Yearly Archives: 2014

New firm to revive Plaza Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: The revival of the abandoned Plaza Rakyat project in Jalan Pudu here is headed the way of controversy, with the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) looking to appoint a new company to undertake the job. Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Seri Ahmad Phesal Talib revealed yesterday that DBKL did not rec …

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They are militants – and flaunting it

KUALA LUMPUR: Unlike the mercenaries of old who fought shy of publicity, Malaysian militants joining the “jihadist” movement in Syria are openly boasting about their exploits, posting selfies and videos on Facebook and YouTube. At least four of them are openly sharing their photographs and experienc …

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Ten-man Belgium win to send South Korea home

SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Jan Vertonghen’s late goal saw 10-man Belgium beat South Korea 1-0 in their final Group H match on Thursday, despite having Steven Defour sent off just before halftime for a nasty two-footed challenge. The win made it a maximum nine points for the Belgians, who will …

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World Cup 2014: Today in pictures

Russia’s forward Alexander Kokorin (bottom L) reacts as Algeria’s players celebrate at the end of their Group H football match against Russia at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba.  Belgium’s defender Jan Vertonghen (R) scores during a Group H football matc… The Star Online Highli …

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Slimani sends Algeria through at Russia's expense

CURITIBA Brazil (Reuters) – Islam Slimani headed an ecstatic Algeria into the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-1 draw against Russia on Thursday that dumped Fabio Capello’s team out of the tournament. On a momentous night for the North Africans, who were the last team …

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General : Chew Mei Fun Sworn In As Senator

Chew Mei FunKUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) — MCA vice-president Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun was on Thursday sworn in as senator for a second term before Dewan Negara President Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang. Yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced that Chew will be joining the C …

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