SEPANG: Clearing immigration is faster now at the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) after more counters were opened following Sunday’s bottleneck where about 1,000 travellers were affected due to a lack of officers. The affected travellers had also complained about faulty air-conditioning and escalat …

JOHOR BAHARU, May 5 (Bernama) — The Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) in Galleria@Kotaraya, near here will begin operations on June 1. State Secretary Datuk Ismail Karim said 80 percent of the renovation works covering 138,557 square feet had already been completed. “Thirty-nine agencies …

You could be forgiven for thinking this nebulous-looking seat belonged in a field, but the Baa Stool is in fact the latest quirky design to hit the world of interiors. Is it a furry stool, a fluffy cloud or a fuzzy sheep? Whatever it is, wouldn’t you like to have one? Set to go on display at Clerken …

SINTOK, May 5 (Bernama) — Relationship between Malaysia and Indonesia must not be limited to diplomatic and bilateral segments alone but rather expanded to other areas said Indonesian Ambassador to Malaysia, Herman Prayitno. Herman said relationship between Malaysia and Indonesia which has bee …

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) — The search for the missing Malaysia Airlines (MAS) Flight MH370 enters its 60th day tomorrow as Malaysia and several other countries consider a new phase of scouring the floor of the southern Indian Ocean. The focus has shifted to the ocean floor after an aerial …

JOHOR BAHARU, May 5 (Bernama) — The Johor government is planning to develop new water sources to meet the need for water supply in the state, particularly in the districts of Johor Baharu and Kota Tinggi, which is expected to be sufficient only up to the year 2018. State Executive Councillor f …

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) — The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) trade deal would be concluded before United States (US) President Barack Obama ends his term in January 2017. US Ambassador to Malaysia Joseph Y Yun said although the multi-lateral trade agreement was complicated in …

By Elmi Rizal Elias SURABAYA, May 5 (Bernama) — Malays should not be too modest and consider themselves lagging behind others because they had their own strengths and were equal to others. Vice-chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) Prof Datuk Dr Kamarudin Hussin said with the Malay …

PETALING JAYA: Are you a student who loves writing and sharing the beauty of the written word? It’s time to put your talent to good use and join the sixth annual Scholastic Writers’ Award and with some great prizes for your school and yourself! And for the first time ever, the competition is open to …

HUA HIN: Thailand’s revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej made a rare public appearance Monday to mark the 64th anniversary of his coronation, as the political turmoil gripping his kingdom enters a critical phase. The king’s appearance comes as embattled prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra face …

Published: Monday May 5, 2014 MYT 12:00:00 AM Updated: Monday May 5, 2014 MYT 7:04:43 AM Peak hour chaos at LCCT by loshana k shagar AND dina murad Choker block: Passengers waiting their turn to get to the immigration counters. View the original article here

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) — Civil servants have a better understanding of the rationale and importance of implementing the Goods and Service Tax (GST) said Cuepacs president Azih Muda. Azih said the understanding was due to programmes organised by Cuepacs since last year to brief civil ser …

JOHOR BARU: Laughter is indeed the best medicine for Sheena Tan as she has managed to keep her asthma at bay after trying out “laughter yoga” a couple of years ago. The 35-year-old housewife said when she was a little girl, she could not participate in sports and games in school as she would suffer …

Published: Monday May 5, 2014 MYT 1:26:00 PM Updated: Monday May 5, 2014 MYT 1:29:01 PM EC meets on Thursday to set Teluk Intan by-election date View the original article here

HULU SELANGOR, May 5 (Bernama) — Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on Monday paid his last respects to the late former Hulu Bernam assemblyman Datuk Mohammed Idris Abu Bakar in Kalumpang near here. Speaking to reporters later, the prime minister described Mohamed Idris as a loyal, humble and affable …