Archive - 27 September 2009

Malaysia's squash queen and world number one Nicol Ann David sealed her fourth successive Women's World Open title after defeating host nation's favourite, Natalie Grinham.

Pahang tycoon Pheng Yin Huah has been elected the fifth president of the Federation of Chinese Associations of Malaysia, popularly known as Hua Zong.

Low-cost airline, AirAsia, will kick off a special two-day promotion “48-hour sales” starting Monday with 20 percent off on all seats to all of its destinations excluding London and domestic destinations from Thailand.

An actress' son fell to his death while pursuing a thief, who had broken into the Murni Titiwangsa Apartment, Keramat at noon today.

Leaders and supporters of opposition parties, who claim to advocate freedom of speech and democracy, should be more open to criticism.

‘What is wrong with being old? What is the use of being young but a load of rubbish?' asked the veteran Kelantan MB.

Najib will be launching, and thus endorsing, the Malaysia Makkal Sakti Party next month. Will it help reverse BN's fortunes with the Indian voters?

Puchong residents objecting a cemetery project at their backyard are now wondering if they still have the support of the political parties which once help kickstart their campaign.

Umno's dilemma in selecting a suitable candidate for the by-election is good news for Pakatan Rakyat.

MIC insiders believe that Umno has hatched a conspiracy against their party and its president, one that has been in the making even before the last general election.

The party's president Jayashree said it will continue to support BN despite it being rejected from joining the coalition.

A scheduled flight to depart at 2am Sunday was cancelled while the flight from KL to Chennai on Monday morning is also doubtful.

While it was a good news on the A(H1N1) front, a total of 238 people have been killed in road accidents on the past two weeks.

Higher Education Minister Mohd Khaled Nordin says there are strict procedures in the recruitment of lecturers.

Bukit Assek state rep Wong Ho Leng discovered an explosive firework, which failed to ignite, at his house compound at 7am today.

Under the law, paedophiles convicted of raping children under the age of 15 years would have to undergo chemical therapy on their release from prison.

Prince Jefri Bolkiah, the playboy brother of the Sultan of Brunei, has made two surprise appearances in the oil-rich nation in recent weeks.

United States Deputy Secretary of State James B Steinberg will make a two-day visit to Kuala Lumpur starting tomorrow.

Manila and surrounding areas were lashed with heavy rains for nine hours Saturday, leading to flash floods that inundated about 80 percent of the capital.

'If she deliberately bares her body, then she would be prevented from performing.'

free ‘The Malaysia Makkal Sakti Party (MMSP) ... has hijacked the Hindraf battle cry ‘Makkal Sakti’. Imagine the confusion it may cause every time ‘Makkal Sakti’ is being shouted.’