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Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Keng Yaik: No more water concessions will be given out
The privatisation of water supply has been put on hold and no more water concessions will be given out.
Accused fail to get evidence
Political analyst Abdul Razak Baginda and two other accused in the Altantuya Shaariibuu murder case failed to get access to all the witnesses' statements ahead of the trial scheduled for Monday.
Change of lawyers yet again in Altantuya murder trial
There was another change of lawyers in the Altantuya Shaariibuu murder trial yesterday.
No flip-flop policies, assures Najib
The Malaysian Government is committed to ensuring the success of the Iskandar Development Region (IDR) and will not lose focus or have "flip-flop" policies.
Abdullah: Tap business potential of Gulf states
Kuwait and other Gulf states have great potential for business and local businessmen should explore them, said Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Effendi named Malaysia's rep
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Effendi Norwawi is Malaysia's lead representative in the special committee for Iskandar Development Region (IDR).
Eight killed in five-vehicle crash near toll plaza
Seven members of a family and another person were killed in a horrific accident near the Hutan Kampung toll plaza, near here, yesterday.
Tomyam last request to wife before fatal crash
Prepare tomyam for the children and grandchildren.
MCA picks new chairs for 5 states
The MCA has appointed five new chairmen to head its Selangor, Pahang, Kelantan, Malacca and Terengganu state liaison committees.
PM: Grab opportunity to improve yourselves
Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi urged Malaysian youths to constantly improve themselves, as they will make up a "gigantic workforce" by the year 2020.
Crucial decision in Lina Joy case
The Federal Court judgment today on the Lina Joy appeal will be a historic one with legal and social repercussions, whichever way the decision goes.
Media told not to speculate on events in woman's death
Police have appealed to the media to stop speculating on events leading to the death of 51-year-old Yek Yow Ngan who was said to have been pursued by a group of men with parangs and iron rods.
Woman's reunion with dad turns fatal
A man died after repeatedly stabbing himself in the abdomen when his daughter demanded to know why he had given her away for adoption 25 years ago.
Trader killed in robbery gone wrong
A garments trader was shot to death in a botched robbery attempt last night. The incident occurred outside his house in Kepong Baru at 10.30pm.
'Payment-no-receipt' Customs man moved
The Customs Department has transferred an officer implicated in a recent case at the Second Link here of accepting payment of duty without issuing a receipt.
World help to halve road deaths
The Government is getting international help in its aim to cut road deaths by half by participating in the Global Road Safety Partnership (GRSP).
Court staff prefer van shuttle service to bus
Lawyers, court employees and the public would waste much time if they were to use RapidKL buses to get to and from the Jalan Duta court complex, according to the Kuala Lumpur Bar Committee.
Choo: Vogue article was my ticket
Plenty of networking including having a close relationship with the media - that is the advice of number one shoe designer Datuk Jimmy Choo to Malaysian entrepreneurs who want to market their brands globally.
Use ICT, media urged
The media should make use of communications technology to change people's views on issues of global concern, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said.
Media underused in AIDS/HIV fight
Information on AIDS and HIV must spread faster than the disease.
Very loud 'no' to China maids
The proposal to bring in domestic help from China has triggered strong opposition from women leaders of Chinese-based parties in the Barisan Nasional and the DAP who fear that Chinese nationals might wreck Malaysian families.
Royal lunch for 50 Merdeka 'babies'
Fifty lucky Merdeka "babies" will get a chance to have lunch with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin on Aug 29.
MIC issues show-cause letters to 14 branch chiefs
The MIC has issued show-cause letters to 14 branch chairmen from the Kuala Selangor division for voicing their dissent against the Barisan Nasional's choice of candidate for the Ijok by-election last month.
Rakan Muda show fans riled by rowdies throwing bottles and cans
Bottles and cans flew across an outdoor arena when several youths got restless during an open-air show at the Bukit Kiara sports complex here.
Study on picking, promoting judges
Judicial experts have agreed to carry out a regional study to determine if a judicial commission on the appointment and promotion of judges would ensure the independence of the judiciary.
Plans for dialysis units in rural clinics
The Health Ministry will set up haemodialysis units in rural clinics where there is an extensive demand for such treatment.
Listen to the people, civil servants told
Civil servants must listen to the people's views on their service and serve with integrity, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Sidek Hassan said.
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- Doesn't he know people are willing to pay extra for amenities like listening, and integrity? What? That's now called bribery? What?!?!?
Two new Labs from Ireland will be trained to sniff out pirated discs
Lucky and Flo, the two expert sniffer dogs, which helped seize RM15mil worth of pirated optical discs cannot stay here for good.
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- Amazing the things they can train a dog to sniff for.... Maybe I should get a lost keys hound...
Bid to admit foreign evidence
The prosecution in the criminal breach of trust trial of Tan Sri Eric Chia Eng Hock will try to persuade the Sessions Court to admit evidence obtained overseas.
Raising the bar on teaching standard
In a bid to produce world-class teachers, the Education Ministry will introduce the Malaysian Teaching Standard (MTS) next month.
Deputy minister's kin tests positive for drugs
A brother of a federal deputy minister who was detained on May 20 tested positive for syabu in preliminary urine tests.
Ways to improve the protection of human rights
Improve the protection of human rights by doing away with the culture of impunity, religious intolerance and vigilantism, Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram) has urged the Government.
Hypermarkets lead the way in lowering price of consumer goods
Consumers will have a reason to cheer as a price reduction campaign at hypermarkets could see consumer goods having significantly lower prices.
Many unaware of vacancies for teachers
United Chinese School Teachers Association (Jiao Zong) has refuted an Education Ministry claim that no Chinese applied for the position of temporary teacher at Chinese schools, reported China Press.
Still many abused women suffering silently
At least 38% of Indian women in the country have been affected by violence, Tamil Nesan reported.
Payslip perk for GROs in the capital
A number of girls, including those who are highly educated, are willing to work as guest relations officers (GROs) in posh karaoke centres in the capital because their employers are now issuing them with payslips.
(Typos:Malasian)