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Cabinet declassifies Bukit Antarabangsa landslide report
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — The Federal Cabinet has agreed to declassify the report on Bukit Antarabangsa landslide that killed five almost exactly a year ago, Works Minister Datuk Shaziman Abu Mansor said tonight.>Read more |
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Lawyers on collision course with Chief JusticeBy Debra Chong KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — A number of senior lawyers are leading the charge against the Chief Justice for allegedly compromising the judiciary’s independence in his bid to ... Read More |
Kit Siang sceptical of new MACC boss’ vow By Debra Chong PETALING JAYA, Dec 5 — The beleaguered Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) might be changing leadership this January 1 but opposition leader Lim Kit Siang (picture) is sceptical ... Read More |
Najib denies cabinet reshuffleSEREMBAN, Dec 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has denied that there will be another Cabinet reshuffle at the end of the year as rumoured among political ... Read More |
NGOs launch ‘Gegar’ movement to champion oil royaltyKOTA BAHARU, Dec 5 — The Gabungan and Mampat non-governmental organisations (NGOs) from Kelantan and Terengganu respectively have joined forces to launch a movement called “Gegar” to urge the federal ... Read More |
SUK lodges police report on blog articleKOTA BAHARU, Dec 5 — A non-govermental organisation calling itself Suara Umum Rakyat Kelantan (SUK) today made a police report regarding an article in a blog leading to the cancellation ... Read More |
Selangor DAP man reveals BTN’s ‘racist’ syllabusBy Debra Chong SERDANG, Dec 5 — Selangor executive councillor Ean Yong Hian Wah today showed what he claims is the “racist” syllabus for courses by the Biro Tata Negara (BTN) ... Read More |
Anwar accuses Rudd of appeasing Malaysia MELBOURNE, Dec 5 — Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has accused Kevin Rudd (left) of appeasing Malaysia’s ‘‘corrupt leaders’’ in the continuing fallout from the Prime Minister’s decision not ... Read More |
Najib ignores PI Bala’s claimsBy Syed Jaymal Zahiid KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak has frostily ignored P. Balasubramaniam’s claims that the prime minister’s architect brother was allegedly involved in the ... Read More |
Najib confirms Sulaiman’s resignation By Adib Zalkapli KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak confirmed last night that Deputy Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Taib had expressed his intention to quit. But ... Read More |
New MACC chief vows to restore its credibility PENANG, Dec 5 — Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) deputy chief commissioner Datuk Abu Kassim Mohamed has vowed to restore the credibility of the agency when he takes over the reins ... Read More |
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World
Philippines imposes martial law in massacre province GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines, Dec 5 — The military chief in the southern Philippine province of Maguindanao took over as local governor after martial law was imposed today, following the country's ... Read More |
Kashmir protests assault on separatist, 12 injured SRINAGAR, India, Dec 5 — At least a dozen people were injured today in Kashmir’s main city when hundreds of demonstrators clashed with police in protests against an attack on ... Read More |
US Marines advance in southern Afghanistan KABUL, Nov 5 — US Marines pressed into a remote Taliban stronghold today with their first major assault in Afghanistan since President Barack Obama earmarked 30,000 more troops to try ... Read More |
Hospitalised Thai King addresses nation UPDATED BANGKOK, Dec 5 — Thailand’s aging monarch addressed the nation today for the first time since hospitalisation more than two months ago, marking his birthday with a call for “calm” ... Read More |
Dozens of militants attack Pakistan army checkpoint WANA, Pakistan, Dec 5 — Up to 40 militants have attacked an army checkpoint, killing one soldier, a security official said today, after suicide bombers and gunmen killed dozens at ... Read More |
Indonesia probes nightclub fire after 20 killed JAKARTA, Dec 5 — Indonesian authorities were investigating the cause of a fire that ripped through a karaoke bar in the country’s third-biggest city of Medan killing 20 people, police ... Read More |
Explosion in Russian nightclub kills 100 MOSCOW, Dec 5 — At least 100 people were killed in an explosion at a nightclub in the centre of the Russian city of Perm near the Ural mountains yesterday, ... Read More |
Wounded Guinea leader in Morocco after gun attack CONAKRY, Dec 5 — Guinea junta chief Captain Moussa Dadis Camara (left) was flown to Morocco yesterday for hospital treatment after being wounded in a gun attack by a former ... Read More |
Jonggol the new Jakarta? Give idea another lookJAKARTA, Dec 5 — President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has said an idea floated years ago that the national administration centre be relocated from Jakarta to another part of the country ... Read More |
Cellphones ‘don’t cause brain cancer’WASHINGTON, Dec 5 — A very large, 30-year study of just about everyone in Scandinavia shows no link between cellphone use and brain tumours, researchers say. Even though mobile telephone use ... Read More |
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Sports
Man U’s Ljajic decision a heavy blow, say Partizan BELGRADE, Dec 5 — Serbian champions Partizan Belgrade will suffer a serious financial blow after Manchester United opted out of signing their midfielder Adem Ljajic, club officials said. United said earlier ... Read More |
Scott leads Appleby after third round of Australian Open SYDNEY, Dec 5 — Adam Scott birdied the last two holes of a marathon today to snatch a two-shot lead after the third round of the Australian Open at the ... Read More |
South Africa can take comfort from England’s 1966 success CAPE TOWN, Dec 5 — If World Cup hosts South Africa are looking for any omens after being drawn in a tough opening round group with France, Uruguay and Mexico, ... Read More |
Serbia’s Antic confident of reaching World Cup last 16 BELGRADE, Dec 5 — Serbia have a great opportunity to reach the last 16 of the 2010 World Cup finals after they were drawn in Group D with Germany, Australia ... Read More |
Australia already eyeing second-round clash with England SYDNEY, Dec 5 — The lure of a possible second round showdown with England will provide Australia with added motivation to advance past the opening round of next year’s World ... Read More |
One million World Cup tickets go on sale, locals not buying CAPE TOWN, Dec 5 — An estimated one million World Cup tickets were made available today in the latest phase of sales for the 2010 finals amid fears not enough ... Read More |
Kobe’s incredible buzzer-beater sinks Heat LOS ANGELES, Dec 5 — Kobe Bryant made a sensational buzzer-beating three-pointer to give the Los Angeles Lakers a 108-107 victory over the Miami Heat yesterday. With the Lakers trailing by ... Read More |
South Africa to play Mexico in World Cup opener CAPE TOWN, Dec 5 — Hosts South Africa will kick off the opening match of Africa’s first World Cup finals against Mexico next year with two former winners, France and ... Read More |
England get chance to avenge shock 1950 defeat by USCAPE TOWN, Dec 5 — England will get the chance to avenge one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history when they face the United States in their opening ... Read More |
Nadal and Ferrer give Spain 2-0 lead over Czechs BARCELONA, Dec 5 — David Ferrer produced an epic comeback to beat Radek Stepanek and put Spain 2-0 up in the Davis Cup final against Czech Republic yesterday after Rafael ... Read More |
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Business
Mystery bankers, dodgy deals, missing millionsSINGAPORE, Dec 5 - The auditors travelled to China to probe cash transactions made by Sino-Environment. It turned out to be a rocky journey as the company staff and its ... Read More |
Britain’s bailout bill hits RM4.73tLONDON, Dec 5 — The price tag for bailing out British banks has hit £850 billion (RM4.73 trillion), but Britain’s spending watchdog says the final cost to taxpayers will not ... Read More |
Japan’s Uniqlo is thinking bigSINGAPORE, Dec 5 — The Japanese casual wear chain Uniqlo has outlined a S$6.5 million (RM15.82 million) expansion campaign for Singapore that will mean far larger stores than first planned ... Read More |
Markets and morals can — and must — mix, says HSBC chairman Green SINGAPORE, Dec 5 - In these torrid times of bank bailouts and yet bumper bonuses, senior bankers out in the public eye know they could be in for a tirade ... Read More |
Wall St rises on jobs data, but frets on rates NEW YORK, Dec 5 — US stocks rose yesterday as investors believed that data showing the economy shed far fewer jobs than expected last month has brightened the profit outlook. But ... Read More |
SIA may axe KL-Singapore route KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — The emergence of low-cost airlines on the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore route has eroded the market of traditional airlines, with Singapore Airlines (SIA) expected to either reduce ... Read More |
Asian stocks mostly subdued BANGKOK, Dec 4 — Southeast Asian stocks mostly fell today, with Singapore snapping a three-day winning streak and Thai stocks sagging as energy and industrial counters PTT and Siam Cement ... Read More |
India expects trade with Malaysia to hit RM36b in 2010 SERI KEMBANGAN, Dec 4 — India, Malaysia’s 12th largest trading partner, expects trade to resume to pre-recession levels next year as more Indian companies begin to set-up base here. Deputy Indian ... Read More |
Malaysia stages surprise export recovery in October KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — Malaysia’s annual exports rose for the first time in 12 months in October, making it one of the first Asian countries to post positive year-on-year ... Read More |
Shares finish week on easier note KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — Bursa Malaysia ended the week lower today in tight-range trading, led by losses on British American Tobacco, Petronas Gas and CIMB Group, dealers said. They said ... Read More |
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Opinion
City’s firepower can test in-form ChelseaDec 5 — Manchester City picked the perfect time to return to winning ways. Not only did their thumping midweek Carling Cup victory over Arsenal secure a passage to a ... Read More |
The Billionaire Blues ClubDEC 5 — I am sure you are all excited too about the World Cup in South Africa next June-July now that the draw is done and the groups of ... Read More |
Early exit beckoning for Brazil, Germany or Argentina?DEC 5 — While the identity of the much-hyped ‘group of death’ is not immediately apparent following Friday night’s World Cup Finals draw, one thing is for certain: England aren’t ... Read More |
Excuse me, where are our manners?DEC 5 — There are many things that I miss about Egypt, but the often lackadaisical adherence on the part of her people to follow basic rules of etiquette — ... Read More |
The science-technology of sportDEC 5 — Has it already been two weeks since Thierry Henry (in)famously used his hand to control a ball that was heading out of play, flicked it over (with ... Read More |
Hak akar umbi pilih calon pilihanrayaDEC 4 — Umno yang dilahirkan sebagai parti akar umbi sebenarnya sudah menunjukkan perubahan. Ini terbukti apabila Presiden Umno Datuk Seri Najib Razak dan timbalannya Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin sebulat ... Read More |
‘MCA: A guide for dummies’DEC 3 — If you are a Malaysian, coffee drinking, have a small mortgage and not a member of the MCA, there is a high chance you might not know ... Read More |
Interrogation after hours? Stop deaths firstDEC 2 — Our friend Rocky argues thus: since law enforcement in Britain and Hong Kong can question detainees after hours, why not Malaysia? I think it our duty to point ... Read More |
Derby day defeats due to depthDEC 2 — Clever alliteration aside, Sunday’s big grudge matches were all won by teams who could call on extra “reserves” to finish off their opponents. First the Merseyside derby, then ... Read More |
HajiDIS 2 — Salam Aidiladha atau Selamat Hari Raya Haji diucapkan kepada semua umat Islam di Malaysia dan seluruh dunia yang menyambutnya. Apabila berbicara mengenai Hari Raya Haji, kita tidak ... Read More |
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Showbiz
Fans kept guessing about ‘Jackson 4’ reunion LOS ANGELES, Dec 5 — Michael Jackson’s death put a sudden end to long rumoured plans for a Jackson 5 reunion, but brother Jermaine yesterday kept fans guessing about whether ... Read More |
Polanski released on bail into house arrest GSTAAD, Switzerland, Dec 4 — Film director Roman Polanski was released on bail into house arrest in his Swiss chalet today, following his arrest after fleeing US sentencing for unlawful ... Read More |
Christie’s eyes records with Rembrandt, Raphael LONDON, Dec 4 — Christie’s is confident the recession is well and truly over in the world of fine art, with a record old masters sale in London next week ... Read More |
Jackson film rakes in over RM850m worldwide LOS ANGELES, Dec 4 — Sony Pictures yesterday said global ticket sales for its movies have neared US$3.4 billion (RM11.5 billion), beating a studio record with a range of films ... Read More |
‘Up in the Air’ wins first key award in Oscar race NEW YORK, Dec 4 — Director Jason Reitman’s “Up in the Air” was chosen the best film of 2009 and Clint Eastwood was named best director by the National Board ... Read More |
ABC cancels Lambert’s ‘Kimmel’ performance LOS ANGELES, Dec 4 — For the second time since his controversial American Music Awards performance, ABC has cancelled an appearance by Adam Lambert, this time on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” On ... Read More |
Swiss move Polanski for privacy ZURICH, Dec 4 — Film director Roman Polanski has been moved from a prison near Zurich to an undisclosed location in a bid to keep private his release on bail ... Read More |
Stones’ axman Wood nabbed for assault LONDON, Dec 4 — Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood was arrested by British police late on Wednesday on suspicion of assault and released on bail after questioning yesterday. Surrey police said ... Read More |
After decades, GE tries writing NBC off the show NEW YORK, Dec 3 — When General Electric Co sells its control of NBC Universal to Comcast Corp, it will begin an exit from a relationship formed at the dawn ... Read More |
India’s Bachchan reverts to childhood in unusual film PANAJI, India, Dec 3 — An unusual Indian film that casts 68-year-old Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan as a 13-year-old school boy, with his own son playing the lead, has the ... Read More |
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BREAKING VIEWS
Berita Bahasa Malaysia
- SUK buat laporan polis blog dedah tajaan haji Nik Aziz
- Dr Asri ingin berdakwah di pusat hiburan
- PRU-13: Anwar, maaf tiada undang-undang benar pemerhati asing
- Ketua baru SPRM bertekad pulih kepercayaan rakyat
- Dakwaan Bala: Najib tak mahu layan kenyataan semberono
- Umno adakan pemutihan ahli, ROS lulus pindaan perlembagaan
- Najib sahkan Sulaiman mahu letak jawatan
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