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Breaking News From Malayasia :Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:55:05 -0400 Malaysians demand capital punishment for driver who raped a 10-year-oldMalaysians have expressed anger over the rape of a 10-year-old girl while she was being driven to school and are demanding the culprit be sternly punished for the crime. Malaysia gets its first Imam via 'X-Factor' inspired reality show Muhammad Asyraf Mohd Ridzuan, 26, an imam from Penang has won Imam Muda- a new reality show, on the lines of 'X Factor', which has gained global attention. Indian Mughal jewellery exhibition opens in Kuala Lumpur Malaysian King Mizan Zainal Abidin opened an exhibition showcasing Mughal era jewellery in Kuala Lumpur last weekend. Aishwarya in Kuala Lumpur to promote 'Enthiran' Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will arrive in Kuala Lumpur today to promote her latest flick 'Enthiran'. Over 9,000 Malaysians declared bankrupt since January PETALING JAYA: Over 9,000 Malaysians have been declared bankrupt in the first six months of the year, accumulating bad debts up to RM12.4bil. Insolvency Department director-general Datuk Abdul Karim A... Criminal justice system effective but half-way there KUALA LUMPUR: A Federal Court judge says the criminal justice system is fair and effective but two senior criminal lawyers say it is only half-way there. Justice Tan Sri Zulkefli Ahmad Makinudin, who ... Surge in sex crimes KUALA LUMPUR: Sexual crimes are on the rise in the country, with almost half the victims being children and teenage girls below 16 years old. According to head of the police sexual crimes unit Deputy ... MACC chief pledges to ‘spare no one’ in anti-graft war KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Datuk Abu Kassim Mohamed said he was willing to quit if it could be proven that graft reports against Cabinet ministers wer... Bollywood comes to town with Aishwarya KUALA LUMPUR: Bollywood glamour arrived in town when screen queen Aishwarya Rai joined fellow superstar Rajnikanth and composer A.R. Rahman in a promotional gig to launch their latest blockbuster movi... Local councillor found dead in well IPOH: A Manjung local councillor who was sworn in a week ago has been found dead in a well near his chicken farm in Changkat Kruing, about 90km from here. Lim Ting Peng (pic), 49, who is also Changkat... Nip student gangsterism and crime in the bud PETALING JAYA: The national-level action committee on discipline in schools should be reactivated to prevent student gangsterism and crime from becoming a more serious concern. Malaysian Crime Prevent... Make a stand from the start on sexual harassment, says labour expert KLANG: Very few employees who experience unwanted sexual advances at their workplace know how to deal with the situation. Selangor Labour Department senior assistant director Norashikin Sabirin, who s... New toy rule takes effect, companies issued approval certs PETALING JAYA: The new ruling on toys begins today, and 329 companies have been issued certificates of approval by the Government for them to manufacture, import or repackage toys. Toys with governmen... Tourism Ministry may promote St Anne’s fest as a national event BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Tourism Ministry plans to promote the annual St Anne’s Novena and Feast at the St Anne’s Church in Jalan Kulim here as a national tourism event. Its Minister Datuk Seri... Feng Shui and Vasthu Sastra tips on better relationships KUALA LUMPUR: Love, relationships and marital bliss proved to be popular topics to FemmeCity visitors. They packed the hospitality lounge to listen to Feng Shui consultant Joey Yap speak on “Chi... ‘New cameras for old’ deal at Canon booth IF YOU are thinking of getting a new camera, then head on down to the Canon booth at FemmeCity. You can get your old camera valued under Canon’s Trade-In Programme. You can also bring along DSLR... Art and craft attract the crowd KUALA LUMPUR: Tham Lee Kong smiled as she watched her two children adroitly sewed threads into their felt flowers. Her daughter Lin Yong Qi grinned from ear to ear when she proudly showed off her fini... Rape, a growing statistic Rape is on the rise nationwide and needs to be curbed immediately. THE horror stories are enough for any parent to lock up their daughters and throw away the key so that they will be safe. A short rid... More aware of need to make pledge MALAYSIANS are becoming more aware of the importance of donating organs, says National Transplant Resource Centre (NTRC) chief co-ordinator Datin Dr Lela Yasmin Mansor. Last year, 31 families initiate... Bakun dam not to blame for rat-borne diseases MIRI: There is no conclusive evidence to link the clearing of more than 64,000 hectares of forests and land at the Bakun hydro-electric dam project site to the rat-borne diseases in Belaga town, the n... Special team to put bacteria to the test KUANTAN: A special team will be set up by the state government to study the behaviour and strains of melioidosis and leptospirosis bacteria. The move comes after 89 people were infected following the ... Get developers to surrender strata titles to unit owners GEORGE TOWN: Commissioners of Building (COBs) should exercise their powers to get developers to surrender the strata titles to respective unit owners for joint management bodies (JMBs) and management ... Fun in the rain with pop diva Katy Perry PETALING JAYA: About 15,000 people turned up at Sunway Lagoon for the highly-anticipated MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia concert which featured American superstar Katy Perry. The pop icon had her fan... Telcos set up filter to stop spam SMSes KUALA LUMPUR: Mobile phone users will no longer receive unsolicited SMSes, said Malaysian Mobile Content Providers Association (MMCP) president Azli Paat. “It was possible before for content pro... Change mindset, BN politicians urged KUALA LUMPUR: Barisan Nasional politicians need to change their mindset and work at helping the Government become even more effective and open, said the Deputy Prime Minister. The question being faced... Close call for students as old school’s library roof caves in MALACCA: It was a close call for some students of the 184-year-old Malacca High School when the roof of its library came crashing down. Although no injuries were reported during the incident early yes... Anti-ISA candle light vigil illegal PETALING JAYA: Organisers of the Gerakan Mansuhkan ISA (GMI) have been warned not to proceed with a candle light vigil in several locations in the country tonight. Deputy Inspector-General of Police T... Book illegal bus operators GEORGE TOWN: The authorities should go after illegal transport operators who use vans and cars to ferry students to and from schools, Penang Schoolbus Association chairman Loh Choon Beng said. He clai... Perak expects influx of South Korean investors SEOUL: Perak is expected to see an influx of South Korean investors as several of its corporate bigwigs have expressed interest to invest in the state, said Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kad... La Nina puts Sabah on alert for floods and landslips KOTA KINABALU: Flash floods and landslips are increasing as Sabah experiences a wetter season with the La Nina phenomenon setting in. From east coast Tawau where thousands were hit by flash floods and... Penang MCA to seek more federal funds to help state GEORGE TOWN: Penang MCA delegates will request for larger Federal Government assistance during the state party convention today, said party Penang adviser Datuk Koay Kar Huah. He said the state needed... Rogue cop and accomplices held PETALING JAYA: A police constable believed to have been involved in a series of robberies since three years ago has been arrested. The 27-year-old was arrested along with two of his accomplices at his... Tax breaks for renewable energy proposed KUCHING: A social activist has urged the government to consider giving tax incentives for importing, buying and installing green technology like solar panels and wind turbines. Datuk Seri Ang Lai Soon... Getting the best out of youths KUCHING: The Social Development and Urbanisation Ministry needs to engage youth organisations and uniformed bodies in more direct ways, its assistant minister Larry Sng said. He said this was because ... Power plant DEIA now open for review, Masidi says KOTA KINABALU: The detailed environmental impact assessment (DEIA) report for the controversial coal-fired power plant in Lahad Datu can be reviewed in the interest of transparency, state Tourism, Cul... Nik Ali’s old office a mess GEORGE TOWN: The spat between the Penang Government and state development officer Nik Ali Mat Nik Yunus continued with an assemblyman joining in the fray, claiming that the state development departmen... - Malaysian tycoon opts to buy power firm Tanjong AP , KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIASunday, Aug 01, 2010, Page 11 Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan has offered to buy out minority stakeholders in power and gaming firm Tanjong PLC for 4.66 billion ri... Malaysian FTA comes into effect today The deal, which was signed in Kuala Lumpur in October, will eliminate tariffs on 99.5 percent of New Zealand exports within seven years. It is five years sooner than provided for under the existing AS... Sabahan killed in KL gang attack Printer Friendly SHAH ALAM: Police believe a gang that attacked six friends at Valencia Apartments here, last Saturday, that left one dead, were targeting Sabahans. The possibility that the attack is... Ministry to seek funds to boost creative industry Printer Friendly Kuala Lumpur: The Information Communication and Culture Ministry will seek an allocation to boost the creative industry under the 10th Malaysia Ke-10 (10MP) to enable practitioners to... Teachers and politics don't mix Printer Friendly Kota Kinabalu: Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun is concerned that the move to allow the teaching fraternity to get involved in politics will have serious ... Girl badly injured after kidnap bid goes awry Printer Friendly BESUT: A Form Three student was seriously injured after a kidnapping attempt went awry in Kampung Limbongan here. In the 4.30pm incident, the girl was abducted by two men near the en... Tawau-Semporna road caves in; hundreds are stranded Printer Friendly Kunak: Hundreds of motorists were stranded after a stretch of the Tawau-Semporna road at Km 42, near Sungai Burong, was closed to traffic following a cave-in Thursday night. The rout... Sabah stops export of endangered fish Kota Kinabalu: Forty-five juvenile humphead wrasse - one of the most desirable fish in the world because of its delicious flavour and texture - were released to various reefs in Tunku Abdul Rahman Par... Model of Sheikh Zayed Mosque to be put on display in Malaysia Jul 31, 2010 - 05:03 - WAM ABU DHABI, July 31st, 2010: A model of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque will be put on display at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, according to a recently signed agreement between t... * Tanjong, IJM, Zelan, Ngiu Kee KUALA LUMPUR: After notching gains for the sixth-straight day and pushing the FBM KLCI past the 1,360 level on Friday, July 30, the market may take a breather before attempting to climb further. The c... DAP sacks Klang municipal councillor Tee Boon Hock KLANG: DAP has sacked Klang municipal councillor Tee Boon Hock, who allegedly misused a Selangor exco member's letterhead to secure contracts for his cronies, from the party, sources said. Mentri Besa... MACC chief vows to probe every complaint KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief Datuk Seri Abu Kassim Mohamed said Saturday he would step down if any complaint made to the MACC, including against Cabinet ministers, w... Father of girl who died Thursday surrenders to cops PORT DICKSON: The father of a five-year-old girl who died of a brain haemorrhage after she allegedly fell off a table at their family home in Lukut, near here on Thursday, gave himself up at the Port ... Aishwarya Rai arrives in KL and can't find bag for 2 hours SEPANG: Bollywood queen Aishwarya Rai Bachan touched down in KLIA at 7.30am Saturday and kicked up a fuss when she could not find her favourite white bag, believed to be her make-up kit. She refused t... 20 food items to be placed under price control during Ramadan BERA: Twenty food items will be placed under the price control scheme during the fasting month of Ramadan and Aidilfitri celebration. Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri I... Cabinet to mull Creative Industry Industry Policy by year end CYBERJAYA: A working paper on the National Creative Industry Policy will be tabled to the cabinet before year end, Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said. He said... Karpal suggests death penalty for child rapist KUALA LUMPUR: DAP National Chairman Karpal Singh called on the government to amend Section 376 of the Penal Code to provide for the death penalty for child rapists. Karpal said Saturday that, although... Rise in dengue cases in Kelantan KOTA BARU: Kelantan health authorities have expressed concern over the rise in the number of dengue cases in the state this year. State Deputy Director of Health Dr Wan Mansor Wan Hamzah said the stat... Malaysia Appointed Host of GMUN 2010 KP Samy May Consider Offers to Join Opposition KUALA LUMPUR, 26 JULY, 2010: Stalwart of Gerakan Anti-Samy Vellu (GAS), KP Samy ,who recently had application to re-enter MIC rejected by the party&rs... Malaysia hit show picks 'Imam Muda' A hit Malaysian television show which has gained international attention has announced a winner in its talent search for an imam, or Muslim religious leader. Muhammad Asyraf Mohamad Ridzuan, 26, a re... 5 women of Chinese nationality detained in anti-vice raid KUALA LUMPUR: Five women of Chinese nationality and two Malaysian men were detained when police raided a karaoke club, believed to be a front for a prostitution den, in Petaling Jaya. A spokesman from... More help for smallholders under Bakun resettlement scheme BELAGA (Sarawak): The Plantation Industries and Commodities Ministry has identified the setting up of a cooperative and building of farm roads as among the initiatives to help smallholders in the Sung... Seize opportunity to succeed, PM tells young M’sians KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak urged young Malaysians to seize the opportunity provided by the government to excel in their studies and fulfil their dreams. He said on Saturda... Malaysian tycoon eyes $1.48-bn buyout KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian tycoon Ananda Krishnan has made a 1.48 billion dollar buyout offer for power and gambling firm Tanjong, the second major corporate deal he has launched in a week. Malay... Malay court clears Muslim of church firebomb attack KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - A Malaysian court has cleared a Muslim man accused of firebombing a church, reports said Saturday, one of a spate of attacks on places of worship that escalated ethnic tensions.El... King opens Jewelled Arts of India exhibition KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin on Saturday launched the Treasury of the World: Jewelled Arts of India in the Age of the Mughals Exhibition at the Islamic Arts Museum he... UN experts urge Israel to lift blockade on Gaza GENEVA: Experts from the United Nations (UN) Human Rights committee called Israel to lift blockade imposed on the Palestinian territory, and to stop its discriminatory practices against Palestinian pe... |
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