Friday 3rd September, 2010
No progress over Malay Indian families' land title request
Malay Indian families living in Sekinchan since the 1950s have claimed that there has been no progress by the authorities in ruling over their land titles.
Teacher conveys apology for using racial slurs against Malay Indian students
A teacher of a secondary school in Malaysia's Bukit Jambul area has issued an apology for using racial slurs and vulgar words against five Malay Indian students.
Indians held in Malaysia
SINGAPORE: Twenty-four Indian citizens have been detained in Malaysia in a suspected case of human trafficking by two Pakistanis, said police in Ipoh on Thursday, according to the Malaysian national n...
INS proposes China JV for health drinks
The Edge Daily] has proposed a joint venture with a China-based company in Guangzhou to distribute the group’s wheatgrass canned drinks and healthy drinks series in that country.In a statement, INS said its subsi...
AmFIRST REIT undertakes further acquisitions
The Edge Daily] for RM51.5 million cash, to be injected into AmFirst Real Estate Investment Trust (AmFIRST REIT).In a statement on Sept 2, Am ARA REIT Managers Sdn Bhd, the REIT's manager, said FSBM had accepted an...
Malaysia’s gay community begins to push the limits
eTaiwan NewsWhen Malaysia’s only openly homosexual pastor announced he was establishing the nation’s first gay church, the proposal was met with a torrent of outrage and criticism.Reverend Ouyang Wen Feng fac...
Malaysia Refrains From Raising Interest Rate as Rebound Cools
General SourcesSept. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Malaysia’s central bank left interest rates unchanged after three consecutive increases, choosing to support growth as the global recovery slows.
Malaysia's key interest rate remains unchanged
General SourcesBANK Negara Malaysia (BNM) left borrowing costs unchanged at 2.75 per cent yesterday as it warned that the global economy's slowing growth could affect Malaysia. Economists think the central bank's ca...
Inciting hatred among races will hamper country's growth: DPM
The StarPUTRAJAYA: The Government's socio-economic development programmes will not succeed if there are parties consistently inciting anger and hatred among the races, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyi...
Public should trust the mainstream media: Najib
The StarKUALA LUMPUR: The public should trust the mainstream media as it is fact-based, compared to the opinion-based alternative media, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. The Prime Minister said some of the ar...
Malaysia appreciates role in Philippine peace process
General SourcesKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia today expressed gratitude and appreciation over the decision for Malaysia to play a role in the peace process between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and...
Malaysia Leaves Benchmark Rate Unchanged As Global Growth Moderates
General Sources(RTTNews) - Malaysia's central bank on Thursday decided to retain its benchmark overnight policy rate at 2.75% as global growth momentum moderated. The key policy rate OPR was left unchanged after inc...
Indonesia vows to solve border dispute with Malaysia peacefully
People's DailyIndonesia has decided to solve border dispute with Malaysia through diplomatic channel in a bid to avoid disturbing stability in the southeast Asian region, Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegaw...
Sunway City acquiring 45% stake in Sunway Lagoon for RM128.57m
The Edge Daily] (SunCity) has proposed to acquire a 45% stake in theme park operator Sunway Lagoon Sdn Bhd (SLSB) for RM128.57 million and raise its shareholding to 96%. SunCity, which owns 51% of SLSB, said on ...
AMMB says won’t cut profit margins to gain market share
The Edge Daily] said it would not cut profit margins to gain market share in the mortgage business. "Competition is key but we are not one of those that offer cut-throat rates to get the business. We are cautious ...
Special Home Ministry unit set up to monitor Internet: Hishammuddin
The StarKUALA LUMPUR: A special unit has been set up to monitor postings on the Internet that can cause disunity and racial tension among the people, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein. He...
Malaysia cbank stands pat, no more hikes in 2010
General Sources* Malaysia cbank holds rate
Malaysia holds rates steady at 2.75pc
General SourcesMalaysia’s central bank held its key interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent today, as expected, after three consecutive hikes, warning that a slowing global economy could act as a drag on domesti...
Malaysia exports up 13.5pc in July
General SourcesMalaysia said today its exports, the mainstay of the economy, rose 13.5 per cent year-on-year in July due to higher demand for electronic goods, the country’s main exports. The trade ministry sa...
Malaysia July Exports Growth Slows
Quote.com(RTTNews) - Malaysia's exports increased at a slower pace in July, a report by the Department of Statistics showed on Thursday. Exports increased 13.5% on an annual basis to MYR billion in July, but ...
Malaysian Central Bank Leaves Key Policy Rate Unchanged
Quote.com(RTTNews) - Malaysia's central bank on Thursday decided to maintain the overnight policy rate at 2.75%, as expected by economists. The monetary policy committee observed that the decision to retain t...
Malaysia frees 'JI man' after 8 years
West AustralianAn alleged member of the Jemaah Islamiah (JI) militant group has been released from detention after being held without trial for almost eight years, Malaysian police said on Thursday,Police counter-te...
Sabah CM: Pang to remain in state cabinet for time being
The Edge DailyKOTA KINABALU: Datuk Peter Pang En Yin, who quit the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Wednesday, Sept 1, will be retained in the state cabinet for the moment, Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Ama...
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