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Malaysian exports sputter as eurozone struggles

Malaysian exports sputter as eurozone struggles

NONE Malaysia exported RM57.7 billion (US$18.2 billion) of goods in April, just shy of the RM57.8 billion reported in April of last year.
Police probe Singapore artist for alleged graffiti

Police probe Singapore artist for alleged graffiti

A police statement said the woman, dubbed ‘Sticker Lady’ by the media, is alleged to have painted ‘MY GRANDFATHER ROAD’ on several streets.
Thai webmaster guilty, gets suspended jail sentence

Thai webmaster guilty, gets suspended jail sentence

Chiranuch was found guilty of failing to speedily delete comments by other people deemed insulting to the Thai royal family.
Lady Gaga's Indonesia concert cancelled

Lady Gaga's Indonesia concert cancelled

NONE 'This is not only about Lady Gaga’s security, but also about those who will be watching her,' says lawyer Minola Sebayang.
Malaysia's growth slows to 4.7% in first quarter

Malaysia's growth slows to 4.7% in first quarter

The slower expansion in the export-dependent country came after the economy grew at a 5.2 percent clip in the fourth quarter of 2011.
Ensure 'due process' in new Anwar case, US urges M'sia

Ensure 'due process' in new Anwar case, US urges M'sia

NONE He and two others were charged with violating a controversial new law governing public gatherings.
Malaysia Airlines mulls RM2.5bil Islamic bond issue

Malaysia Airlines mulls RM2.5bil Islamic bond issue

In February the flag carrier said it lost RM2.52 billion last year largely due to soaring fuel costs, admitting it was 'in crisis'.
Australia to sign FTA with Malaysia this week

Australia to sign FTA with Malaysia this week

Under the liberalisation agreement with Malaysia, 97.6 percent of tariffs on Australian goods sold there will be eliminated at once.
Zuckerberg's latest FB update: Married

Zuckerberg's latest FB update: Married

NONE Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg informed the whole world he married his longtime sweetheart, where else but on his Facebook page.
Scientist says team finds new Borneo frog

Scientist says team finds new Borneo frog

A Malaysian researcher known for finding new amphibian species said today his team had discovered at least one new species of frog in Sarawak.
Chinese told to obey Singapore laws after fatal crash

Chinese told to obey Singapore laws after fatal crash

China urged its citizens today to respect Singapore’s laws after footage of a deadly car crash caused by a Chinese expatriate driving a Ferrari drew more than one million hits on YouTube.
Indonesian organisers fight for Lady Gaga gig

Indonesian organisers fight for Lady Gaga gig

Big Daddy Productions reached out on Twitter to Lady Gaga fans, saying it still hoped to find a way to hold the June 3 even.
Indonesian police refuse permit for Lady Gaga show

Indonesian police refuse permit for Lady Gaga show

Indonesia’s hardline Islamic Defenders Front has mounted protests in Jakarta against Lady Gaga, vowing to intercept the singer at the airport
Indonesia opening up to prison swaps

Indonesia opening up to prison swaps

Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa says Indonesia has been in talks with Australia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and France about prisoners.
Singapore to hold by-election on May 26 amid discontent

Singapore to hold by-election on May 26 amid discontent

Singapore today set a parliamentary by-election for May 26 amid growing discontent with the ruling party over rising living costs, immigration and public transport breakdowns.
China to probe 'human flesh' pills claims

China to probe 'human flesh' pills claims

However, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Health said yesterday that a previous investigation had uncovered no evidence on the matter.
Families seek British justice for 1948 massacre

Families seek British justice for 1948 massacre

batang kali massacre 1948 121208 Relatives of 24 workers killed by British troops began a court appeal in London against the refusal to hold a full inquiry.
550 cobras found in shipment of papayas

550 cobras found in shipment of papayas

Wildlife authorities raided a container being driven into the Penang air cargo complex early Thursday after hearing ‘hissing noises’.
Family appeals for return of kidnapped Dutch boy

Family appeals for return of kidnapped Dutch boy

The kidnapping of a Dutch boy in Malaysia has triggered a media campaign by his parents and the prime minister appealing for his safe return.
Police free Tian Chua and 511 other protesters

Police free Tian Chua and 511 other protesters

NONE Police say all of them arrested during the Bersih demonstration, including the PKR leader, have been freed.
Two Chinese students beaten and robbed in Sydney train

Two Chinese students beaten and robbed in Sydney train

Australia’s Mandarin-speaking ex-leader Kevin Rudd today weighed into the case of two Chinese students who were burned and beaten in Sydney, sparking a media storm in their homeland, reports said.
Malaysia to get Asia's first Legoland Hotel

Malaysia to get Asia's first Legoland Hotel

Asia’s first Legoland Hotel is to open in Malaysia in 2014 next to a theme park dedicated to the popular children’s building bricks, the developers said today.
Singapore installing island-wide camera network

Singapore installing island-wide camera network

Singapore has begun installing police surveillance cameras that will eventually cover all 10,000 public-housing blocks across the island.
UK secret files on Batang Kali go 'missing'

UK secret files on Batang Kali go 'missing'

NONE Documents on the 1948 massacre seem to be missing from the thousands of declassified colonial-era files.