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MACC to set up special unit for high-profile cases

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will set up a special unit to focus on investigating high-profile cases.

Crackdown deferred only for service sector: Immigration chief

The decision to postpone the crackdown on illegal foreign workers to after the Chinese New Year applies only to the service sector, said Immigration director-general Datuk Abdul Rahman Othman.

Malaysia must man up, subsidies on the way out

Malaysia must be prepared to face the removal of subsidies if it wants to become a more competitive country, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said.

Cops recommend inquest into dragon boat tragedy

Police have recommended an inquest be held into the dragon boat tragedy which claimed six lives in the waters off Macallum Street Ghaut last month.

Cabinet to discuss missing children alert system

A special alert system, which will be used in the search for missing children, is expected to be tabled to the Cabinet in April, nearly three years after it was first proposed.

Suspect held after fiery assault outside restaurant

Police arrested a man over the murder of a 28-year-old who was beaten to death and burnt outside a restaurant in Lorong Kopi Pandamaran early Monday morning.

Selangor’s palace first to receive ISO cert

Selangor’s Istana Alam Shah became the first palace office in the country to receive the MS ISO 9001:2008 certificate for quality management system from Sirim QAS International.

Three civil servants charged over sand smuggling

Three men pleaded not guilty separately in the Sessions Court here with accepting bribes to allow for the smuggling of sand into Singapore.

Church, school attacks: Three out on reduced bail

Three of the four jobless men charged with mischief by fire involving two churches and a school in Taiping have been released on reduced bail of RM5,000 with one surety each.

Toll ‘angpow’ for CNY’

Motorists using 17 highways will receive incentives such as tollfree rides and discounts from concessionaires as “angpow” for the Chinese New Year.

Malaysia may not have to import rice by 2015

Malaysia’s aim of not having to import rice by 2015 may be realised when two major rice-growing areas of the Muda Agriculture Development Authority (Mada) and Kemubu Agriculture Development Authority (Kada) can raise production by between 5% and 10%.

Court allows Belgian company to remove ‘Eye on Malaysia’

The KL High Court allowed Belgian company Fitraco NV to enter the site of the “Eye On Malaysia,” a major tourist attraction in Malacca, and relocate the ferris wheel.

Malay contractors got 44 contracts worth RM68m in Penang

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng said of 66 state government projects in the past two years, 44 projects worth RM68mil were given to Malay contractors.

Man charged with murdering father

A boat repairer was charged in the Magistrates Court here Monday with murdering his father in Kampung Pulau Duyong last Wednesday.

Raziah makes history in Chinese school

MIRI: Prominent Sarawakian entrepreneur Datuk Raziah Mahmud (pic) has created history in being the first non-Chinese chairman of a Chinese vernacular school management committee.

Armed robbers threaten to kill family, burn home

Three robbers armed with knives threatened to kill a family of six and burn their house in Felda Kechau 2, Padang Tengku in Lipis near here, before fleeing with RM53,000 in cash.

Civil servants told not to leak govt secrets via social networks

The Regent of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, urged civil servants to use social websites on the Internet wisely to avoid being trapped into revealing government secrets.

Police nab 19 in gaming raids

The police picked up 19 people, including three female customers, when they raided three Internet cafes in Taman Pusat Kepong here Sunday night in connection with computerised gaming.

Yen Yen: Promote parks as tourists attractions

PETALING JAYA: With nature on our side and the weather devoid of harsh extremes, Malaysia’s local parks and gardens have the potential to become attractive tourism products, said Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen.

M'sians hit as Aussies tighten immigration

Malaysians will be among thousands of would-be migrants to Australia who will have their applications cancelled as part of an Australian government overhaul of the skilled migration programme.

Creativity important for govt’s ‘four pillars’

Creative and innovative thinking, as well as speed in making decisions and executing policies, are key to the success of the Government’s “four pillars,” Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said.

Founder of Fadhilat Herbs, his family killed in fiery crash (Update 4)

A Malacca entrepreneur, the founder of Fadhilat Herbs Sdn Bhd, and his entire family were burnt to death after the car they were travelling in was involved in an accident at KM252 of the North-South Expressway, near the Senawang Toll Plaza, at about 1.30am on Monday.

Sodomy II: Anwar tries to get judge disqualified (Update 2)

Day 4 of Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s sodomy trial was sidetracked after the defence applied for High Court judge Justice Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah to recuse himself.

Heartfelt wish of donor denied

GEORGE TOWN: Chan Tien Fatt always believed it was more blessed to give than to receive, which led to his parents deciding to donate his organs after he was taken off life support on Saturday morning.

All cleaned out after leaving wallet in the wash

PETALING JAYA: A mechanical engineer had RM200 literally “washed away” when the print on his new RM50 notes disappeared after he accidentally left his wallet in the laundry.

Angelica is teary-eyed on big day

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian actress-singer Angelica Lee Sin Jie has revealed that she was moved to tears during her wedding on Saturday.

Don’t take off your undies, urges anti-Valentine group

BUTTERWORTH: A non-governmental organisation is up in arms against Valentine’s Day and a plan to get a group of students to go without panties on that day.

A higher EPF dividend expected

PUTRAJAYA: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) dividend for 2009 is expected to be higher compared to the 4.5% paid out in the previous year.

D-Day for rightful Perak MB

PUTRAJAYA: The conundrum of who is the rightful Mentri Besar of Perak will be resolved tomorrow when the five-man Federal Court bench pronounces its ruling.

No rift in Umno Youth, says exco member

PUTRAJAYA: Umno Youth has maintained that it is not facing a leadership crisis despite talk that the movement had a heated exco meeting recently.

Insincerity of PAS closes door on talks, says Mustapa

KOTA BARU: The chapter on unity talks between PAS and Umno may now be closed, said Kelantan Umno liaison committee chairman Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamad.

Villagers lend shoulders in mega move

KANGAR: When Ramli Ismail wanted to move house, he did it in a big way.

MCA not a bargaining tool

SUBANG: The MCA must not be used as a bargaining chip by anyone as the party belongs to all.

Heed advice to resolve party woes fast, says Ti

KUANTAN: Leaders in the MCA, especially those holding government positions, should take heed of recent calls to resolve internal party problems fast.

Dept nabs 26 in raids on nightspots

KUANTAN: Two women were among 15 partygoers arrested by the Pahang Religious Department for consuming liquor in public during an operation dubbed Ops Taubat.

Shorter compulsory public service period for docs mulled

PETALING JAYA: The Government is mulling over whether to reduce the compulsory public service period for doctors to two years.

Liow: Only if it’s good for the party

SELANGOR: MCA vice-president Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai will attend party activities that he deems are “good for the party, but not organised by the top two leaders.”

Kek Lok Si all lit up to welcome Year of the Tiger

GEORGE TOWN: More than 10,000 lanterns and 230,000 decorative bulbs turned the Kek Lok Si Temple into a fairyland of lights as fireworks and firecrackers were set off to welcome the Year of the Tiger.

Association warns of misleading claims

PETALING JAYA: The Water and Energy Consumers Association of Malaysia (Wecam) has cautioned people against being duped by companies selling water filters with dubious claims.

Student dies in accident

PORT DICKSON: The body of a motorcyclist was almost severed when he was flung against a steel road divider after his machine skidded at the 11th kilometre of the Seremban-Port Dickson Highway.

Dissent in Pakatan looks likely to worsen

PETALING JAYA: As the squabbles in Pakatan Rakyat intensify, more rebels are likely to surface over the next few days.

Loh: I’m not quitting PKR

PETALING JAYA: PKR’s Kelana Jaya MP Loh Gwo Burne has quashed speculation that he is quitting the party to join a Barisan Nasional component party.

Wee may be next to face action for criticising Guan Eng

PETALING JAYA: Wangsa Maju MP Wee Choo Keong may be next in line to face disciplinary action for criticising Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.

Go ahead and leave, reps told

KOTA KINABALU: Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim has dared disgruntled Parti Keadilan Rakyat elected representatives to quit the party.

CNY scuppers Valentine’s Day weddings

KLANG: Chinese New Year has trumped the day for lovers, at least when it comes to getting married at the Klang Hokkien Association Hall.

New home brings hope for family

TAIPING: Odd job worker Beh Ah Lai has lived in a hut with his wife and mentally-challenged child for years but this Chinese New Year, the 59-year-old and his family can celebrate it in a new home.

Cops to watch over hot spots

GUA MUSANG: The 377 accident-prone stretches along federal roads will be closely monitored during Ops Sikap XXI for the Chinese New Year balik kampung rush until Feb 22.

Dragons and lions come alive at eye-dotting ceremony

GEORGE TOWN: With a thundering roll of drums and cymbals, a huge group of “dragons” and “lions” came “alive” at the Goddess of Mercy Temple. The event – a grand eye-dotting ceremony to usher in the Year of Tiger.

Tall order gets association into the record book

JOHOR BARU: Two banners with Chinese calligraphy of Lunar New Year greetings have made it into the Malaysia Book of Records as the tallest in the country.

Tiger siblings Labi and Dona to thrill wildlife park visitors

KOTA KINABALU: The Lok Kawi Wildlife Park is literally bringing in tigers to usher in the Year of the Tiger.

Tiger found dead near attack spot

IPOH: The tiger that attacked an orang asli man at the Bukit Tapah Forest Reserve on Saturday has been found dead.

Court of battle – and friendship

MALACCA: It was a court battle like no other – there was competition and there was much jesting.

MIC recommends proposals for 10MP

KUALA LUMPUR: The MIC will submit 12 recommendations for the Indian community’s development to the Government, for inclusion in the 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP), which will be tabled in Parliament this June.

Former MIC branch chairman found dead

IPOH: A former MIC branch chairman was found dead at a budget hotel at Jalan Datuk Onn Jaafar here.

Mild quake hits Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: A mild earthquake hit Sabah’s Crocker Range but hardly anyone knew about the rumbling of the earth beneath.

Spare parts dilemma for owners of older cars

JOHOR BARU: The ban is one year away but owners of older vehicles here are in a dilemma over the National Automotive Policy (NAP), which disallows the import of used car parts.

Owner gets back car she didn’t know was missing

SUBANG JAYA: A psychologist was surprised when a policeman called her in the wee hours of the morning.

Bring back language classes, say parents

GEORGE TOWN: Parents here want the Education Ministry to resume Chinese and Tamil language classes in national schools after receiving an additional allocation of RM700mil.

88-year-old comes out tops in kite-flying

JOHOR BARU: After 14 years of taking part in the Johor International Kite Festival, Robert Yen finally clinched the Best International Kite Performance trophy.

T’Shoppe expansion hits a snag

KUALA TERENGGANU: The state government has admitted that its plans to expand Terengganu’s T’Shoppe convenience store to other states has hit a snag after a dispute with a joint-venture partner.

Protest over illegal food court

GEORGE TOWN: About 80 flat dwellers in Jalan Aziz Ibrahim in Sungai Nibong held a peaceful demonstration against the Penang Municipal Council for allowing an illegal food court to operate near their homes.

Cops probe crash that killed three doctors

KOTA KINABALU: Police are trying to ascertain the cause of Saturday’s accident that killed four people including three doctors.

Kg Baru land owners can get up to RM4mil under re-development plan

KUALA LUMPUR: Land owners in Kampung Baru can become instant millionaires as they stand to receive as much as RM4mil each upon accepting the re-development concept plan proposed by the Government.

Skeletal remains found at oil palm plantation

KLANG: Skeletal remains, possibly that of a murdered woman, have been found in an oil palm plantation in Batu 8 Bukit Kapar.

Kiosk sealed for selling fuel above quota

ALOR SETAR: The Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism Ministry has sealed a petrol kiosk in Changlun for selling fuel to foreign vehicles above the quota.

More low-cost homes needed

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah needs at least another 20,000 low-cost houses over the next five years to tackle its squatter problem.

Pahang offers sites for international airport

CAMERON HIGHLANDS: The state government has identified two areas suitable for the construction of a new international airport.

Japanese composer wants to ‘adopt’ world champion Miri school band

MIRI: Renowned music composer and international brass band conductor Mitsuo Nonami wants to “adopt” the Miri Chung Hua Middle School brass band.

RM15b to help firms complete projects

BUTTERWORTH: The Federal Government has allocated RM15bil for the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) programme under the 10th Malaysia Plan (10MP) to help big companies complete multi-million ringgit projects.

Cops short-circuit transformer theft

IPOH: Three men who tried to steal a transformer ended up being caught by policemen near the Tekah Industrial Area in Simpang Pulai.

Air-con woes for Suhakam

KUALA LUMPUR: Suhakam will hold its next few inquiries at the Jalan Duta court complex until a “hot” situation at its office in Menara Tun Razak is rectified.

Inspect all old electrical wirings, says Sarawak DCM

KUCHING: The fire that destroyed two 100-year-old shoplots on Saturday night is believed to have been caused by a short circuit – and Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr George Chan wants a thorough inspection of the electrical wiring systems in all old shops in the city.

200 Sukma athletes carry safety message through town

ALOR GAJAH: About 200 young athletes from the Malacca Sukma contingent took part in the Road Safety Department’s Walk For Life programme to send out the message of good driving habits.

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