1 hr ago | The Star Online
Chew to be made an invited PC member
KUALA LUMPUR: Wanita MCA chief Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun, not re-appointed into the presidential council , will be made an invited member instead, said party information and communication bureau chief Senator Heng Seai Kee.
6 hrs ago | New Straits Times
Robbery victim dies after 2 days in coma
KUALA LUMPUR: An influential figure in the building and construction industry died without regaining consciousness yesterday, two days after he jumped out of a window on the first floor of his home in a bid to escape armed robbers.
11 hrs ago | New Straits Times
KUALA LUMPUR, Fri: MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat has met with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak regarding developments in the party.
15 hrs ago | Independent Online
Woman loses nipples in botched sex change
Kuala Lumpur - A Malaysian woman, in a bid to become a man by removing her breasts, lost both her nipples after botched sex-change surgery, reports said on Friday.
No grilling after office hours, rules court
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malay sian Anti-Corruption Commis sion cannot interrogate witnes ses beyond office hours, the High Court has declared in a landmark ruling.
Proton to unveil Exora basic model tomorrow
National carmaker Proton Holdings Bhd will introduce a basic Exora multi-purpose vehicle tomorrow, two days before the launch of the new Perodua MPV.
Malaysiaa s Maxis debuts at 9.2 percent above IPO
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Shares of Malaysia's top mobile phone company Maxis Berhad jumped 9.2 percent on their return to the bourse Thursday following the biggest share sale ever in Southeast Asia.
Najib to meet warring factions in MCA
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said today he will meet warring factions in MCA to find a solution to the deepening crisis in the party.
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Malaysia To Import 15,000 Cows For Aidiladha
KUALA TERENGGANU, Nov 18 -- A total of 15,000 cows will be imported from Thailand for the Aidiladha sacrificial slaughter, said Veterinary Services Department deputy director-general Dr Ibrahim Embong.
RM32.4m thorn in City Hall's...
THE Federal Territories and Urban Wellbeing Ministry has maintained that Kuala Lumpur City Halla s controversial RM32.4 million flower deal is open and above board.
Malaysian National News Agency
More Malaysian Students Studying In The US
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 -- Malaysia is ranked 21, as among countries sending students to the United States , with 5,942 having enrolled for the 2008/09 academic year.
'Malaysia can achieve 6pc growth by 2012'
The Malaysian economy can return to a potential growth rate of about 6 per cent by 2012 if structural reforms are carried out as planned and the global economy continues to improve, a World Bank economist said.
Malaysia Muslim preacher charged in factional feud
Islamic authorities charged a popular Muslim scholar on Wednesday with delivering an illegal lecture in what critics considered an attempt by conservative clerics to silence one of Malaysia's most progressive preachers.
Perak flooods worsen, 1,116 evacuated
IPOH: The floods situation in Perak is still bad as the number of people evacuated in the Kerian district rose to 1,166 this morning from 545 yesterday.
Two Ministries To Indentify Factors That Draw Africans to Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: The Tourism Ministry and Home Ministry will identify factors that draw Africans to Malaysia and who they are in an effort to curb social problems involving this group of visitors.
KUALA LUMPUR: MCA grassroots leaders from 155 of the party's 191 divisions turned up at a closed-door dialogue to endorse the greater unity plan as the top party leadership pledged to hold fresh polls for the central committee.
Matrade centre to boost MICE in Malaysia
THE RM628 million Matrade Centre in Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur, is expected to place Malaysia as one of the fastest growing Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, Exhibitions destinations in the region.
KL shares ended morning trade mixed
SHARE prices on Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trade mixed as profit taking trimmed earlier gains, a dealer said.
Proton launches the S16 in Australia
Proton has announced the entry of the Saga in 1.6l form into the Australian market. The Proton S16 sedan, as it is called, will go on sale on Dec 1, in GX manual-transmission form, at a retail price of AUD$11,990.
It features the 1.6l Campro IAFM engine, with a full suite of standard equipment including AM/FM/CD audio system, power steering, air conditioning, remote central locking with immobiliser and alarm, drivers SRS airbag and seating for five, including 5 cup holders.
The auto S16 GX, with increased specifications, is slated to arrive in July next year, as well as a GXR variant, both in automatic and manual form, which will include additional features such as dual SRS airbags and ABS as standard on all variants. The high-spec GXR will also have alloy wheels, reverse sensors and fog lamps as standard.
Proton Australia originally forecast the S16 as potentially the country's lowest priced sedan. However, with favourable currency trends the S16 will now be the lowest price new car available in Australia at its point of entry.
Like all Proton passenger cars the S16 will be covered by a full three-year unlimited kilometre warranty, along with three years free roadside assistance and a seven-year anti-corrosion warranty. It will be available in five colours including solid white, solid red, mountain blue, tranquility black and genetic silver, along with a range of accessories including body kits, spoilers, alloy wheels, boot liners and reverse sensors.
Rs 9bn BoP scam accused arrested in Malaysia
LAHORE: A team of the National Accountability Bureau and the Federal Investigation Agency has arrested Haris Steel Mill owner Sheikh M Afzal and his son Sheikh Haris from Malaysia with the help of Interpol and Malaysian police.
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