KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — In a tit-for-tat move, Datuk Ibrahim Ali appeared to officially disassociate Perkasa from Umno today, claiming that his fledgling Malay rights group “does not need” support from the ruling party.
“Perkasa NGO does not need Umno’s support or that of any other political parties,” he declared in a statement sent via text message ... Read More
Malaysia
Snap polls still on table for Najib
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — While Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak is aware of the risks, an early election remains an option as his administration faces up to an uncertain ... Read More
Don’t belittle us, Perkasa warns Umno
By G. Manimaran
Bahasa Malaysia Editor
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 — Perkasa secretary-general Syed Hassan Syed Ali has warned Umno not to look down on the Malay rights organisation, stressing that his group was not the ... Read More
Pakatan remains defensive over shadow Cabinet status
By Debra Chong
PETALING JAYA, Sept 9 — After holding power in four states for more than two years, the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) coalition continues to face pressure from urban supporters over its ... Read More
World
Bomb blast kills 10 in Pakistan’s Kurram region
PARACHINAR (Pakistan), Sept 9 — A roadside bomb killed 10 people and wounded four in Pakistan’s Kurram tribal region on the Afghan border today, a government official told ... Read MoreSusilo: Jakarta no longer ideal capital for Indonesia
JAKARTA, Sept 9 — Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said that Jakarta, which has been haunted by severe congestion for many years, is no longer ideal as the centre of ... Read More
Muslims pray at Dongguan Great Mosque during Eid al-Fitr in Xining, Qinghai province, China today, September 9, 2010. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan. — Reuters pic
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Business
US slips in WEF’s competitiveness rankings
BEIJING, Sept 9 — Switzerland remains the world’s most competitive economy, while the United States has fallen from second to fourth, according to the World Economic Forum.The ... Read MorePetronas sells 5pc of LNG project to Total
MELBOURNE, Sept 9 — Petronas has entered into an agreement to sell a five per cent interest in the Gladstone Liquefied Natural Gas (GLNG) project in Australia to Total, the ... Read More
Sports
Federer gains semi-finals and revenge at US Open
NEW YORK, Sept 9 — Roger Federer won a measure of revenge as he beat fifth-seeded Swede Robin Soderling 6-4 6-4 7-5 yesterday to reach the semi-finals of the US Open for the ... Read More
Chelsea ready to hammer nail into Grant’s coffin
LONDON, Sept 9 — Table-topping Chelsea make the short trip across London to bottom-placed West Ham United on Saturday where they could terminally damage the chances of Avram ... Read More
Bahasa
Ibrahim Ali: Perkasa tidak perlukan sokongan Umno
Oleh G. Manimaran
KUALA LUMPUR, 9 Sept — Presiden Perkasa Datuk Ibrahim Ali dalam kenyataan lebih tegas hari ini berbanding semalam berkata, pertubuhan bukan kerajaan pimpinannya tidak memerlukan ... Read More
Kerajaan digesa tubuh suruhanjaya siasat dakwaan Musa KDN campur tangan
Oleh Syed Mu’az Syed Putra
KUALA LUMPUR, 9 Sept — Pemimpin Pakatan Rakyat menggesa kerajaan mengadakan suruhanjaya diraja untuk menyiasat dakwaan Tan Sri Musa Hassan, yang akan bersara dalam beberapa hari, ... Read More
Showbiz
Britney Spears accused of sexual harassment
LOS ANGELES, Sept 9 — A former bodyguard for Britney Spears filed a sexual harassment lawsuit yesterday accusing the pop star of repeatedly parading herself around in the nude and ... Read More
Piers Morgan named Larry King replacement
NEW YORK, Sept 9 — British television host Piers Morgan is to replace veteran CNN talk show host Larry King in January, bringing what is expected to be a more acerbic tone to the ... Read More
- THURS - Last time to buka puasa since Raya is tomorrow. How about trying out The Mill, Grand Millennium Hotel? Lots of regional specialties.
- THURS - How about some old-fashioned pub grub? Head to Bulldog Pub in Sri Hartamas for ploughman's lunch, pies and a whole lot more.
- THURS - It's an oldie but goodie: Chili's. Apart from the Tex-Mex stuff, there is the Crispy Honey Chipotle Chicken Crispers. Sweet & hot.
