PUTRAJAYA, June 24 (Bernama) — “Malaysia Where Love Grows” was today announced as the theme for the country’s 57th Independence or Merdeka Day celebration. Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek said the theme was picked from the song “War …
Read More »The man behind United: Leadership lessons from Sir Alex Ferguson
Saturday June 21, 2014 By HYMA PILLAYhyma.pillay@leaderonomics.com After spending 26 seasons with Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson announced his retirement as the manager of one of Britain’s most successful football teams on tha… The Star Online Highlights
Read More »Business : Malaysia Mission To Turkey Generates Sales Of RM99 Mln
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) — A business delegation of 17 companies and organisations, led by Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (Matrade) during the trade mission to Istanbul, Turkey from the June 10-14, 2014, has generated sales of RM99 million. In a statement today, Matrade said t …
Read More »General : Indonesia Workers In Malaysia Urged To Use Agencies Recognised By Govt When Deciding To Return Home
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) — Indonesian workers in Malaysia have been reminded to engage the services of agencies or institutions that are recognised by the government when planning to return home. Deputy Indonesian Ambassador to Malaysia, Hermono said apart from being legitimate, such se …
Read More »General : Najib Drops Hint Of Imminent Cabinet Reshuffle
SEPANG, June 24 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has dropped hints of an imminent cabinet reshuffle, saying that the launch of KLIA2 here Tuesday might be the last to be attended by Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein as acting Transport Minister. “This might be your …
Read More »The new smart payment device that acts like 'a wallet on your wrist'
Hands-free payment is turning out to be one of the biggest wearable tech trends of the year, and now a bracelet that hooks up to checking, Paypal and Bitcoin accounts simultaneously is set to bring the concept to the masses. “Token” syncs to a variety of payment accounts and apps to all …
Read More »World Cup animal psychics: Predicting wildly, failing hopelessly
The wild and lame predictions of animal psychics for this year’s World Cup are all over the map—if not missing the globe entirely. The goals have been rattling in all week at a sensational World Cup in Brazil but the animal kingdom seems to be still finding its feet, fins and feathers when it …
Read More »Steely Dutch down Chile, avoid Brazil
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – A powerful and pacey Netherlands side beat Chile 2-0 on Monday in a game that only burst into life late on, securing them top spot in World Cup Group B and ensuring they avoid a tricky meeting with hosts Brazil in the last 16. Substitute Leroy Fer scored with his first to …
Read More »Business : Govt Procurement Process Should Be Transparent, Says Hasan Malek
PUTRAJAYA, June 23 (Bernama) — To curb leakage and wastage, the government’s procurement process should be efficient and transparent, says Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Hasan Malek. “Every year, the Auditor General’s Report shows materials a …
Read More »Substitute Hernandez inspires Mexico to reach last 16
RECIFE Brazil (Reuters) – Javier Hernandez came off the bench to help Mexico reach the last 16 of the World Cup as their steely defence and swift counter attacks gave them a 3-1 win against Croatia on Monday to emerge from Group A as runners-up behind Brazil. Mexico, who will face Group B winn …
Read More »World Cup 2014: Today in pictures
THE World Cup 2014 has finally arrived. Here are some pictures for today, 24th June 2014. Gallery: World Cup 2014: Today in pictures Brazilian fans gather to watch the FIFA World Cup group A match between Brazil and Cameroon at the FIFA Fan Fest for the FIFA World Cup 2014… The Star Online Hig …
Read More »Neymar shines as Brazil ease through to last 16
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil forward Neymar shot to the top of the World Cup scoring charts with a superb double in a convincing 4-1 win for the hosts over Cameroon on Monday that sent them through as Group A winners to face Chile in the last 16. After grabbing a brace in Brazil’s 3-1 win …
Read More »Business : Malaysia Economy Heading Into Safe Zone, Says Idris Jala
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s economy is doing quite well as the current debt service ratio continues to be moderate and sustainable at 10.7 per cent and it is also heading into a safe zone, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Idris Jala said. He w …
Read More »Business : Possibility For Malaysia To Implement US Visa Waiver Programme Next Year
Joseph Y. YunBy Noor Soraya Mohd Jamal KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) — There is a possibility for Malaysia to implement the US visa waiver programme (VWP) as soon as next year. “I don’t want to give a specific timeline but it may be on next year,” US Ambassador to Malaysia, …
Read More »Business : Malaysian Firms Keen To Venture Into Tajikistan, Says Najib
Emomali Sharipovich Rahmon and Datuk Seri Najib Tun RazakPUTRAJAYA, June 23 (Bernama) — Malaysian companies with an edge in construction, public housing, power generation, mining as well as halal food and products are keen to explore invetsment opportunities in Tajikistan, says Prime Minister …
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