Saturday 31st July, 2010
Malaysia gets its first Imam via 'X-Factor' inspired reality show
Muhammad Asyraf Mohd Ridzuan, 26, an imam from Penang has won Imam Muda- a new reality show, on the lines of 'X Factor', which has gained global attention.
Indian Mughal jewellery exhibition opens in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysian King Mizan Zainal Abidin opened an exhibition showcasing Mughal era jewellery in Kuala Lumpur last weekend.
Aishwarya in Kuala Lumpur to promote 'Enthiran'
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will arrive in Kuala Lumpur today to promote her latest flick 'Enthiran'.
Karpal suggests death penalty for child rapist
The StarKUALA LUMPUR: DAP National Chairman Karpal Singh called on the government to amend Section 376 of the Penal Code to provide for the death penalty for child rapists. Karpal said Saturday that, although...
Rise in dengue cases in Kelantan
The StarKOTA BARU: Kelantan health authorities have expressed concern over the rise in the number of dengue cases in the state this year. State Deputy Director of Health Dr Wan Mansor Wan Hamzah said the stat...
Malaysia Appointed Host of GMUN 2010
General SourcesKP Samy May Consider Offers to Join Opposition KUALA LUMPUR, 26 JULY, 2010: Stalwart of Gerakan Anti-Samy Vellu (GAS), KP Samy ,who recently had application to re-enter MIC rejected by the party&rs...
Malaysia hit show picks 'Imam Muda'
Al JazeeraA hit Malaysian television show which has gained international attention has announced a winner in its talent search for an imam, or Muslim religious leader. Muhammad Asyraf Mohamad Ridzuan, 26, a re...
5 women of Chinese nationality detained in anti-vice raid
The StarKUALA LUMPUR: Five women of Chinese nationality and two Malaysian men were detained when police raided a karaoke club, believed to be a front for a prostitution den, in Petaling Jaya. A spokesman from...
More help for smallholders under Bakun resettlement scheme
The StarBELAGA (Sarawak): The Plantation Industries and Commodities Ministry has identified the setting up of a cooperative and building of farm roads as among the initiatives to help smallholders in the Sung...
Seize opportunity to succeed, PM tells young M’sians
The StarKUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak urged young Malaysians to seize the opportunity provided by the government to excel in their studies and fulfil their dreams. He said on Saturda...
Malaysian tycoon eyes $1.48-bn buyout
Times of IndiaKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian tycoon Ananda Krishnan has made a 1.48 billion dollar buyout offer for power and gambling firm Tanjong, the second major corporate deal he has launched in a week. Malay...
Malay court clears Muslim of church firebomb attack
West AustralianKUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - A Malaysian court has cleared a Muslim man accused of firebombing a church, reports said Saturday, one of a spate of attacks on places of worship that escalated ethnic tensions.El...
King opens Jewelled Arts of India exhibition
The StarKUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin on Saturday launched the Treasury of the World: Jewelled Arts of India in the Age of the Mughals Exhibition at the Islamic Arts Museum he...
UN experts urge Israel to lift blockade on Gaza
The StarGENEVA: Experts from the United Nations (UN) Human Rights committee called Israel to lift blockade imposed on the Palestinian territory, and to stop its discriminatory practices against Palestinian pe...
BP to try well kill Tuesday, House passes reforms
The Edge DailyBILOXI, Miss.: BP Plc said on Friday, July 30 it could seal its ruptured Gulf of Mexico oil well by next week as the U.S. House of Representatives voted to toughen regulation of offshore energy drilli...
Australian PM Gillard heading for defeat: new poll
The Edge DailySYDNEY: Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is heading for a shock defeat at elections on Aug. 21, a new opinion poll showed on Saturday, July 31 as government infighting and damaging cabinet leak...
Stocks, dollar ease as soft U.S. economic data
The Edge DailyNEW YORK: Global stocks and the U.S. dollar slid on Friday, July 30 as investors trimmed risk exposure on data showing the U.S. economy slowing a bit more than expected even as other news suggested ...
Malaysian tycoon makes offer on power firm Tanjong
eTaiwan NewsMalaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan has offered to buy out minority stakeholders in power and gaming firm Tanjong PLC for 4.66 billion ringgit ($1.46 billion) as he seeks to expand his business empi...
RM21.80 a share offer for Tanjong buyout
The StarPETALING JAYA: After days of speculation of an impending buyout offer for Tanjong plc, the intention to take the power and gaming outfit private was confirmed yesterday evening at a press conference. ...
Indian firms to sign MoUs in Penang
The StarGEORGE TOWN: Some 12 memorandum of understandings (MoUs) that could generate over US$10mil in investments for Penang are expected to be signed soon by at least seven Indian companies with local busine...
Mixed views on possible retail credit bubble
The StarPETALING JAYA: Amid the current healthy loan growth trend, there is concern that a retail credit bubble may just be in the making, according to some analysts. “As current economic traction is po...
DPM: Charge against Ling proves the legal system is fair
The StarKUALA LUMPUR: No one is above the law when it comes to crime and the law should be allowed to take its course, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. However, he urged the public not to ...
Tips on how to get loans
The StarEVERY year, the SMI Association of Malaysia receives complaints from its members about the difficulties of securing credit. President Chua Tiam Wee says while companies with good track records do not ...
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