EMM Entities: News about Najib Razak

Invest in Malaysia, DPM tells Korean firms

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

M'sian government wants to attract new investments like the manufacturing and services sector. -The Star/ANN

Set aside caste-based politics, Najib tells MIC

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200

MIC Congress MIC needs to set aside its caste-based politics if it wants to see changes in party leadership, the BN chairperson tells MIC delegates.

Latest News : Malaysia may consider third rate increase as Asia splits on economic risks

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Malaysia may consider third rate increase as Asia splits on economic risks Malaysia will consider on Thursday whether to raise interest rates for a third time this year as policy makers across Asia weigh the risks of faster inflation against threats to the global economic recovery.

Malaysia welcome for women judges

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200

The Malaysian government's appointment of its first female judges in the shariah courts is welcomed.

Khazanah extends US$835mil Parkway offer

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200

By Saeed Azhar KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian state investor Khazanah extended its US$835 million (S$1.1 billion) partial offer for Singapore hospital operator Parkway until July 26, as it takes more time to counter Fortis Healthcare's better bid. Both India's Fortis Healthcare and Khazanah want to use....

400 Felda settlers lash out at Suara Keadilan

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200

About 400 Felda settlers and their second generation throughout Kelantan staged a peaceful demonstration at the Gua Musang Felda Regional Office.

Umno has no place for prima donnas: Najib

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200

PEKAN: Umno has no place for "prima donnas" who refuse to work as a team and instead impede the process of strengthening the party, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said.

Raja Petra’s trustworthiness questionable: PM

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200

PEKAN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said he leaves it to the authorities to take action against blogger Raja Petra Kamaruddin. The prime minister said the people should not believe the claims made by the blogger who has fled the country to London.

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

UN chief calls for ‘positive’ Israeli response to proposed probe into flotilla incident

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

UNITED NATIONS, June 23 (APP): UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for “prompt and positive response” to his proposal for an international probe into the May 31 Israeli attacks on a Gaza -bound flotilla, which left nine people killed, a UN spokesman said here Tuesday.

Barack Obama calls for Nobel laureate to be freed

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Barack Obama called on the Burma regime to free Aung San Suu Kyi in a message sending best wishes for her 65th birthday.

Bakke's appointment not hasty: Najib

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said the appointment of Datuk Mohd Bakke Salleh as the new president and chief executive of the Sime Darby Bhd group was not made hastily. The Prime Minister said the selection had undergone an internal evaluation process as well as a third party evaluation.

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.

U.S. human trafficking report includes U.S. cases for first time

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

The U.S. government's annual worldwide human trafficking report, released Monday, for the first time includes an assessment of trafficking in the United States.

UK 'to approve £19m of Gaza aid'

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

The government is expected to announce it has approved £19m of aid money to be given to the UN operation in Gaza.

DPM: Help boost competitive edge

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

PUTRAJAYA: The private and public sectors have to enhance their cooperation to ensure that Malaysia remains an investment destination of choice. Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said this would also allow the country to strengthen its global competitiveness, especially with China and India aggressively wooing foreign investments.

Four Palestinian divers killed off Gaza

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

The funeral has taken place in Gaza of four Palestinian divers who were killed by the Israeli navy. The Israeli army says the men were intercepted…

Anwar has alibi against sodomy charges: lawyer

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

He claims he was in fact meeting with several people at another apartment in the building. -AFP

Defying Israeli Blockade, Vessels Head for Gaza

Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Israel denounced a flotilla carrying activists and supplies as a political provocation and vowed not to let the boats reach the Hamas-run territory.

Israel to stop Gaza aid ships

Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Army plans to halt 'Freedom Flotilla', a nine-ship aid convoy headed for Gaza Strip.

KTM to move station to Woodlands

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200

SINGAPORE: Malaysia and Singapore have agreed that the KTM station in Tanjung Pagar will move to Woodlands by July 1 2011. A joint venture (60 per cent Khazanah and 40 per cent Temasik) will be set up soon to develop three parcels of the KTMB land in Tanjung Pagar.

2 more MIC men get the boot

Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR: MIC central working committee (CWC) members K.P. Samy and G. Kumar have been expelled from the party with immediate effect. They were given two weeks to appeal to the CWC. In an expulsion letter sent personally to Samy's home in Klang, MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu said he had consulted with party deputy president Datuk G.

Najib in S'pore for 2-day visit

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

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will meet his Malaysian counterpart Najib Razak in Singapore tomorrow - his second meeting in a week with a neighbouring country's leader. The retreat is to allow the two leaders to strengthen personal ties and meet in an informal setting.

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?

Two more call for Samy to quit

Sat, 22 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200

KLANG: The call for MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu to step down now has gained momentum with two high ranking MIC leaders joining sacked Youth deputy chief V. Mugilan in making a similar demand.

PLUS sells RM1b of Islamic bonds

Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Projek Lebuhraya Utara Selatan Bhd (PLUS) sold RM1 billion of zero coupon Islamic notes due in 2024, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. - Bloomberg

Bank Negara may raise GDP forecast

Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200

BANK Negara Malaysia may revise upwards Malaysia's forecast gross domestic product (GDP) for 2010, given the stronger than expected first quarter growth of 10.1 per cent. Bank Negara governor Tan Sri Dr Zeti Akhtar Aziz said potential for a revision was high despite uncertainties in Europe which has seen the euro hit a four-year low.

Sime stock drops to 16-month low

Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Sime Darby Bhd, Malaysia's second-biggest listed company, fell the most in 16 months after saying cost overruns on projects such as the Bakun hydro-electric dam may force it to book losses in its fiscal second half. The stock dropped 5.5 per cent to RM8.17 at 9:02 am local time, set for its steepest decline since January 8, 2009.

Malaysia records 10.1% growth in first quarter of the year (Updated)

Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian economy recorded a robust growth of 10.1% in first quarter of 2010, the country's highest first-quarter growth since the year 2000, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced Thursday.

Anwar sodomy trial resumes

Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200

The sodomy trial of Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim resumes after legal wrangling over the judge's role.

Malaysia and Cambodia to ink six business deals

Sun, 09 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200

PHNOM PENH: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak will witness the signing of six business deals worth US$1bil (RM3.27bil) between Malaysia and Cambodia during his official visit here.

RM35m O&G deals likely in the bag

Sat, 08 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200

SOME 25 Malaysian companies in the offshore oil and gas industry may have won businesses worth RM35 million from a four-day trip to the Offshore Technologies Conference 2010 (OTC 2010) in the US. The mission, from May 3 to 6, was jointly led by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (Matrade),....

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.

MACC to appeal against former exco members' acquittal

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

2010/04/28 KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will appeal against the acquittal of two former Perak Exco members of corruption. Chief Commissioner Datuk Abu Kassim Mohamed said its legal and prosecution division would be filing a notice of appeal against the Ipoh Sessions Court decision soon.

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 ....

Anwar to face music over Apco

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

2010/04/23 THE Dewan Rakyat yesterday referred opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to the Rights and Privileges Committee for disciplinary action over his allegation that the 1Malaysia concept was designed by a foreign firm, Apco Worldwide, which also created the One Israel slogan in 1999 for then Israel prime minister Ehud Barak.

Iran brands US 'nuclear criminal'

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls the US an "atomic criminal" at a nuclear summit in Tehran.

White House says Iran nuclear threat years away

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

By Daniel Dombey in Washington Published: April 15 2010 00:56 | Last updated: April 15 2010 00:56 The Obama administration said on Wednesday it would probably take Iran three to five years to make a nuclear weapon, a statement that provoked incredulity from Senator John McCain, the former presidential candidate.

Malaysian construction-related firms have strong presence in Middle East after Asean

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

The strength, reach and role of Malaysian construction-related firms have been gaining sold grounds in overseas markets with the Middle East region attaining second position after Asean region followed by South Asia, according to an official of the South East Asian country's Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB).

REFILE-U.S., Indonesia sign investment financing agreement

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

(Refiles to fix typo in second graph) * Indonesian says pact signals changed U.S. view * Says country also easing investment barriers By Doug Palmer WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - The United States and Indonesia signed an agreement on Tuesday paving the way for increased U.S.

'Ukraine vow' at nuclear summit

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Ukraine will get rid of its stockpile of bombs-grade nuclear material, US officials say at a summit on nuclear terrorism.

11th by-election: Bandar Sibu seat falls vacant after MP Robert Lau dies

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

2010/04/10 Alang Bendahara alang@nst.com.my KUALA LUMPUR: The 11th by-election since the March 2008 general election looms after Bandar Sibu member of parliament Datuk Robert Lau Hoi Chew died at his Mont Kiara home yesterday following a long battle with cancer. The deputy transport minister was 67.

Convention focuses on strengthening BN

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

SHAH ALAM: More than 1,500 grassroots leaders and members attended the Selangor Barisan Nasional convention at the Shah Alam Convention Centre.

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.

World Briefing | Asia: A Long Chat for Obama and Hu

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

President Obama spoke by phone with President Hu Jintao of China for about an hour — so long that Air Force One had to be held on the tarmac at Andrews Air Force Base after landing.

Malaysia's Anwar faces censure over Israel claim

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Malaysia's government on Friday pushed to censure opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim for suggesting that its policies to promote multiracial unity were modeled on an Israeli election campaign. <P

Malaysia Outlines New Growth Strategy

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0200

Prime Minister Najib Razak said his government will promote greater private-sector investment and revise a controversial affirmative action policy to focus on need instead of race.

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.

200 women get jobs

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

GHAZNI CITY (NNI): Around 200 poor women have been hired to paint the various wards of the Ghazni Civil Hospital, an official said. The hospital director, ...

India leader quizzed over riots

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

The chief minister of India's Gujarat state, who is a senior member of the Hindu- nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, has appeared before a panel investigating the 2002 riots that left 2,000 people, mostly Muslims, dead. It was the first time that Narendra Modi, long accused by human rights groups....

Nik Aziz 'happy' if not re-elected

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

PAS’ Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat say today he would be happy if he were not re-elected as PAS’ mursyidul am (spiritual leader), saying his health was proving to be a deterrent in discharging his duties.

RM1bil initiative to promote high-speed broadband usage

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

KUALA LUMPUR: The Government has several broadband initiatives that will benefit the public, especially underprivileged students.

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

Britain warns China against protectionism

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Britain has warned China against protectionist behaviour, as British businesses complain of being forced out of the Chinese market.

Malaysia, Ship Robbed at Anchor

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre issued an incident alert stating that a chemical tanker anchored at night off southeast Malaysia was boarded by an unknown number of robbers,

MCA nomination day set for March 22 (updated)

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

2010/03/06 KUALA LUMPUR: MCA has set March 22 as the nomination day for its fresh party polls to be held on March 28 even as conflicting directives from the party's top decision making bodies saw the Youth section postponing its Annual General Meeting (AGM) while the Wanita wing went ahead with its own today.

Singapore boosts security on Malacca terror warning

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The city-state raised alert levels at its airport and casino resorts, after a warning by its navy of possible attacks.

Malaysia’s Q4 GDP expands 4.5pc

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

THE Malaysian economy registered a positive Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of 4.5 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2009, amid strengthened domestic and external demand, but the entire year's growth contracted to minus 1.7 per cent. The government had earlier projected a contraction of three per cent in GDP for 2009.

Inflation to decline to 7.5%

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana has predicted that inflation at the end of this year will range between 7.5% and 11%.

Najib: Renewed spirit helping Umno rebound

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

2010/02/21 By B. Suresh Ramsureshram@nst.com.my KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said yesterday the renewed spirit shown by Wanita Umno can help Umno rise above the Barisan Nasional's "nightmare" of the last general election. The Umno president said this was because the 1.

20,000 turn up at S'gor gov't CNY open house

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

About 20,000 people turned up at the Chinese New Year open house hosted by the Selangor Government at the FGS Dong Zen temple in Jenjarom tonight.

Raised stakes

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

Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's opposition leader, is on trial for sodomy for a second time. The BBC's Vaudine England investigates the political ramifications. Two years ago, few Malaysians would have predicted the current state of their country's politics.

Court declares Dr Zambry rightful MB

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

2010/02/09 PUTRAJAYA: The Barisan Nasional (BN) will continue to rule Perak after the Federal Court here today declared Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir the rightful menteri besar. A five-man bench led by Court of Appeal president Tan Sri Alauddin Mohd Sheriff ruled that Sultan Azlan Shah had....

Talks only if PAS has a firm stand, says Najib

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR: Umno president Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said he would wait for PAS to state a concrete position on unity talks before responding to the latest offer to end the animosity between the two parties.

India asked to stop rights violations in Kashmir

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Gilani said the dispute is the root-cause of tension in South Asia and called for ending the long legacy of hostility.

Stolen RMAF jet engines traced to Uruguay

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

PETALING JAYA: The two stolen RMAF jet engines have been traced to Uruguay and authorities there have been asked to help in its recovery.

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.

Malaysia's Anwar in sodomy trial

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim appears in court to face charges of sodomy for the second time in a decade.

Crisis among Opposition worsening, says PM

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The political crisis faced by the Opposition, particularly in Penang, is getting more serious as their leaders are now at loggerheads over state policies, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Cops to quiz MP over 'Umno linked to attacks' remark

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

BREAKING NEWS The police have summoned DAP parliamentarian M Manogaran for questioning with regards to his speech last week where he linked Umno to the attacks on places of worship.

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.

‘CECA will help achieve true potential of trade relationship’

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Trade between India and Malaysia growing at breakneck speed: Malaysian Prime Minister

Innovating a recovery

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A jolt of innovation can be a powerful antidote to recession. But innovation risks being hit hard by the economic crisis as the capital to finance research and develop new products grows scarce. The economic fallout could be serious, since innovation is a key driver of growth.

More competition

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

The Jakarta Post | Tue, 01/12/2010 10:17 AM | Business Laborers working on a construction project in Jakarta using steel components. There are concerns at possible negative consequences of the RI-China FTA on local industrial products, and losses of jobs and income.

Malaysia's moderate image bruised by church attacks

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A spate of church firebombings has widened ethnic divisions and posed a serious challenge for the prime minister, Najib Razak.

India and Bangladesh set for talks

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

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is due to meet Indian PM Manmohan Singh in key talks as she starts her visit to India.

More Malaysia churches attacked

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

Attacks against Christian buildings spread amid row over use of "Allah" by non-Muslims.

Malaysia Economic Conference to be held next month

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) -- The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) will hold the 1Malaysia Economic Conference next month in Kuala Lumpur to discuss the development of new economic model. The conference, themed "1Malaysia-New Economic Model," will be kicked off on Jan.

Missing jet engines: Action against high ranking officers

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

High ranking officers overseeing the Royal Malaysian Air Force fighter jets at the time when its RM50mil engines were stolen would be held responsible, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi.

Swift action needed over missing jet engine

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Swift action must be taken against those responsible for the disappearance of the F-5E fighter engine, a Penang Veterans Association (PVA) spokesman said.

Jet engine sold to S. American firm

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

2009/12/20 Alang Bendahara KUALA LUMPUR: The case of the missing Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) jet fighter engine may be linked to several companies which handle the maintenance of military aircraft. The New Sunday Times learnt that the manner of the theft suggested it was committed by someone outside the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF).

Umno: We want Penang BN chief post

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

2009/12/20 GEORGE TOWN: Penang Umno wants the state Barisan Nasional chairman's post to be held by a member of the party. The current state BN chairman is Gerakan president Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon. State Umno liaison chief Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said it was only right for Umno to assume....

Youth Minister visits Malaysian TV, News Agency

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 17 (Saba) - Youth and Sports Minister Hamoud Ubad has paid visits to the Malaysian TV and National News Agency in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysia vows to do more to support scientific talent

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has said that the Malaysian government will do whatever it can to address the shortage of scientific talent in the country. New Straits Time, a local daily, quoted Najib on Wednesday as saying that financial support would also be provided for university research.

Najib to MCA: Don’t dally

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

2009/12/14 Lydia Gomez and Ili Liyana Mokhtar KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional chairman Datuk Seri Najib Razak said MCA leaders realised the need for the party’s crisis to be resolved as soon as possible. “MCA realises that it needs to put an end to the feud within a certain time.

US believes Kashmir issue should be resolved with Kashmiri participation: Spokesman

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

WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (APP): The United States on Thursday said it discusses Kashmir with both Pakistan and India and believes the decades-old should be resolved between the two South Asian neighbors with active particiaption of Kashmiri people.“We understand the importance of the Kashmir issue to....

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.

Probe will not be affected by early departure of MACC's chief

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

The early retirement of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Datuk Seri Ahmad Said Hamdan will not affect the status of ongoing investigations, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Nazri Abdul Aziz.

British woman who dodged death sentence for drugs is arrested after going BACK to Thailand 'to tie up loose ends'

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Sandra Gregory, who narrowly escaped a death sentence for drugs smuggling in Thailand was deported after she tried to get back into the country yesterday.

Malaysia may reduce water, power prices

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Malaysia's government may reduce the price of water and power next year as it reviews subsidies of all utilities, said Second Finance Minister Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah in Kuala Lumpur today. - Bloomberg

CIMB, IJM and TNB a ‘Buy’ : HwangDBS

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

INVESTORS should buy Malaysian bank CIMB Group Holdings Bhd, builder IJM Corp and power utility Tenaga Nasional Bhd to seek shelter in "defensive" stocks and avoid global volatility, HWANGDBS Vickers Research Sdn Bhd said. Foreign funds could "trickle" back into these stocks and SP Setia Bhd and Malaysian Resources Corp.

Leaders of the Commonwealth countries say momentum building on climate change

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

By Chris Cobb , Canwest News ServiceNovember 28, 2009 5:17 PM The Commonwealth Leaders and Heads of State pose for the official photo at the Opening Ceremony for the Commonwealth Leaders of the 53 Commonwealth nations have issued a statement throwing their full support behind next month's and....

An enduring gent's last hurrah

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

PKR deputy president Syed Husin Ali's nomination to the Senate means an icon of the left finally gets to enter a phase of political life hitherto frustratingly elusive.

UK and France call for climate aid

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

UK PM Gordon Brown and French President Nicolas Sarkozy offer poor nations billions of dollars to help combat climate change.

Singapore to take part in Lima for the first time

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

KUALA LUMPUR: Singapore will be sending for the first time its Apache helicopters and the F-16 fighter jet to the Langkawi Interna-tional Maritime and Aerospace (Lima) exhibition.

EDITORIAL: Taxing times

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

2009/11/26 WITH the prime minister saying on Tuesday that he plans to table the first reading of the Goods and Services Tax Bill by the end of the current parliamentary sitting, it looks like, finally, Malaysia will be joining the ranks of some 150 countries where the broad-based consumption tax has been part of the lives of their citizens.

Earnings in brief

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Tell the Malaysian story to global investors, says Najib

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

NEW YORK: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said Malaysia's message of reforms and transformation needs to be told to foreign investors consistently or risk being overshadowed by countries like China and other emerging economies.

Ferry sinks off Indonesian island

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

At least one person dies after an Indonesian ferry carrying more than 200 people sinks, officials say.

A brand new world view

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

Six years ago, when Prupti Shah admitted her son Keval to Dhirubhai Ambani International School at the Bandra-Kurla Complex, she felt she was taking a bit of a chance.

Fresh elections the only way, Liow tells Najib

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has been informed that the best way to solve MCA’s internal crisis is to hold fresh elections for the top posts.

Maxis opens first-day trade with 9% premium

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

KUALA LUMPUR: Maxis Bhd flexed its muscle in its debut on Bursa Malaysia yesterday as the stock dominated trading activity while fetching a premium most people expected.

Malaysia must reform to achieve developed status: World Bank

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

KUALA LUMPUR: The World Bank said Wednesday that Malaysia must introduce sweeping reforms if it wants to achieve its ambitious goal of becoming a developed nation by 2020.

Another by-election looming

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

2009/11/17 KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court yesterday declared the Kota Siputeh state seat in Kedah vacant and held that its assemblyman was absent from two consecutive state assembly meetings without the permission of the speaker. Judge Datuk Alizatul Khair Osman Khairuddin ruled that Datuk Abu Hasan....

185 BioNexus-status firms expected

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

BioNexus-status companies are expected to increase by 50 companies to 185 in the next two years from the current 135, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. He said these companies are expected to contribute 2.5 per cent to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) by 2011 from 2.2 per cent at present.

Mike Moore: Does Apec stand for Avoid Practical Economic Change?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Leaders from Asia and the Pacific assembled again, this time in Singapore, to address great issues of common concern. That they meet is a good thing and a logistical nightmare for the host nation.However, it is time to audit progress....

APEC leaders stay with stimulus to boost recovery

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

Leaders of Asian and Pacific nations have committed themselves to keeping stimulus measures in place to aid global economic recovery. The closing statement from their summit in Singapore also tried to bridge differences between the US and China on trade protectionism and currency exchange rates.

Obama to meet Chinese youth

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

President Obama begins his China visit with a town hall style meeting with young people in Shanghai.

Obama calls for Suu Kyi release

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

US President Barack Obama urges Burma's prime minister to release pro-democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi.

U.S. urged to play leading role in Doha Round trade talks

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

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak Friday urged the United States to play a leading role to conclude the Doha Round of trade talks which has been stalled for more than a year. "It is imperative to complete the Doha Round by next year. Malaysia is a strong advocate and we are seeking some real....

U.S President Barack Hussain Obama has said that the United States did not seek to "contain" China and promised a full U.S ro

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

In a major speech in Tokyo, on the second day of his debut tour of the region, Obama repeatedly challenged regional leaders to wean themselves off lucrative us export markets to pursue "balanced" and sustainable economic growth. President Obama said, the rise of a strong, prosperous China can be a source of strength for the community of nations.

Citizenship: A new paradigm needed

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Even if they may quality for Malaysian citizenship, there is still a test of loyalty to pass. Yet loyalty is something so subjective that it almost always amounts to nothing but one more excuse for the powers-that-be to exercise their discretion arbitrarily.

Malaysia, Indonesia to rise above petty issues (Update)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Indonesia will not let petty issues raised by certain quarters to sour ties between the two nations but will instead further the work to strengthen the already close bilateral ties, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said.

Indonesian President Yudhoyono arrives in Singapore for official visit

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

SINGAPORE : Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has arrived in Singapore.

Indonesian leader visits Malaysia

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Indonesian President Yudhoyono visits Malaysia amid labour and cultural tensions between the two countries.

Now we’re serious

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

The Jakarta Post | Tue, 11/10/2009 11:13 AM | City A worker carts away a no smoking sign from a former gas station on Jl. Sumenep in Menteng, Central Jakarta, on Monday. The Jakarta administration has for years planned to dismantle 27 gas stations sitting in supposedly green areas. The plan only began being put into action last week.

Chinese President Hu in Malaysia for bilateral talks

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

KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived in Malaysia on Tuesday on a brief visit, before heading for the APEC summit in Singapore.

APEC Leaders to Focus on Creating Economic Growth at Singapore Meeting

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Forum to bring together leaders from 21 of world's largest economies to work toward improving trade, world growth

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....

I'm not power hungry, says Liow

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

2009/11/06 PUTRAJAYA: MCA vice-president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said yesterday he was not "power hungry" and that he was fighting to restore the dignity of the party. He said this in response to a question on whether he would consider the offer to be part of the MCA "greater unity plan" under....

Rosmah's honesty benefits the needy

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

2009/11/06 PUTRAJAYA, Fri: The discovery of a precious box belonging to Saudi Prince Saud Al-Saud in a cruise boat carrying the Malaysian prime minister and his family while on holiday in the south of France in August has brought good fortune to those in need in Malaysia.

ICBC said to get Malaysia bank permit

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Malaysia will issue a banking permit to Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd as it seeks to boost foreign direct investment, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. Malaysia's central bank and government are in the process of completing the approval for ICBC to operate in the....

Is China a global partner or strategic rival of U.S.?

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

1: China today, say many analysts, is in a comparable position to U.S. at the beginning of the 20th century... an emerging power that the dominant global power of the time is trying to downplay. Then it was Great Britain vs. the United States. Now it is the United States vs. China.

Gerakan moves to lift morale

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

KUALA LUMPUR: Motivating the party at grassroots level after Gerakan’s devastating losses in the last general election will be one of the themes in president Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon’s speech today at its annual general meeting.

PM: Develop other sources of energy

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

2009/11/01 By Sajahan Abdul Waheed and Jeeva Arulampalamnews@nst.com.my KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia aims to become a low carbon economy as it reviews the "fuel mix" for power generation, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said yesterday. Speaking at a gathering with Tenaga Nasional Berhad staff here....

No Pas EGM, only special meeting

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

2009/10/25 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun: Pas will not call for an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) as proposed by its spiritual leader, Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, but will instead convene a special meeting to discuss issues related to the party, vice-president Salahuddin Ayub said.

Diplomatic spat may derail summit

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

AS THE media went overdrive with the war of words between Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and Cambodia’s Hun Sen over the latter’s refuge offer to former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra, there are fears that the ongoing Asean summit in Hua Hin will be derailed.

Chua still waiting for ROS' decision

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

2009/10/25 PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek yesterday denied he had received a letter from the Registrar of Societies over his appeal to be reinstated as MCA deputy president. "I am still waiting for their decision," he said. Dr Chua was asked to confirm a report in a Chinese daily that the ROS had communicated with him on the matter.

Now, Nik Aziz wants an EGM

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR: PAS should hold a special meeting to decide whether to retain its president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang and its top leadership, especially those who want to cooperate with Umno, said its spiritual leader Datuk Seri Nik Aziz Nik Mat.

Rug pulled from under rivals

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

It was a brave gambit by MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat striking a deal with his former enemy Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek to forge a ‘greater unity plan’ that would eliminate a minnow.

Asian leaders to launch 'historic' rights body (AFP)

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

AFP - Southeast Asian leaders are to officially launch a "historic" human rights body on Friday, despite criticisms that it will be too soft on members such as military-ruled Myanmar.

Air New Zealand apologises over 1979 Antarctic crash

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

WELLINGTON: Air New Zealand apologised on Friday for its treatment of families of 257 people killed on a sightseeing flight to Antarctica 30 years ago.

Working together not an option but a must, says former No 2

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek said he and his supporters have decided to end their feud with party president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat so that the party can move forward.

People smuggler kingpin found: Australia

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - A convicted people smuggler has been found among a boat-load of Sri Lankan asylum seekers holed up on a wooden vessel in Indonesia, Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said Monday.

Sabah, Sarawak welcome Sept 16 public holiday

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Green taxes to be levied gradually

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

(ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Tax Reform Committee under the Cabinet yesterday decided to take a gradual approach in collecting green taxes and start with the imposition of energy and greenhouse gas taxes, according to Vice Finance Minister Chang Sheng-ho.

Philippines braces for another typhoon

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

Typhoon Lupit, now packing winds of up to 175 kilometres an hour, could affect the north of the main island of Luzon late Wednesday.

Settle internal woes fast, Najib tells parties

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

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has directed Barisan Nasional component parties to resolve their internal conflicts fast.

ZUBAIDAH ABU BAKAR: Zaid's action raises more questions

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

2009/10/18 Zubaidah Abu Bakar THINGS are not well with Pakatan Rakyat. The latest twist of events — Parti Keadilan Rakyat supreme council member Datuk Zaid Ibrahim abruptly taking six months’ sabbatical leave — is another telling sign of the fragility of the opposition pact.

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.

1MALAYSIA: Good start

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

2009/10/16 TAN SRI LEE LAM THYE, Trustee of 1Malaysia Foundation IT is most refreshing to note the statement from Umno president Datuk Seri Najib Razak that Umno is a party that looks after the interests and welfare of all Malaysians. The Umno president's message is very significant and augurs well for the promotion and success of 1Malaysia.

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.

Umno stands alone

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

COMMENT Umno is forced to rethink its future as its coalition partners have lost all relevance

Malaysian party crisis puts pressure on PM

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Najib Razak, Malaysia’s prime minister, was on Sunday struggling to control a crisis in the Malaysian Chinese Association, the ruling coalition’s second-largest party. His difficulties raise fresh questions about his ability to fight off a resurgent opposition.

Makkal Sakti gets mixed reviews

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

KLANG: The launch of the Malaysian Makkal Sakti Party (MMSP) by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has received mixed reviews from the Indian community.

Sarkozy seeks to railroad his grand vision for Paris

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

A Pharaonic plan to construct 80 miles (129km) of new Metro to bind Paris closer to its troubled suburbs in just over a decade was approved by the French cabinet yesterday.The ?22bn (NZ$43.9bn) plan - which has caused a deep rift...

Honeymoon over for M'sia PM as popularity drops

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Poll indicates that excitement over his appointment six months ago has faded. -AFP

No second chance as standards fall

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

COMMENT Malaysia’s debilitating competitiveness puts it in the running for a high ranking - in the index of failed nations.

Najib: 1Malaysia a concept for the world

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

PARIS: The 1Malaysia national philosophy can be extended to the concept of 1Region and ultimately 1World, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Sumatra relief effort increased

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Aid teams try to reach remote Sumatran villages and provide shelter and food in Padang city after a deadly earthquake.

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.'

Beijing gets tough on US poultry sales

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Beijing launched anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations into imports of US chicken products on Sunday in a snub to conciliatory actions from US lawmakers, who plan to lift a ban on imports of Chinese poultry products. The Obama administration on Friday praised a decision to lift import....

Rais explains why 'sexy' Beyonce can perform

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

'If she deliberately bares her body and violates the conditions imposed by the authorities, then she would be prevented from performing.'

Noordin's body to be returned next Thursday

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Indonesian police have decided to hand Noordin's body over to his first wife in Malaysia, Rahmah Rusdi, with whom he had three children.

OIC's future remains grim after 40 years: Scholars

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Though it focuses its efforts on freeing the Holy Land from Israeli occupation, the broad objective of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) is to strengthen cooperation and solidarity a Read More

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.

TI-M report: Corruption the norm in M'sia

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Corruption is becoming a way of life in Malaysia where even elected representatives believe that they are there to make money for themselves.

BMW F1 team secures Swiss buyer

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

German car manufacturer BMW agrees to sell its Formula 1 team to Swiss-based Qadbak Investments.

Malaysian judge hands out 2nd caning for alcohol

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - A Malaysian Islamic court judge has ordered an Indonesian man to caned for consuming alcohol, a newspaper reported on Tuesday, weeks after the judge drew criticism for handing a similar sentence to a woman.

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.

Najib ‘not easy’ to displace as Malaysia PM

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

Najib Razak, who became Malaysia’s prime minister in April, has proved to be a more effective political leader than his predecessor and will be difficult to displace, according to a senior opposition official. Looking to Malaysia’s next general election, Lim Guan Eng, chief minister of the state of....

Subra to face disciplinary board: Samy Vellu

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

2009/09/13 KUALA LUMPUR, Sun: Former MIC deputy president Datuk S. Subramaniam will be referred to the party's disciplinary board on a charge of bringing supporters to disrupt the party's 63rd general assembly yesterday, MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu said. "The group, comprising about 500 people, tried to create chaos.

Samy Vellu: Let's deliver our promises as one

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

2009/09/12 MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu said Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties must deliver the people's promises and expectations collectively and not individually. He said this was because the people regarded the BN as "one" and not as separate entities. "The people only see us as BN and the 1Malaysia government.

03:33 on 10 September, 2009 UTC

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Car of Indonesian military fired at in Papua Posted at 03:33 on 10 September, 2009 UTC A car belonging to an Indonesian military official in Papua has come under fire near the Freeport mine in Timika despite increased police security. A spokesperson for the Papua police says no one was injured in the incident.

03:26 on 09 September, 2009 UTC

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Indonesia sends hundreds of troops to guard huge mine in Papua Posted at 03:26 on 09 September, 2009 UTC Around 600 Indonesian soldiers have arrived in Timika in the Papua Highlands to back up local police guarding areas near the huge Freeport gold mine, where there have been deadly shootings in recent months.

Calls for 'war' in Indonesia-Malaysia dance spat

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Indonesian nationalists have opened registration for volunteers willing to go to war with Malaysia, but admit this is largely a symbolic gesture.

Indonesian maids in Malaysia to have weekly day off

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR - Indonesian maids working in Malaysia will be given one day off a week and be allowed to hold onto their passports, the home ministry said Thursday, in a new deal triggered by a string of abuse case. Indonesia imposed a ban on sending maids to work here in June, after a 43-year-old....

PM greets Malaysian counterpart on national day

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200

ISLAMABAD, Aug 31 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has sent a message of greetings to the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato Seri Mohd Najib bin Haji Tun Abdul Razak on their national day falling on August 31.In his message, the Prime Minister said: “On behalf of the government and people....

Protesters have been identified

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200

PETALING JAYA: Police are investigating Friday’s illegal protest against the relocation of a Hindu temple under the Sedition Act.

Tear down divisive walls: Najib

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200

2009/08/30 KUALA LUMPUR: Likening unity to bridges that connect the people and disunity to walls that divide them, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak tonight urged the people to repair their bridges and tear down the divisive walls that existed among the races.

Tee Keat grateful for Najib’s advice and consent

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat has expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for his advice to the MCA to resolve as swiftly as possible any issue within the party.

PM asks Musa to probe temple protest

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200

PETALING JAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has asked the Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan to investigate a protest by a group against the proposed relocation of a Hindu temple in Shah Alam.

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.

Should a Muslim Mother Be Caned for Drinking a Beer?

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200

Malaysia prides itself on being a multi-ethnic democracy where numerous religions co-exist. But its reputation as a moderate Muslim-majority nation has been called into question by a month-long controversy over whether a Muslim mother of two, Kartika Sari Dewi, should be whipped for a peculiar crime: drinking a beer in public.