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Thailand’s justice crusaderKUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 — Teoh Beng Hock, the 30-year-old political aide to a Selangor executive councillor who died and was buried in July, will be exhumed this morning for another autopsy in Hospital Sungai Buloh tomorrow. An autopsy that will be observed by fiery Thai pathologist Dr Pornthip Rojanasunand.>Read more |
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Making a stink over durianNOV 20 — Khalwat and durians are a steady presence in my new short story collection, "Velvet and Cinder Blocks." In one story, a KL taxi driver recalls an overbearing father who threw durians at him as a form of punishment, or sometimes just for the heck of it. |
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A happy childhood, free to dreamNOV 20 — Children embody our hopes. We seek for them brighter futures than we visualise for ourselves. Mothers and fathers are willing to sacrifice their own needs for those of their children. Only the most cold-hearted among us can witness a child suffering and feel no pain. |
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KL patriotism camps ‘racist and political’KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 — When Hafidz Baharom, a freelance writer, entered a public university in 2002, he was sent with his classmates to a government camp for a week. It ... Read More |
Chua backs fresh MCA polls in March but not EGM IIBy Lee Wei Lian PETALING JAYA, Nov 20 – MCA deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek says that he supports fresh party elections but not the November 28 extraordinary ... Read More |
Wee: Why wait till March for fresh MCA polls? By Shazwan Mustafa Kamal PETALING JAYA, Nov 20 - Axed presidential council member Datuk Wee Ka Siong (picture) said today that there should not be any reason why fresh party ... Read More |
Liow pitches fresh MCA elections to Najib PUTRAJAYA, Nov 20 — MCA vice-president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai feels that holding fresh elections for all the top posts is the best way to solve the party’s lingering ... Read More |
Rebuked by court, MACC to follow ‘office hours’By Neville Spykerman KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said today they would comply with yesterday’s landmark High Court decision on when witnesses can be interviewed. Judicial ... Read More |
Najib offers secret formula to end MCA crisisKUANTAN, Nov 20 – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said he had proposed a formula to resolve the prolonged MCA crisis after meeting with the top leaders of ... Read More |
Husam claims conspiracy against him By Adib Zalkapli KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 – Kelantan executive councillor Datuk Husam Musa claimed today that there was a conspiracy to have him removed from the state government. “There have been ... Read More |
More doctors being hauled to courtKUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 – The trend of taking up litigation against medical practitioners is gradually being witnessed in the country, especially involving obstetricians and gynaecologists (O&G). Health Ministry director general ... Read More |
Dr Chua admits MCA council revamp a PR disaster By Lee Wei Lian PETALING JAYA, Nov 20 – MCA deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek (picture) acknowledged today that the presidential council revamp on Wednesday which saw nearly ... Read More |
Floods recede in Perak, KedahKUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 – The flood situation in Perak and Kedah is improving, with lesser evacuees at relief centres today. At the Kerian district in PERAK, 91 victims returned home, ... Read More |
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World
Muslim nations seek treaty to ban blasphemyGENEVA, Nov 21 — Four years after cartoons of Prophet Muhammad set off violent protests across the Muslim world, Islamic nations are mounting a campaign for an international treaty to ... Read More |
People power crucial in Indonesia anti-graft fightJAKARTA, Nov 21 — Even as three scandals rage across Indonesia and tarnish the government’s efforts to root out graft, there is one positive takeaway from the mess: Indonesia’s civil ... Read More |
Singapore cements military ties with USIDAHO, Nov 21 - Singapore’s already-strong friendship with the United States has reached another milestone with the opening of a new long-term defence training detachment in the American state of ... Read More |
Obama job approval rating drops under 50 per centWASHINGTON, Nov 21 — President Barack Obama’s job approval rating has dropped below 50 per cent in a second major poll in an indication he is suffering from the long ... Read More |
US, Cuba players find friendship in softballHAVANA, Nov 21 — There were hugs and handshakes all around yesterday as teams of older US and Cuban softball players ended a “friendship” tournament they hope will set an ... Read More |
Feared Asian carp may be near US Great LakesCHICAGO, Nov 21 — There are signs Asian carp may have breached barriers designed to keep the prolific fish out of the Great Lakes, which could spell ecological disaster for ... Read More |
Afghan government would fall if NATO withdraws, says UKLONDON, Nov 21 — The Afghan government would quickly be overthrown if NATO troops pulled out of the country now, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said yesterday. “If international forces leave, ... Read More |
Albania opposition demand vote recountTIRANA, Nov 21 — Tens of thousands of Albanian opposition Socialist Party supporters launched their latest protest yesterday to demand the government either recount the vote in a controversial June ... Read More |
Abbas confirms Palestinian vote to be postponed RAMALLAH, West Bank, Nov 20 — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has said presidential and legislative elections scheduled for January will be postponed, confirming that he has accepted advice not to ... Read More |
Britain hit by floods after record rainfall UPDATED COCKERMOUTH, England Nov 20 — Torrential rain of “biblical proportions” caused serious flooding across northern England and southern Scotland today as searches intensified for a police officer who went missing ... Read More |
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Sports
FIFA says no to replay as playoff row rumbles onLONDON, Nov 21 —A day that began with FIFA ruling out a replay of the France v Ireland World Cup playoff ended, after pleas, denials and opinions from all quarters, ... Read More |
English roundup, Man U struggling at the backLONDON, Nov 21 — Brief news from the Premier League ahead of this weekend’s matches: * Manchester United are still struggling defensively before their home game against Everton today (0130 Malaysian ... Read More |
Hurt Beckham to take pain killers before finalSEATTLE, Nov 21 — LA Galaxy’s David Beckham is to have pain-killing injections for a bruised ankle bone before tomorrow’s MLS Cup final but said he would be fit for ... Read More |
Tottenham’s Cudicini out of hospital, rest of seasonLONDON, Nov 21 — Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini was discharged from hospital yesterday following surgery after a motorcycle crash but the Italian is unlikely to play again this season, ... Read More |
IAAF says no resolution yet to Semenya case MONTE CARLO, Nov 20 — The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is still seeking a resolution to South African runner Caster Semenya’s gender case, spokesman Nick Davies said today. Semenya, ... Read More |
Santokh Singh in a comaKUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — Malaysian football legend Santokh Singh is in a coma at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital. The 57-year-old who played at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany, ... Read More |
Roy Keane blames Irish defence and keeper for Henry goal LONDON, Nov 20 - Former Ireland captain Roy Keane blamed Ireland’s defenders and goalkeeper rather than Thierry Henry for the controversial goal which ended their World Cup hopes. France captain Henry ... Read More |
Champions League games in fixing probe, says policeBOCHUM, Germany, Nov 20 - A match-fixing ring with more than 200 suspected members fixed or attempted to fix dozens of matches across Europe, including three in the Champions League, ... Read More |
Egyptians protest for second day after soccer loss CAIRO, Nov 20 — Demonstrators gathered for a second day near the Algerian embassy in Cairo today to protest against what they said was violence against Egyptians during a play-off ... Read More |
Record-wary Mayweather may duck Pacquiao, says Arum NEW YORK, Nov 20 — Manny Pacquiao’s desire to take on Floyd Mayweather may not be enough to persuade the American to climb into the ring for a dream fight ... Read More |
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Business
Economic revival gives Najib a boost KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 — The Najib administration received a fillip yesterday with new economic data showing that the prime minister’s moves to rev up the economy are working. Gross domestic ... Read More |
Another collapse in the offing, fears SocGen SINGAPORE, Nov 21 — Much has been said of government stimulus packages and the nascent global economic recovery. But have investors given serious thought to the prospect of another crash? In ... Read More |
Maybank offers retirees one-off sum SINGAPORE, Nov 21 — Maybank has become the first bank in Singapore to pledge that it will give a one-off payment to employees who cannot be rehired beyond retirement age. This ... Read More |
SIA chief warns of ‘green tax’ risk to travel SINGAPORE, Nov 21 — Travellers from Singapore to London will have to pay as much as £100 (RM550) more per round trip compared to someone flying a shorter distance if ... Read More |
TM posts RM217.8m in pre-tax profit KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — Telekom Malaysia Bhd’s (TM) pre-tax profit in the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2009 rose 57.67 per cent to RM217.761 million from a pre-tax loss ... Read More |
UMW group records RM288m in Q3 pre-tax profitKUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — The UMW Group announced a pre-tax profit of RM288.2 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2009, a 55.4 per cent growth from the ... Read More |
AirAsia records pre-tax profit of RM136.26m in Q3 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 - AirAsia Bhd today recorded a pre-tax profit of RM136.26 million in the third quarter ended Sept 30 this year compared to a pre-tax loss of ... Read More |
Economy shrinks by 1.2 per cent in Q3, Malaysia still in recession UPDATE 1 By Asrul Hadi Abdullah Sani KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — The country’s economy experienced an improved contraction of 1.2 per cent from 3.9 per cent in the second quarter due ... Read More |
Share prices end broadly lower KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — Share prices on Bursa Malaysia ended broadly lower today after selective buying in bluechip counters failed to lift market sentiment and as investors opted to ... Read More |
China’s ICBC gets banking licenseBy Asrul Hadi Abdullah Sani KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 - Bank Negara Governor Tan Sri Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz announced today that the Ministry of Finance (MOF) has approved the issuance ... Read More |
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Opinion
Making a stink over durianNOV 20 — Khalwat and durians are a steady presence in my new short story collection, "Velvet and Cinder Blocks." In one story, a KL taxi driver recalls an overbearing ... Read More |
A happy childhood, free to dreamNOV 20 — Children embody our hopes. We seek for them brighter futures than we visualise for ourselves. Mothers and fathers are willing to sacrifice their own needs for those ... Read More |
Enemies of the stateNOV 19 — India, apparently is a country which has made the "mistake of being too democratic". And, "democracy can be a hindrance to progress because you spend so much ... Read More |
Najib and shadowsNOV 19 — Despite the deep political divides in the country being perfect for Machiavellian rule (Don’t you wish you could make a comeback Dr M?), not many will bet ... Read More |
PAS dan negara IslamNOV 18 — PAS merupakan parti pembangkang yang terbesar dalam arena politik Malaysia, walaupun mempunyai jumlah kerusi yang paling kurang di dalam Parlimen dan nampak seolah-olah terpinggir dari segi kepimpinan ... Read More |
The rules of the game are for...NOV 18 — For Liverpool, perhaps the most significant loss against Birmingham was not the two points, but the moral high ground. Some might argue that another two points will hardly ... Read More |
A return to basicsNOV 17 — One simply cannot underestimate the power of education in shaping society. It has an awesome capability in influencing a person’s perspective towards the world, by impressing certain ... Read More |
The art of letting goNOV 16 — Some bands mean more to people than others. By more, I mean that some bands have this effortless ability to connect with people on a deeper and ... Read More |
It’s the media, Shafie!NOV 16 — Did you know that Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal is the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) chairman? For those who said yes, can you name me one piece of ... Read More |
Gerrard and Lampard hold the key for EnglandNOV 16 — Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard saw their reputations enhanced as England’s reserves suffered a 1-0 friendly defeat against Brazil in Qatar at the weekend — without even ... Read More |
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Showbiz
Britney Spears’ ex-boyfriend, photographer jailedLOS ANGELES, Nov 21 — A celebrity photographer who briefly dated Britney Spears at the height of her career meltdown was sentenced to 45 days in jail yesterday after clashing ... Read More |
South Korean model Daul Kim found dead in ParisPARIS, Nov 20 — South Korean model Daul Kim was found hanged in her Paris apartment yesterday, a spokeswoman for the city prosecutor’s office said. Police were investigating the cause of ... Read More |
Susan Boyle aims to turn celebrity into album sales LONDON, Nov 20 - Scottish singer Susan Boyle, one of the biggest stars of the Internet age, seeks to turn global celebrity into record sales next week with the release ... Read More |
Lou Dobbs mulls run for White House, Senate PHOENIX, Nov 20 - A week after abruptly quitting his longtime job as a CNN television news host and commentator, Lou Dobbs said yesterday he is considering career options including ... Read More |
A surprise gets buzz for Oscars LOS ANGELES, Nov 20 — A few weeks ago “Crazy Heart” was just another invisible movie, one with so little promise that the company that made it refused to put ... Read More |
Oprah Winfrey to end talk show in September 2011 UPDATED LOS ANGELES, Nov 20 — Oprah Winfrey will end her top-rated daytime talk show that has featured newsmakers from President Barack Obama to movie star Tom Cruise, in September 2011, ... Read More |
‘Project Runway’ season finale airs after legal dispute NEW YORK, Nov 20 — Irina Shabayeva won the sixth season of the fashion reality show “Project Runway” yesterday in the conclusion of the hit cable series which was delayed ... Read More |
Jeanne-Claude, Christo’s collaborator on environmental canvas, is dead at 74 NEW YORK, Nov 20 — Jeanne-Claude, who collaborated with her husband, Christo, on dozens of environmental art projects, notably the wrapping of the Pont Neuf in Paris and the Reichstag ... Read More |
Kris Allen fine seeing Adam Lambert in the spotlight LOS ANGELES, Nov 20 — “American Idol” champion Kris Allen has often lost the spotlight to runner-up Adam Lambert since winning the televised singing competition in May, but Allen says ... Read More |
Susan Boyle album sets pre-order record on Amazon LOS ANGELES, Nov 20 — The upcoming debut album by British singing sensation Susan Boyle has become the largest global CD pre-order in the history of Amazon.com, the online retailer ... Read More |
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