying to resolve a public dispute over Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

Move to ensure enough science and technical reference materials in BM

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR: The Government will allocate a huge budget to facilitate translation of science and technology-based reference materials to Bahasa Malaysia.

AZMI ANSHAR Najib's 100 days no honeymoon

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200

2009/07/11 NOBODY forced him to become prime minister, except for the greater demands of destiny. If Datuk Seri Najib Razak had been primed to assume the highest office in the land, it was through destiny's egging and his own ambitions that landed him the unenviable job. Enviable, perhaps to a handful of overtly ambitious pretenders.

Poorer results when subjects taught in English, says Muhyiddin

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200

KAMPAR: Malaysian students’ grasp of Science and Mathematics has been on a steady decline, prompting the Government to revert teachings of both subjects to Bahasa Malaysia.

English in Schools: Policy reversed but English hours extended

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200

At the same time, bold and decisive measures will be put in place to strengthen the teaching of English at all levels of education — primary, secondary and matriculation. Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who is also education minister, announced the decision to revert to Bahasa....

Rudd to meet Najib tomorrow

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200

PUTRAJAYA: Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will arrive in Malaysia tomorrow on a working visit.

Celebrities 'tweet' for Aung San Suu Kyi

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200

As many as 64 Hollywood stars politicians and former political prisoners from around the world have joined an online "tweeting" campaign calling for the release of the Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Malaysia's Anwar sues FM for alleged defamation

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim filed a $28.5 million defamation suit Wednesday against the foreign minister for saying that Anwar had tried to bribe him to join his party. Read More

No Slowing Down of FDI to Iskandar Malaysia

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Kuala Lumpur, May 22 (QNA) - Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the Government does not expect Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) to Iskandar Malaysia to suffer as a result of the current global economic slowdown . Najib, who is also the Finance Minister, said in a statement....

Iskandar Investment Berhad sees opportunity during global economic downturn

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB), the catalytic developer of Iskandar Malaysia, is making its debut at the Cityscape Abu Dhabi to showcase their unique offerings to GCC investors.

Malaysia's new cabinet takes office

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Malaysia's new Cabinet took office Friday with old-time party loyalists at the helm, raising questions about Prime Minister Najib Razak's ability to carry out promised political, social and economic reforms.

Pakatan's rising hills, Najib's declining slope

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200

The 2-1 victory shows that both Pakatan and BN held onto their original seats. But the final tallies do not suggest a status quo. Far from it.

Najib gives clear signals

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200

The new Prime Minister has sent out unmistakable indications that he wants to be an inclusive leader of all Malaysians.

Najib Razak sworn in as new Malaysian Prime Minister

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Najib Razak, an arch-conservative and darling of South East Asia’s political establishment, has been sworn in as Malaysia's sixth prime minister.

Prime Minister of Malaysia, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, resigns to the king

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200

The Prime Minister of Malaysia Abdullah Ahmad Badawi officially resigned to the country’s constitutional monarch today, clearing the way for his deputy Najib Razak to take over on Friday.

Dr M: Vote for leaders who reject war

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has called for a worldwide campaign to get candidates running for elections to sign statements declaring war as a crime.

Abdullah to see King on April 2, Dr M to rejoin Umno

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The handover of power from Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak will take place after the Prime Minister meets the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Thursday.

Malaysia leader poised to resign

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Malaysia's prime minister wants to step down and has scheduled a meeting with the supreme ruler of the country to hand in his letter of resignation, Malaysia's national news agency reported Saturday.

Challenges mount for Malaysia's Najib

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

There is a sense of foreboding among activists and dissidents that Malaysia's premier-in-waiting, Najib Razak, and his new administration will resort to authoritarian measures to affirm their grip on power. Ominous signs of a return to "Mahathirism" are already evident in disrupted opposition....

Tough Ride for Malaysia's Next Premier

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR— Najib Razak, who was elected on Thursday, March 26, as the ruling party's new leader, faces doubts and uphill tasks as next premier including a crumbling economy and a party at disarray. "Throughout his political career, Najib has never had to fight like this before," Ong Kian Ming, a political analyst, told Reuters.

Malaysia's next leader: Ruling party must reform

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Malaysia's incoming prime minister signaled radical reforms in the ruling party, warning Tuesday that failure to end deep-rooted corruption and politics of patronage would sound its death knell. read more

Malaysian party faces revolt over graft: Mahathir

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

15 Umno members were reprimanded over vote-buying ahead of internal leadership elections. -AFP

Committee's decision - more questions than answers

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

comment The decision to bar the Malacca CM from running for the Umno deputy president's position because he was found guilty of money politics is a mystery to many. Who is actually guilty?

Karpal hauled up for sedition

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

He has also received a death-threat letter and bullets in the mail. -The Star/ANN

Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe 'buys £4m apartment in Hong Kong'

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Zimbabwean leader President Robert Mugabe has bought a £4 million apartment in Hong Kong it has been reported.

Perak drama: Zambry to be new Perak MB

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Datuk Zambry Kadir will be the new Perak Mentri Besar. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said Perak’s Sultan Azlan Shah had consented to Zambry helming the state.

Latest News : Malaysia Airports to build budget terminal: reports

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia Airports Holdings, the country’s sole airport operator, plans to build a low-cost terminal, newspapers reported on Saturday, a day after reports that budget airline AirAsia’s proposal to build an airport was scrapped. AirAsia had planned to build and run its own....

PKR will not reject hudud

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

PKR will not reject outright PAS’ plan to implement hudud law, said its de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Gaza conflict: Diplomatic pressure increases on Israel to halt attacks

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Prime Minister Ehud Olmert discussed the proposal - which was suggested by France's foreign minister - and other possible next steps with his foreign and defense ministers, Israeli officials said. US President George W. Bush and his Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice asked leaders in the Middle....

Malaysia's former king dies: report (AFP)

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

AFP - Malaysia's former king Tuanku Jaafar Tuanku Abdul Rahman, who was the longest serving ruler of his southern state, has died at age 86, a report said Sunday.

Remains of fifth victim of Malaysian landslide found: police (AFP)

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

AFP - Malaysian police have found the remains of a fifth person killed in a landslide in Kuala Lumpur's up-market northeastern suburbs, more than two weeks after the disaster struck.

KOH LAY CHIN: Kids deserve something more than murky broth

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

IF this were an actual battle on a field, one would be confused with the different armoury and flags worn by troops on both sides. For the teaching of Science and Mathematics in English, it would appear as if the teams "For" and "Against" are well drawn. But this is not so.

Malaysia, Japan to meet on natural gas supply in early 2009

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- The Malaysian and Japanese governments have agreed to hold a joint meeting early next year to discuss ways to deal with the issue of insufficient natural gas supply in Malaysia, Japan's Ambassador to Malaysia, Masahiko Horie said here on Friday.

Zaid cannot appeal, says PM

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Former de facto Law Minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim cannot appeal against Umno’s decision to sack him, said party president Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.

Experts warn Barack Obama of 'hornet's nest' in Middle East

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Iran poses the greatest foreign policy challenge to the new president with Tehran on course to produce a nuclear bomb in the first year of an Obama administration, an unprecedented coalition of top think tanks warned yesterday.

Islamic ruling bans Malaysia's Muslims from practising yoga

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

First it was the insidious habit of young women wearing trousers. Now Malaysia's Muslims have been warned off the perils of practising yoga. The country's leading Islamic council has issued an edict prohibiting people indulging in the exercise, fearing its Hindu roots could corrupt them.

Malaysia outlaws 'corrupting' yoga for Muslims

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Malaysia's top Islamic body has banned Muslims from practising yoga, saying it contains corrupting elements of Hinduism.

LIONEL MORAIS in Uzbekistan: Oiling the KL-Tashkent link

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

This latest injection of funds by the Malaysian oil company will be announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who will arrive here today at freezing temperatures of between -4ºC and 6ºC for a three-day working visit to strengthen ties between Malaysia and the former Soviet Republic.

Umno polls: ‘Three-cornered fight healthy for party’

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

A three-cornered fight for the Umno deputy presidency is healthy for the party, said Tan Sri Muhammad Muhammad Taib.

Shahrizat versus Rafidah – still a big question

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Will she or will she not? That is the one million ringgit question in the minds of everyone on Datuk Seri Shahrizat Jalil’s next move.

Khir makes it a three-way fight

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

After an initial slow start, Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khir Toyo has made a credible entry into the Umno Youth chief contest.

Dr M: Criminalise wars of aggression

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR: There would be fewer wars and less need for defence if wars of aggression are criminalised, says former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, adding that war makes beasts of ordinary men and women. "They are perpetrated by ordinary human beings who have been trained by civilised....

UMNO DIVISIONAL MEETINGS: Azalina vies for Wanita Umno's No. 2 post

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200

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Umno divisional meetings:Jamaluddin undecided over post

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200

MUADZAM SHAH: Former science, technology and innovation minister Datuk Seri Dr Jamaluddin Jarjis is keeping mum over his ambitions in Umno. The Rompin MP and Umno division chief said he had not decided whether to defend his supreme council seat. "I leave that to the grassroots and party members," he said here yesterday.

Doubt over Abdullah's reform plans

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200

news analysis What really pushed Umno president Abdullah Ahmad Badawi out of top-level politics, and can he now implement his reform agenda?

In the end, he made a sensible decision

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200

But in the end, wisdom trumped emotion. The 68-year-old Umno president knew that what he was doing was best for the party. He did what a responsible leader should do, giving up the party leadership (and in effect the prime ministership also) in March after five years in power, paving the way for his deputy Datuk Seri Najib Razak to take over.

Malaysian PM Abdullah Badawi to resign

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200

The transition had been scheduled for 2010 but will be brought forward to March 2009. Mr Abdullah's standing in the United Malays' National Organisation (UMNO) which has led Malaysia's government for 51 years, was undermined when he led the party to its worst ever election results earlier this year.

Contest is democratic, says Dr M

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad described as democratic the moves by Umno leaders to offer themselves for the deputy president’s post.

Malaysia rules out re-pegging ringgit

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has no intention of pegging the ringgit to the dollar, Finance Minister Najib Razak said on Monday, ruling out calls to reinsta

Malaysian party quits coalition, PM says may step down earlier (AFP)

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200

AFP - Malaysia's premier, who is facing an opposition bid to seize power, was hit Wednesday with the departure of a party in his coalition, and said he may step down earlier than planned.

Manila ferry blast suspect held

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200

A leading suspect in the Philippines' worst militant attack - the 2004 Manila Bay ferry bombing - is arrested in Bahrain.

Gilani greets Malaysia on national day

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200

ISLAMABAD, Aug 30 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has greeted Malaysia on its national day and hoped that the close bonds between the two countries will strengthen in the days ahead. Prime Minister Gilani in a message of felicitations to his Malaysian counterpart Abdullah bin Ahmad....

Malaysia's Anwar returns to parliament (AFP)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200

AFP - Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in to parliament Thursday, ending a decade-long political exile and taking another step towards his plan of toppling the government.

Critics want Malaysia PM to resign over Anwar win

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Dissidents in Malaysia's ruling party demanded the prime minister's resignation Wednesday after opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim returned to Parliament with a sweeping election victory.

Anwar confident of election win

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim prepares for a by-election expected to return him to politics.

Australian man in court for drug trafficking

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200

An Australian man has been committed to stand trial in the Northern Territory Supreme Court, charged with smuggling drugs from Indonesia.

Anwar kicks off by-election campaign

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim accused the government of resorting to dirty tactics to deter his campaign for a parliamentary by-election.

Anwar to face sodomy charge in court

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200

The Malaysian authorities have summoned the opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to court, complicating his bid to return to Parliament in a by-election less than three weeks away.

Anwar Fears Govt Plan To Sabotage Election

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Anwar plans to stand for election from a constituency in northern Penang state which his wife has vacated.

Malaysia's Anwar to fight election in wife's seat

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200

The wife of Malaysia's opposition leader resigned from Parliament Thursday, giving him the chance to regain political office by running for the seat in a special election.

Malaysia's Anwar released on bail

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was released on bail Thursday after being arrested for questioning about a sodomy case, Malaysia's home affairs minister told CNN.

Report: Malaysia's Anwar arrested

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) -- A lawyer says Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has been arrested just before he was scheduled to give his statement to police over sodomy allegations. Counsel Sankara Nair says police stopped Anwar's car near his house and took him to the police headquarters Wednesday.

Mahathir belittles Najib and backs Muhyiddin

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200

The ex-Malaysian PM appears to have endorsed Trade and Industry Minister Muhyiddin Yassin for the top job. -ST

Mahathir: There’s a concerted campaign against Najib

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is convinced that there is a concerted campaign against Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and that “somebody is behind it” besides Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia rebukes US over 'meddling' in Anwar sex claims

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Malaysia has issued a formal complaint to the United States for meddling in its handling of new sodomy allegations against opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim.

Umno Youth to counter slander against leaders

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno Youth will counter every accusation against party leaders by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, its chief Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said. In a statement yesterday, Hishammuddin said Umno had had enough of Anwar's "lies, accusations and nonsense" and would not stand idly by as he....

Simon Tisdall: Malaysia's political scene looks increasingly chaotic

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Simon Tisdall: As Anwar Ibrahim is accused of sexual assault and rumours of conspiracy swirl, Malaysia is heading for real political upheaval

Anwar accuses police chief, attorney general

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday switched from being accused to accuser when he lodged a police report against the c

Malaysia's Anwar says sodomy charge "a conspiracy" (Reuters)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Reuters - Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim said on Tuesday he was shelving plans to contest a parliamentary by-election due to a "political conspiracy" behind a young aide's accusation of homosexual assault.

Malaysian opposition leader accused of sodomy

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Anwar, 60, dismissed the accusation as "a complete fabrication." He said he fled to the embassy because he feared for his life. The dramatic developments that began to unfold a little before midnight Saturday will further roil Malaysian politics, which have been in turmoil since March 8 elections....

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar accused of sodomy

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim took refuge at the Turkish Embassy on Sunday after police began investigating an allegation that he sodomized his male aide, reprising a sex scandal that led to his imprisonment a decade ago.

Pressure after 'sham' election

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200

INTERNATIONAL pressure on Robert Mugabe will be sustained today after a universally-condemned "sham" election to confirm him as Zimbabwe’s president. Turnout was said to be low despite reports of widespread violent intimidation across the country as Mr Mugabe attempted to reinforce his position.

Bar: No logging near reserve areas

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200

The Kedah Government has no right to cut down trees near the Ulu Muda River Reserve as water catchment areas fall under the Protected Areas and Protected Places Act 1959, the Malaysian Bar Council said.

Malaysia's Anwar faces sex claim

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200

The Malaysian opposition leader, Anwar Ibrahim, is to be investigated over allegations of sodomy, police say.

Former judge hits out at Dr M

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200

He had allegedly tried to amend the Federal Constitution because he wanted the judiciary to be under his control. -The Star

Mahathir quits ruling party

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian premier Mahathir Mohamad quit the ruling party UMNO on Monday in a move observers said could help unseat the embattled

Mahathir quits Malaysia party

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Former PM says departure from ruling party is sign of no confidence in successor.

Gold rises 2% on oil prices and AngloGold move�

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200

THE 2% improvement in the gold price to $876/oz yesterday from Monday's lows was ascribed partly to news AngloGold Ashanti would substantially reduce its large gold , but also to higher oil prices. CEO Mark Cutifani, who has said since his appointment last year that he was not a fan of gold....

World Press Freedom Day today

Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200

ISLAMABAD: The World Press Freedom Day will be observed throughout the globe, including Pakistan, today (May 3). Throughout the world, May 3 serves a

The passing of a towering Malaysian

Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Nasimuddin was one of the finest examples of a New Economic Policy Bumiputera success stories. Starting with RM80,000 at the age of 21, and ploughing back the gains he made selling imported cars through initial government support, he built a thriving diversified business empire.

Malaysian former PM starts own blog

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad Thursday joined the blogging community with his own blog accessible at www.chedet.com. In its preface, Mahathir said the site "is dedicated to publishing my writings as and when I am able to pen my thoughts and opinions.

Malaysia police halt Anwar speech (AP)

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200

AP - Police cracked down on a rally Monday aimed at celebrating opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim's formal return to politics, halting him midway through a speech to more than 10,000 supporters.

Malaysia's Anwar won't run for office yet

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Malaysia's de facto opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim does not expect to run for political office in the next few months, a report said on Friday, amid growing talk he was eyeing the premiership.

Malaysian PM hints at hand-over

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Malaysia embattled prime minister signals that he is willing to discuss a transition of power to his deputy.

Malaysia's dueling leaders lock horns over poll losses

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Published Date: April 07, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's past and present prime ministers traded barbs and accusations yesterday over responsibility for the ruling party's disastrous performance in the recent general elections. Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi accused his predecessor of abusing....

Muslim nations condemn Dutch Qur'an film

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0200

By Our Correspondent UNITED NATIONS , March 28: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday “condemned in strongest terms” the airing of Dutch film-maker Geert Wilders’ offensively - Hundreds of angry Muslims marched Friday in Pakistan and denounced a Dutch legislator's (Reuters) -....

Film critical of Islam dropped from Web site

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

A London-based Web site has dropped a Dutch lawmaker's film that features disturbing images of terrorist acts juxtaposed with verses from the Quran to paint Islam as a threat to Western society, citing threats to its staff.

Malaysia to hold 13th Asia Oil and Gas Conference

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Xinhua) -- The 13th Asia Oil and Gas Conference (AOGC) will be held on June 8-10 here this year, the organizers said here on Thursday. The annual conference is being organized by Malaysia's state-run oil company Petronas and other Malaysian thinking-tank institutes to....

PM breaks away from Cabinet he inherited

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

PUTRAJAYA: All in all, this is the cabinet and government the Barisan Nasional should have had four years ago. A smaller cabinet; more than half new faces; long-serving, controversial and ageing and ineffective ministers dropped; racial balance maintained despite heavy losses by component parties;....

Radzi quits Umno, BN sec-gen posts; Tengku Adnan takes over

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Speaking at a Press conference at Menara Datuk Onn, Radzi said he was resigning because was “unable to work effectively anymore.” "I have spoken to the president. I offered my resignation from both posts. I also thanked him for giving me the opportunity to serve for four years.

Malaysia PM urged to resign as rift opens in party (Reuters)

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Reuters - The son of former Malaysian premier Mahathir Mohamad on Friday asked Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to step down from office following the ruling coalition's election debacle at the weekend.

Malaysia’s PM faces crucial few days

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

“Après moi le déluge” could be the motto for Abdullah Badawi as he was sworn in on Monday for a second term as Malaysian prime minister, ignoring calls for his resignation in the wake of the National Front coalition government’s worst election setback in 50 years.

Nigerians jailed for bank scam - reports

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Nine Nigerians have been sentenced to nine years in jail for faking a series of official-looking mastheads.

Shock election result for Malaysia’s ruling party

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

By John Burton in Kuala Lumpur Published: March 9 2008 03:49 | Last updated: March 9 2008 03:49 Malaysia's long-ruling National Front government, in a surprise upset, suffered its biggest ever electoral setback in polls on Saturday, placing the future of prime minister Abdullah Badawi in doubt.

Malaysia ruling coalition suffers surprise upset

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Malaysia's opposition threatened this afternoon to hand the ruling coalition its biggest upset in 40 years by winning the northern industrial state of Penang, putting the prime minister's political future at risk.

PM: There was no gentleman’s agreement between me and Mahathir

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said there was no gentleman’s agreement between him and his predecessor Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad that he (Abdullah) be prime minister only for a term.