KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) — The government has to diversify revenue to reduce the country’s fiscal deficit to 3.5 per cent this year and achieve a balanced budget by 2020. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in his Facebook posting today, said sustainable spending is part of …
Read More »General : Public Urged To Donate Blood To Ensure Adequate Supply During Festive Season
GEORGE TOWN, June 17 (Bernama) — Members of the public are urged to donate blood so that the supply at the Penang General Hospital (HPP) will be adequate to meet demand during the festive season. HPP Blood Bank Unit Medical Officer Dr Siti Atiqah Abd Halim said the demand for and use of blood …
Read More »General : Plans Afoot To Boost Entertainment Industry To Offset GST – Deputy Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) — The Communication and Multimedia Ministry is looking into ways to help boost the entertainment industry to brace for the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) next year, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Its deputy minister, Datuk Jailani Johari sa …
Read More »Iran and Nigeria more misfits than magicians
CURITIBA Brazil (Reuters) – Iran and Nigeria looked more like World Cup misfits than magicians on Monday after the first goalless stalemate of a scintillating tournament had Brazilian fans jeering and whistling in contempt. The bore at the Baixada Arena left both unfancied sides still chasing …
Read More »General : Marine Police Detain Seven Fishermen’s Boats With Seizures Worth RM1.5 Million
TUMPAT, June 16 (Bernama) — Marine police have detained seven foreign fishermen’s boats for encroaching and fishing in Malaysian waters so far this year, with seizures worth RM1.5 million. Pangkalan Kubor Region 3 Marine Police commanding officer ACP Mohd Nawi Mohd Yunus said all the boa …
Read More »Meat stall owner in Kajang market wounded after being shot twice
KAJANG: A 50-year-old owner of a meat stall in Kajang market was wounded after a gunman fired two shots at him at around 6.30am on Monday. District OCPD Asst Comm Ab Rashid Ab Wahab said that the victim, identified as Abd Ghani Abdullah had parked his Mercedes Benz at Metro Point and was walking to …
Read More »General : China Sentences Three To Death Over Last October’s Tian’anmen Square Attack
By Niam Seet Wei BEIJING, June 16 (Bernama) — A Xinjiang court on Monday handed over the death sentence to three people over a terror attack last October near the heart of Beijing’s Tian’anmen Square. Another was sentenced to life in prison while four others were given prison terms …
Read More »World Cup 2014: Preview – Germany vs Portugal
No draws, all wins – The World Cup has been a spectacle so far! As a neutral, all the games have been enjoyable to watch and I just hope that such performances continue in the other group matches. The big match today will be Germany vs Portugal. Joachim Loew knows that the Germans are the favo …
Read More »General : Parliament: No Compromise With Employers On Minimum Retirement Age Act
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) — The government will not compromise with any employer breaching the Minimum Retirement Age Act 2012 as the nation prepares to face the aged nation status by the year 2030. Deputy Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Abd Muttalib told the Dewan Rakyat sitti …
Read More »Schumacher out of coma, shifted to Swiss hospital
PARIS/LAUSANNE (Reuters) – Formula One ex-champion Michael Schumacher, who sustained severe head injuries in a ski accident in late 2013, is out of a coma and was transferred on Monday from a French to a Swiss hospital to continue rehabilitation, officials said. “Michael has left the CHU …
Read More »General : ESSCom Should Boost Intellligence Cooperation With Philippines – Zahid Hamidi
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) — Security in the Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCom) areas not only depends on the assets and personnel of the ESSCom, but should also involve cooperation in terms of intelligence with the Philippines. Home Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said th …
Read More »General : Strong Winds, Choppy Seas Expected To Persist Till Tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) — The strong south-westerly winds and choppy seas are expected to continue in the waters of Langkawi, Perlis, Kedah, Penang and Sabah (West Coast and Kudat) till Tuesday. The Malaysian Meteorological Department said in a statement that a similar situation was al …
Read More »World Cup 2014: Today in pictures
World Cup 2014: Today in picturesWorld Cup 2014: Today in pictures THE World Cup 2014 has finally arrived. Here are some pictures for today, 16th June 2014.
Read More »Drogba fires up Ivory Coast as Japan falter
RECIFE Brazil (Reuters) – Two quickfire headed goals from Wilfried Bony and Gervinho helped Ivory Coast recover to beat Japan 2-1 on Saturday as their bid for a first appearance in the World Cup knockout stages got off to a fine start. The African side trailed to a stunning Keisuke Honda strik …
Read More »AirAsia-Caterham team lands first-ever Moto2 podium finish
PETALING JAYA: Malaysian-backed Moto2 team AirAsia-Caterham landed their first-ever podium finish in the world championship through rider Johann Zarco at the Catalunya Grand Prix. Frenchman Zarco grabbed the third spot, 11.157 seconds behind winner and pole-sitter Esteve Rabat of Spain, who finished …
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