Category: Malaysia

Nine More SITF Service Centres To Be Set Up To Resolve Indian Community Issues

The government will set up nine more Special Implementation Task Force service centre branches across the country to resolve issues affecting the Indian community in this country in a faster and more efficient manner. MIC president Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said the first branch had been opened in Ipoh, Perak and more branches would be established in other locations including in Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Pahang, Perak, Penang and Kedah.

UMNO, BN Roadshow To Explain Forex Trade Loss – Annuar Musa

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 — UMNO and Barisan Nasional component parties will be going on a nationwide roadshow to inform the public about the special task force set up by the Cabinet to probe Bank Negara’s foreign exchange trading losses in the 1990s. UMNO Information Chief Tan Sri Annuar Musa said the roadshow, scheduled to start on Feb 25, was mooted following attempts by certain parties to question the need for task force and asking why the 1Malaysia Development Berhad issue was not given the same treatment.

North Korea, Malaysia tussle over corpse; 4th suspect nabbed

A police officer closes the main gate to the forensic department at Kuala Lumpur Hospital in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. Malaysia performed a second autopsy on the estranged half brother of North Korea’s leader because the first procedure was inconclusive, piling on the intrigue surrounding what appeared to be a well-executed assassination at an airport in Kuala Lumpur, an official said Saturday.

North Korean held over death of Kim Jong Nam as second post-mortem announced

Malaysian police have announced the arrest of a fourth suspect, a North Korean, over the death of the half brother of the North Korean leader. A man believed to be Kim Jong Nam is pictured in February 2007 at Beijing airport, as Malaysia said it will carry out a second post-mortem Malaysian police have announced the arrest of a fourth suspect, a North Korean, over the death of the half brother of the North Korean leader.

Suspect in Kim Jong Nam assassination says she thought it was a TV prank

According to police in Indonesia, Malaysian officials said one of the suspects in the assassination of Kim Jong Un’s half-brother thought she was taking part in a TV prank. The woman, an Indonesian national who had reportedly gone to Malaysia for work, was part of a paid team of pranksters who asked men to close their eyes and spray their faces with water, Indonesian police said.

Was it brother? Lover? Or crime gang? N. Korea rumors abound

In this June 4, 2010, file photo, dressed in jeans and blue suede loafers, Kim Jong Nam, the eldest son of then North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, waves after his first-ever interview with South Korean media in Macau. Kim was assassinated at an airport in Kuala Lumpur, telling medical workers before he died that he had been attacked with a chemical spray a Malaysian official said Tuesday.

North Korea ‘will reject Kim Jong Nam post-mortem results’

North Korea will “categorically reject” the results of a post-mortem on Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of the country’s ruler, its ambassador in Malaysia said. North Korea will “categorically reject” the results of a post-mortem on Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of the country’s ruler, its ambassador in Malaysia said.

Woman arrested in killing of N. Korean leader’s half brother

FILE – In this May 4, 2001, file photo, a man believed to be Kim Jong Nam, the eldest son of then North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, looks at a battery of photographers as he exits a police van to board a plane to Beij… . A police officer controls traffic in front of a hospital’s forensic department in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017.

The Latest: North Korean’s killing makes few waves in Macau

Kim was assass… KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – The Latest on the apparent assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s half brother, Kim Jong Nam, at a Malaysian airport : The slaying of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s half brother, Kim Jong Nam, appears to be making few ripples so far in Macau, where he lived for years. The Chinese gambling hub is home to a small Korean community estimated at 240 people but staff at the city’s handful of Korean restaurants and shops said Wednesday they had never seen him when shown his picture.

Woman held over Kim Jong-un’s half-brother killing

Kim Jong-Nam fell out of favour with the North Korean hierarchy following a botched attempt in 2001 to enter Japan on a forged passport. Photo: AFP Malaysian police probing the killing of the half-brother of North Korea’s leader arrested a woman Wednesday as they tried to unravel a Cold War-style assassination the South said was carried out by Pyongyang’s agents.

The Latest: Malaysia arrests woman in N. Korean killing

Kim was assass… KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – The Latest on the apparent assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s half brother in Malaysia : Malaysian police say they have arrested a woman in connection with the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s half brother. Kim Jong Un’s half brother died Monday after suddenly falling ill at the airport.

Slain brother was complicated part of North Korean dynasty

FILE – This combination of file photos shows Kim Jong Nam, left, exiled half-brother of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un, in Narita, Japan, on May 4, 2001, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on May 9, … SEOUL, South Korea – A failed attempt to sneak into Japan to visit Disneyland in 2001 may have doomed the leadership dreams of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un’s elder brother, who was assassinated this week in an airport in Malaysia. Banished from his father’s favor, Kim Jong Nam frequented casinos and five-star hotels and traveled around Asia, with little say in North Korean affairs.

Philippine Airlines flying into Malaysia again

The Philippines’ national carrier is making a comeback to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport , a move that will further push traffic growth at the airport. Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said the Philippine Airlines, which stopped flying to KLIA three years ago, would return to KLIA next week.

It’s A Dirty Job, But IWK Does It Without Fail

By Nurul Halawati Mohamad Azhari KUALA LUMPUR — Every day, Malaysians use an average of 65 litres of water a day, which will ultimately become sewage water that needs to be treated by Indah Water. Has anyone ever wondered what happens to the sewage water from their bath, laundry and other domestic chores? Imagine what would happen if the sewage was left untreated.

GE14: Najib lists three ingredients for success

ALOR SETAR: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has listed determination, teamwork and appropriate strategies as ingredients needed to ensure Barisan Nasional’s success in the 14th General Election . Citing the successful outing of the Baiduri team from Perak in the badminton tournament under the annual programme of the wives of Barisan elected representatives here Saturday, the Prime Minister said the three factors should serve as a guide and foundation for success.

Mr X’s gang unravels

Sayobphairee Operation 60/1, the biggest trafficking takedown since the army chased Khun Sa back to Myanmar, began with the largest drug bust outside a nightclub urine test-centre. On March 23 last year, police got a tip and searched the Bangkok-to-Butterworth train as it chugged south.

Security tightened at Thai-Malaysia border

SECURITY on the Thailand-Malaysia border has been tightened to deter drug smuggling, after Malaysian authorities captured a suspected member of alleged Lao drug lord Xaysana Keopimpha’s network. The ramped-up security is taking place at the border crossing in Yala’s Betong district, following the arrest of Kamarudin bin Awang and the seizure of money allegedly made from drug-dealing.

Eraman ‘Shop & Drive’ Contest Offers Lucrative Prizes

By Hazirah Husin KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 — Eraman, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia Airports, which is renowned for a wide range of duty-free products, has launched the final part of the year-long ‘Shop & Drive’ contest. “With many passengers travelling through our airports in this period, it is the best time for them to shop at our stores and have a chance to win fabulous prizes we have to offer,” said Malaysia Airports Niaga Sdn Bhd General Manager Zulhikam Ahmad.

Sabah UMNO Wanita Able To Make Impact On Community – Musa Aman

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 11 — Sabah UMNO Wanita is capable of making an impact on the people when delivering government policies due to their presence and persistence at the grassroot level. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said UMNO Wanita, especially in Sabah, was well-known for their attitude of hard work and high powered party causes.

Thaipusam Should Be Declared A Public Holiday Nationwide – Mah

Thaipusam which is a public holiday in certain states and federal territories in Malaysia should be gazetted as a public holiday nationwide, says Gerakan president Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong. In his message today in conjunction with Thaipusam tomorrow, he said other states should do the same and gazette the special religious festival in recognition of the contribution of two million-strong Indian community in the country.

Tanco Units Dispose Of Duta Vista Executive Suites For RM50 Million

Tanco Holdings Bhd’s units, Tanco Properties Sdn Bhd and Tanco Resorts Bhd, are disposing of the unit parcels in Duta Vista Executive Suites in Kuala Lumpur to Eternal Village Sdn Bhd for RM50 million. In its filing to Bursa Malaysia today, Tanco said, the proposed disposal provided an avenue for Tanco to unlock and realise the value of the properties and strengthen its financial position.

Nexperia emerges as dynamic new force in Discretes, Logic and MOSFETs

Headquartered in Nijmegen, Netherlands and backed by a consortium of financial investors consisting of Beijing Jianguang Asset Management Co. Ltd and Wise Road Capital Ltd, Nexperia is a stand-alone, world-class leader in Discretes, Logic and MOSFETs, retaining all the expertise, manufacturing resources and key personnel of the former NXP division, while bringing a new focus and powerful commitment to these product areas.

Opposition Never Fight For Federal Fund, Says Sim

Sarawak United People’s Party president Datuk Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian lashed out at the opposition party in Sarawak, saying that they had never fought for federal fund for development in Sarawak but were only busy criticizing the ruling party. Hence, Sim who is Sarawak Local Government Minister said there was no need for the people to give their hopes and votes to the opposition as they could do nothing for the State and people, adding that voters in Tanjong Datu should give their votes to Barisan Nasional candidate Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu in the by-election in order to continue with the development in the constituency.

Seen it all over five decades

MY book, Jejak Seni: Dari Pentas Bangsawan ke Media Prima Berhad, was launched two weeks ago by Tan Sri Dr Rais Yatim. It is about my involvement in the world of culture and the arts in the last five decades.

Devotees pack jetty to observe Heavenly God’s birthday

Snap happy: Devotees and tourists i capturing the daredevil display of the acrobatic lion dance performance at Chew Jetty during the Jade Emperor’s birthday celebration in Penang. – LIM BENG TATT/The Star GEORGE TOWN: Devotees arrived in droves at the more than a century-old Chew Jetty in Weld Quay with offerings to celebrate the Jade Emperor’s birthday.

Malaysians demonstrate against Trump’s xenophobia

CITIZENS of Muslim-majority Malaysia are banding together in solidarity with those affected by U.S. President Donald Trump’s seven-country immigration ban , with several groups across different political affiliations staging a protest Friday at the U.S. embassy in the capital Kuala Lumpur . The protest dubbed #NoBanNoWall saw about 150 activists, politicians and student leaders gather at 2.30pm after the Muslim Friday prayers to deliver a memorandum to the embassy.

Lesser Flood Evacuees In Pahang And Johor

The flood situation in Pahang has further improved following sunny days, with the number of evacuees declining to 873 from 222 families by noon today from 953 in the morning. State Malaysia Civil Defence Force director, Zainal Yusoff said the number of evacuees in Pekan district dropped to 732 from 771 .

Fire Incident At Edra’s Jimah Power Plant Promptly Put Out

A fire at Edra Power Holdings Sdn Bhd’s Jimah Power Station at Jimah, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan on Feb 2, 2017 was promptly put out and the situation was under control with zero threats. In a statement today, Edra Power said, at 8.20am on Feb 2, the current transformer of Unit 1 at the plant’s switchyard burst and caught fire.

Lee Sinje’s twin babies surrounded by pretty aunties

Hong Kong actress Anita Yuen Wing-yi visited Malaysian singer-actress Lee Sinje and her twin baby boys in Kuala Lumpur during Chinese New Year. Yuen, the wife of Hong Kong actor Julian Cheung Chi-lam, posted a photo of her with Lee and the babies on her Chinese microblog Weibo on Wednesday.

Malaysia capsize survivor tells of hanging on to friend’s body

Police coast guards escort a Chinese tourist rescued after the boat sank off the coast of Borneo, at a port in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Photo: Reuters Chinese tourist Fan Li Xia and other passengers held on to the body of a dead friend for as long as they could as they trod water after a catamaran capsized in the cold waters of the South China Sea.