KUALA LUMPUR: The revival of the abandoned Plaza Rakyat project in Jalan Pudu here is headed the way of controversy, with the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) looking to appoint a new company to undertake the job. Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Seri Ahmad Phesal Talib revealed yesterday that DBKL did not rec …
Read More »General : Drinking Fruit Juices Early Morning Can Conserve Energy, Say Dietitians
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) — Drinking fruit juice during the sahur meal will ensure that Muslims are energized and remain healthy throughout the day during the fasting month of Ramadan, according to dietitians. Head of Department of Dietetics and Catering Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL), Ridz …
Read More »They are militants – and flaunting it
KUALA LUMPUR: Unlike the mercenaries of old who fought shy of publicity, Malaysian militants joining the “jihadist” movement in Syria are openly boasting about their exploits, posting selfies and videos on Facebook and YouTube. At least four of them are openly sharing their photographs and experienc …
Read More »General : Liow Leads Swearing-in Of Ministers, Deputy Ministers Before Agong
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) – Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai led the swearing-in ceremony of ministers and deputy ministers and took the oath of office and allegiance before Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah at Istana Negara, here Friday. Liow was sworn-in as ministe …
Read More »More than a dozen killed in blast at GAIL India gas pipeline
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – More than a dozen people were killed on Friday after a blast at a gas pipeline operated by state-owned energy company GAIL (India) Ltd in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, the company said. “As per the information received from the GAIL official at the si …
Read More »Exclusive: 'I'm glad I could bring Malaysian food to the attention of the British'
MasterChef UK contestant and Malaysian mum Ping Coombes talks exclusively to The Star Online about winning the TV show’s final cook-off. Ipoh-born Catherine Chin Wan Ping, winner of MasterChef UK 2014, may be part British now, but her heart and stomach are one hundred percent Malaysian. In our exclu …
Read More »Ten-man Belgium win to send South Korea home
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Jan Vertonghen’s late goal saw 10-man Belgium beat South Korea 1-0 in their final Group H match on Thursday, despite having Steven Defour sent off just before halftime for a nasty two-footed challenge. The win made it a maximum nine points for the Belgians, who will …
Read More »World Cup 2014: Today in pictures
Russia’s forward Alexander Kokorin (bottom L) reacts as Algeria’s players celebrate at the end of their Group H football match against Russia at the Baixada Arena in Curitiba. Belgium’s defender Jan Vertonghen (R) scores during a Group H football matc… The Star Online Highli …
Read More »Slimani sends Algeria through at Russia's expense
CURITIBA Brazil (Reuters) – Islam Slimani headed an ecstatic Algeria into the last 16 of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-1 draw against Russia on Thursday that dumped Fabio Capello’s team out of the tournament. On a momentous night for the North Africans, who were the last team …
Read More »General : Quality Theses As Models For Country – Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) — Quality theses can inspire new ideas and theories and used as models for the country’s administration and development plans, according to Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. “Our Masters’ Degree and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) grad …
Read More »General : Chew Mei Fun Sworn In As Senator
Chew Mei FunKUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) — MCA vice-president Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun was on Thursday sworn in as senator for a second term before Dewan Negara President Tan Sri Abu Zahar Ujang. Yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced that Chew will be joining the C …
Read More »Business : Malaysian Companies Record Sales Of RM127,000 At Dutch Fair
By Chandravathani Sathasivam KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) — Malaysian companies recorded sales of RM127,000 in agricultural products at the recent Tong Tong Consumerim Fair 2014 at The Hague, Holland. This is according to the Agricultural Counsellor at the Malaysian Agricultural Representat …
Read More »FIFA slaps 9-game, 4-month ban and fine on Suarez for biting opponent
RIO DE JANEIRO: FIFA has banned Uruguay striker Luis Suarez for nine international games on top of a four-month suspension on all football activities for biting an opponent at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Suarez will miss the rest of the tournament and will not be able to represent his club Liverpo …
Read More »Business : Pengerang Independent Terminals To Spend Additional RM16 Billion For Further Development, Says Najib
KOTA TINGGI, June 26 (Bernama) — Pengerang Independent Terminals Sdn Bhd (PITSB) may spend an additional RM16 billion in the next 15 years to further develop the area to cater for future demand, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Announcing this, he said the investment would see a …
Read More »World : Boeing Presents Aerospace Overview At Qatar Career Fair
DOHA, June 26 (Bernama) — Boeing Company presented an overview of the aerospace industry to students at the annual Qatar Aeronautical College Career Fair held here, Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported. The aircraft manufacturer showed students videos of Boeing commercial airplanes like 777 and 78 …
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