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A Malaysian court has charged two policemen for assaulting a photographer who was covering a mass rally for electoral reforms last month, according to a lawyer.

NEW YORK, May 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia continued to be the top trading partner of the United States amongst the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in the first two months of the year, and the expert opinion here is that this trend would possibly continue during the remainder of the year.

NEW YORK, May 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia continued to be the top tradingpartner of the United States amongst the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(Asean) in the first two months of the year, and the expert opinion here is thatthis trend would possibly continue during the remainder of the year.Malaysia’s senior trade commissioner, Mohd. Mustafa bin Abdul Aziz, wasconfident that this trend ...

NEW YORK, May 19 (Bernama) -- The presence of Malaysia''s Prime MinisterDatuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in New York this week might not have been known tomany of the more than eight million people living in this financial capital ofthe world.Nevertheless, the Prime Minister''s visit from Wednesday till Friday waseagerly awaited by members of the business community in New York who are lookinginto ...

BY: Riyadh: Rodolfo Estimo Jr. Malaysian Ambassador Syed Omar Al-Saggaf led a tourism roadshow presentation recently with 200 guests at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel here.

Malaysia and Indonesia agreed to set up a parliamentary caucus to act as an effective platform in finding quicker solutions.

Following is a list of events in Malaysia as well as news stories and press reports which mayinfluence financial markets. Reuters News welcomes your feedback and for any queries, pleasecontact the Kuala ...

ALL TIMES ARE PROVISIONAL AND IN LOCAL TIME FOLLOWED BY GMT (INBRACKETS FRIDAY, MAY 18 KUALA LUMPUR - Gas Malaysia Bhd launches prospectus atCrowne Plaza Hotel, Kuala Lumpur at 0900am (0100). * KUALA LUMPUR ...

Following is a list of events in Malaysia as well as news stories and press reports which mayinfluence financial markets. Reuters News welcomes your feedback and for any queries, pleasecontact the Kuala ...

Following is a list of events in Malaysia as well as news stories and press reports which mayinfluence financial markets. Reuters News welcomes your feedback and for any queries, pleasecontact the Kuala ...

JOHOR BARU: Mengkibol assemblyman Ng Lam Hua has sent a protest note to the Johor state assembly Speaker over a meeting of the assembly’s rights and powers committee held in Terengganu last month.

JOHOR BAHARU, May 18 (Bernama) - The Construction Industry Development Board(CIDB) yesterday issued 32 notices to contractors in an integrated operation atconstruction sites in the city.Johor CIDB director Zaini Jalil said the operation involved 11 departmentsand eforcement agencies including Johor Baru City Council (MBJB), Johor BaruTengah Municipal Council (MBJBT), Department of Environment ...

JOHOR BARU: THIS year's Kembara Mahkota Johor (KMJ) 2012 ended on a high note on Wednesday as the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar completed the journey with other participants. The event also raised more than RM1.2 million in aid for the needy.

THEY may have different interests and come from various backgrounds but a group of individuals in Johor Baru share a common concern for green issues. Aware that rampant consumerism is leading to unhealthy lifestyles that compromise our planet, they want to do something about it.

JOHOR BARU: The Sultan of Johor returned from his four-day Kembara Mahkota bike expedition to a rousing welcome by thousands of his subjects who braved the afternoon heat.

KOTA TINGGI, May 13 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim ibniAlmarhum Sultan Iskandar, today launched a refinery and petrochemical integrateddevelopment (RAPID) project in Pengerang and advised detractors to change theirmind lest the people there be denied development. He expressed sadness that a small group of people was opposed to thePetronas project and was trying to instigate ...

KULAIJAYA (Johor), May 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today praised the "Kembara Mahkota Johor", saying the unique annual royal motorcycle tour programme has endeared the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim ibni Almarhum Sultan, to the people of all levels in the state.

JOHOR BAHARU, May 10 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim hasexpressed his displeasure despite having forgiven the four foreigners who wereinvolved in a brawl with bodyguards of the Johor royal entourage at a resort onPulau Rawa, last Friday night."I''m angry, the incident should not have happened. They were intoxicated andhad disturbed the other visitors on the island," the Sultan ...

JOHOR BAHARU, May 10 (Bernama) -- The Johor police have set up a specialteam to investigate the fracas at a resort on Pulau Rawa, near Mersing lastSaturday.Johor Chief Police Officer, Datuk Mokhtar Mohd Sharif said police had openedup an investigation paper and the investigation would be carried out underSection 452 of the Penal Code (House-trespass after preparation made for causinghurt to any ...

JOHOR Corporation is among the most successful organisation in increasing Bumiputera equity in the country.

ALOR SETAR: Kedah Barisan Nasional has predicted that the Sungai Limau Hydrocarbon Hub (SULIHH) project will not take off because the state lacks the determination and ability.

ALOR SETAR, May 17 (Bernama) -- The stalled Sungai Limau Hydrocarbon Hub(Sulihh) project reflects the Kedah government''s failure in implementing megaprojects, said Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk MukhrizTun Mahathir. He said it also showed the state government''s failure to attract hugeforeign and domestic investments for the benefit of the people. ...

ALOR SETAR, May 17 (Bernama) -- Ireland-based Manma & Hibiscus Asian Store,will assist in marketing the products of four Kedah entrepreneurs in thatcountry, and subsequently help penetrate the European market.The four chosen by Manma & Hibiscus are Zuza Food Industries (black peppersauce and Thai chili sauce), Zinon Food Industry (seven types of foodflavouring), SNT Duha Industry (dried noodles ...

It was a match both teams couldn't afford to lose, with Kedah and PKNS languishing at the wrong end of the Super League standing

The non-Muslims are worried and concerned that Kedah is going towards a pure Islamic state. By Alan Ting, Free Malaysia Today Arguably, the DAP and PKR may have a hard time during the next general election in PAS-led Kedah where much of their support comes from the non-Malays. Remaining unresolved are several issues which the non-Malays are unhappy about, among them a demolished abattoir, the ...

Kedah and PKNS will be looking to improve their lowly league positions in the table when both teams meet at the Stadium Darul Aman tomorrow

PETALING JAYA, May 11 (Bernama) -- Kedah Gerakan today asked Parti KeadilanRakyat (PKR) advisor Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to explain why Kedah does notimplement the open tender concept promised in the Pakatan Rakyat ''Buku Jingga''or Common Policy Framework. Kedah Gerakan Youth leader Tan Keng Liang said the Buku Jingga launched byAnwar last year promised to implement the open tender policy for ...

THE Kedah President Cup soccer team showed their senior counterparts how to do it when they trounced defending champs Kelantan 5-1 in a Group A second round match at the Darulaman Stadium in Alor Setar.

Kedah and T-Team shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw albeit a controversy involving the linesman towards the end of the match

ALOR SETAR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Kedah Umno will be roping in the experienceand influence of former elected representatives to assist Umno and the BarisanNasional (BN) in facing the coming general election (GE). Kedah Umno Liaison Committee chairman Datuk Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah saidthey would be discussing with the Malaysian Council of Former ElectedRepresentatives (Mubarak) in Kedah regarding ...

KELANTAN captain Badhri Radzi and his Sime Darby counterpart, Es Lizuan Zahid, have contrasting reasons for wanting to hoist the FA Cup trophy at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil today.

WHATEVER happens tonight, history will be made as not only will new FA Cup champions be crowned but they will also be presented with a new trophy after the previous monstrous cup weighing 13kg was retired.

Favorites Kelantan square up to underdogs Sime Darby in the FA Cup final on Saturday. Can the Red Warriors finally claim the elusive trophy?

KELANTAN coach Bojan Hodak is having a different kind of headache ahead of tomorrow's FA Cup final against Sime Darby FC.

TUMPAT: Gerakan Tukar Kerajaan PAS Kelantan Demi Rakyat (TUKAR) akan meneruskan jelajah ke seluruh negeri itu untuk mendesak [...]

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 16 (Bernama) -- Terengganu and Kelantan who made it tothe second round of the AFC Cup competition may be unfortunate to meet eachother in the second round but at least the country will have one representativein the quarterfinals.Kelantan will host Terengganu in a match touted as "East Coast Derby'' at theSultan Mohammed IV Stadium in Kota Bharu on May 23 and the winner ...

KOTA BAHARU, May 13 (Bernama) -- The Kelantan state government todaydeclared May 20 as a state holiday in conjunction with the FA Cup final betweenKelantan and Sime Darby FC at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on May 19.State Human Development, Youths, Sports and NGOs committee chairman DatukAbdul Fattah Mahmood said the decision was made by Menteri Besar Datuk Nik AbdulAziz Nik Mat."With the ...

KELANTAN narrowed the gap at the top of the Super League standings to three points after a 3-0 win over PKNS in Petaling Jaya yesterday as leaders LionsXII dropped points in a 3-3 home draw with Kedah.

PETALING JAYA, May 10 (Bernama) -- Kelantan players have been reminded tonot underestimate the capability of their FA Cup final opponent Sime Darby FC, aclub side that made history by qualifying for the final.Kelantan team manager Azman Ibrahim said Kelantan who face Sime Darby at theNational Stadium in Bukit Jalil on May 19 must treat the team coached by IsmailZakaria, with utmost respect since ...

KOTA BAHARU, May 8 (Bernama) -- Kelantan advanced to the second round of theAFC Cup competition after beating Ayeyawady United FC from Myanmar 1-0 in aGroup H match at the Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium here tonight.Kelantan''s Nigerian import Nwoha Onyekachi was the hero of his team afterscoring the only goal of the match in the 46th minute.The win put Kelantan on top of Group H with 13 points ...

MELAKA, May 17 (Bernama) -- The Melaka Immigration Department detained 39illegal immigrants, including five children yesterday and today, at four housingestates during an operation code named ''Door to Door Operation''. Its director Kamalludin Ismail said among those detained were 10 men and 15women from Indonesia, eight from Nepal, one from India and five children fromIndonesia.He said those ...

MELAKA, May 17 (Bernama) -- The Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) at WismaDunia Melayu Dunia Islam (DMDI) in Jalan Hang Tuah here, that will be anintegrated service centre to process and issue halal certification, will belaunched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on June 23. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said through the service centre,all halal certification could be ...

MELAKA, May 17 (Bernama) -- A total of 42 small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) have been awarded the National Mark of Malaysian Brand certification, which was introduced two years ago.

MELAKA, May 17 (Bernama) -- A total of 42 small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) have been awarded the National Mark of Malaysian Brand certification, which was introduced two years ago.

JOHOR BAHARU, May 17 (Bernama) -- The Melaka state government hopes toattract 800,000 tourists during the Melaka River Carnival 2012 to be held for amonth starting June 8.State Transportation, Information, Unity and Consumerism Committee chairmanDatuk Ghazale Mohamad said the sixth edition of the carnival would feature 53attractive activities from government agencies and the private sector. ...

MELAKA, May 15 (Bernama) -- The Melaka Barisan Nasional (BN) has listed about 30 per cent new faces as candidates for the 13th general election.

MELAKA, May 15 (Bernama) -- The Melaka Barisan Nasional (BN) has listedabout 30 per cent new faces as candidates for the 13th general election. Melaka BN chairman and Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said,based on experience, 30 per cent of the existing candidates would be dropped, toaccommodate new candidates."I believe, in Melaka, several new faces will be picked and normally 30 ...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- The Batang Melaka railway station will beclosed from May 15 to Nov 30 to facilitate construction of the Seremban-GemasElectrified Double Track Project, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Bhd (KTMB) announcedtoday. It said in a statement that passengers who usually board or alight at theBatang Melaka station are advised to board or alight at the Tampin or Gemasstations and ...

MELAKA, -- Johor and Melaka will remain as a fortress for Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) at the coming general election. This belief is shared by Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman and Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam.

MELAKA, April 26 (Bernama) -- The taking over of stage bus management by theMelaka state government through its subsidiary, Panorama Melaka Sdn Bhd isstarting to show positive development since operations began almost two monthsago. The takeover from 10 private bus operators at a cost RM7.7 million was aninitiative of the Melaka state government under its National Key Result Areas toimprove ...

SEREMBAN: Former Negeri Sembilan Road Transport Department (RTD) director was acquitted and discharged by the Sessions Court here yesterday of accepting a return flight ticket and accommodation from a driving institute to attend a meeting in Sabah two years ago.

Leaders LionsXII meanwhile drew against bottom side Kuala Lumpur while Negeri Sembilan cruised to victory over Perak

SEREMBAN, May 16 (Bernama) -- Former Negeri Sembilan Road TransportDepartment (RTD) director was acquitted and discharged by the Sessions Courthere today of accepting a return flight ticket and accommodation from a drivinginstitute to attend a meeting in Sabah two years ago. Judge Datin Nusinah Adzmi made the decision after the prosecution failed toprove a prima facie case against Mohd Kamal ...

SEREMBAN, 16 Mei — Bekas pengarah Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) Negeri Sembilan, Mohd Kamal Saad, dilepaskan dan dibebaskan oleh Mahkamah Sesyen di sini hari ini daripada tuduhan menerima tiket penerbangan dan penginapan daripada sebuah syarikat memandu untuk menghadiri satu mesyuarat di Sabah, dua tahun lalu. Semasa membuat keputusan itu, ...

SEREMBAN, May 15 (Bernama) -- Some 42 attractive programmes will be carried out during the three-day carnival in conjunction with the 2012 Negeri Sembilan Youth Day celebrations held from May 18-20.

SEREMBAN, May 15 (Bernama) -- Some 42 attractive programmes will be carried out during the three-day carnival in conjunction with the 2012 Negeri Sembilan Youth Day celebrations held from May 18-20.

SEREMBAN (May 15): The first round of the Malaysia Property Expo (Mapex) at the Seremban Parade here from...

SEREMBAN, May 15 (Bernama) -- The first round of the Malaysia Property Expo(Mapex) at the Seremban Parade here from May 18-20 will feature 17 developersand two related industry players.The expo is organised by the Real Estate and Housing Developers Association(Rehda) Negeri Sembilan.Rehda Negeri Sembilan chairman S.Sivanyanam said 2,291 properties of varioustypes will be up for sale. ...

Selangor goalkeeper G.Jeevanathan had a night to forget in goal as his costly errors gifted Negeri Sembilan a crucial away win.

PORT DICKSON, May 6 (Bernama) -- The Umno flag run in conjunction with its 66th Anniversary reached Negeri Sembilan Sunday.

LONDON: TUNKU Azizah Maimunah Iskandariah Sultan Iskandar, wife of the Tengku Mahkota of Pahang, was conferred the Global Empowerment Award 2012 on Wednesday during this year's 13th Asian Women of Achievement Award.

KUCHING: SMK Tabuan Jaya under 14 football team narrowly defeated SM Sukan Pahang 1-0 at SM Seberang Temerloh [...]

KUANTAN, May 17 (Bernama) -- The Pahang State Assembly was today told thatthe decision to list Felda Global VenturesHoldings Bhd (FGVH) was based on important and strategic considerations for thebenefit of the stake holders.State Agriculture, Agro-based Industry and Felda Affairs chairman Datuk TanMohd Aminuddin Ishak said the listing exercise was an important initiative todrive transformation ...

KUANTAN, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Pahang state government will continue itspolicy of balanced economic development in order to achieve a developed statestatus by year 2020, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob. He said for this purpose, the existing sectors such as manufacturing,agriculture and services would be strengthened and, at the same time, thegovernment would explore new economic ...

ARMED Forces and Pahang remain locked at the top of the Premier League standings but a potential decider looms on June 15 when the two teams meet in Temerloh after a one-month break.

KUANTAN, May 14 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah, today paid tribute to the country's transformation programme initiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, saying it has had a positive impact on the people.

KUANTAN, May 14 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah, todaypaid tribute to the country''s transformation programme initiated by PrimeMinister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, saying it has had a positive impact on thepeople. He said the programme, involving transformation in the government, economic,political and rural sectors, had brought much benefit to the people. ...

KUANTAN, 14 Mei (Bernama) -- Sultan Pahang Sultan Ahmad Shah bertitah program transformasi yang diilhamkan oleh Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak berlandaskan konsep 1Malaysia: Rakyat Didahulukan, Pencapaian Diutamakan, membawa impak kepada kehidupan seluruh rakyat di negara ini.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Two extra gold medals bagged by Pahangon the final day of the 16th National Silat Championship today were enough forthe state to emerge as the overall champion for the fourth consecutive year.The last two gold medals for Pahang were contributed by Azlina Abdul Azizand Mohd Saiful Riduan Rahmat.Pahang ended this year''s championship with 11 gold, three silver ...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Defending champions Pahang proved their mettle when they collected four out of the six gold medals at stake today at the16th National Silat Championship at the Kuala Lumpur Badminton Stadium in Cherashere. Mohd Faqiyuddin Hamid took the first gold for the east coast state afteramassing 453 points to defeat his two challengers, Hilmi Asmawi Zakaria fromLincah ...

THE roads in Penang are an institution itself, with every single lane giving you stories from centuries ago.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Three weeks into the job and already Penang Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Teng Chang Yeow has cracked the whip on dissidents in Gerakan, taking a hardline approach with his message - "work with me or stay away". "I am a straightforward guy. I speak my mind. I am blunt. Some people do not like my style but that is their ...

BUTTERWORTH: A group of Penang contractors expressed dissatisfaction today over the decision by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) to allow a contractor company that had its licence suspended to proceed with its ventures.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Tunku Aziz Tunku Ibrahim has dismissed the Penang Institute’s continued offer of a senior fellowship, saying the think tank “must be utterly mad.”

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — The senior fellowship at Penang Institute is still on the table for Tunku Aziz Tunku Ibrahim despite the former DAP vice-chairman’s resignation from the party on Monday.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Lim Guan Eng today defended Penang’s decision to ban Umno-owned Utusan Malaysia, calling it a “party organ” masquerading as a newspaper following criticism that the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) bloc does not guarantee media freedom.

BUTTERWORTH, May 18 (Bernama) -- A group of Penang contractors expresseddissatisfaction today over the decision by the Construction Industry DevelopmentBoard (CIDB) to allow a contractor company that had its licence suspended toproceed with its ventures. The group''s representative, Mohd Najib Ghaney claimed the company''s licencehad been suspended since May 7 yet at the same time a special ...

BUTTERWORTH, May 17 (Bernama) -- The Penang Telekom Malaysia has incurredRM5.9 million losses since 2009 due to cable theft, its General Manager AzharOmar said today.It has suffered RM500,000 losses between January and April this year, RM3million in 2009, RM1 million in 2010 and RM1.4 million last year, he said.He said various preventive measures have been taken, including installingsafety ...

GEORGE TOWN, May 17 (Bernama) -- Penang Syariah High Court judge AdamTumiran, 44, and his partner Nurul Izani Md Isa, 35, were acquitted by theSyariah High Court, here today, of a charge of close proximity. Syarie judge Othman Ibrahim made the decision after recognising a decisionfrom the Kota Tinggi Syariah Court in Johor which confirmed both the accusedwere husband and wife when they were ...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 — The Penang Institute’s fellowship offer to Tunku Abdul Aziz Tunku Ibrahim has been misconstrued as compensation for his senatorship, its CEO Zairil Khir Johari has said.

IPOH: Perak PPP has slammed the Bar Council for providing one-sided, biased findings on the Bersih 3.0 rally last month.

IPOH: Perak PPP has slammed the Bar Council for providing one-sided, biased findings on last month's Bersih 3.0 rally. PPP vice chairman Datuk Naran Singh said the council had not acted fairly when passing the resolution during the EGM earlier this month in urging the police IGP and Home Minister to make a public apology.

FORMER Perak menteri besar Datuk Seri Mohd Nizar Jamaluddin caught everyone by surprise when he intruded on an Umno ceramah in Kampar last Sunday.

PETALING JAYA- Perak DAP will not concede the Jelapang state seat to Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) to prevent a three-cornered fight with Barisan Nasional in the next general election.

IPOH - Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir says Perak Barisan Nasional will study the party's national manifesto before it is implemented in the state.

KUALA LUMPUR: Perak mufti Tan Sri Harussani Zakaria said that PAS and its spiritual leader Datuk Nik Aziz Nik Mat are like a “cornered dog that bites even those who try to save it”, reported Berita Harian .

IPOH: The Perak government has called on the federal and neighbouring state governments particularly Penang to view favourably the proposed low-cost carrier terminal (LCCT) in northern Perak as an airport that complements rather than competes with other airports in their respective states.

SINTOK, May 13 (Bernama) -- Perak emerged as the National Under-19 championafter scoring a slim 1-0 victory over Perlis at the Universiti Utara MalaysiaSports Complex''s Mini Stadium today.The tournament which was last held in 2008 but revived this year, scored theonly goal through Mohd Hafiz Ramdan in the 29th minute and though Perlis made anumber of attempts to level the tie, Perak held on ...

Michal Kubala and Albert Bodjongo struck as Perak condemned Selangor to their second consecutive defeat in the league

IPOH, May 5 (Bernama) -- Perak will forward a proposal to the centralgovernment on a new policy for single mothers, or the National Single MotherPolicy, so that the wellbeing of the group is taken care of.Perak Industry, Investment, Entrepreneur Development, Tourism and Women''sAffairs Committee chairman Datuk Hamidah Osman said the state government wantsthe policy to be given the same ...

KANGAR, May 18 (Bernama) -- A fire badly damaged the main building of theKangar wholesale market early today. No one was reported injured in the blaze which occurred at about 4 am, saida spokesman of the Perlis Fire & Rescue Department. The main building houses 12 of the 25 traders at the market, which has beenin operation for more than 20 years. Firemen from the fire & rescue stations in Kangar ...

KANGAR: RAJA of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Syed Putra Jamalullail yesterday reminded the people that the "1Malaysia: People First, Performance Now" concept was not mere rhetoric.

KANGAR, May 17 (Bernama) -- Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omar heads a list of 316 recipients of awards, medals and honours in conjunction with the 69th birthday of the Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail.

KANGAR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omarheads a list of 316 recipients of awards, medals and honours in conjunction withthe 69th birthday of the Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin PutraJamalullail. Perlis Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Md Isa Sabu said Ismail would bereceiving the Darjah Seri Paduka Mahkota Perlis (SPMP), which carries the titleDatuk Seri at an ...

KANGAR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Ismail Omarheads a list of 316 recipients of awards, medals and honours in conjunction withthe 69th birthday of the Raja of Perlis Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin PutraJamalullail. Perlis Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Md Isa Sabu said Ismail would bereceiving the Darjah Seri Paduka Mahkota Perlis (SPMP), which carries the titleDatuk Seri at an ...

KUALA LUMPUR: Perlis Mufti Dr Juanda Jaya has defended the National Fatwa Council edict that bars Muslims from taking part in unlawful assemblies.

SINTOK, May 13 (Bernama) -- Perak emerged as the National Under-19 championafter scoring a slim 1-0 victory over Perlis at the Universiti Utara MalaysiaSports Complex''s Mini Stadium today.The tournament which was last held in 2008 but revived this year, scored theonly goal through Mohd Hafiz Ramdan in the 29th minute and though Perlis made anumber of attempts to level the tie, Perak held on ...

GRANADA (Spain), April 29 (Bernama) -- Perlis hopes to collaborate with Granadain the appropriate field, especially in the education sector.Raja Muda Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, said such anopportunity was also welcomed by the University Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) whichis currently in the midst of collaborating with higher educational institutionsworldwide."We welcome ...

LONDON, April 27 (Bernama) -- Perlis hopes to enhance collaboration with theOxford Centre of Islamic Studies (OCIS) here with the aim of expanding thenetwork and the sharing of knowledge. Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail said the OCIS isknown globally for its contribution to academic and Islamic studies. "We hope to bridge the knowledge and perhaps become a strategic ...

KANGAR, April 19 (Bernama) -- Former Perlis speaker Datuk Indera Jaya MahmudHashim, 89, passed away at 11.45pm at his house in Kampung Darat, Beseri nearhere last night due to old age and nerve complications.He leaves behind his wife Datin Argon Saad, 84, and three children, namely Hakimi, a draftsman at the Public Works Department, Zurina, 47, a lecturer atUniversiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM ...

Sukacita dimaklumkan bahawa Lembaga Pertubuhan Peladang (LPP) akan mengadakanMAJLIS PELANCARAN KOR TANI MOA ZON SABAH (SABAH & W.P. LABUAN) yang akandisempurnakan pelancarannya oleh YB. Dato’ Wira Mohd. Johari bin Baharum,Timbalan Menteri Pertanian dan Industri Asas Tani pada ketetapan sepertiberikut:Hari/Tarikh:Isnin 21 Mei 2012Masa:1.00 petangTempat:Dewan SerbagunaKompleks Sukan Kota ...

TAWAU: Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) chief Datuk Seri Musa Aman said the state ruling coalition was ready for the 13th general election anytime as it had made early preparations.

KOTA KINABALU: Entrepreneurs in Sabah have been urged to come up with their own food-based products which can be franchised throughout the country via the Community Franchise Programme.

TAWAU, May 18 — Datuk Seri Musa Aman said Sabah Barisan Nasional was ready for the 13th general election anytime as it had made early preparations. The chief minister said Sabah BN’s preparations had always been based on preparing early and serving the people at all times and anywhere, without waiting for the elections to be approaching. “We are ...

TAWAU, May 18 (Bernama) -- Sabah Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman Datuk SeriMusa Aman said Sabah BN was ready for the 13th general election anytime as ithad made early preparations.The Chief Minister said Sabah BN''s preparations had always been based onpreparing early and serving the people at all times and anywhere, withoutwaiting for the elections to be approaching."We are prepared. From the ...

KOTA KINABALU, May 18 (Bernama) -- Entrepreneurs in Sabah have been urged tocome up with their own food-based products which can be franchised throughoutthe country via the Community Franchise Programme.In making this call, the Minister of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives andConsumerism Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the community franchise businesshad potential for involvement by the low and ...

Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah President Cup squad were given a walkover and awarded a 3-0 win without having to sweat after their opponents Penang SDM failed to show up at the Likas Stadium on Thursday.

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah employers basically accepted the proposed implementation of RM800 minimum wage for employees in the state [...]

PENAMPANG, May 17 (Bernama) -- The Sabah state government encourages theproduction of television series and films that reflect the strength ofunity and harmonious society in the state, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri MusaAman.He said at the same time, the production ofdramas and films such as ''Pangazou'', could be a platform to display thehistorical aspects as well as development of Sabah.Musa ...

KOTA KINABALU, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Sabah broadcasting department willproduce more programmes for Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM)''s interactive TV orTVi to complement the establishment of the Information Communication and CultureMinistry''s new integrated complex in Sabah.Its Director Abdul Jalani Mahmud said presently 50 percent of the contentsof the special 24-hour television channel for ...

KUCHING: Sarawak bersedia untuk merampas semula kejuaraan Sukma edisi ke-15 yang akan berlangsung di Pahang dari 7 hingga 16 Julai depan.

MIRI: Anugerah Sekolah Rakan Alam Sekitar (SERASI) Sarawak sekali lagi dipertaruhkan untuk sekolah-sekolah di seluruh negeri ini sebagai [...]

KUCHING, May 18 (Bernama) -- The Bako National Park, Sarawak''s oldestnational park gazetted in 1957, near here may be expanded by another 870hectares to further protect the endemic proboscis monkeys and other wildlife. Sarawak Assistant Minister of Tourism, Datuk Talib Zulpilip told the StateAssembly sitting today that the proposal was part of the government''s long-termplan to develop the eco ...

JULAU (Sarawak), May 18 (Bernama) -- There should be more studies done onmicro-hydro potential in the Sarawak, said Deputy Information, Communicationsand Culture Minister Datuk Joseph Salang.He said micro-hydro power station would go a long way in helping the peopleenjoy cheap and reliable power supply. He said this at a meet-the-people session attended by Minister of Ruraland Regional ...

KUCHING, May 18 (Bernama) -- The state government is mulling over theformation of a sports corporation as one of the strategies to promote sportsdevelopment in the state, said Sarawak Sports Assistant Minister Datuk Lee KimShin.He said the proposed Sarawak sports corporation (SSC) would work towardsproducing high-performance athletes and promote sports as another field ofeconomic activity.He ...

KUCHING: Persatuan Bo-la Sepak Sarawak (FAS) menerusi Jawatankuasa Bola Sepak Pantai dan Pembangunan Futsal akan menganjurkan pertandingan YWP [...]

KUCHING: Defending champion Sarawak are optimistic of retaining their crown for a record 16th time at the upcoming [...]

A Sarawak assemblyman has reminded the state government of safeguards enshrined in the 18-point Malaysia Agreement with regards to education, language and religion.

KUCHING, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Forest Department had created a newcommunity service unit to plan and coordinate the implementation ofsocio-economic projects and activities in collaboration with local communitiesand timber industry since early this year, its director Ali Yusop said today.He said the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO)-assistedLanjak Entimau project, which ...

KUCHING, 16 May (Bernama) -- The Sarawak government is still waiting for theoutcome on the re-submission of a proposal to develop and upgrade the drainagesystem and flood mitigation around Jalan Batu Lintang-Jalan Rock and itsvicinity, here under the third rolling plan from the federal government, theState Assembly sitting was told today. ...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Selangor will seek a judicial review of Datuk Seri Peter Chin’s ministerial powers after the energy, green technology and water minister said his hands were tied in the Selangor water deadlock.

Selangor continues to record a high number of dengue cases, totalling 4,161 cases and 10 fatalities.

KUALA LUMPUR, 18 Mei — Kerajaan negeri Selangor akan memfailkan semakan kehakiman bagi membolehkan mahkamah memperjelaskan kuasa Menteri Tenaga, Teknologi Hijau dan Air, Datuk Seri Peter Chin Fah Kui, berhubung kenyataannya yang menyebut “beliau tidak mempunyai kuasa untuk mendapatkan persetujuan syarikat konsesi air untuk cadangan penstrukturan ...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 — Selangor will file a judicial review on the ministerial powers of Datuk Seri Peter Chin Fah Kui over the water issue in Selangor. The minister of energy, green technology and water on Tuesday said he did not have the power to request that Selangor’s water concessionaires agree to the transfer of their water assets for ...

SHAH ALAM: Two men, with designer drugs worth RM5

{youtube}LnObouqhF6I{/youtube} (TV Selangor) - Antara permasalahan perumahan adalah ketidakmampuan pembeli rumah pertama mendapatkan rumah yang bukan sahaja pada harga berpatutan, tetapi dalam jangka masa panjang, tidak mengikis kemampuan ekonomi mereka.

SHAH ALAM, May 17 (Bernama) -- Seven times SUKMA overall champion Selangorhas set a 50-gold medal target for the 15th SUKMA to be hosted by Pahang inJuly, and recapture the overall title from Terengganu.State Youth and Sports, Malay Customs committee chairman Dr Ahmad YunusHairi said Selangor were optimistic that the medal haul would be sufficient tocapture the overall title. ...

Peripheral striker Azidan Sarudin nets a brace as Selangor get back to winning ways after a narrow win over Felda United

SHAH ALAM, May 15 — Selangor has threatened to take Datuk Seri Peter Chin Fah Kui to court if the energy, green technology and water minister refuses to use his ministerial powers to break the deadlock over the statutory transfer of water assets in the state to the federal government.

(Bernama) -- Come 2014, Selangor will face serious shortage of water supply, if the state government fails to take pre-emptive action now. Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Syabas) executive chairman Tan Sri Rozali Ismail said Syabas had submitted detailed information to all parties, including the state government, on areas that were hit by serious water crisis. "If the state government ...

KEMAMAN, May 18 (Bernama) -- The Sultan of Terengganu, Sultan Mizan ZainalAbidin, has advised Muslims against igniting chaos similar to that in severalMiddle Eastern countries, saying this was contrary to Islamic teachings. He expressed disappointment over the action of some Muslims who were bent ontoppling others and some who were highly egoistic. "I want Muslims to be united and cooperative ...

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 18 (Bernama) -- The Domestic Trade, Cooperatives andConsumerism Ministry (KPDNKK) in collaboration with Universiti MalaysiaTerengganu (UMT), will conduct a survey on goods and food prices in Terengganuwhich are considered among the most expensive in the country. The Terengganu Director of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism,Ghazali@Suhaimi Muhammad said that the ...

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 18 (Bernama) -- Night at the museum. That''s whatpatrons will experience when visiting the Terengganu Museum tomorrow night andexperience, for the first time, a unique ''night aura''.The event will be held in conjunction with 2012 International Museum Daywhich falls today.The museum''s communications and marketing officer, Mohd Saberi Muda, saidalthough International Museum ...

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 18 (Bernama) - In conjunction with 1Malaysia Green &Clean (1MG 1MC) campaign, the Tourism Ministry will launch four excitingprogrammes from tomorrow until November this year.Its Terengganu director Sabri Zakaria said the programmes based oncompetition will focus on clealiness of mountains, beaches and rivers in thestate."We will hold competitions to bring down garbage from ...

SINGAPORE: In just under a month, the LionsXII travel to play Terengganu.

KUALA TERENGGANU: Terengganu will reap dividends for the next century from subsidiary TDM Bhd's oil palm plantation in Kalimantan, Indonesia. TDM chief executive officer Badrul Hisham Mahari said the company had been assured lease over 40,000 hectres of agriculture land there for the next 95 years from the Indonesian government, which would complement its 36,000ha oil palm plantations in ...

KEMAMAN, May 17 (Bernama) -- About 5,000 motorcyclists in Terengganu haveobtained the B2 licence via 10 programmes under the 1Community 1RTD programmesince its launch in 2009, said state road transport department (RTD) directorAbdul Rahman Emang Anyie.He said, 500 more B2 licences would be issued in the state in July, as theprogramme would be continued."We carried out the programme to get closer ...

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Terengganu state government willreward RM5,000 each to four players who were part of the victorious NationalJunior hockey team that won the Junior Asia Cup, last Sunday.Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Said said the four players are Mohd Nor Faez Ahmad Sobri, Mohd Firham Ashaari, Faizal Saari and Fitri Saari."The state government is very ...

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Terengganu government will build aseven-storey high observation tower as a unique iconic structure at the newbridge under construction linking Kampung Tanjung with Seberang Takir.Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Said said the allocation for the tower, underthe ongoing East Coast Economic Region development programme, had not beenfinalised as it was still ...

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 16 (Bernama) -- Terengganu and Kelantan who made it tothe second round of the AFC Cup competition may be unfortunate to meet eachother in the second round but at least the country will have one representativein the quarterfinals.Kelantan will host Terengganu in a match touted as "East Coast Derby'' at theSultan Mohammed IV Stadium in Kota Bharu on May 23 and the winner ...

LANGKAWI, May 18 (Bernama) -- National elite sailor, Khairul Nizam Mohd Afendi will be participating in several championships in Europe as preparation for the 2012 London Olympics in July.

LANGKAWI, May 18 (Bernama) -- National elite sailor, Khairul Nizam MohdAfendi will be participating in several championships in Europe as preparationfor the 2012 London Olympics in July. Malaysian Yachting Association general manager Mohd Afendi Abdullah saidamong the championships were the Sail For Gold in Weymouth, London from June 4to 9 and the Kieler Woicher World Cup Keil Championship in ...

ANY island, isolated by the expanse of sea, would have its legends but Langkawi, an archipelago of 99 islands, seems to be saturated. There are all these quirky tales associated with Langkawi and my guess is they are the result of imaginative and bored islanders.

THE island of Langkawi is best known for sun and sea. But now it also has something else to offer — style.

LANGKAWI, May 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Fisheries Development Authorityis encouraging fishermen to participate in an insurance scheme to provideprotection for them. Deputy Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Minister Datuk Mohd JohariBaharum said it was compulsory for fisherman aged between 18 to 70, who had beenreceiving cost of living allowance, to join the scheme which would be ...

Langkawi has been identified as one of the cities in Asia to see the opening of a resort for the ultra-rich, along with Singapore, Bali, Phuket and Hainan island in China, according to reports.

MANILA, Philippines - There are several ways of reaching an exotic island destination - by plane, train, bus, ferryboat, or by helicopter. I eagerly went all five ways.

LANGKAWI, April 23 (Bernama) -- The Langkawi Craft Complex will set up acrystal gallery as a new attraction to lure more tourists to the complex. Kraftangan Malaysia chairman Datuk Sohaimi Shahadan said visitors at thegallery would not only able to purchase crystal products, but could also learnthe art of making crystal. The complex is expected to receive 120,000 visitors this year with ...

THERE are several ways of reaching an exotic island destination... by plane, train, bus, ferryboat, or by helicopter. I eagerly did all five. Our team who went for a three-city tour in Malaysia was split in half, and I was sent off with the second group to Langkawi, the farthest of three destinations.

LANGKAWI, April 21 (Bernama) -- Langkawi fishermen received an additionalallocation of RM12 million for fish and ''trepang'', a species of sea cucumber(gamat), breeding projects in the waters of the island this year.Deputy Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Minister Datuk Mohd JohariBaharum said the allocation, which was approved by Prime Minister Datuk SeriNajib Tun Razak, was an addition to ...