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 …
Read More »Lessons from India
How Narendra Modi was able to clear the hurdle of suspicions over his role in Gujarat’s anti-Muslim riots is a fascinating case study. INDIA is on the cusp of immense change. The election of Narendra Modi – an unthinkable outcome as recently as a year ago – will alter Asian, if not global, politics. …
Read More »Five nabbed over attempted murder
TEMERLOH: A businessman Datuk is among five people picked up by police over the attempted murder of a contractor in Mentakab. Sources said the Datuk, a 48-year-old managing director, was picked up by police at his house here on Sunday to assist in investigation into the case which saw the contractor …
Read More »Dispute over management rotation puts future of iconic nasi kandar outlet at risk
GEORGE TOWN: The future of Line Clear, one of Penang’s most famous nasi kandar outlets, is not so clear now as a family dispute has arisen over its ownership. A rift over the rotation of management, which is said to have been in practice since the 1980s, has forced the Penang Island Municipal Counci …
Read More »General : Lab Analyses On Samples Of Two Cadbury Chocolate Products Show No Porcine DNA
BANGI, June 2 (Bernama) — The Chemisty Department’s laboratory analyses on samples of two Cadbury dairy milk chocolate products – Roast Almond and Hazelnut – have confirmed that the products contain on porcine (pork) DNA. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Dat …
Read More »General : Almost 10,000 Online Applications For Affordable, Low-cost Houses, Johor Assembly Told
NUSAJAYA, June 2 (Bernama) — The Johor government received 9,465 online applications for the purchase of affordable and low-cost houses since the facility was introduced in the middle of April, the state legislative assembly was told today. State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman …
Read More »General : Land Owner-Entrepreneur Partnership Can Boost Idle Land Development – Ali Rustam
MELAKA, June 2 (Bernama) — Developing idle land under a partnership concept between land owners and entrepreneurs helps reduce the acreage of such land in the country, said Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Berhad (PUNB) chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam. The concept could also generate income fo …
Read More »General : Fomca Want Issue Of Inadequate Supply Of Cooking Oil, Wheat Flour Resolved
KUALA LUMUR, June 2 (Bernama) — The Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism (KPDNKK) has been urged to investigate and resolve the issue of shortage of cooking oil and wheat flour, reported to have happened in Kedah. Federation of Malaysian Consumers Association (Fomca) presid …
Read More »General : Perak Records Highest Arrest For Drug-related Offences
IPOH, June 2 (Bernama) — Perak recorded the highest arrest for drug-related offences in the country, totalling 5,179 people, between January and May this year, said State Deputy Police Chief Datuk A. Paramasivam. The number, he said, showed an increase of 1,136 people from the corresponding pe …
Read More »Twice as much fun in the Gold Coast
Whether you prefer exciting outings in the city or a more relaxed pace in the countryside, Australia’s Gold Coast caters to your dream holiday. THERE’S so much more to the Gold Coast then meets the eye. With a spectacular hinterland less than an hour’s drive from the gorgeous beaches, you can double …
Read More »General : Bomba Needs Additional RM70 Million For El Nino Period
MELAKA, June 2 (Bernama) — The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) needs an additional RM70 million allocation to purchase equipment and improve the logistics needed to face the El Nino phenomenon, said its Director-General, Datuk Wan Mohd Nor Ibrahim. He said the department had submitted a requ …
Read More »Spanish King Juan Carlos abdicates
MADRID, June 02, 2014 (AFP) – Spanish King Juan Carlos will abdicate in favour of his son Prince Felipe, the nation announced on Monday, ending a 39-year reign that ushered in democracy but was was later battered by royal scandals. The 76-year-old monarch, crowned in November 1975 after the de …
Read More »General : More Development Allocations For Rural Areas Through Increased Revenue From GST
BARAM (Sarawak), June 2 (Bernama) — Rural folk would benefit from increased development allocations for their areas with the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) from next year, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, here, Monday. He said with the implementation of GST, …
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