KUCHING, April 16 (Bernama) — The Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (Matrade) aims to attract over 100 Malaysian companies to participate in the 11th China-Asean Expo 2014 (Caexpo 2014) in Nanning, China. The expo, from Sept 22-24, will see the participation by companies from Asian coun …

SEOUL (Reuters) – About 160 passengers, including high school students, were plucked to safety on Wednesday in a dramatic rescue from a South Korean passenger ferry sinking with 475 on board, officials said, although at least two people had died. South Korean officials said the rescue operatio …

KOTA KINABALU, April 16 (Bernama) — An assemblyman proposed at the State Legislative Assembly here today that national security-based educational institutions be set up in Lahad Datu. Datuk Mohd Yusop Apdal (BN-Lahad Datu) said the government should consider building a police academy, military …

KANGAR, April 16 (Bernama) — Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) has created yet another history when it became the first university in Asia to set up an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Academy. UniMAP vice-chancellor Datuk Prof Dr Kamarudin Hussin said the setting up of the academy was done wit …

Hands have been wrung, outrage and sympathy expressed and Cabinet directives issued, but the controversy over the unilateral conversion of minors still persists. IN ancient days, they engaged in bloody wars in muddy fields in the name of God, when it was usually to colonise lands and increase their …

MELAKA, April 16 (Bernama) — The borderless vehicle registration system is expected to be implemented throughout the country beginning May 1, said Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Ab Aziz Kaprawi. He said that under the system, vehicle suppliers could obtain the registration number for the stat …

BOSTON, April 16, 2014 (AFP) – Boston paid solemn tribute Tuesday to the victims and survivors of the marathon bombings, observing a moment of silence and raising the US flag exactly one year after the attacks that stunned the nation. Vice President Joe Biden led an emotionally charged tribute …

KOTA KINABALU, April 16 (Bernama) — The Sabah Government has approved a RM1.5 million allocation to upgrade 11 football fields in rural areas this year under the Rural Sports Facility Development Project, said state assistant youth and sports minister, Masiung Banah. He said the state governme …

KUALA LUMPUR: Oh what a night! That Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons’ song rang true as the Broadway musical Jersey Boys opened at Istana Budaya here. The Tony Award-winning stage musical, now in its 10th year, finally made its Malaysian debut last night, and fans can enjoy this blast from the p …

By S. Kisho Kumari KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) — Thanks to the increase in rainfall. Of late, several areas in the Klang Valley have been able to get their regular water supply. However, there are places where water rationing will continue until the end of this month after one of the long …

SEOUL (Reuters) – About 160 passengers, including high school students, were plucked to safety on Wednesday in a dramatic rescue from a South Korean passenger ferry sinking with 475 on board, officials said, although at least two people had died. South Korean officials said the rescue operatio …

SEOUL:  South Korea despatched coastguard vessels and helicopters Wednesday to rescue around 450 passengers – mostly high school students – on a ferry sinking off the southern coast, officials said. “The ship is taking in water and sinking,” a coastguard spokesman told AFP by …

Ceritalah Indonesia chronicles the transformation of Indonesia from 1998 to 2014. Once a nation in turmoil, Indonesia is now a rising regional power thanks to the wisdom of its leaders and the resilience of its people. The writer Karim Raslan – who has travelled across the archipelago for more …

PETALING JAYA: The Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) had to use water cannons and tear gas to disperse disgruntled fans after Perak was defeated by Johor Darul Takzim 1-0 on Tuesday night at the Ipoh Stadium. Some fans showed their displeasure towards the home team’s management when they protested after th …

PUTRAJAYA, April 15 (Bernama) — A total 1,167 civil servants will receive flat units in Putrajaya under the 1Malaysia Civil Servants Housing Project (PPA1M) programme, announced in January. Balloting was performed by the Federal Territory Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor to fill …