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 …
Read More »General : State Government Approves RM1.5 Million To Upgrade Rural Football Fields In Sabah
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 …
Read More »Jersey Boys hits all the right notes
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 …
Read More »General : Only High Intensity Rainfall Can Stop Water Rationing
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 …
Read More »Scores rescued from sinking South Korean ferry, two dead
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 …
Read More »One dead as S. Korea ferry with 476 passengers sinks
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 …
Read More »Karim Raslan – Surabaya (Part 2)
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 …
Read More »Upset Perak fans turn rowdy
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 …
Read More »General : 1,167 Civil Servants Set To Own Homes In Putrajaya
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 …
Read More »Business : Malaysia-China Bilateral Trade To Maintain Double-digit Growth This Year
JOHOR BAHARU, April 15 (Bernama) — The bilateral trade between Malaysia and China is expected to maintain a double-digit growth this year, boosted by active promotion and trade expo participations for both countries, said Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade). Its Director …
Read More »General : Agong Visits 2014 DSA At PWTC
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) — The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah visited the 2014 Defence Services Asia (DSA) Exhibition at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), here, today. His arrival at 11am was received by Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hus …
Read More »General : 385 Sabah Traders Penalised In ‘Ops Harga’ This Year
KOTA KINABALU, April 15 (Bernama) — The Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism office here carried out 49,093 inspections during its ‘Ops Harga’ operations between January and April 7 this year. State Community Development and Consumer Affairs minister Datuk Jainab Ahmad Ayid …
Read More »General : Australian Cattle To Be Slaughtered In Malaysia After Full Compliance Of Australia’s Standards
JOHOR BAHARU, April 15 (Bernama) — Live cattle from Australia will be allowed for slaughter in the country after complying with the requirements of animal welfare standards enforced by the country. Minister of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the approval …
Read More »General : Increase In Licensing Fees Not Meant To Burden People — Terengganu MB
KUALA TERENGGANU, April 15 (Bernama) — The increase in business licensing fees imposed on traders in Dungun was not meant to burden the people because the increase would depend on the type of the business. Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Said said it was impossible for traders, who h …
Read More »Five others rescued after vehicle waiting to ferry kids suddenly slides down
JOHOR BARU: A boy drowned while rescuers pulled five others out after the van waiting to ferry the children home slid into a septic pond at Taman Universiti here. Mohamad Hanafi Jaafar, 46, who lives near where the Tadika Kemas Kaisara is located, said he rushed out to help kindergarten helper Musli …
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