Saturday 4th July, 2009
Minister says delay in KK airport project upgrade serious
Daily ExpressKota Kinabalu: Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Abdul Rahim Bakri said he views the delay in the upgrading of the Kota Kinabalu International Airport as very serious. The RM1.5 billion...
European stocks calm as US closes market for 4th of July
The StarEuropean stock markets traded in a narrow range Friday as investors caught their breath after big losses the day before on U.S. jobs data. Wall Street's closure for the Independence Day...
Underprivileged Malay-Indian students to get educational aid
Malaysia News.NetIpoh (Malaysia), : In a bid to provide study assistance to underprivileged Malay Indian students, the Parek government in Malaysia has decided to include three private colleges in their list of colleges and universities, which are eligible for educational aid.
China Investment buying 17% US$1.5bil in Teck Resources
The StarVancouver Mining company Teck Resources Ltd. said Friday it is selling a 17 percent stake to China Investment Corp. for 1.74 billion Canadian dollars ($1.5 billion) in a bid to reduce its debt load....
11-year-olds giving birth in Malaysia
The Daily TelegraphThe New Straits Times quoted a government official as saying that he had been shocked during a recent visit to the Cameron Highlands to find mothers as young as 11 and 12 years old in the maternity...
Canada says unemployment to rise
The StarCanada's finance minister said Friday that the country's economic recovery will likely be modest and job losses will mount into 2010 even after growth has begun. Jim Flaherty gave his most...
Volkswagen's first electric car in 2013
The StarVolkswagen AG hopes to introduce its first electric cars on the market in 2013, the German automaker's chief executive said Friday. In a speech to an industry group, Martin Winterkorn...
World Bank warns of rising protectionism during current recession
The StarVina DEL MAR, Chile: The head of the World Bank says the world economic crisis is spawning restrictive trade measures that threaten to slow a recovery. Robert Zoellick says those measures are "at a...
Venezuela pays US$1.05b to assume control of Spanish-owned bank
The StarPresident Hugo Chavez's government assumed control of Venezuela's third-largest bank on Friday - making the state the largest player in the nation's banking system. The purchase of the...
Lure of British properties
The StarFor the past several months, Malaysians have been toying with the idea of having a bit of England, predominantly London, to call their own. Be it aspirational or otherwise, they have cited several...
Bio-Desaru draws RM236m investments
New Strait TimesThe Bio-Desaru bio-agricultural project in Tanjung Balau, Kota Tinggi is set to move forward with RM236 million in investments from seven companies.
British Airways to cut capacity, delay new planes
The StarBritish Airways PLC announced Friday it will ground aircraft, slash seat numbers and postpone taking delivery of a dozen new Airbus A380 superjumbos as it faces a recession-driven decline in...
US$10bil pipeline to ship gas from Africa to Europe
The StarAbuja, Nigeria: Nigeria, Algeria and Niger have signed an agreement to create a $10 billion pipeline that would ship gas across the Saharan desert to Europe, Nigeria's state oil company said Friday....
To cane or not to cane
New Strait TimesDuring pre-independence days, the teacher could effectively mould the student. Their outreach activities were more and their function as the pillars of society was very much seen. That is lacking...
Guidelines for discipline teachers
New Strait TimesEven if it's using a ruler to hit the student's palm, this could lead to injury."So even though the intentions may be good, this could bring about undesirable results," said Alimuddin.He also said...
No plans for e-book computers
New Strait TimesKuala LUMPUR: There are no plans by the Education Ministry to emulate the Terengganu government's move of providing e-book computers for students.
Caning can still be carried out, says Wee
New Strait TimesYes, said Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong This, he said, was provided for by the Education (School Discipline) Regulations 1959. However, he said, the caning must be carried out in a...
E&E sector to turn around by 2010
The StarKuala LUMPUR: The Malaysian American Electronics Industry expects a turnaround in the global electrical and electronics (E&E) industry by 2010 with demand picking up in personal computers...
China seen overtaking Japan by 2010
The StarKuala LUMPUR: The China story is alive and well and the country remains a market ripe for investment but it is not without risks, said Principal International Inc chief executive (Asia) Rex Auyeung....
Electronics group sees decline in workforce
The StarGeorge TOWN: The Malaysian American Electronics Industry expects the workforce employed by its 17 members to drop to 53,376 this year from 56,213 in 2008. “This reduction is due to the...
Hospitals for Seremban, Rawang
The StarKuala LUMPUR: Optimax Eye Specialist Centre Sdn Bhd managing director Datuk Tan Boon Hock plans in his personal capacity to set up, via joint venture, two hospitals in Rawang and Seremban involving a...
Interview with Lee Weng Seong
The StarLee Weng Seong remembers the day his father brought home a radio. It was nothing like today’s sleek digital gadgets that you can slip into your pocket. Lee’s father probably needed help...
Downturn takes a toll on May exports
The Star... to RM32.9bil...
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