KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — Wrangling over affirmative action in the proposed New Economic Model (NEM) is causing uncertainty among investors, said top banker Datuk Seri Nazir Razak.
The CIMB Bank chief executive officer said that there was a lot of debate over what sort of affirmative action should be in the NEM, notably involving vocal Malay rights ... Read More
Malaysia
Selangor undecided on state polls date notice
By Debra Chong
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim said today that his Pakatan Rakyat (PR) administration had yet to talk about giving advance notice before calling for polls, adding ... Read More
Siblings to stand trial for church arson
By Boo Su-Lyn
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — Siblings Raja Muhammad Faizal Raja Ibrahim and Raja Muhammad Idzham Raja Ibrahim had their defence called today at the Sessions Court here for torching the ... Read More
Government to set up Felda Investment Cooperative 2
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — The government will set-up Felda Investment Cooperative 2 (KPF2), with an initial fund of RM10 million, to assist the new generation of settlers to be ... Read MoreWorld
Fixed retirement age in Britain to be scrapped
LONDON, July 30 — Britain announced plans to scrap the fixed retirement age next year, saying it wanted to give people the chance to work beyond 65, but business leaders warned ... Read More
Sarkozy: Strip criminals of French nationality
PARIS, July 30 — President Nicolas Sarkozy said today he wanted to strip French nationality from anyone of foreign origin who threatened the life of a police officer, in a ... Read More
Muhammad Asyraf Mohamad Ridzuan is given an Islamic cap after winning a reality TV show to find Malaysia’s best young imam during a live telecast in Kuala Lumpur today, July 30, 2010. — Reuters
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Business
Ananda Krishnan in RM4.66b Tanjong buyout
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — A vehicle controlled by billionaire Ananda Krishnan will buy out the owners of a 53 per cent stake in Tanjong Plc in a deal that values the entire company ... Read More
Li Ka-shing targets UK in business drive
HONG KONG, July 30 — His name is synonymous with the hard-driving business style in his adopted city of Hong Kong, and now Li Ka-shing will also become a force in Britain after ... Read More
Sports
Team orders would make me quit, says Button
BUDAPEST, July 30 — World champion Jenson Button has condemned “team orders” in Formula One and said he would walk away from the sport if it was no longer a fair fight between ... Read More
Walker Diniz adds to France’s golden haul
BARCELONA, July 30 — Yohann Diniz overcame a fall late in the race to retain his European 50km walk title today and give France their third gold medal of the European Athletics ... Read More
Bahasa
MB Selangor: Pakatan tidak akan ikut BN panggil PRU
Oleh Debra Chong
KUALA LUMPUR, 30 Julai — Menteri Besar Selangor Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim mengesahkan kerajaan negeri Pakatan Rakyat (PR) tidak akan mengadakan pilihan raya negeri lebih awal jikapun ... Read More
Harta Syed Kechik ditadbir bersama anak lelaki, adik tiri
Oleh Syed Mu’az Syed Putra
KUALA LUMPUR, 30 Julai — Mahkamah Tinggi yang bersidang hingga malam ini membenarkan anak lelaki tunggal Allahyarham Tan Sri Syed Kechik Syed Mohamed Al-Bukhary, Syed Gamal ... Read MoreShowbiz
Talent show to pick top young imam enters finals
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — A hugely popular TV search for young new Islamic leaders stages its finale today, after gaining worldwide attention and igniting new enthusiasm for the ... Read More
Hugh Hefner: Rebel with a cause
LOS ANGELES, July 30 — At 84 years-old, Playboy founder Hugh Hefner embodies the lifestyle of sexual freedom that his men’s magazine has espoused since it was founded in 1953, ... Read More
- FRI - "Down on the Farm Burger" or "Downtown Tokyo Burger". All things burger are good at The Daily Grind, Bangsar Village.
- FRI - Oyster noodles, bak kut teh or curry fish head? All available at CF Food Court, Pengkalan Weld, Penang.
- FRI - Cilantro's four or five-course menu plus a glass of Kir Royale is a steal at RM150 nett per person. Only for lunch on Fridays. Go.
