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RM6.13m worth of firecrackers seized this year
The Customs Department has seized 158,982.85kg of firecrackers and fireworks worth RM6.13mil for the first eight months of this year.

Lenggeng assemblyman charged with graft (updated)
Lenggeng assemblyman Mustafa Salim was charged with two counts of corruption at the Seremban Sessions Court Friday morning.


Thai Cabinet to hold referendum
Thailand?s Cabinet agreed to hold a referendum on a civic group?s street campaign to oust Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej that has paralysed the government for the last 10 days and raised fears of violence and economic chaos.

Three navy vessels to protect Malaysian ships in Gulf of Aden
Three Malaysian Navy ships are on their way to the Middle East to provide security cover for Malaysian ships sailing the pirate-infested Gulf of Aden.

Pray that oil prices stay low, says PM
Petrol pump prices will be reviewed again on Oct 1 and if the present trend of crude oil prices continues consumers can expect some good news.

Higher fuel prices won?t deter travellers, says Matta
Malaysians will still travel within and outside the country despite higher fuel prices but they will travel less than before, according to Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta).





New LRT lines may save billions in fuel costs
More than a million Klang Valley residents stand to benefit from the extension and new light rail transit lines announced in Budget 2009, a three-fold increase from current levels.

Barisan reps asked to hand in passports for study trip
Barisan Nasional MPs have been asked to submit their passports for an overseas study trip ahead of Sept 16, the date that is being bandied about for supposed defections to take place.

Ahmad: Why should I apologise?
Bukit Bendera Umno division chief Datuk Ahmad Ismail has refused to apologise over his racist remark calling the Chinese community ?immigrants who do not deserve equal rights?.

Even Pak Lah trying to get in touch with Ahmad
It is not only journalist who are pursuing Bukit Bendera Umno division chief Datuk Ahmad Ismail.

Perak deputy chief the latest candidate in veep race
MCA central committee member Datuk Kong Cho Ha will be contesting the post of vice-president in the October party elections.

Liow ready for bigger role
MCA Youth chief Datuk Liow Tiong Lai is ready to take up bigger and more challenging responsibilities in the party by contesting one of the four vice-president?s posts after being active in the wing for 22 years.

Perak MCA divisions back Ka Chuan
At least 20 Perak MCA divisions have declared full support for state chief Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan to contest the party's deputy presidency.

Three-year permits for temple workers
The problem faced by Hindu and Buddhist temples and Sikh gurdwaras when applying for priests, musicians and artisans from India looks set to be resolved after the Home Ministry sent a written directive telling the Immigration officials to issue three-year work permits to these applicants.

MIC obtained land for HQ by legal means, says Subra
The MIC applied and obtained approval to build its headquarters on a piece of land in Bandar Utama in 2000, its secretary-general Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam said.

Employers will soon have to insure their maids
People who hire domestic maids will soon be required to buy insurance for their helpers under a proposed amendment to the Employment Act and Workers? Compensation Act.

?Balik kampung? train tickets still available
There are still seats available on KTM for Malaysians looking to return home during the festive period.

More bus licences for Raya rush home
Temporary express bus permits or temporary variation licences (LPS) will be issued on the spot to put an additional 2,000 buses on the road for the balik kampung rush this Hari Raya.

Governement to launch plan to produce more researchers
The ?MyBrain15? programme, a critical agenda under the National Higher Education Strategic Plan to produce 100,000 researchers and PhD holders in 15 years, will be launched this month.

Eight states record increase in dengue cases
Several states, including Selangor and Johor, recorded an increase in dengue cases last week with a total of 763 cases reported during the period.

More reading food labels
At least half of Malaysian shoppers care about the amount of fat, sugar, preservatives and colouring when buying packaged food, a Nielsen Global Online Consumer Survey revealed.

New private hospital opens in KL
Malaysia is now home to yet another private medical centre and this one intends to set higher standards for healthcare.

Malaysia wins bid to host Paralympic assembly
Malaysia obtained eight votes against one to win the bid for hosting the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) world general assembly in Kuala Lumpur in November 2009.

New route for AirAsia
AirAsia has launched a new domestic route from Kota Kinabalu to Labuan with fares from as low as RM9.00.

Pak Samad dies at 84
Media icon Tan Sri A. Samad Ismail, more affectionately known as Pak Samad, died yesterday at the Pantai Medical Centre here from lung infection and kidney failure.

Avoid Bangkok rally grounds
The Government has advised Malaysians in Bangkok to be vigilant when they go out.



 
 
 
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