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Residents not surprised burst pipe triggered Bukit Antarabangsa landslideSHAH ALAM, Nov 22 — Residents in Bukit Antarabangsa are not surprised that a burst pipe caused last Dec 6’s killer landslide as the leafy suburb has always been waterlogged despite a lack of rain. >Read more |
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Penang CM says land conversion brought RM8.2m revenue PENANG, Nov 22 — Penang profited RM8.2 million when it converted 1.4 hectares of land for the PDC Heritage Hotel (PHH) joint-venture project from leasehold to freehold, Chief Minister Lim ... Read More |
Teoh’s second autopsy could take 5 hours UPDATED By Syed Jaymal Zahiid KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — The remains of Teoh Beng Hock are now undergoing a second post-mortem that is expected to take up to five hours by Su... Read More |
Sabah tracks orang-utans with radio transmitters SANDAKAN, Nov 22 — The Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) has marked a new milestone with its orang-utan work by being the first in the world to use transmitter implants to ... Read More |
Penang exco man denies quit talkPENANG, Nov 22 — Sungai Puyu assemblyman Phee Boon Poh has denied that he has resigned as Penang state executive councillor and assemblyman. Phee, who is Penang Health, Welfare, Caring Society ... Read More |
Double joy for MAS KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 — It was a double celebration for Malaysia Airlines recently when it was awarded the 5-Star Airline for the fifth consecutive year and the World's Best ... Read More |
Cuti-Cuti 1 Malaysia dance fest poised to set recordIPOH, Nov 22 — The Cuti-Cuti 1 Malaysia Dance Festival at Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 6 is set to enter the Malaysia Book of Records as it ... Read More |
Anwar calls on Pakatan states to lead by exampleBy Shazwan Mustafa Kamal KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 – Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim challenged Pakatan Rakyat (PR) states today to be role models of good governance and reforms in order ... Read More |
RM600m to rehabilitate nine military campsMIRI, Nov 21 – The government has allocated RM600 million to rehabilitate nine military camps that are in a state of disrepair, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid ... Read More |
Liow says to call off EGM II only if fresh polls are held this yearBy Lee Wei Lian PETALING JAYA, Nov 21 – MCA vice president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai says that a date for fresh party elections is being discussed with his ... Read More |
Teoh body exhumed UPDATED By Syed Jaymal Zahiid KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 — The exhumation of Teoh Beng Hock’s body for a second autopsy, ordered by the inquest into his recent death, has been completed. ... Read More |
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World
Bushfires burn as Australia prepares final ETS laws SYDNEY, Nov 22 - After months of political haggling the Australian government will unveil its revised carbon trading laws this week, with a vote expected by the year’s final day ... Read More |
Poll boost for UK’s Brown as Tories’ lead slashed LONDON, Nov 22 — Britain’s Labour Party has slashed the main opposition Conservative Party’s opinion poll lead to six points, giving the government its best showing in almost a year ... Read More |
China mine explosion death toll reaches 87 HEGANG (China), Nov 22 — The death toll from China’s latest coal mine disaster reached 87 as hopes dimmed today that more survivors would be found a day after a ... Read More |
Israeli planes strike targets in Gaza GAZA, Nov 22 — Israeli planes carried out air strikes against targets in the Gaza Strip today, injuring seven Palestinians, Palestinian medical workers said. An army spokesman said the strikes, which ... Read More |
Colombia’s Uribe seeks to ease Venezuela tensions CUCUTA, Colombia, Nov 22 — Colombian President Alvaro Uribe yesterday ruled out any military retaliation against Venezuela after Venezuelan troops dynamited two cross-border footbridges. “The fellow republic of Venezuela will never ... Read More |
Bowing towards controversy TOKYO, Nov 22 — A foreign dignitary bowing to Emperor Akihito? The Japanese at first paid no particular attention when United States President Barack Obama deftly executed an awe-inspiring 90-degree bow ... Read More |
Survey of Pakistan’s young predicts ‘disaster’ if needs not met LAHORE, Nov 22 — Pakistan will face a “demographic disaster” if it does not address the needs of its young generation, the largest in the country’s history, whose views reflect ... Read More |
HK teen models spur worship, debate HONG KONG, Nov 22 — It is of no surprise that people first noticed Chrissie Chau only when she stripped and walked through throngs of young office workers downtown, wearing ... Read More |
‘Big Bang’ experiment advancing fastGENEVA, Nov 21 – After a year’s delay, scientists at the world’s biggest accelerator have restarted an experiment to recreate “Big Bang” conditions that had sparked suggestions the earth would ... Read More |
Rocket hits luxury hotel in Afghan capitalUPDATED KABUL, Nov 21 – A rocket hit the outside wall of the Serena luxury hotel in the Afghan capital on Saturday wounding one Afghan soldier on the street outside, another ... Read More |
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Sports
Chelsea and Man United win while Arsenal lose LONDON, Nov 22 — Chelsea trounced Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-0 to stay five points clear of champions Manchester United at the top of the Premier League on Saturday. United kept pace with ... Read More |
Real top La Liga after Barca held in Bilbao MADRID, Nov 22 — Real Madrid replaced Barcelona at the top of La Liga yesterday after they beat Racing Santander 1-0 at home and the champions were held 1-1 at ... Read More |
A name stained by a moment’s folly By Rob Hughes NOV 22 — There is no cure for what Thierry Henry is feeling right now. Since his youth, he has been loved for what he does and he craved ... Read More |
Rivals Bolt and Gay excited about Diamond League MONTE CARLO, Nov 22 — Jamaican triple Olympic and world champion Usain Bolt and main sprint rival Tyson Gay have praised the new Diamond League series while declining to say ... Read More |
Equally mediocreLIVERPOOL, Nov 22 — As a first dividend on the desert-oil fund, Manchester City's avowed intent is to knock one of the top four clubs of the English Premier League ... Read More |
US qualify for 2011 rugby World Cup in New ZealandLAUDERHILL (Florida), Nov 22 — The United States qualified for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand with a 27-6 victory over Uruguay yesterday. The Eagles, who had qualified for ... Read More |
Mercedes play down Schumacher comeback speculation LONDON, Nov 21 – Mercedes have played down, without completely dismissing, media speculation that seven times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher could come out of retirement as Jenson Button’s ... Read More |
Fifa says no to replay as playoff row rumbles onLONDON, Nov 21 —A day that began with FIFA ruling out a replay of the France v Ireland World Cup playoff ended, after pleas, denials and opinions from all quarters, ... Read More |
English roundup, Man U struggling at the backLONDON, Nov 21 — Brief news from the Premier League ahead of this weekend’s matches: * Manchester United are still struggling defensively before their home game against Everton today (0130 Malaysian ... Read More |
I want to play for England after World Cup, says BeckhamLONDON, Nov 21 — David Beckham wants to continue playing for England even after next year’s World Cup finals in South Africa, he was quoted as saying today. “If we won ... Read More |
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Business
EU fund aims to boost business cooperation KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 - The European Union (EU) has allocated €600,000 (RM2.4 million) to further boost Malaysia-EU business cooperation, says Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Commission ... Read More |
IPhone to go on sale in South Korea SEOUL, Nov 22 — Apple’s iPhone will go on sale in South Korea this week, offered by the country’s No 2 mobile carrier KT Corp, KT said today. South Korea, a ... Read More |
All that glitters is not NEW YORK, Nov 22 — Get this: Goldman Sachs will be taking out the garbage at Thanksgiving. The giant United States investment bank is better known for raking in the profits, ... Read More |
Putin announces more aid as Russia exits crisisST PETERSBURG, Nov 21 – Vladimir Putin pledged on Saturday to widen Russia’s anti-crisis aid package with a car scrappage scheme and mortgage support to jolt the economy out of ... Read More |
AirAsia sells 28,000 seats for Kolkata routes KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 – AirAsia has sold 28,000 seats to date for the Kuala Lumpur and Kolkata sector. Open for sale on Oct 15, the airline said the new route ... Read More |
PKNS to reap RM380m from property sales next yearPETALING JAYA, Nov 21 – The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) expects to accrue RM380 million from the sale of properties next year, said its Deputy General Manager (Administration and ... Read More |
Dirty money in Sin City LOS ANGELES, Nov 21 — Las Vegas has cleaned up since its days as a magnet for ill-gotten mobster gains, but a Canadian insider trading scam has exposed the smaller-scale ... Read More |
Economic revival gives Najib a boost KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 — The Najib administration received a fillip yesterday with new economic data showing that the prime minister’s moves to rev up the economy are working. Gross domestic ... Read More |
Google phone strategy takes off SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 21 — Google Inc has won a seat at the smartphone table. Two years after the Web search leader announced its plan to barge into the market, a ... Read More |
Hershey mulls RM58b solo bid for Cadbury PHILADELPHIA, Nov 21 — US chocolate maker Hershey Co is considering launching a bid of at least US$17 billion (RM58 billion) for chocolatier Cadbury Plc as it seeks to trump ... Read More |
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Opinion
Buy and sell... it’s all a game NOV 22 — The 3rd international art market or Artexpo Malaysia is on this week in Kuala Lumpur. This will be a good opportunity for anyone interested in the sport ... Read More |
Corruption is a two-player gameNOV 22 — Malaysians are a funny lot. We’ll rant and rave about institutional corruption yet have no qualms whatsoever partaking in bribery on a personal level. One minute it’s ... Read More |
Port Dickson: Back in the gameNOV 22 — I am rediscovering holiday destinations of my childhood this visit back home through my son and am pleased to say that the good memories I have are ... Read More |
Gems to savourNOV 22 — Instead of writing about what I am reading (or read) recently, I thought I'd take a peek into the future. To look at what I'd like to ... Read More |
From hopeful to hopeless, this could be the week for RedsNOV 21 — If there is one thing that Rafa Benitez has learnt over the past two years, it is recognising the missing link in his Liverpool squad. Prior to ... Read More |
Umno’s politics of engagementNOV 21 — “If I were Chinese, I, too, would not support the MCA.” Those words will ring in the ear of every single MCA member for a long time as ... Read More |
The Apprentice: MCANov 21 — In last week’s episode of The Apprentice: MCA, things got even worse for the Third Force as Datuk Seri Ong Trump Keat fired Youth chief Datuk Wee ... Read More |
We need to talk about Robert EnkeNOV 21 — A few years ago, when Robbie Williams* declared that he was suffering from depression, the general media and public reaction was mixed. Here was a guy who, ... Read More |
‘Hansen v Hughes: Part 2’ as Reds host CityNOV 21 — Alan Hansen: former Liverpool defender and captain, now television pundit. Mark Hughes: former Manchester United striker, now Manchester City manager. The pair clashed on many occasions on the ... Read More |
This time, they got it rightNOV 21 — When I first read about the decision in Tan Boon Wah’s case, I almost teared up. I rarely get emotional over events in the news, but human ... Read More |
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Showbiz
Singer Robbie Williams to court investors LONDON, Nov 22 — British singer Robbie Williams may sell the right to half his future album, touring and sponsorship earnings in a £50 million (RM270 million) deal, one of ... Read More |
‘Twilight’ sequel sets new opening-day record LOS ANGELES, Nov 22 — “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” smashed the record for a single-day opening at the North American box office, and was on track to score one ... Read More |
Jackson’s glove sells for US$350,000 at auction NEW YORK, Nov 22 — Michael Jackson’s famous white glove sold for US$350,000 (RM1.19 million) at a memorabilia auction yesterday, soaring far past pre-sale estimates, while a black jacket he ... Read More |
Jackson’s doctor says others gave him propofol LOS ANGELES, Nov 21 —Michael Jackson's personal physician told investigators he was not the first doctor to give the pop star propofol, the powerful anesthetic that was one of the ... Read More |
Emmis to exit Hungary after losing radio licence BUDAPEST, Nov 21 —US-based radio broadcaster Emmis Communications Corp has said it will leave Hungary after losing a commercial radio licence it had held for 12 years in a tender ... Read More |
Britney Spears’ ex-boyfriend, photographer jailed LOS ANGELES, Nov 21 — A celebrity photographer who briefly dated Britney Spears at the height of her career meltdown was sentenced to 45 days in jail yesterday after clashing ... Read More |
South Korean model Daul Kim found dead in ParisPARIS, Nov 20 — South Korean model Daul Kim was found hanged in her Paris apartment yesterday, a spokeswoman for the city prosecutor’s office said. Police were investigating the cause of ... Read More |
Susan Boyle aims to turn celebrity into album sales LONDON, Nov 20 - Scottish singer Susan Boyle, one of the biggest stars of the Internet age, seeks to turn global celebrity into record sales next week with the release ... Read More |
Lou Dobbs mulls run for White House, Senate PHOENIX, Nov 20 - A week after abruptly quitting his longtime job as a CNN television news host and commentator, Lou Dobbs said yesterday he is considering career options including ... Read More |
A surprise gets buzz for Oscars LOS ANGELES, Nov 20 — A few weeks ago “Crazy Heart” was just another invisible movie, one with so little promise that the company that made it refused to put ... Read More |
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