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Ibrahim: So what if I do business with the Chinese?KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Perkasa chief Datuk Ibrahim Ali said today he will continue to speak out against the dominance of the Chinese community in business despite being forced to acknowledge today that he was once a board member of a company controlled by Chinese tycoon Tan Sri Vincent Tan. >Read More |
Opinion
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Opposing the OppositionMARCH 12 — “To be in opposition is not to be a nihilist. |
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Jom, pergi tengok play yang hebat tuMARCH 12 — The vibrancy of Malaysia’s art scene never fails to impress and... |
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How to market your work onlineMARCH 12 — I have a two blogs. I have a two Facebook pages and... |
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Democracy anyone?MARCH 12 — Malaysian democracy is in trouble once again. |
Malaysia
Malay business group wants Najib to continue doling out help By Sheridan Mahavera SHAH ALAM, March 12 — One of the country’s biggest and most influential Malay business groups wants the government to continue providing contracts and opportunities for Malay ... Read More |
PR goes old school to get message across By Clara Chooi KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Finding it hard to get their side of the story told in what it calls the Barisan Nasional-controlled mainstream media, Pakatan Rakyat (PR) ... Read More |
No end yet to Indira custody fight By Clara Chooi KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 – Kindergarten teacher, M Indira Gandhi, who celebrated a short-lived victory yesterday when she won custody of her toddler, will have to return to ... Read More |
NH Chan: I’ll call a spade a spade By Debra Chong KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Retired judge Datuk NH Chan today denied he was challenging the judiciary, but said he would not be cowed into keeping mum on ... Read More |
Selangor Umno will hold convention in AprilTANJONG KARANG, March 12 Mac — Selangor Umno will have a convention early next month in Shah Alam to discuss and review the performance of the opposition pact for two ... Read More |
A ‘black pillar’ surprise hits Astro B.yond customers By Lee Wei Lian KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Customers of satellite TV provider Astro’s high definition (HD) package, Astro Beyond, woke up today to an unwanted surprise when they ... Read More |
MCA candidates seek a no-contest formula KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Could potential candidates for the MCA fresh polls work out a no-contest formula before the party nominations on March 22? With 16 days to go before ... Read More |
Police warn public against taking part in illegal rallyKUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Wira Muhammad Sabtu Othman today advised the public against taking part in any illegal rally when the Parliament session starts ... Read More |
Najib turns on charm offensive in UKM BANGI, March 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak today made an informal visit to Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) here and spent about 45 minutes mingling with about 200 ... Read More |
Husni: No framework to protect Malays in NEM yet UPDATED By Syed Jaymal Zahiid KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — The New Economic Model (NEM) does not include any framework to protect Malay economic interests yet, Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Husni ... Read More |
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World
Vienna Boys Choir admits possible sexual abuses VIENNA, March 12 — The Vienna Boys’ Choir said today it was possible that members of the historic vocal ensemble were sexually abused by supervisors in the past. The choir’s statement ... Read More |
Suicide blasts in Pakistan’s Lahore kill 45 LAHORE, Pakistan, March 12 — Suicide bombers targeting the Pakistani military killed at least 45 people in Lahore today, officials said, in a challenge to government assertions that crackdowns have ... Read More |
Opposition chief tells Singaporeans: Don’t be afraid SINGAPORE, March 12 — It is time for people in one-party ruled Singapore to have more say in politics and not be fearful of a change of government, a hedge ... Read More |
Activist arrested over boarding Japan whaling ship TOKYO, March 12 — Japan’s coastguard today arrested an anti-whaling activist from New Zealand who boarded a whaling vessel in the Antarctic following clashes between hunters and environmentalists, a spokesman ... Read More |
Thai protesters start bid to topple government BANGKOK, March 12 — Anti-government protesters began gathering in Bangkok today for what they promise will be a “million-man march” in coming days to paralyse Thailand’s capital and force the ... Read More |
India says open to new round of talks with Pakistan NEW DELHI, March 12 — India signalled today it was open to a new round of talks with Pakistan, raising fresh hopes of a thaw in relations after last month’s ... Read More |
Mexico’s first gay couples wed under landmark lawMEXICO CITY, March 12 — Five same-sex couples wed in Mexico on Thursday as Mexico City became the first Latin American city to defy religious taboos and macho stereotypes by ... Read More |
Police clash with protesters as Greeks fight cuts ATHENS, March 12 — Police clashed with stone-throwing youths in Athens yesterday as tens of thousands of strikers protested against draconian cutbacks aimed at pulling Greece out of a debt ... Read More |
Two kidnapped European aid workers freed in HaitiPORT-AU-PRINCE, March 12 — Two European aid workers with Doctors Without Borders in quake-hit Haiti were kidnapped and held for nearly a week before being freed early yesterday, the international ... Read More |
Billionaire Pinera takes power as quakes jolt ChileCONSTITUCION, March 12 — The ground shook and buildings swayed as billionaire Sebastian Pinera took over as Chile’s president yesterday, tasked with rebuilding after a massive earthquake killed hundreds just ... Read More |
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Sports
Chelsea’s keeping crisis means call-up for Turnbull LONDON, March 12 — Chelsea will be without their first and second-choice goalkeepers as they try to reclaim top spot in the Premier League against West Ham United tomorrow. Reserve keeper ... Read More |
Bullish Man United face Fulham test of discipline MANCHESTER, England, March 12 — Manchester United, buoyed by their destruction of AC Milan at Europe’s top table, return to the bread and butter of the Premier League when they ... Read More |
Renault accuse McLaren of opening up new arms race MANAMA, March 12 — Renault have accused rivals McLaren of opening up a Formula One arms race with their controversial rear wing even though it has been ruled legal by ... Read More |
Badminton: ‘Grand Slam’ plan moves nearer BIRMINGHAM, England, March 12 — Badminton is set to take a big leap forward tomorrow on the road to a “Grand Slam” of three or four tournaments each year as ... Read More |
Force India set pace, Schumacher lags in Bahrain MANAMA, March 12 — Germany’s Adrian Sutil stole some of the limelight from Michael Schumacher in Bahrain today by putting Force India on top of the timesheets in first practice ... Read More |
From first to last, Trulli seeks to revive Lotus MANAMA, March 12 — A year ago, Jarno Trulli was dreaming of Toyota’s first Formula One victory after blasting to pole position in Bahrain. It never happened, and after Toyota pulled ... Read More |
Lotus F1 racing for pride in maiden season: Fernandes By Lee Wei Lian SEPANG, March 12 — Datuk Seri Tony Fernandes said today the Lotus F1 team will be racing for pride in Bahrain this weekend. The team principal’s goals for ... Read More |
Top ranking spot no immediate lure for Djokovic INDIAN WELLS, March 12 — Novak Djokovic climbed to a career-high second in the world rankings last month but the Serb is reluctant to dream about usurping Roger Federer at ... Read More |
Button prepares for emotional moment in BahrainMANAMA, March 12 — Jenson Button is relishing the prospect of climbing into the Formula One world champion’s number one car for the first time this week. “Just before I put ... Read More |
Portsmouth’s move into administration validatedLONDON, March 12 — Debt-ridden Premier League club Portsmouth’s move into administration has been formally validated, revenue and customs authorities said yesterday. Tax officers had previously questioned the process with which ... Read More |
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Business
Oil rises above US$83 on sales data, demand prospects LONDON, March 12 — Oil rose above US$83 (RM282) today, aiming for a second consecutive weekly gain on a softer dollar and bullish US retail sales data, and as views ... Read More |
Malaysia falls; late buying pushes up Thai stocks BANGKOK, March 12 — Malaysian stocks hit a one-week low today, weighed down by selling in banks, while Thai shares rose for a third day, reversing early losses as investors ... Read More |
KL shares end lower on selling pressure KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Share prices on Bursa Malaysia closed lower today on selling pressure in selected blue chips and lower liners due to a lack of buying interest, ... Read More |
Courts to raise over US$100m in Singapore IPOSINGAPORE, March 12 — Courts Asia, a furniture and electronics retailer with operations in Singapore and Malaysia, is planning to raise more than S$100 million (RM240 million) in a Singapore ... Read More |
TM connects with Red Devils, eyes RM100m yearly from deal KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Telekom Malaysia yesterday signed a five-year multi-million pound sterling deal to sponsor Manchester United that could generate up to RM100 million in revenue a year ... Read More |
Indonesia cocoa output, Malaysia grinds to riseSINGAPORE, March 12 — Indonesia’s cocoa output is forecast to rise 2 per cent to 500,000 tonnes in the crop year to September 2010 due to limited impact of the ... Read More |
Khazanah says cut stake in Malaysia Airports KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 —State investor Khazanah Nasional Bhd has raised RM400 million after placing out a 7.74 per cent stake in Malaysia Airports Holdings. The MAHB shares were sold to ... Read More |
Citi eyes Asia expansion, Indonesia brokerage SINGAPORE, March 12 — Citigroup aims to win a larger share of Asia’s equity capital markets and to expand in Indonesia by getting a stockbroking licence, its Asia Pacific head ... Read More |
Hedge your bets says Hua Zhong’s chief economist By Lee Wei Lian KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 — Malaysians would do well to expand their options and look at investing overseas due to expected volatility in the local equities market ... Read More |
Examiner sees accounting gimmicks in Lehman demiseNEW YORK, March 12 — Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc used accounting gimmicks and had been insolvent for weeks before it filed for bankruptcy in September 2008, but there was not ... Read More |
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Opinion
Democracy anyone?MARCH 12 — Malaysian democracy is in trouble once again. The Barisan Nasional Backbenchers Club (BNBBC) wants to strip the Dewan Rakyat of some of its most basic institutions, and ... Read More |
How to market your work onlineMARCH 12 — I have a two blogs. I have a two Facebook pages and one Facebook group. I have a Twitter page. I have a YouTube channel. I have ... Read More |
Jom, pergi tengok play yang hebat tuMARCH 12 — The vibrancy of Malaysia’s art scene never fails to impress and invigorate me. There are few joys like discovering local talent producing first rate work. In “Rancangan Harijadi ... Read More |
Opposing the OppositionMARCH 12 — “To be in opposition is not to be a nihilist. And there is no decent or charted way of making a living at it. It is something ... Read More |
Local elections: Nuts and boltsMARCH 11 — They bring retail politics into our lives. They give us power. After all the ruminations and posturing by the present government of Malaysia, their objections to local elections ... Read More |
Look back in angerMARCH 11 — Cheras is, at the best of times, ugly. I can’t think of a word that better captures the essence of this district of the Klang Valley. Typical of cities ... Read More |
The ‘three Rs’ masterclassMARCH 11 — Traditionally, the basic pillars of teaching in British schools are the three Rs of reading, writing and arithmetic (never mind the fact that only one of them ... Read More |
Lipstick jihadMARCH 10 — Reading “Let These Women Pray” made me wonder: has ‘Islamic feminism’ come to this? I am not unsympathetic to these women’s demands for a bigger and more comfortable ... Read More |
Shifting through the post-tsunami debrisMARCH 10 — It’s hard to believe that it has been two years since the tsunami that was Pilihanraya Umum ke 12 (PRU12) hit us on 8th March 2008 and ... Read More |
Love pillows and friendshipMARCH 10 — Do you have a Facebook account? If you don’t, then I’m sorry, you’re just not that cool. Facebook to the current society is like the air that ... Read More |
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Showbiz
Drama, tears and shouts at Jack Neo press conference SINGAPORE, March 12 — Five days after news first broke of Jack Neo’s extramarital affair with 22-year-old actress-model Wendy Chong, the popular film-maker addressed reporters at a short, drama-filled press ... Read More |
‘Green Zone’ may bring Iraq war into mainstream LOS ANGELES, March 12 — They conjured box office magic with their “Bourne” spy movies, but Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass risk their reputation as sure-fire hitmakers when the Iraq ... Read More |
Fashion brands convey glamour online MILAN, March 12 — With videos of catwalk shows, pictures of glamorous models and a catalogue of chic products, luxury brands are creating “digital mirrors” online as they turn to th... Read More |
Barbie goes mad for ‘Mad Men’ LOS ANGELES, March 12 — Look out Ken, there’s a new man in Barbie’s life. In fact, there are two of them, and they are “Mad Men”. The makers of Barbie ... Read More |
O’Brien shakes off ‘Tonight Show,’ hits the road NEW YORK, March 12 — Former late-night talk show host Conan O’Brien yesterday unveiled plans to poke fun at being barred from television in a live comedy show that will ... Read More |
Pink Floyd wins UK court battle with EMI labelLONDON, March 11 — British rock band Pink Floyd today won a court battle with EMI in a ruling that prevents the record company from selling single downloads on the ... Read More |
Hilary Duff to write young adult book series NEW YORK, March 11 — American actress and singer Hilary Duff (picture) is set to publish a series of young adult novels, announced publisher Simon & Schuster on March 9. ... Read More |
Ralph Fiennes filming ‘Coriolanus’ in Serbia BELGRADE, March 11 — After two years struggling to win funding amid the global financial crisis, actor Ralph Fiennes (picture) said yesterday he would start filming his directorial debut of ... Read More |
Global movie box office nears RM100b in 2009 LOS ANGELES, March 11 — Global movie ticket sales hit $29.9 billion last year, up 7.6 percent, with the most growth in the Asia Pacific region, the leading U.S. movie ... Read More |
Corey Haim dies of overdose LOS ANGELES, March 11 — Corey Haim (picture), a Hollywood teen star of the 1980s who became as famous for his struggles with substance abuse as his acting, died in ... Read More |
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