Despite calls to reconsider, PAS president to drop out of polls
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang has insisted he will not run in the upcoming general election despite earlier reports that PAS had convinced its president to defend his seats.In an interview with the Sunday Star published today, Abdul Hadi said he will withdraw after finding the best candidates to take over the Marang ... Read More
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Malaysia
Bersih used Marxist tactics, Pakatan wanted bloodshed, says Rahim Noor
By Shannon Teoh
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Former police chief Tan Sri Abdul Rahim Mohd Noor has alleged that Bersih used “Marxist” tactics, echoing his predecessor Tun Hanif Omar and accused the ... Read More
PM encourages students to seize overseas opportunities
WASHINGTON, May 20 — Malaysian students should look at the world as a stage and take advantage of the enormous opportunities abroad, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said ... Read More
Nayati: I knew daddy would rescue me
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — Kidnap victim Nayati Shamelin Moodliar said yesterday the thought of his father rescuing him was what kept him strong through his week-long ordeal.“I knew ... Read More
Business
World leaders back Greece, vow to combat financial turmoil
CAMP DAVID, May 20 — World leaders backed keeping Greece in the euro zone on Saturday and vowed to take all steps necessary to combat financial turmoil while revitalising a global ... Read More
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
Global Markets Weekahead: Euro zone policy action becoming critical
LONDON, May 19 — The now familiar European cycle of crisis followed by political action, temporary respite, then another crisis enters that crucial second stage next week when ... Read More
Bahasa
Hadi akan cari calon pengganti sebelum berundur, kekal tidak bertanding PRU
Oleh Mohd Farhan Darwis
KUALA LUMPUR, 20 Mei — Presiden PAS, Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang kekal dengan keputusannya untuk tidak akan bertanding dalam pilihan raya akan datang walaupun kepimpinan PAS dan ... Read More
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- Lelaki mati diserang sekumpulan individu
- Ulama muda Umno sedia bertanding PRU jika diberi peluang
- PM mahu penuntut Malaysia manfaatkan peluang di luar negara
- Cuepacs minta polis serah tiga nama penjawat awam terbabit
- Chellam – Bahagian 4
- Isu ‘bapa kafir’: Nik Aziz saman NST RM1 juta
World
Impatient Thai red shirts want justice from PM Yingluck
BANGKOK, May 20 — Thailand's "red shirts" took to the street this weekend to mark the anniversary of the army's bloody repression of their mass rally ... Read More
Strong quake hits N.Italy,at least three dead
BOLOGNA, May 20 — A strong earthquake rocked a large swathe of northern Italy early on Sunday morning, causing at least three deaths and collapsing ... Read MoreSports
Thunder silence Lakers to take 3-1 series lead
LOS ANGELES, May 20 — A late three-pointer by Kevin Durant capped a dramatic fightback by the Oklahoma City Thunder as they pushed the Los Angeles ... 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
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg marries longtime love
NEC unveils gesture-controlling device
Features
Fitness can fight high blood pressure genes
SOUTH CAROLINA, May 20 — If high blood pressure runs in your family, a new study suggests you can turn your odds around by keeping physically fit. A ... Read More
Meat-eating males considered more masculine, study shows
LOS ANGELES, May 20 — Are vegetarian men pansies? And meat-eating men more masculine? Those are the suggestions of a new study which found a clear ... Read More
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Food
California chefs in stew over foie gras ban
Chicago restaurants create NATO-themed menus for summit
Drive
Fiat’s Elkann gets behind the wheel for Mille Miglia
Zero Motorcycles takes electric biking award
Showbiz
Filipino Christian conservatives denounce Lady Gaga concert
Joke on Europe as Madagascar sequel comes to Cannes
Books
UK library acquires key early gospel for RM42 million
Poe letter to ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ author sells for RM492,000
NEW YORK, May 18 — A one-page 1837 letter from the writer Edgar Allan Poe to the editor of a popular women’s magazine has been sold for US$164,000 ... Read MoreTravel
China’s luxury shoppers turn to outlet centres for a few bargains
SHANGHAI, May 20 — With China remaining firmly on track to become the world’s largest market for luxury goods, high-end brands are increasingly looking for ways and means to reach ... Read More
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- Nayati: I knew daddy would rescue me
- PM encourages students to seize overseas opportunities
- Selangor residents hint of protest votes over uncollected rubbish
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