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Indonesia - M’sia tensions viewed with dismay

The Working People Association of Indonesia and the Socialist party of Malaysia say that ultra-nationalist sentiments are clouding real issues.

‘MB must seek exco’s okay to receive bonuses’

Political secretary Faekah Husin slams Khir Toyo’s suggestion that it is up to Khalid to accept the bonuses or not, calling it ‘ignorant’.

For stocks, September starts on upbeat note

NEW YORK:  U.S. stocks could start next week, Sept 7with investors feeling a bit more optimistic about the economy, thanks to a stronger-than-expected jobs report, making further market gains more li...

Nizar urged to prove Umno behind doctored photo

Perak Umno has urged member of parliament for PAS' Mohd Nizar Jamaluddin to substantiate his claim that Umno was behind an online picture of Penang CM Lim Guan Eng slaughtering a cow.

‘Felcra facing psy-war by certain quarters’

The intention is clearly to instigate Felcra settlers to hate the management and the government, says its chairperson.

Sabah: Don’t abuse alternative media for popularity

Alternative media practitioners, including bloggers and social website users, have been asked not to abuse the new media facility for popularity.

Zam defends statement against PAS leaders

The ex-information minister said the statement he had made about PAS leaders was backed by documentary evidence.

DBQ 1 is still available for bidding, says Kelantan JPJ

KOTA BARU: Kelantan Road Transport Department (JPJ) has denied media report that the Regent of Kelantan Tengku Muhammad Faris Petra had successfully bid for the vehicle registration number DBQ 1. Its ...

Games-Malaysia to bid for SEA Games after Asian pullout

Malaysia have put their hands up to host the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, the country's Youth and Sports minister has told local media. Ahmad Shabery Cheek said "the cost is not as huge as h...

Malaysian and Indonesian FMs to meet Monday

KUALA LUMPUR: Indonesian Foreign Minister Dr Marty Natalegawa is scheduled to begin a two-day visit to Malaysia Monday to discuss bilateral issues, which are likely to include the Aug 13 maritime bord...

10MP projects to be announced next month

However, only projects for implementation in 2011 and 2012 of the five-year plan (2011-2015) would be announced.

Malaysia, Indonesia hope to find amicable solution on sea boundaries

The meeting between Malaysia and Indonesia on Sept 6 here is hoped to look for amicable solutions on sea boundaries involving the two countries, particularly in light of the tension instigated by cert...

Kedah: Villagers complain of foul odour from farm

Villagers in Kuala Nerang, Kedah, are complaining of foul odour and health risks from a nearby watermelon farm which allegedly uses pig faeces manure.

Kit Siang: Racial and religious slurs must stop

The DAP leader calls for civility, reason and rationality in public discourse particularly on the social media and Internet.

Call for return of civility, reason and rationality in public discourse and an end to any form of racial or religious slurs in public domain particularly on the social media and Internet

The rise and frequency of instances of racial and religious slurs in the public domain particularly on the social media and the Internet must be a matter of grave concern to all Malaysians. All right-thinking Malaysians regardless of political affiliation should join hands to call and work for a return of civility, reason and rationality [...]

Philippine gov’t warns of scams for jobs in Malaysia

The republic's labour secretary warns Filipino workers to strictly observe precautionary measures when applying for employment in Malaysia.

Nightclub worker found murdered in her apartment

KUALA LUMPUR: A nightclub employee was found murdered with shlash wounds in the kitchen of her rented unit at the Pandan Villa Apartments in Ampang near here Saturday night. The victim, identified as ...

Malaysia-Based Triad Gang Collaborating Indian Underworld in Drug Trade

A Malaysia-based triad society is suspected to have linked up with the Indian underworld to capture a slice of the flourishing drug trafficking trade in the region.   This startling exposure com...

Gerakan acts behind the scene to ‘control’ Umno

Its Penang chairperson Teng Hock Nan said the party can influence Umno from the inside and has been doing it all along.

Seeing the back of Musa: An answer to a prayer

By Tunku Abdul Aziz I hardly ever receive presents because, I suppose, I rarely ever give any. I do not even bother to celebrate my own birthday; it comes and goes completely unnoticed. When on the odd occasion I do receive a present for delivering an anti-corruption and ethical governance speech, I treasure it even [...]