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DPM: Be proud of racial tolerance in the country

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians should be proud of the prevailing racial tolerance in the country which has been the foundation for national unity and harmony, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

Flights to London back on track

PETALING JAYA: Flights from London’s Heathrow Airport to KL International Airport are back on track after facing delays due to severe snowstorms in Europe.

Beef up safety at beaches: Lee Lam Thye

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has urged relevant agencies and authorities to beef up safety at beaches throughout the country in view of the growing number of deaths by drowning each year.

Pahang Barisan prepares general election manifesto

TEMERLOH: The Pahang Barisan Nasional is now in the final stage of preparing its manifesto for the 13th general election, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob said.

Tengku Adnan apologises for errors on Thaipusam banners

PUTRAJAYA: Putrajaya member of parliament Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor on Monday apologised for the Tamil translation and spelling errors on Thaipusam banners placed around the constituency.

Adam Kadir withdraws suits against Khazanah MD

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Pos Malaysia Bhd (PMB) non-executive chairman Tan Sri Adam Kadir has withdrawn all outstanding legal action against Khazanah Nasional Bhd (Khazanah) managing director Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar and the government-linked company.

Thaipusam devotees smash coconuts along Jalan Datuk Keramat, Penang

GEORGE TOWN: Thousands of devotees gathered along Jalan Datuk Keramat to smash coconuts during the annual Thaipusam celebration.

Woman’s body found in luggage in hotel

KUALA LUMPUR: A woman’s body was found in a luggage bag at a hotel here Sunday night, police said on Monday.

Runaway garbage truck kills two at Batu Caves

KUALA LUMPUR: Two people were killed and one person seriously injured when a garbage truck went out of control, rammed three cars and ran over the three who were on motorcycles.

PM: Private and public sectors partnership needed for social safety net

KLANG: The private and public sectors should work towards greater public-private partnership aimed at developing the nation's social safety net for all Malaysians said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on Monday.

Feb 21 court date over plans to demolish surau to make way for mall

ALOR SETAR: A High Court here fixed Feb 21 to mention a suit filed by a Madrasah Salihian committee member against the state government's plan to demolish the surau to make way for a shopping mall.

China visa boost

BEIJING: Chinese visitors will have a breezier and faster entry into Malaysia with the easing of the visa application process — a move that will increase the number of arrivals, bringing in more tourist yuan.

Travel agencies welcome move with open arms

PETALING JAYA: As the world’s most populous country, China is an attractive market to tap, said the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents.

King: Emulate the Prophet

PUTRAJAYA: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mua’dzam Shah has called on Muslims to emulate Prophet Muhammad’s exemplary character in efforts to be a sterling example to the world.

Penang mufti awarded Anugerah Perdana Maulidur Rasul

PUTRAJAYA: Penang mufti Sahibus Samahah Datuk Seri Hassan Ahmad has been named the recipient of this year’s national-level Anugerah Perdana Maulidur Rasul.

No ill-will or anger over mosque vandalism

RAWANG: The spirit of brotherhood and forgiveness prevailed as the crowd gathered at a mosque here to celebrate Maulidur Rasul (Prophet Muhammad’s birthday).

Expert lauds Malaysian Hokkiens

MALACCA: The Hokkien culture and dialect in Malaysia is more vibrant than its birthplace – China.

Barge set to give evil spirits the send-off

MALACCA: The Wangkang (Royal Barge) at the Yong Chuan Tian Temple in Jalan Parameswara in Bandar Hilir here is all set for the grand festival and day-long procession in conjunction with Chap Goh Mei today.

Havoc in Heathrow

PETALING JAYA: Flights from KL International Airport to London’s Heathrow Airport have been thrown into disarray following severe snowstorms in Europe.

SPNB to stop reviving abandoned housing projects

KUALA LUMPUR: Syarikat Perumahan Negara Bhd (SPNB), an agency set up to revive abandoned housing projects, will no longer rehabilitate such projects due to a policy change.

Sever ties with PAS over hudud, Tee Yong tells DAP

LABIS: The MCA has challenged DAP to sever its ties with PAS, which intends to implement hudud laws and make the country an Islamic state.

New twist in murder case

SERDANG: Investigations into the murder of a personal assistant took a drastic turn as police suspect it is a “relationship gone sour”.

Kin upset over talk that PA was killed by someone she knew

KUALA LUMPUR: A relative of the woman who was murdered at a parking lot on Friday night has refuted speculation that she could have been killed by someone known to her.

All geared up for Thaipusam

GOMBAK: The preparation for Thaipusam tomorrow is in full swing in Batu Caves with most stalls opening until Wednesday.

Early birds carry milk pots to fulfil vows

GEORGE TOWN: Hundreds of devotees were up early to carry paal kodam (milk pots) up to the Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Hilltop Temple in Waterfall Road.

Three-in-a-row events showcase 1Malaysia spirit

GEORGE TOWN: Malaysians are revelling in the rare occasion of having three important events being celebrated within the same period – Maulidur Rasul, Chap Goh Mei and Thaipusam.

PAS slams Hasan for insulting party members

PUTRAJAYA: PAS vice-president Datuk Mahfuz Omar has slammed sacked leader Datuk Dr Hasan Ali for “insulting” party members over the composition of the party’s top leadership.

Aid for the poor disbursed correctly, says Shafie

SEMPORNA: Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal denied there was misappropriation in the implementation of the People’s Welfare Development Scheme in Penang as alleged by its Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.

Shahrizat claims PKR leader stalking her over NFC controversy

PETALING JAYA: Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil hit out at her National Feedlot Centre (NFC) controversy critics by calling one of them a jambu boy (pretty boy).

Papers on match-fixing probe with A-G, says source

PETALING JAYA: Investigations into the 18 football players and a coach who allegedly accepted bribes of up to RM100,000 each to throw matches have been completed.

Trio sought over murder of police constable

KUALA LUMPUR: Three men are being sought by police in connection with the murder of a police constable.

Retiree loses almost RM15,000 in remittance theft

PETALING JAYA: A retiree claims that he has lost almost RM15,000 wired to him through a remittance company after photocopies of his personal documents were used to withdraw the money.

Chua chides Penang CM for trying to gain political mileage by spinning facts

MALACCA: Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng should refrain from being a political “street fighter” and instead focus his attention on resolving woes faced by Penangites like a true statesman, MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek said.

Childcare centres at workplaces find few takers

PETALING JAYA: Childcare centres in the workplace have not taken off despite various efforts by the Government.

Robbery suspects killed

BUTTERWORTH: Three suspected armed robbers, including two Indonesians, were gunned down after they tried to shoot their way out of a police dragnet at KM160 of the North-South Expressway near the Jawi toll plaza.

Concern over jail term for teen mum who killed baby

KUALA LUMPUR: The Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG) is appalled by the 12-year jail sentence meted out to the teenager found guilty of throwing her baby out of a second-floor window.

Liow: Make public details of licence for Lynas

KUALA LUMPUR: The Government should make public the details of the temporary operating licence given to Lynas Corp, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.

BR1M payouts will be made even after deadline

IPOH: The Finance Ministry has allayed fears that those who received the approval letter for the one-off RM500 aid under the Bantuan Rakyat 1Malaysia Scheme (BR1M) after the deadline will not be given the assistance.

Palanivel takes Perak MIC helm to boost party base

KUALA LUMPUR: MIC president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel has taken over the chairmanship of Perak MIC with immediate effect.

Surplus of nurses temporary, says group

PETALING JAYA: The current surplus of nurses is expected to be temporary as student intakes have decreased following measures taken by the Government, Malaysian Nurses Association president Dame Ramziah Ahmad said.

Dad forgives his mother for killing child

KUALA LUMPUR: The father of a 10-year-old girl who was killed by her grandmother said he is trying to put the dark episode behind him.

Swift action by assistant engineer saves students

KLANG: Swift action by an assistant engineer in informing the Fire and Rescue Department of a fire which broke out at a religious school here saved the lives of 23 students.

Zaid denies changing his mind over dissolution of Kita

PETALING JAYA: Kita president Datuk Zaid Ibrahim has denied changing his mind about dissolving the party.

Fear of bullies keeping students away from school

ALOR SETAR: A group of students from a secondary school in Kulim are afraid to attend school.

‘Real and reel life marriage are two different experiences’

PETALING JAYA: Unlike his blissfully wedded character in The Wedding Diary, things are not fine and dandy in the Aniu household.

Armyworms attack padi fields

JITRA: Armyworms known as ulat ratus among local farmers have been attacking some 200ha of padi which are ripening for harvest in Kubang Pasu here and causing huge losses.

Johor’s Bandar Maharani now a royal town

MUAR: The state government welcomes the declaration by the Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar to name Bandar Maharani here as the Royal Town of Johor.

Car thieves crash vehicle into mamak stall in bid to escape cops

PETALING JAYA: Two car theft syndicate members crashed their car into a mamak stall in their haste to escape the police who were hot on their trail.

Marking their big day at a wet market

JOHOR BARU: Who would have imagined that a wet market will be the setting for a wedding reception.