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Thousands attend Pakatan rally in Malacca

MALACCA: Thousands of people thronged a Pakatan Rakyat rally to protest the results of the 13th general election at Kampung Bukit Katil Square here on Friday.

Cops uncover extortion gang targeting China entreprenuers

KUALA LUMPUR: The police have uncovered a gang of thugs which lure unsuspecting entrepreneurs from China to the city before extorting them of large sums of money.

EC: Photograph of ‘blackout’ on polling day was a lie

KUALA LUMPUR: Preliminary investigation by the Election Commission (EC) revealed that a photograph posted on the internet showing that a blackout purportedly occurred during vote-counting for the 13th general election (GE13) was an act recorded even before the GE13.

Traffic slow heading north

KUALA LUMPUR: South-bound traffic along North-South Expressway (Plus) was reported smooth while north-bound traffic was reported to be slow.

Barisan mulls name change. Parti 1Malaysia?

PETALING JAYA: Ruling coalition Barisan Nasional is mulling changing its name as part of its evolution to respond to current needs, and among the names it is looking at is Parti 1Malaysia.

Civil and Syariah laws should be reviewed to prevent child marriage, says Azizah

KOTA KINABALU: The civil and syariah laws in the country should be reviewed to allow for a stricter regulations on child marriage, Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Azizah Mohd Dun.

Palanivel denies “no contest resolution” allegations

KUALA LUMPUR: MIC president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel has brushed off allegations that branches will hold a meeting to pass a 'no contest' resolution for the party's top posts.

Idris Jusoh to sue PKR and Rafizi for slander

BESUT: Second Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh will sue Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) and its strategy director Mohd Rafizi Ramli for slander.

Mural proves so popular, owner forced to whitewash it

GEORGE TOWN: An artist who painted a mural of a merry old couple on the wooden exterior wall of a house in Chew Jetty here has now covered it in white paint and obscuring it completely, ironically because of its popularity.

MIC is the 'mother party of the Indian community', not Hindraf, says Palanivel

KUALA LUMPUR: Adamant that the MIC is the "mother party of the Indian community" since 1946, party president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel wants the Indian Affairs Unit under the Prime Minister's Department to be placed under MIC leadership, and not Hindraf.

Malaysian Buddhists celebrate Wesak Day

KUALA LUMPUR: Visitors came as early as 7am to the Buddhist Maha Vihara here to commemorate Wesak Day on Friday. Devotees presented flowers, lit candles, sought blessings and made offerings to the monks to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha.

Robber shot dead after attacking out-of-uniform cop with meat cleaver

KUALA LUMPUR: A man armed with a meat cleaver made a fatal choice when he tried to rob and attack an out-of-uniform policeman at a bank in Damansara Utama early Friday.

PKR preparing five-year GE14 'war' plan, says Azmin (updated)

PETALING JAYA: PKR is determined to spend the next five years preparing for the 14th general election.

Tian, Tamrin and Haris released after remand denied (updated)

KUALA LUMPUR: PKR vice-president Tian Chua, PAS member Tamrin Ghafar and Anything But Umno head Haris Ibrahim have been released from police custody after the Magistrate rejected the police’s application for remand.

Sea lanes, barter trading to be reviewed, says Esscom D-G

KOTA KINABALU: A review of the designated sea lanes for passenger and commercial ships as well as the traditional barter trading is on the cards in efforts to further strengthen sea border security in the east coast.

Najib and Palanivel to discuss deaths in police custody

KUALA LUMPUR: The recent death in police custody and strengthening of the Indian community will be among the issues that MIC president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel will discuss when he meets with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak next week.

Single-party Barisan Nasional is feasible, says Muhyiddin

PHUKET: The proposal to turn Barisan Nasional into a single party is rational and needs to be studied in detail to ensure continuous support from the people in future, said party deputy chief Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

Rafizi: PKR filing election petition for Balik Pulau parliamentary seat

PETALING JAYA: PKR will be filing an election petition for the Balik Pulau parliamentary seat.

Karpal calls for state-level Senate elections

GEORGE TOWN: DAP national chairman Karpal Singh is calling for Parliament to enact a law to allow Senate elections in all states.

Copies of Opposition tabloids seized for violating permit

PUTRAJAYA: Some 3,000 copies of tabloids published by the Opposition parties have been seized in a nationwide operation for violating the printing permit.

Rally organisers told to adhere to Act or face the music

PUTRAJAYA: Those who do not adhere to the Peaceful Assembly Act will “pay a heavy price” for their offence, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Three held over May 13 statements

KUALA LUMPUR: Police arrested three opposition figures under the Sedition Act while the Home Ministry seized some 3,000 copies of Opposition party organs as the authorities moved to put a stop to alleged attempts to overthrow the Government through street protests.

Umno leaders back police action against those who utter seditious remarks

PETALING JAYA: Umno leaders have commended the police for upholding the law in arresting people found to have infringed the Sedition Act 1948.

KL car number plates to bear ‘W1A’

PUTRAJAYA: The new vehicle registration plates for Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur will start with “W1A”. Acting Transport Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, who announced this Thursday, said the new series would start once the “WYY” series ends.

Thousands throng thanksgiving rally by DAP

PETALING JAYA: The rally organised by the Federal Territory and Selangor DAP to thank the rakyat for their support during the general election drew thousands.

Set aside differences, Malaysians told

KUALA LUMPUR: In conjunction with Wesak Day, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has called on all Malaysians, regardless of race or ethnicity, to come together as one.

Fernandes does his first firing in Apprentice Asia

PETALING JAYA: Reality TV show The Apprentice Asia has taken off with one contestant being “fired” by AirAsia boss Tan Sri Tony Fernandes after a premiere that saw two teams competing to sell fish in their first challenge.

Adam pleads not guilty to giving seditious speech

KUALA LUMPUR: Student activist Adam Adli Abd Halim has pleaded not guilty in a Sessions Court to a charge of uttering seditious words at the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall.

Large migrant population a security risk to Sabah, RCI told

KOTA KINABALU: The presence of large migrant population in Sabah poses a certain security threat to the state and its people, Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Hamza Taib told the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI).

Arrest of Opposition figures not political, say cops

PETALING JAYA: The police have slammed critics of the arrest of Opposition figures and activists, stressing that it was not politically motivated.

Pakatan uncowed by seizure of party organs

PETALING JAYA: PKR has insisted that it would not be intimidated by the confiscation of copies of Suara Keadilan and other party organs from shops and distributors nationwide by the Home Ministry.

NUJ slams attacks on journalists covering vigils

GEORGE TOWN: The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has condemned the attacks on journalists covering a series of candlelight vigils held to show solidarity for student activist Adam Adli Abdul Halim.

MACC starts probe into payment in rape-marry case

KOTA KINABALU: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has started its investigation into a claim of possible corrupt practice involved in the case of a restaurant manager charged with raping an underage girl here.

PKR condemns arrest of trio

PETALING JAYA: PKR has condemned the arrests of its vice-president Tian Chua, activist Haris Ibrahim and Tamrin Ghafar under the Sedition Act.

Task force soon on lock-up murder

KUALA LUMPUR: A task force has been formed to investigate the death of N. Dharmendran, who is believed to have been murdered while in police custody.

PKR to file election petitions in court

PETALING JAYA: Pakatan Rakyat will file petitions in court to challenge the results of the 13th general election in 29 parliamentary constituencies as well as a number of state seats.

PKR congress likely to see much debate

PETALING JAYA: The PKR congress beginning today is expected to draw sharp debates on the recently-concluded general election.

Still waiting for Khalid to name state exco line-up

PETALING JAYA: Selangor remains the only state whose exco line-up has yet to be named following the impasse over the number of seats to be allocated to the respective Pakatan Rakyat member parties.

Chua: Mutual respect vital

PETALING JAYA: MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek says mutual respect between people of different races and religions should be appreciated.

Malacca temple planning week-long celebration

MALACCA: The historic city is poised to witness a busy week ahead as the Seck Kia Eenh (SKE) Buddhist Temple here is planning a week-long Wesak Day celebration starting today.

Aggressive marketing essential to promote tourism, says DPM

PHUKET: Malaysia must be more aggressive in its tourism promotion to remain competitive among neighbouring countries.

Moneylending firm apologises to retiree over harassment

KUALA LUMPUR: The management of a moneylending company ac-cused of harassing a defaulter’s family has apologised to the victims.

Nazri: Fair bid for contracts

PUTRAJAYA: Barely a week into his new portfolio, Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz has instructed his officers to get an MACC representative to sit in the ministry’s tender board meetings for contract awarding.

Don’t forget the basic values, says Raja Nazrin

IPOH: A successful nation could face ruin if its people forget the basic values that propelled them to greatness in the first place, said the Regent of Perak Raja Dr Nazrin Shah.

Hindraf memo on robbery case

SHAH ALAM: The Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) has submitted a memorandum to the Selangor police headquarters to express its dissatisfaction over the way the police had allegedly handled a robbery case in Klang.

Kedah to review housing policy to ensure development of property industry

ALOR SETAR: The Kedah Government will review the housing policy made by the previous administration including the housing quota and land swapping status.

MP wants mosque rebuilt by July

HULU TERENGGANU: The newly-elected MP of Hulu Terengganu wants the Kampung Binjai Kertas mosque to be rebuilt in time for Ramadan in July.

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DJ stands by hubby in molest case

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Marsha to play orang asli rape victim in her new film

SINGER and actress Marsha Milan Londoh will play the part of an orang asli rape victim in her next film, Harian Metro reported.

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