| No progress over Malay Indian families' land title request Malay Indian families living in Sekinchan since the 1950s have claimed that there has been no progress by the authorities in ruling over their land... | |
| Teacher conveys apology for using racial slurs against Malay Indian students A teacher of a secondary school in Malaysia's Bukit Jambul area has issued an apology for using racial slurs and vulgar words against five Malay Indian... |
| Indians held in Malaysia SINGAPORE: Twenty-four Indian citizens have been detained in Malaysia in a suspected case of human trafficking by two Pakistanis, said police in Ipoh on Thursday, according to the Malaysian national... |
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| INS proposes China JV for health drinks ] has proposed a joint venture with a China-based company in Guangzhou to distribute the group’s wheatgrass canned drinks and healthy drinks series in that country.In a statement, INS said its... |
| AmFIRST REIT undertakes further acquisitions ] for RM51.5 million cash, to be injected into AmFirst Real Estate Investment Trust (AmFIRST REIT).In a statement on Sept 2, Am ARA REIT Managers Sdn Bhd, the REIT's manager, said FSBM had accepted... |
| Malaysia’s gay community begins to push the limits When Malaysia’s only openly homosexual pastor announced he was establishing the nation’s first gay church, the proposal was met with a torrent of outrage and criticism.Reverend Ouyang Wen Feng... |
| Malaysia Refrains From Raising Interest Rate as Rebound Cools Sept. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Malaysia’s central bank left interest rates unchanged after three consecutive increases, choosing to support growth as the global recovery... |
| Malaysia's key interest rate remains unchanged BANK Negara Malaysia (BNM) left borrowing costs unchanged at 2.75 per cent yesterday as it warned that the global economy's slowing growth could affect Malaysia. Economists think the central bank's... |
| Inciting hatred among races will hamper country's growth: DPM PUTRAJAYA: The Government's socio-economic development programmes will not succeed if there are parties consistently inciting anger and hatred among the races, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri... |
| Public should trust the mainstream media: Najib KUALA LUMPUR: The public should trust the mainstream media as it is fact-based, compared to the opinion-based alternative media, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. The Prime Minister said some of the... |
| Malaysia appreciates role in Philippine peace process KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia today expressed gratitude and appreciation over the decision for Malaysia to play a role in the peace process between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP)... |
| Malaysia Leaves Benchmark Rate Unchanged As Global Growth Moderates (RTTNews) - Malaysia's central bank on Thursday decided to retain its benchmark overnight policy rate at 2.75% as global growth momentum moderated. The key policy rate OPR was left unchanged after... |
| Indonesia vows to solve border dispute with Malaysia peacefully Indonesia has decided to solve border dispute with Malaysia through diplomatic channel in a bid to avoid disturbing stability in the southeast Asian region, Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty... |
| Sunway City acquiring 45% stake in Sunway Lagoon for RM128.57m ] (SunCity) has proposed to acquire a 45% stake in theme park operator Sunway Lagoon Sdn Bhd (SLSB) for RM128.57 million and raise its shareholding to 96%. SunCity, which owns 51% of SLSB, said on... |
| AMMB says won’t cut profit margins to gain market share ] said it would not cut profit margins to gain market share in the mortgage business. "Competition is key but we are not one of those that offer cut-throat rates to get the business. We are cautious... |
| Special Home Ministry unit set up to monitor Internet: Hishammuddin KUALA LUMPUR: A special unit has been set up to monitor postings on the Internet that can cause disunity and racial tension among the people, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.... |
| Malaysia Refrains From Raising Rate as Rebound Cools Malaysia started raising interest rates before any other Asian central bank this year to reduce what officials say is the risk of financial imbalances caused by keeping borrowing costs too low for... |
| Malaysia cbank stands pat, no more hikes in 2010 * Malaysia cbank holds rate <MYINTR=ECI> at 2.75 percent * Says rates are "appropriate" and "consistent" * Says inflation to remain moderate going into 2011 * Economists... |
| Malaysia holds rates steady at 2.75pc Malaysia’s central bank held its key interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent today, as expected, after three consecutive hikes, warning that a slowing global economy could act as a drag on... |
| Malaysia exports up 13.5pc in July Malaysia said today its exports, the mainstay of the economy, rose 13.5 per cent year-on-year in July due to higher demand for electronic goods, the country’s main exports. The trade ministry... |
| Malaysia July Exports Growth Slows (RTTNews) - Malaysia's exports increased at a slower pace in July, a report by the Department of Statistics showed on Thursday. Exports increased 13.5% on an annual basis to MYR billion in July, but... |
| Malaysian Central Bank Leaves Key Policy Rate Unchanged (RTTNews) - Malaysia's central bank on Thursday decided to maintain the overnight policy rate at 2.75%, as expected by economists. The monetary policy committee observed that the decision to retain... |
| Malaysia frees 'JI man' after 8 years An alleged member of the Jemaah Islamiah (JI) militant group has been released from detention after being held without trial for almost eight years, Malaysian police said on Thursday,Police... |
| Sabah CM: Pang to remain in state cabinet for time being KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Peter Pang En Yin, who quit the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Wednesday, Sept 1, will be retained in the state cabinet for the moment, Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa... |
| Shares close higher, KLCI at new high KUALA LUMPUR: Share prices on Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Thursday, Sept 2, with the benchmark index touching a new high supported by buyinginterests on selected key heavyweights, dealers said. ... |
| #Flash* Bank Negara maintains OPR at 2.75% KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75% during its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Thursday, Sept 2. The central bank said the MPC... |
| Samsung to challenge iPad with own tablet BERLIN: Samsung Electronics' first tablet computer will go on sale in two weeks, it said on Thursday, Sept 2, joining the hunt to challenge Apple's iPad.Global handset vendors and PC makers including... |
| General : Deep Sea Fishing Licences Frozen You are not an authorised user. Please contact us 03-20504478 immediately so we may assist you.-->KUALA TERENGGANU, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The Terengganu Fisheries Department has stopped accepting... |
| Asian markets sustained rally PETALING JAYA: Asian stocks sustained its rally for the day, lifted by economic optimism, thanks to faster-than-estimated manufacturing growth in the US and China. At 5pm, the FBM KLCI rose 9.11... |
| Former MPAJ director Abdul Kudus freed of bribery charge SHAH ALAM: The High Court here acquitted and discharged former Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) enforcement director Kapt (Rtd) Abdul Kudus Ahmad of bribery involving RM59,000, after it set aside... |
| Peter Pang to be retained in Sabah cabinet KOTA KINABALU: Datuk Peter Pang En Yin, who quit the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Wednesday, will be retained in the state cabinet for the moment, Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said.... |
| Malaysia, Indonesia spat may go to court Malaysia says its ongoing maritime border spat with Indonesia, which has recently triggered angry protests, could end up in the International Court of Justice. Deputy Foreign Minister Richard Riot... |
| Malaysia reaps reform benefits ethnic Malays was repealed. It is perhaps no coincidence that the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (full name, FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI, and based upon the share prices of the 30 largest companies... |
| Baidu to focus mobile Internet investment on search biz HONG KONG: Baidu Inc, operator of China's dominant search engine, said on Thursday. Sept 2 that it will focus its future mobile Internet investments on its core search business as it takes aim at... |
| Susilo: Indonesia and Malaysia need to resolve border issues immediately JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono wants the boundary problems between Indonesia and Malaysia to be resolved immediately in order to maintain the cordial relations between the two countries,... |
| Genting chairman reduces stakes in Genting, GentingM ] and Genting Malaysia Bhd. A filing with Bursa Malaysia showed he disposed of 169,000 shares of Genting Bhd at RM9.01 apiece on Aug 27 and another 100,000 shares on Aug 30 at RM9.41 each. This saw... |
| EPF sells 2m Zelan shares ] from Aug 18-20, reducing its stake to 11.47% or 64.61 million shares. A filing with Bursa Malaysia on Thursday, Sept 2 showed the EPF sold one million shares on Aug 18 and another one million on... |
| RAM Ratings reaffirms Silver Bird’s debt notes, but still negative on long-term ratings ]’s RM70 million Serial Bonds (2005/2012), as well as the A2/P2 ratings of its RM30 million commercial papers/medium-term notes programme (2005/2012). “Meanwhile, the negative outlook on the... |
| Malaysia charges editor over satirical blog post Kuala Lumpur - An editor at a Malaysian newspaper wascharged on Thursday with publishing false information in a satirical blog post lampooning the state-owned electricity company.Irwan Abdul Rahman,... |
| Business : MAS Offers Attractive Deals At Matta Fair You are not an authorised user. Please contact us 03-20504478 immediately so we may assist you.-->KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is offering attractive deals for domestic... |
| General : KTMB Personnel To Help Run Arafah-Mina Electric Train Service You are not an authorised user. Please contact us 03-20504478 immediately so we may assist you.-->KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The expertise of 63 Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) personnel... |
| Business : Bank Rakyat To Open Ninth Branch In Kedah You are not an authorised user. Please contact us 03-20504478 immediately so we may assist you.-->LANGKAWI, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Bank Rakyat will open a branch in Kuala Nerang, its ninth in Kedah,... |
| Business : Malaysia Narrows BOP Deficit In Q2 You are not an authorised user. Please contact us 03-20504478 immediately so we may assist you.-->KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The deficit in Malaysia's overall balance of payments (BOP)... |
| General : Malaysians In UAE Unite In Celebrating National Day You are not an authorised user. Please contact us 03-20504478 immediately so we may assist you.-->By Muin Abdul Majid DUBAI, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Spirited shouts of "Merdeka" rang out as Malaysians... |
| Anson Wong pleads guilty to exporting snakes without permit SEPANG: A businessman pleaded guilty at the Sessions Court here to exporting 95 snakes without permit last week. Wong Keng Liang, better known as Anson Wong, 52, believed to be an international... |
| AMMB to start family takaful business in June next year KUALA LUMPUR: AMMB Holdings Bhd, one of the four joint ventures to get the family takaful licences, will get the business started in June 2011, group managing director Cheah Tek Kuang said today. "We... |
