Malaysia's mix of cultures, primitive tribes, jungles, tropical beaches, coral reefs, friendly people, exciting bazaars, mountain climbing, orangutans, batik factories, great food and resorts are its chief attractions.
Malaysia has fervently embraced modern technology. It boasts two of the world's tallest skyscrapers and a huge "cyber" center for computer businesses. But it still has some of the world's most remote jungle, one of Southeast Asia's most vibrant old ports and an atmospheric colonial hill station.
Keeping cervical cancer in check New Strait Times Called Cervical Cancer Awareness Association (Cares) and located at Primanora Medical Centre, it will provide screening and raise awareness among women. Cares ambassador and Malaysia's first...
Man killed, cousin hurt in brutal attack on family New Strait Times Kuala LUMPUR: Two brutal attacks occurred near the Sri Johor flats here yesterday which resulted in one man being killed and his cousin fighting for his life in the hospital.
Malaysian Indian woman seeks help for kidney treatment Malaysia News.Net A desperately ill Malaysian Indian woman suffering from kidney failure has sought the help of the public and the Malaysian Indian Congress for raising funds so she can be treated in an Indian hospital.
Malaysia get second bite of the apple New Straits Times After being excluded from the 2011 Cricket World Cup qualifying process, the International Cricket Council has thrown Malaysia a lifeline for the following tournament in 2015.
Upgrade for maternity wings New Strait Times Dr Abdul Latiff said the move follows complaints over a shortage of beds at the maternity wings. "We are doing our best to ensure the facilities are put in place for the comfort of the women," he...
War of words over tourism New Strait Times The level of cooperation between the state and Federal Government was at the centre of a debate yesterday, with backbenchers and opposition members crossing swords over the matter.
Power to disclose with police New Strait Times Police have the power to not disclose the status of an investigation under the Criminal Procedure Code, said Deputy Home Minister Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh.
Depts told to register divorces within a day New Strait Times All state religious departments must now register divorce cases within a day after decisions have been made by the syariah courts.
Marine police get speedboat, jet ski boost New Strait Times Smugglers along the narrow and winding Sungai Golok had better watch out, as the Pengkalan Kubor marine police is now equipped with a speedboat and two jet skis.
Fauzi defects to PKR New Strait Times His defection from Umno was announced by de facto PKR leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Fauzi was also previously state assemblyman for Beserah in Pahang. Fauzi said he decided to leave Umno after...
NGV installers must register New Strait Times They were also required to follow guidelines, which includes ensuring that their equipment meet standards established by the RTD."The fittings used must be endorsed by Sirim Berhad and the gas tank...
No defects in charge, rules court New Strait Times Kuala LUMPUR: Jeweller and writer Syed Akbar Ali will have to face a sedition charge after the court dismissed his preliminary objection yesterday.
Marking 50 years of being New Strait Times The country's first Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Rahman Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Muhammad, had conferred the royal title on the force, previously known as the Police Force of the Federated Malay...
Road bully gets 14 years for killing man New Strait Times Kuala LUMPUR: The family of a road bully victim wanted to express their feelings in court yesterday, before the accused was sentenced.
Decline offer, MIA urges Horwath The Star Kuala LUMPUR: The Malaysian Institute of Accountants does not believe that accounting firm Horwath should accept the appointment as auditors of Oilcorp Bhd. But Oilcorp group managing director Sunny...
KLCI stages strong rebound The Star Petaling JAYA: The stock market rebounded strongly yesterday with the KL Composite Index surging close to 30 points to 1,139, its highest single-day gain since March. A total of 656.4 million...
Go easy on the book, court of appeal urged New Strait Times However, retired judge and former head of prosecution in the Attorney-General's Chambers Datuk Shaikh Daud Shaikh Mohd Ismail said the law allowed appellate courts to vary sentences. Lawyers were...
Police to beef up coastal security New Strait Times Kuala LUMPUR: Marine police are drawing up new coastal patrol zones in an effort to beef up security in the country and guard against external threats.
Sime Darby to jointly run Cognis with Thais The Star Kuala LUMPUR: Thailand-based PTT Chemical International Private Ltd will team up with Sime Darby Plantation Sdn Bhd to run Cognis Oleochemicals. Sime Darby has a 50% stake in Cognis Oleochemicals...
Vastalux appoints KAF underwriter The Star Kuala LUMPUR: Vastalux Energy Bhd has signed an initial public offering underwriting agreement with KAF Investment Bank Bhd for its proposed listing on the second board of Bursa Malaysia...
State govt launches tri-lingual magazine New Strait Times The magazine, printed in three languages, contained information on the state's achievements since the DAP and its partner, Parti Keadilan Rakyat, took over the government of Penang. About 20,000...
Drop in crude oil price pulls down CPO The Star Petaling JAYA: Crude oil prices fell to their lowest in more than a month yesterday even as the US Congress planned to curb excessive speculation, but analysts believe demand for the commodity will...
19 illegals found on boat New Strait Times Port KLANG: A barter trade boat ferrying 19 illegal immigrants to Sumatra was intercepted by marine police last Tuesday following a tip-off.
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