Although Datuk Seri G. Palanivel is the MIC president, he has to live under the shadow cast by his predecessor Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu whose combative style differs greatly from his successor’s more meticulous way of doing things. THE MIC ground is roiled by an interview that Datuk Seri S. Samy Vel …
Read More »Song about 'Malaysia Chabor' goes viral
PETALING JAYA: Joyce Chu, the 17-year-old YouTube singing sensation from Johor Baru, is making waves on Internet with her catchy hit Malaysia Chabor (Malaysian girl). Just a week after it was uploaded, the song has gone viral, generating a staggering 2.3 million views with steadily climbing numbers. …
Read More »Rousing welcome for Greenland expedition team
SEPANG: After a gruelling 27 days, participants of Felda’s Greenland expedition returned home to cheers of congratulations from family members and friends here. Shouts of “Malaysia Boleh” by family members and friends greeted the eight explorers, including a woman, on their arrival at the KL Interna …
Read More »General : Disciplinary Action Taken Against 360 Policemen From 2010 Until Feb 2014: Sabah Commissioner
KOTA KINABALU, June 3 (Bernama) — Disciplinary action, including sacking, was taken against 360 police officers and staff in Sabah from 2010 until February this year, for various offences, said Sabah Commissioner Datuk Hamza Taib. He said of this number, 53 were officers while 307 were of othe …
Read More »Business : Airasia To Spend RM2.1 Billion As Capex On Fleet Expansion
By Siti Radziah Hamzah KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) — AirAsia X Bhd will allocate at least RM2.1 billion in 2014 as capex to acquire seven new Airbus A330-300 aircraft, said Chief Executive Officer Azran Osman Rani. He told Bernama that to date, the long-haul budget airline had received thre …
Read More »General : Johor To Expand ‘Ikan Rakyat’ To The Whole State
NUSAJAYA, June 3 (Bernama) — The Johor government will expand the ‘Ikan Rakyat’ programme by opening more sales outlets in other districts in the state. Johor Tourism, Trade and Consumer Affairs chairman, Datuk Tee Siew Kiong, said ‘Ikan Rakyat’ was supplied by the Sout …
Read More »Tata Young bounces back
The Thai singer returns to the music scene after a bout of illness. Tata Young was one of the most prominent pop stars to emerge from Thailand in the mid- to late 2000s but her presence in the regional pop scene has been pretty quiet of late. But that is only because the 33-year-old has been concent …
Read More »General : PWD To Monitor ‘Sick Projects’ – Fadillah
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) — The Public Works Department (PWD) is closely monitoring three development projects for the police which work is delayed and categorised as sick projects, Works Minister Datuk Fadillah Yusof said today. The projects are construction of the Johor police contingen …
Read More »Foreign visitors' preferred Malaysian destinations
A poll conducted recently over the Asia Pacific region on their preferred places to visit in Malaysia saw two spots in the north of the peninsula being featured in the Top 3. RESPONDENTS from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Australia and New Zealand were asked to name their to …
Read More »General : People Participating In ‘Try Zero G’ To Share Ideas With Japanese Astronauts
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) — People are invited to join the programme ‘Try Zero G’ for the fourth time this year, organised by the National Space Agency (Angkasa), which provides an opportunity to share ideas with Japanese astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS). An …
Read More »One-stop environmental platform
KUALA LUMPUR: If you are passionate about the environment and want to be part of a movement to help Mother Earth, but do not know where to start or what to do, a Malaysian website will show you how. The one-of-a-kind Malaysia Environmental Sustainability Youth Movements website, co-founded by Dr Jun …
Read More »Business : Malaysia To Showcase Finest Architectural Designs & Artworks In Italy
KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) — Malaysia will showcase the finest of architectural designs and artworks at the Venice Biennale 2014 in Italy. The exhibition from June 7 to Nov 23 and the preview on Thursday and Friday is the oldest and the most prestigious architecture event, Malaysia Externa …
Read More »Death to love: The dark tale behind Farzana's 'honour killing' in Pakistan
Devoted: Muhammad Iqbal and a photo of his late wife, Farzana. “It was my duty to save her and I let her down.” The dark tale of love, betrayal and murder has stunned people around the world, with the United Nations condemning Farzana’s killing and a major international newspaper running …
Read More »General : Analysts Hail Najib’s Commemorative China Visit As A Right Move
By Siti Salwa Shaari KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) — The just-concluded six-day visit of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to China transcended diplomatic relations to open a new socio-cultural relationship, say analysts. Dr Azmi Hassan, a geostrategist at the Institute of GeoSpatial …
Read More »RHB Cap to abort Bank Mestika buy?
PETALING JAYA: RHB Capital Bhd (RHB Cap), the fourth largest banking group in the country, may abort its plans to acquire 40% stake in Bank Mestika Dharma of Indonesia for RM651mil, a move which will delay its expansion into the country, according to analysts. In responding to queries from StarBiz o …
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