7-day Archive: 

Johor Pakatan courts Salahuddin as MB candidate

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 — Johor Pakatan Rakyat (PR) leaders have held “serious discussions” with Salahuddin Ayub for the PAS vice-president to stand in his home state to address the lack of a strong Malay leader as a possible mentri besar candidate.The opposition in Johor expects to make huge gains in the next general election on the back of increased ... Read More
THE INSIDER'S BIG PICTURES Previous Pause Next
Manchester United’s Javier Hernandez (left) heads the ball to score a goal against Chelsea during their English Premier League match at Stamford Bridge in London on February 5, 2012. — Reuters pic  Read More

In case you missed these stories

Malaysia

Wanita Umno to give Rafizi wing’s trademark baju kurung, says Shahrizat

By Yow Hong Chieh
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Wanita Umno chief Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil today said she will send the wing’s trademark red and white baju kurung to her “stalker” in PKR, whom she ... Read More

Liow wants Lynas TOL details made public

By Lisa J. Ariffin
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — The government should disclose details of the temporary operating license (TOL) issued to Lynas Corp to the public, MCA minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai ... Read More

Shahrizat: NFC scandal no liability to Umno

By Yow Hong Chieh
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Under fire from her own party, Wanita Umno chief Datuk Seri Shahrizat Jalil attempted to silence detractors today by insisting that the National Feedlot ... Read More

More Stories

Business

Olympus ex-CEO Woodford sees more revelations, to attend EGM

TOKYO, Feb 6 — Official investigations into a massive fraud at Japan’s Olympus Corp are highly likely to lead to further revelations on the scandal soon, according to the firm’s ... Read More

With sparse data, focus returns to Europe

NEW YORK, Feb 6 — Europe will again be at the centre of investors’ focus this week as the US earnings season passes the halfway mark and there is little on the economic calendar ... Read More

Glencore, Xstrata hammering out final deal details

CAPE TOWN, Feb 6 — Top executives at trader Glencore and miner Xstrata are hammering out the final details of an US$80 billion (RM239.97 billion) tie-up to seal the industry’s ... Read More

More Stories

World

Anger after Russia, China block UN action on Syria

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 6 — Western and Arab states voiced outrage yesterday after Russia and China vetoed a UN resolution that would have backed an Arab ... Read More

Anti-Putin protesters show staying power in Russia

MOSCOW, Feb 5 — Vladimir Putin's opponents vowed on Sunday to press on with demonstrations against his 12-year domination of Russia after tens of ... Read More

Sports

Rooney on the spot in dramatic United fightback

LONDON, Feb 6 — Manchester United staged a remarkable comeback from 3-0 down inspired by two Wayne Rooney penalties to salvage a 3-3 draw at Chelsea ... Read More

Dominant Lawrie wins second Qatar title

LONDON, Feb 6 — Britain’s Paul Lawrie hit a final-round 65 to win his second Qatar Masters title yesterday, evoking memories of his British Open ... Read More

Technology

SpaceX flight to ISS could be late March, says NASA

WASHINGTON, Feb 5 — The first test flight of a commercial spacecraft to the International Space Station could happen in late March, NASA said on ... Read More

Micron appoints DURCAN CEO after Appleton’s death

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 5 — Memory chipmaker Micron Technology's board appointed company veteran Mark Durcan as chief executive a day after longtime ... Read More

Features

Massages may yield surprising benefit for tired muscles

TORONTO, Feb 6 — If you’ve relied on massages to soothe pain and promote well-being, new research finds that massages after a good workout may offer ... Read More

Queen Elizabeth prepares to celebrate diamond jubilee

LONDON, Feb 5 — Queen Elizabeth II starts five months of diamond jubilee celebrations this weekend with the promise of pomp and splendour despite the ... Read More

In case you missed these stories

Food

Going beyond the cuppa

By John Lim
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — A glance at the chalkboard menu of Artisan Roast Coffee reveals little: Espresso, black or white; Chocolate; Filter; something ... Read More

One-pot rice surprise

By Eu Hooi Khaw
PETALING JAYA, Feb 4 — Take the best rice, which is basmati, match it with the best spices and herbs, add in meat and bake or roast it for four ... Read More

Drive

Japan’s car manufacturers aim to roar back

TOKYO, Feb 5 — Stunned at the loss of their pre-eminence in global sales, Japan’s car makers are looking to drum up new interest with a number of new ... Read More

Mexico’s rough ride to road safety

MEXICO CITY, Feb 5 — Unruly traffic is a constant hazard in Mexico City, one of the planet’s most heavily populated cities, where more than four ... Read More

Showbiz

Bee Gee Robin Gibb makes ‘spectacular’ recovery

LONDON, Feb 5 — Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb said on Friday he had made a “spectacular” recovery from a serious illness, which was widely reported to ... Read More

Star Wars, Ferris Bueller drive Super Bowl ad buzz

LOS ANGELES, Feb 4 — The Super Bowl is still a day away but some advertisers already are looking like winners as their yet-to-be-aired commercials ... Read More

Books

Travel Postcard: 48 Hours in Dickensian London

LONDON, Feb 5 — London in the 21st century is not all that different from the heaving Victorian metropolis forever preserved in the novels of English ... Read More

Restored Magna Carta to go on display in Washington

LONDON, Feb 5 — A copy of the Magna Carta, the English royal manuscript setting out the rights of man, is to be displayed at the US National Archives ... Read More