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Chong Wei and Pandelela named 2011 sportsman and sportswoman

KUALA LUMPUR: World number one shuttler Datuk Lee Chong Wei and diver Pandelela Rinong have been named 2011 National Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year.

Court awards RM200,000 to girl who saw sister run over by bus

SHAH ALAM: A 14-year-old girl who witnessed her then 8-year-old sister being run over by a school bus five years ago was awarded RM200,000 by a High Court here for the trauma and severe mental shock she suffered.

Future fatwa by Kedah mufti or fatwa committee cannot be challenged in court

ALOR SETAR: Future fatwa issued by the Kedah mufti or Fatwa Committee cannot be challenged in court under an amendment to the Mufti and Fatwa (Kedah Darul Aman) Enactment 2008 passed by the Kedah State Assembly on Tuesday.

Appeals Court strikes out custody appeal by Muslim-convert father

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal here on Tuesday struck out an appeal brought by a Muslim-convert father against the decision of a High Court that granted custody of his three children, whom he had converted, to his former wife.

Dr M in hospital for minor surgery

KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was admitted to Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (HUKM) Tuesday morning for a minor surgery to remove nasal polyps.

Perkasa seeks police permit for April 29 gathering

KUALA LUMPUR: Pertubuhan Pribumi Perkasa Malaysia (Perkasa) on Tuesday applied for a permit from the police to organise the 'Raja Berdaulat, Kasih Dijunjung' assembly on April 29, to be held either at Padang Merbok or Dataran Merdeka.

Govt looking at bids to replace MIG-29N fighter jets

KUALA LUMPUR: The Defence Ministry is evaluating offers from several aircraft manufacturing companies in response to its plan to replace the MiG-29N jet fighters for the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).

Court settles taxi driver’s civil suit against cop for shooting him

KUALA LUMPUR: A negligence civil suit filed by a taxi driver who was hurt in both legs after being shot by police was resolved Tuesday after both parties reached consent judgment.

Hisham: New Rela bill seeks to take away firearms but 'empowers' in other ways

KUALA LUMPUR: Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammudddin Hussein said Tuesday that the newly-tabled Malaysia Volunteer Corps (Rela) Bill 2012 would "empower" Rela members in more relevant ways despite taking away their power to detain, arrest, or carry firearms.

Record bids expected for vehicle registration numbers with 'WWW'

PUTRAJAYA: Vehicle registration numbers starting with the alphabets 'WWW' which means "World Wide Web" will receive record high bids, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha on Tuesday.

Zahid: Physical conflicts among nations no longer an option

KUALA LUMPUR: Physical conflicts between nations are no longer a viable option in this region or other parts of the world in the 21st century, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Malaysians need to come together to fight cybercrime

PUTRAJAYA: All Malaysians need to become part of the solution if the country is to fight the rising threat of cybercrime, said deputy Minister in the Prime Ministers Department Datuk Liew Vui Keong.

EC expects a more challenging task in managing 13th GE

KUALA LUMPUR: The Election Commission (EC) expects a more challenging task in managing the upcoming 13th general election as the contest between the various parties is expected to be more intense than in previous elections.

S'gor MB ready to clarify issue to King

SHAH ALAM: Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim is ready to meet the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah, to clarify allegations that Opposition leaders ridiculed Malay Rulers at the King's installation last Wednesday.

Security Offences Bill passed

KUALA LUMPUR: The Security Offences (Special Measures) Bill 2012, which seeks to repeal the Internal Security Act 1960, was passed in the Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday after a voice vote was taken.

Factory executive claims trial to bribing TNB investigator

KUALA LUMPUR: An executive at a plastics factory was charged in a Session Court here with bribing a TNB investigator with RM100,000 in cash.

Technical snag grounds MAS' London flight

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia Airlines' Flight MH2 to London on Monday night was delayed for about 11 hours because of a technical defect involving its Boeing 747-400 aircraft engine.

Group holds protest at Lynas hearing appeal

BANGI: A small crowd of supporters of the Save Malaysia, Stop Lynas (SMSL) voluntary residents group gathered Tuesday in front of the Malaysian Nuclear Agency here, where the appeal to revoke Lynas Corporation's temporary operational licence for its rare earth plant is being heard.

Residents get stay order against eviction (Updated)

GEORGE TOWN: A High Court here has granted a stay of execution for Kampung Boundary 5 residents who had applied against an eviction order.

Moderate quakes hit Sumatra and Sulawesi

KUALA LUMPUR: Two moderate earthquakes hit Sumatra and Sulawesi, Indonesia early Tuesday.

New Bills for Rela, Rukun Tetangga tabled (Updated)

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Volunteers Corps (Rela) Bill 2012, which provides for the establishment, duties and powers of Rela, was tabled for first reading at the Dewan Rakyat here Tuesday.

DSA starts with a bang

KUALA LUMPUR: Thousands turned up at the opening of the 13th Defence Services Asia (DSA) 2012 show hosted by Malaysia.

Eating at home — just like in a submarine

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians can soon have a taste of what submariners eat on their long voyages under the sea.

Man sought to help probe into triple killings in Kajang

PETALING JAYA: A man who operates a security company is being sought by police to assist in investigations into the triple murder in Kajang.

Celebrities take part in Teach for Malaysia Week

KLANG: Local celebrities, corporate figures and personalities from the world of finance and the civil service are taking time off their schedules to raise awareness on the importance of education – by spending time as “teachers” themselves.

New High Court will hear cases under Security Offences Bill

KUALA LUMPUR: A special High Court will be set up to hear cases under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Bill 2012.

Changes to two more Acts, says Najib

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sedition Act 1984 will be reviewed and a new law formulated to replace the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 as part of the Government’s political transformation efforts.

Proton unveils latest car model — the Preve

SERI KEMBANGAN: Proton has unveiled its sleek new Preve and describes the turbo-charged car as its most technologically advanced vehicle.

Chua refutes report claiming party related to auto traffic summons firm

PETALING JAYA: MCA has denied any involvement in a company awarded a computerised traffic summons system contract by the Road Transport Department (JPJ).

Ministry mulls hiring 6P foreign workers for agriculture sector

BATU PAHAT: The Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Ministry will discuss the possibility of employing foreigners registered under the 6P programme to fill vacancies in the agriculture sector.

MCA updates list of election candidates

TAPAH: The MCA has updated its list of candidates for the 13th general election and it will be submitted to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at the right time.

Varsity lecturers to help out at 22 hospitals

TAPAH: The Health Ministry has identified 22 public and private universities which will provide specialist medical services in 22 district hospitals nationwide.

MACC: Money politics among most difficult cases to prove

KOTA KINABALU: Money politics is among the most difficult corruption cases to prove, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) deputy chief commissioner (operations) Datuk Mohd Shukri Abdull said.

Khaled: Students should give back money if they dislike PTPTN

KUALA LUMPUR: Students should return their loans if they do not like the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN).

Conduct quality research, varsity students urged

PUTRAJAYA: University students should take up research that would benefit the community and nation, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

132,000 illegal immigrants sent back to home countries

PETALING JAYA: A total of 132,424 illegal immigrants nabbed under the 6P programme were granted amnesty and allowed to return to their countries.

Monorail victim seeks justice

KUALA LUMPUR: A telemarketing executive who was dragged by a monorail car for about eight metres after her hand got caught in the door, is seeking compensation over her injuries.

Couple bags Euro dream – 26 years after marriage

KUALA LUMPUR: After 26 years of marriage, a couple finally got the chance to go on a romantic second honeymoon in Europe after winning the top prize worth RM20,000 in the March MATTA Fair 2012 Buyers Contest.

Kuala Nerang rep barred from state assembly

ALOR SETAR: Kuala Nerang Barisan Nasional assemblyman Datuk Syed Sobri Syed Hashim has been barred from attending the state assembly sitting today and tomorrow following confirmation that he is a bankrupt.

Third ‘land grab’ case surfaces in Penang within 48 hours

BUTTERWORTH: Another village in Penang is facing a “land grab” issue – the third in the past 48 hours.

Democracy Sabah enters fray to promote straight fights in crowded field

KOTA KINABALU: A new group – Democracy Sabah or Desah – has been set up to promote a one-on-one fight between the main opposition parties and Barisan Nasional in the next general election.

Simulator machine seized in raid

GEORGE TOWN: Police seized a simulator machine with a stack of features providing single and multi-player online gaming at a gambling premises in Jalan Slim in Jelutong.

Man with huge debts tries to kill himself

GEORGE TOWN: A man who could not settle his huge debts after betting on football matches tried to take his own life by jumping off the Penang Bridge.

Michelle Yeoh coming back to promote The Lady

KUALA LUMPUR: The long wait is over. Our very own Hollywood superstar Datuk Michelle Yeoh is returning to Malaysia on April 24 to promote her noteworthy biopic – The Lady.

Shrek-tacular show in June

KUALA LUMPUR: The Tourism Ministry is officially lending its support to Shrek The Musical, anticipating the show to be a Shrek-tacular event.

Last hit for slingshot burglars

IPOH: Police have smashed the notorious Slingshot Gang, believed to be responsible for countless luxury car thefts, robberies and break-ins here and in the Klang Valley, with the arrest of three men at a hotel here.

Police arrest ‘delivery men’

KOTA KINABALU: Four robbers who posed as hamper delivery men to gain entry into homes in several districts in Sabah have been arrested and police are now hot on the heels of at least eight more suspects.

Culturing Pearl of the Orient

THIS is the first of a two-part article on the success of Penang evolving from a primary-based economy to a highly industrialised economy. It is due, in no small measure, to the development and industrial plans introduced by the Federal Government since Independence, especially after 1970.

Seized contraband: State Customs officers showing the contraband items worth over RM1.2mil which were seized in raids in Sabah during the last two weeks. A total of 75 people, including 14 women, have been detained.

Suhakam cautious about Bill

KUALA LUMPUR: The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has commended the repeal of the Internal Security Act (ISA) but welcomed its replacement – the Security Offences (Special Measures) Bill – with caution.

MPK gives reasons for floods

SHAH ALAM: Heavy rains and a poor drainage system are the main causes of the recent floods in Hulu Langat and Klang, a committee was told.