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Ambiga: Recent protests will not affect decision on Bersih 4.0

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — The two recent protests in front of Bersih co-chaiman Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan’s house will not affect the electoral reforms movement’s decision on whether to hold a fourth rally for free and fair elections.
However, Ambiga reiterated that is has no current plans to organise a Bersih 4.0 rally despite calls from its ... Read More

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Malaysia

Former Bukit Aman CID chief to join PAS tomorrow

By Shannon Teoh

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Retired senior policeman Datuk Fauzi Shaari will join PAS tomorrow, the first big name to sign up with the Islamic party which has embarked on a campaign to ... Read More

Kit Siang: Polls delay will favour Pakatan Rakyat

By Ida Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 – Lim Kit Siang today said delays in the general elections will favour Pakatan Rakyat (PR), giving the opposition more time to “debunk lies” by the ruling ... Read More

Nik Aziz suggests ‘muzakarah’ be held before GE, sets conditions

KUALA TERENGGANU, May 19 — PAS'spiritual leader Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat has suggested that its proposed 'muzakarah' (talks) with Umno be held before the upcoming 13th general ... Read More

Business

Historic Facebook debut falls flat

SAN FRANCISCO, May 19 — The historic initial public offering of Facebook Inc did not go as planned yesterday, as the social networking company’s sky-high valuation combined with ... Read More

Precious gold jumps, heads for biggest 2-day gain since October

NEW YORK, May 19 — Gold rose more than 1 per cent yesterday, on track for its largest two-day gain since October, boosted by investors’ consolidation of positions ahead of the ... Read More

Historic Facebook IPO marred by trading glitches

SAN FRANCISCO, May 19 — For a company that is dramatically upending business strategies and social relationships around the world, Facebook Inc made a surprisingly modest debut on ... Read More

Bahasa

Bekas ketua penyiasat Bukit Aman sertai PAS esok

Oleh Shannon Teoh

KUALA LUMPUR, 19 Mei — Bekas pegawai kanan polis Datuk Fauzi Shaari akan menyertai PAS esok, antara nama besar yang akan menganggotai parti Islam tersebut yang memulakan kempen ... Read More

World

Blind Chinese activist Chen says is at Beijing airport

BEIJING, May 19 — Blind Chinese legal activist Chen Guangcheng said today he had left a hospital in Beijing and was at the airport, where he expected ... Read More

Bomb at south Italy school, several hurt

ROME, May 19 — A bomb exploded in front of a school in the southern Italian town of Brindisi today, injuring at least five people, two of them ... Read More

Sports

Chelsea want to win the final for Di Matteo, says Lampard

MUNICH, May 19 — Roberto Di Matteo has been faultless in his three months as temporary coach of Chelsea and the players will go all out to give him ... Read More

Bayern aiming for rare home final success

MUNICH, May 19 — Bayern Munich take on Chelsea in the Champions League final later today, with the Germans hoping to become European kings for the ... Read More

Technology

Scott Kelby launches first Google+ Photographer’s Conference

SAN FRANCISCO, May 18 — A new conference dedicated to helping photographers improve their skills and promote their work on budding social network ... Read More

NEC unveils gesture-controlling device

TOKYO, May 18 — Japanese technology titan NEC has unveiled a gadget that allows users to control their TV, mobile phone or tablet computer using a ... Read More

Features

Common antibiotic boosts death risk: Study

WASHINGTON, May 19 – A popular antibiotic used for treating bronchitis, pneumonia, ear infections and sexually transmitted diseases may boost the ... Read More

Living in fear

By Danishwara Nathaniel

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — There’s an important element to remember when talking about refugees: they live in a world of fear. Of course, it is not the ... Read More

Food

Chicago restaurants create NATO-themed menus for summit

CHIGAGO, May 19 – As heads of state from NATO’s political military alliance discuss security challenges and peacekeeping missions next week, ... Read More

For a taste of authentic Nyonya flavours

By Eu Hooi Khaw

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 — Looking at my pictures of the awesome Nyonya dinner at Chatz Brasserie, Parkroyal Kuala Lumpur makes me want to go back again. ... Read More