Friday 3rd September, 2010
No progress over Malay Indian families' land title request
Malay Indian families living in Sekinchan since the 1950s have claimed that there has been no progress by the authorities in ruling over their land titles.
Teacher conveys apology for using racial slurs against Malay Indian students
A teacher of a secondary school in Malaysia's Bukit Jambul area has issued an apology for using racial slurs and vulgar words against five Malay Indian students.
OSK Research sees major mass housing boom in 1H of 2010-2020
KUALA LUMPUR: OSK Research believes a major mass housing boom will likely occur in the first half of this decade. In a research note issued on Friday, Sept 3, it said “we are in the early stage of ...
HLG Research: Buying interest in big caps to continue
The Edge DailyKUALA LUMPUR: HLG Research said as there were no surprises from Wall Street and Bank Negara’s monetary policy meeting, there may be continued buying interest in large cap issues to spur further in F...
AmResearch: Sunway Lagoon acquisition strategic move, but minimal impact on SunCity earnings
The Edge DailyKUALA LUMPUR: AmResearch says Sunway City’s (SunCity) plan to buy an additional 45% stake in Sunway Lagoon Sdn Bhd (SLSB) for RM129 million as a strategic move to strengthen its earnings. It said o...
Murdoch: Global economy is still not out of turmoil
The Edge DailyNEW YORK: News Corp Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch said the global economy is still in an uncertain state and the media industry is going through a fundamental transformation that is unpredictable "I...
#Stocks to watch:* Sunway City, Three-A Resources, Oriental Holdings, PPB
The Edge DailyKUALA LUMPUR: Key Asian markets are expected to extend their upward trend on Friday, Sept 3 as investors’ confidence is bolstered by the latest US data that it would avoid a double-dip recession. O...
Task force to look out for sensitive matter on Internet
The StarKUALA LUMPUR: A special unit has been set up to look out for Internet postings that can ignite racial tension and cause disunity, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein. The ministry would...
Rules on gated schemes will be imposed with immediate effect
The StarPUTRAJAYA: Gated and guarded neighbourhood schemes will have to follow new guidelines, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The Deputy Prime Minister said the guidelines - which were approved and endorsed b...
ISA detainee released after eight years
The StarPETALING JAYA: One of the longest serving Internal Security Act detainees, Shamsuddin Sulaiman, a suspected Jemaah Islamiah (JI) member, has been released. Shamsuddin, who was arrested in 2002 during ...
Docs need consent to take pics of intimate parts
The StarGEORGE TOWN: Surgeons must obtain the consent of their female patients before taking photographs of their intimate parts, ruled a High Court in what is believed to be a landmark decision. Judicial Com...
Shorter wait for citizenship applicants
The StarMIRI: Stateless people in Malaysia no longer have to wait for years for the outcome of their citizenship application. In a move to speed up citizenship application, the Home Ministry has set a time fr...
Maid on the run caught during job interview
The StarKUALA LUMPUR: An Indonesian maid wanted in connection with the murder of a baby had no qualms about going for a job interview in Ampang. The 25-year-old woman pretended to be in distress and told the ...
Oil prices rise after mixed economic news
The StarNEW YORK: Oil prices ended higher Thursday after an initial retreat as investors put a positive spin on reports about jobs, manufacturing and home sales. Benchmark oil for October delivery rose US$1.1...
US stocks move higher following jobs, housing reports
The StarNEW YORK: Stocks rose Thursday, extending their gains from the day before, after reports on housing, manufacturing and jobs all indicated that the U.S. economy continues to grow. The Dow Jones industr...
Where’s the money, Pandan residents ask rep
The StarKUALA LUMPUR: Resident associations in Pandan have lodged a report with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) against Teratai state assemblyman Janice Lee, claiming money raised from a publi...
Facebook's new security feature: remote logouts
The StarNEW YORK: Facebook is rolling out a new security feature that lets users log out of their accounts remotely from another computer. To do this, go to "account settings" on your Facebook page and click ...
Leaders will be replaced if they’re unable to perform, says Chua
The StarMALACCA: Community leaders of villages and Chinese new villages will be removed if they fail to perform, said MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek. He said those appointed as village heads would h...
The US$2bil showdown between two of the world's biggest technology companies
The StarSAN FRANCISCO: The showdown over 3Par Inc. that ended Thursday was a puzzling spectacle. It pitted two of the world's biggest technology companies against each other for control of a company that was ...
CM’s aide lodges report over fake photo
The StarGEORGE TOWN: The political secretary of Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng has lodged a police report over the online circulation of a picture depicting Lim slaughtering a cow. Ng Wei Aik, who is also...
General Motors plans to sell shares on Nov. 18
The StarDETROIT: General Motors plans to start trading shares again on Nov. 18, timing that allows the company one more quarter of earnings to build its case to investors, a firm that researches initial publi...
Ops Sikap kicks off
The StarPETALING JAYA: The operation to reduce road deaths this Hari Raya begins today with the Ops Sikap swinging into action. Traffic enforcement agencies such as the police and the Road Transport Departmen...
Have your say on road safety online
The StarPETALING JAYA: An online public opinion poll to gather feedback on the reasons behind accidents and deaths on Malaysian roads was launched by Malaysians Unite for Road Safety (Mufors). Mufors is a com...
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