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M’sia urges US not to supply old defence equipment

The Defence Ministry has asked United States defence equipment companies not to market old equipment to Malaysia and in the Asean region.

Jealous man kills wife and hangs himself

It was a tragic and violent end for a couple caught in a love triangle when the 41-year-old husband brutally murdered his wife before hanging himself at their home in Taman Seri Redan, Masjid Tanah, here.

Karpal sedition case: ‘Sultan can be brought to court’

Two prosecution witnesses, who had filed police reports claiming veteran lawyer Karpal Singh was seditious, agreed with him Tuesday that the Sultan could in fact be brought to court after being informed that there were such provisions under the Federal Constitution.

Missing boy reunited with parents

A six-year-old boy who was reported missing while playing at the playground of Sri Kota Flats, Cheras, on Saturday was reunited with his parents Tuesday.

Thai red shirts pour blood in front of Government House

Thailand's red-shirted demonstrators poured blood in front of the Government House at about 4.55pm (5.55pm Malaysian time) local time Tuesday, as a measure to pressure the government to dissolve the parliament, Thai News Agency said.

Kindie assistant, 47, charged with raping pre-school girl, 4

47-year-old kindergarten assistant was charged in a Sessions Court here Tuesday with raping a four-year-old girl who was attending the pre-school where he had worked two years ago.

Shahrizat wants urgent probe on underage marriage of 11-yr-old

Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil urged the police and the Attorney-General’s Chambers to investigate urgently the case of a young girl who was married off to a 41-year-old man.

Man charged with incest to go to jail after guarantor withdraws

A lorry driver charged with committing an unnatural sex act had to go to jail and ordered to undergo an observation at Hospital Bahagia after his half-brother withdrew his pledge.

Sabah CM calls for water rationing

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman wants the State Water Department and all its district offices to begin water rationing in areas experiencing acute water shortage following the dry spell.

Remains of Aussie soldiers found in Indonesian Borneo

The bodies of two Australian soldiers lost during top-secret operations inside Indonesian Borneo during the Confrontation between Malaysia and Indonesia in 1965 have been found.

Najib: Racial prejudice is main bar to 1Malaysia concept

The biggest hurdle to the overall success of the 1Malaysia concept is a fear that racial prejudices will not be dealt with, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said.

Sodomy: Anwar withdraws appeal to recuse judge

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has withdrawn his appeal to recuse a High Court judge from his ongoing sodomy trial.

Malaysian fund manager tried to flee to KL, court told

Malaysian who formerly oversaw a Macquarie fund team responsible for handling billions of pounds in Britain has told a court in Australia he was emotionally distressed when he tried to flee to Kuala Lumpur illegally earlier this month, a newspaper report said.

MCA polls: Ong Ka Ting says he will contest presidency

Former MCA president Tan Sri Ong Ka Ting announced Tuesday that he would contest the president's post in the party polls on March 28.

Bangladeshi cleared of bribing policeman

The Sessions Court here acquitted and discharged a Bangladeshi contractor of a charge of bribing a police officer seven years ago.

Anwar withdraws appeal on judge's recusal in sodomy trial

Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has withdrawn his appeal to recuse the judge in his sodomy trial.

Traffic enforcement cameras to go on by May

The trial run for cameras under the road automated enforcement system (AES) will begin in May in Perak and Selangor.

Sarawak to get its own fire and rescue airbase

The Fire and Rescue Department will build an airbase in Sarawak under the 10th Malaysia Plan to step up search and rescue efficiency in East Malaysia.

Opposition walks out on the House in IGP motion

Opposition members staged a walkout en bloc when the Chair refused to allow debate on a motion asking the Inspector-General of Police to ensure that the road leading to the Parliament house be kept free of obstruction and traffic.

Flying school to probe crash in Langkawi

Flying school HM Aerospace has set up a committee to probe the emergency landing by its Diamond (DA40)light aircraft in the sea near the Pasir Hitam police officers mess in Ayer Hangat on Monday.

Thousands seek shelter from hurricane in Fiji

More than 10,000 people sheltered in evacuation centers around Fiji, with the largest number of people displaced by Hurricane Tomas in the northern part of the island, reports China's Xinhua news agency on Tuesday.

Wife forced into sex with 50 men

KUALA LUMPUR: A husband’s erectile problem has led to a painful four years for a housewife who was forced to have sex with over 50 foreigners while he directed and filmed them.

Single mum: All I want is a roof over my head, not money

KUCHING: Single mother Maureen Lee may be poor and in need of a home but she is not looking for handouts. She is reluctant to accept financial aid, saying she was content with the offer of the Kuching Municipal Council.

RM4mil windfall each for three lucky jackpot punters

PETALING JAYA: Three people became instant millionaires when they won the second jackpot in the Magnum 4D Jackpot.

King: Work as one to progress

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians must work together to transform the country into a high-income and developed nation, says Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin.

‘Don’t abuse free speech to spread lies and slander’

KUALA LUMPUR: Slander, lies and distortion of facts continue to prevail, especially in the new media, says the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin.

Tee Keat may meet Ka Ting

PETALING JAYA: MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat expects to meet Tan Sri Ong Ka Ting in Parliament over the possibility of his predecessor returning to active politics.

‘Nothing scandalous on comeback’

KUALA LUMPUR: Former MCA secretary-general Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan has defended calls by certain quarters in the party for his younger brother and former president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting to make a comeback.

Ong: I have the blessings of the ‘man in the street’

SUBANG JAYA: MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat said he has the blessings of the “man in the street” to defend his post in the March 28 party election.

No-contest formula is hot topic among grassroots

KUALA LUMPUR: It has always been the norm for MCA division chairmen to endorse candidates ahead of the party elections. This time around, though, this has become a point of contention.

Legal panel to look at ex-CC members’ position

KUALA LUMPUR: The MCA leadership has yet to decide whether former central committee (CC) members Datuk Wong Mook Leong and Wong Nai Chee are eligible to contest in the party’s coming election.

Ti warns of comeback attempt by old guard

PETALING JAYA: The much speculated move by former MCA president Tan Sri Ong Ka Ting to make a comeback to contest for the number one post in the March 28 election shows that the old guard is resurfacing, said central committee (CC) member Datuk Ti Lian Ker.

Yen Yen’s office lodges police report

PETALING JAYA: Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen’s political secretary has lodged a police report over a blog posting which alleged that the minister was involved in abuse of power, corruption and nepotism.

Chor makes third bid for veep’s post

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Chor Chee Heung has announced that he will be vying for one of four MCA vice-presidencies for the third time.

We conduct raids with the cops, says MPPP

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Municipal Council (MPPP) and the police conduct frequent joint operations at entertainment outlets to flush out unhealthy activities. MPPP said it issued licences to fitness centres based on health care services policies.

UKM Medical Centre going green

BANGI: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (PPUKM) in Cheras will become Malaysia’s first ‘green’ hospital in June.

All hospitals must report medication errors, says D-G

PETALING JAYA: To ensure that patients are exposed to minimal risk when seeking medical treatment, all health organisations are now required to report medication errors and hospital-acquired infections, to allow remedial programmes to be instituted.

Instructor and trainee escape unhurt after ditching aircraft

LANGKAWI: A French flying instructor and his Malaysian trainee escaped unhurt despite having to make an emergency landing in the sea, about 50m from Pantai Pasir Hitam, after a malfunction.

Senior citizens’ reward comes with letter from Penang Govt

GEORGE TOWN: Some 80,000 senior citizens will receive their first annual payment of RM100 and a letter from Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng listing out the state government’s achievements.

Owner denies tanker held for illegal oil transfer

KUALA LUMPUR: The owner of the oil tanker which was reportedly held by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) for illegally transferring oil has denied that the vessel had been detained by the authorities.

PM pledges to go on helping Telugus

PETALING JAYA: The Government will continue to look after the welfare of the Telugu community, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Student flees when fifth man tried to rape her

SANDAKAN: A secondary school student was allegedly gang-raped after she was dragged into a car while waiting at a bus stop at Taman Fajar.

Young journalists take to the streets in search of human-interest stories

GEORGE TOWN: The adventure continues for the 36 participants of The Star’s young journalist programme on the third day of their workshop as they took to the streets here.

Investors from Kuching, Sibu and Bintulu lodge reports against firm

MIRI: Some 300 Sarawakians have been cheated of more than RM5mil in total after they invested their life savings in a “super-profitable” multi-level company that supposedly has its headquarters in Singapore.

One-legged man plans Mount Kinabalu feat after kayak trip

KUCHING: One-legged Junaidi Fauzan, who has made a name here for defying the odds, hopes to scale the highest mountain in Malaysia, Mount Kinabalu, in Sabah this year.

Seven-day remand for six murder suspects

KUCHING: Six suspects in the murder of a teenage girl last week have been remanded for seven days to facilitate police investigation.

RM1mil UN fund for anti-graft programme

KUALA LUMPUR: Over RM1mil has been allocated to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Academy (MACA) by the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) to fund training programmes.

Teman targets a RM1bil annual turnover

IPOH: Fama has targeted an annual turnover of about RM1bil in sales of farm produce for the National Food Terminal (Teman) project in Simpang Pulai here.

Car wash man shot dead

IPOH: A car wash owner was shot dead in cold blood in front of his family in Langkap yesterday.

Guards a must at kindies now

JOHOR BARU: All kindergartens in the state must enhance security by hiring at least one security guard, said State Women, Family, Health and Community Development Committee chairman Dr Robia Kosai.

Sultan: Naval officers’ stories can make waves for the future

KUALA LUMPUR: Naval officers should write journals and have their experience documented for the younger generation, Sultan Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah said.

RM300,000 gift from Shell

KUALA LUMPUR: Shell Malaysia awarded RM300,000 to seven sustainable development projects by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and special interest groups under its Shell Sustainable Development Grants programme.

90 Custom staff promoted

SANDAKAN: Ninety support staff of the Sabah Royal Customs with more than 15 years of service have been promoted to a higher grade, its director Datuk Md Yusop Mansor said.

Adoption stalls showbiz ambitions

MALACCA: Teh Chang Ping dreams of becoming a film director one day and the avid anime costume play fan has even been featured in The Star.

Fake card ring smashed

KOTA KINABALU: Two people believed to be part of an international credit card ring were arrested at the international airport here.

Iranian with syabu in corset detained

SHAH ALAM: An Iranian was nabbed after his first attempt to smuggle drugs into Malaysia by wearing a corset was foiled by the police at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Sign anti-graft deal first, Selangor told

PETALING JAYA: Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M) has called on the Selangor state government to put in black and white an agreement that will help curb corrupt practices in its RM50bil rehabilitation and cleaning up of the Klang River.

25 get RM10,000 each for filling up

PETALING JAYA: Refuelling at Petronas stations turned out to be rewarding for 25 customers who each received RM10,000 cash prizes as the weekly winners of the “Experience the Power, Enjoy the Savings” promotion.

SESB under siege over power outages

KOTA KINABALU: Temperatures are rising as Sabah’s electricity woes continue unabated, with both the state government and opposition clamouring for heads to roll in the utility company.

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