Anti-gambling ad backfires with Germany’s 7-1 victory An anti-gambling campaign in Singapore was given an unfortunate twist by Germany’s spectacular 7-1 victory in the World Cup football semi-finals over hosts Brazil late yesterday. The television ad features a vulnerable-looking boy sitting on a fo …

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) — The Attorney-General’s Chambers has filed a preliminary objection against the application for a judicial review filed by former political and social activist Dr Kassim Ahmad to challenge the prosecution’s decision to charge him for insulting Islam a …

Rizalman left NZ against my wishes, says alleged victim Tania Billingsley, the woman who accused Malaysian diplomat Muhammad Rizalman Ismail of attacking her at her home in New Zealand in May, said today Rizalman left the country against her wishes. Speaking to local TV network TV3 programme 3rd Deg …

Defiant Bung tweets image of bra over Hitler fiasco If there is one person who can perform even worse than the Brazilian football team in its World Cup semi-final match against Germany, it must be Bung Mokhtar Radin. Despite coming under intense criticism over his Adolf Hitler tweet, including from …

JOHOR BAHARU, July 9 (Bernama) — Come next year, the Johor Government is expected to table the state environment enactment to hasten the process of studying nature and determining development in the state. State health and environment committee chairman Datuk Ayub Rahmat said the enactment, ho …

Gov't abdicating its duties, says Indira's lawyer The government and the prime minister are abdicating their responsibilities to find a harmonious, long-term settlement to inter-faith custody disputes in the country, says a lawyer for one of those involved in one such dispute. Lawyer M Kul …

Johor wants own environment law by 2015 Come next year, the Johor government is expected to table the state environment enactment to hasten the process of studying nature and determining development in the state. State health and environment committee chairperson Ayub Rahmat said the enactment is un …

KUCHING, July 9 (Bernama) — The Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministry has taken note of the Sarawak government’s suggestion for its views on the location of every people’s housing project in the state, to be sought prior to implementation. Its minister Datuk Abdul …

M Manoharan | Take steps to mend dented international image Of late, Malaysia seems to be facing one adverse publicity-generating episode after another. The glare of the international spotlight had been turned on Malaysia ever since the uncanny and yet unresolved disappearance of the Malaysian Airli …

Azmin looks set to retain PKR No 2 post The official results from PKR elections showed that Mohamed Azmin Ali looks set to retain his position as the party’s deputy president with his vote margin rising over his nearest rival, Selangor Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim. According to the PKR electio …

Indonesians choose between old guard and new breed Indonesians began voting today in a presidential election that has become a closely fought contest between the old guard who flourished under decades of autocratic rule and a new breed of politician that has emerged in the fledgling democracy. Only …

Malays have 'cari makan' rights over swamp land The Court of Appeal has affirmed that the Malays of Sarawak have “cari makan” rights over swamp lands surrounding their villages, where they forage food or generally use produce from the land for their livelihood. “This is a landmark case tha …

PETALING JAYA, July 8 (Bernama) — There will be adequate supply of cooking oil for the Aidilfitri festive season, assured Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Hasan Malek. He said the assurance was obtained from the producers, oil millers, wholesalers and the releva …

YOURSAY | Expect makcik and pakcik eateries to suffer most: ‘Their income will be slashed during the puasa period with the ban.’ Full story: http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/268145 [FREE] Expect makcik and pakcik eateries to suffer mostwww.malaysiakini.comFREE YOURSAY ‘Their income will be slashed d …

30sen for fishermen, but how much for gov't? Johor DAP has called on the state government to reveal the total amount of money it is reaping from charging several developers for reclaiming land off the state's shores. This comes after Johor Menteri Besar Mohamed Khaled Nordin announced that …