Newsinbrief

They will take over Utama Banking Group's 32.8 percent stake as well as loan stocks in Rashid Hussain

The government has decided not to extend opening times in bars and nightclubs until 5am because of fears over drug use.

'Malaysia believes the test-firing of the missiles could have adverse repercussions on peace and stability in the region,' said the foreign minister.

The contingent of 120 personnel from the Royal Malaysia Police departed from a military airbase, while a second batch of 110 are due to leave today.

'People are more well-read, well-informed and competent in discussing current issues. You can see this from the depth of public comments in the papers.'

Three agreements related to the take-up of the shares were inked in Malaysia today.

Personnel were mostly from the military-trained general operation forces and crime investigation department which specialise in public order.

Economists welcome the latest figures they warned the worst was not yet over on the inflation front.