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The Star (National News)

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The Malaysian Insider

  • Lynas faces claims against rare earths plant licence
    MELBOURNE, Feb 23 — Opponents of Australian rare earths miner Lynas Corp’s refinery in Malaysia have asked a court to delay start-up of its A$200 million (RM640 million) plant and review the government’s decision to give it a temporary operating licence. Lynas said today it would fight the claims, as it aims to open the plant, which is nearly ... ...>> full story.
  • Umno leaders do not understand the Quran, says Selangor PAS chief
    PETALING JAYA, Feb 23 — The main difference between Umno and PAS leaders is that unlike PAS, Umno does not have a proper understanding of the Quran, a PAS leader has charged. Selangor PAS commissioner Dr Rani Othman (picture) said this is why the Umno leadership could not “comprehend” the co-operation between PAS, PKR and DAP despite all three ... ...>> full story.
  • Pakatan states proof of economic success, proper governance, say leaders
    PETALING JAYA, Feb 23 — High investment figures, budget surpluses and reduction of debts in Pakatan Rakyat (PR) states are proof that the federal opposition is ready to take a shot at governing the country, its leaders have asserted. PR leaders told participants at a DAP fund-raising function here last night that while Barisan Nasional (BN) could ... ...>> full story.
  • Sabah RCI confirmed, scope to be finalised soon, says BN source
    KOTA KINABALU, Feb 23 — Putrajaya is finalising the terms of reference for the royal commission of inquiry (RCI) into the problem of illegals in Sabah, a state Barisan Nasional (BN) leader has confirmed, dispelling rumours that Datuk Seri Najib Razak had backtracked on the highly-anticipated decision. The Malaysian Insider was informed that the ... ...>> full story.
  • Private investment to ease in 2012, says RHB Research
    KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 — Private investment growth is expected to soften this year after manufacturing investment approvals experienced a massive decline in the fourth quarter last year due to cautious sentiment, says RHB Research Institute. Total approved manufacturing investment in the fourth quarter of 2011 had contracted by 26.6 per cent to ... ...>> full story.
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Bernama National News Agency

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Business Times (Latest)

  • M'sian firms urged to tap GCC healthcare sector
    Malaysian companies are urged to tap into the burgeoning healthcare sector in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, said Datuk Dzukifli Mahmud, Senior Trade Commissioner Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE). "There are huge opportunities in this region for healthcare products. Local companies should look into this market and introduce their products while hospitals can extend their network to offer specialised treatments particularly for cancer, heart surgery, cosmetic surgery, medical check-ups, patient referral services and diabetes, which are in big demand in the region," he said in a statement in Kuala Lumpur today. According to him, the market for healthcare products and services in the Arab region is comparable to that of any developed part of the world. "The GCC healthcare market is projected to grow at an annual rate of 11 per cent to US$43.9 billion (US$1=RM3.02) by 2015 from an estimated US$25.6 billion in 2010. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are the fastest growing markets," he said. Additionally, the Dubai Healthcare City project costing US$1.8 billion, is intended to tap into the lucrative medical and healthcare needs of some two billion people living across Europe and East Asia. "As the UAE plans to become the hub for healthcare services in the region, many renowned companies from the entire world have already made their presence in the Dubai Healthcare City," he said. Meanwhile, at the recent Arab Health 2012 showcase, Malaysian companies received confirmed orders totalling RM339,000 with potential sales of RM10.14 million. -- BERNAMA...>> full story.
  • 'Seize opportunities under Malaysia-Chile FTA'
    Malaysian entrepreneurs have been asked to seize the business opportunities under the Malaysia-Chile Free Trade Agreement, which comes into force on Saturday. The tariff elimination will take effect on Jan 1 every year until 2016. The International Trade and Industry Ministry said the agreement, signed on Nov 13, 2010, would progressively reduce or abolish tariffs on the agreed list of industrial and agricultural products. "The FTA will benefit Malaysian exporters as Chile will waive import duties on 6,960 tariff lines (90.2 per cent total tariff lines) from Saturday," the ministry said in a statement today. It said products of export interest offered to Malaysia include electrical and electronic products, vulcanised rubber thread and cord, surgical gloves, vegetable fats, cocoa butter, fats and oil, furniture and aircraft parts. "The FTA creates an attractive operating environment for entrepreneurs of both countries to strengthen their bilateral trade and economic linkages on a long-term basis," it said. Last year, bilateral trade between Malaysia and Chile grew by 16.8 per cent to RM1.177 billion from RM1.008 billion in 2010, with exports to Chile totalling RM377.48 million and imports amounted to RM800.35 million. -- BERNAMA...>> full story.
  • Bursa Securities reprimands dealer's rep
    Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has publicly reprimanded and imposed a fine of RM100,000 on dealer's representative (DR), Chong Lee Fatt, for breaching rules related to the opening of a client's account and for unauthorised and false trading activities. The trading involved YGL Convergence Bhd and HDISPLAY (MSC) Bhd counters. In a statement today, Bursa Securities stated that Chong had also been suspended for 12 months as a registered person, including from trading on or through the stock market of Bursa Malaysia as a DR. Chong was at the material time of the breach, a Commissioned DR of MIMB Investment Bank Bhd. Bursa Securities said it viewed misconduct that compromised the protection of the interest of clients seriously. "The need to maintain a fair and orderly market is imperative and Bursa Securities will not tolerate any acts or practices which could lead to false trading or manipulative activities." it added....>> full story.
  • 7.6pc gowth seen for transportation, logistics
    Frost and Sullivan is forecasting the Asia Pacific transportation and logistics market of 12 countries (Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, India, Malaysia, Thailand, China, Vietnam and Indonesia) to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6 per cent (2011-2016) to reach US$4.09 trillion in 2016. Its vice president for Transportation and Logistics Practice Asia Pacific R. Gopal said that sea freight is the key transport mode for freight movement in Asia Pacific, handling more than 60 per cent of total freight traffic in the 12 countries researched. He forecasts total cargo volumes in Asia Pacific (12 countries) to increase 5.1 per cent year-on-year to 19.67 billion tons in 2012. "Logistics end-users are becoming much more sophisticated and demand more from their service providers, while customers want more visibility in supply chain from their logistics service providers to optimise inventory, improve forecasting, increase communication and establish smoother supply chains. "With the rising awareness of green issue globally, industry players will need to co-ordinate sustainable logistics practice in a way that meets customer requirements at minimum cost," he said when announcing its forecast here. Gopal pointed that greening logistics operations include lower CO2 emission, more efficient use of fuel and also cutbacks in consumption of power, water, paper andother commodities. He noted that Japan's earthquake and Thailand's flooding last year have demonstrated the vulnerability of supply chains and the importance of risk management. "With rising awareness of the cost of supply chain disruptions, companies are looking at re-designing the supply chain and focus intensively on calculating risk," he said. Gopal said shorter supply chains allow companies to monitor production and respond faster to demand fluctuations as well as to production problems that emerge. He added that many countries such as Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and Indonesia are ambitious at positioning themselves as a regional logistics hub. -- BERNAMA...>> full story.
  • Kenanga nears agreement to buy ECM Libra
    KandN Kenanga Holdings Bhd, the Malaysian brokerage backed by Deutsche Bank AG, is close to an agreement to buy the investment banking and broking unit of ECM Libra Financial Group Bhd for about RM900 million, according to three people familiar with the matter. Kenanga may pay in cash and stock, two of the people said today, declining to be identified as the information is private. The sale won't include ECM Libra's asset management operations, they said. Malaysian banks and brokerages have been merging amid increased competition from foreign lenders including Bank of China Ltd and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. Hong Leong Bank Bhd acquired EON Capital Bhd for US$1.7 billion in May, while RHB Capital Bhd is seeking central bank approval to buy OSK Holdings Bhd's investment bank. Kenanga's head of group corporate affairs Siti Maslinda Sheikh Othman wasn't immediately available to comment. ECM Libra spokeswoman Maureen Jeyasooriar declined to comment on the sale. Kenanga's board is expected to meet later today to approve the deal, one person said. The sale will help Azman Hashim, ECM Libra's biggest shareholder, meet Malaysian licensing rules that bar a single individual from being a key owner of more than one investment bank. Azman, who owns 24 per cent of ECM Libra, also indirectly holds almost 17 per cent of AMMB Holdings Bhd, Malaysia's fifth- biggest lender by market value, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. -- Bloomberg...>> full story.
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Business Times (Malaysia Finance/Economy News)

  • Mudra Tropika's RM30m project
    JOHOR-based property developer, Mudra Tropika Sdn Bhd, is currently undertaking a niche RM30 million project to turn what was once an undeveloped enclave into an ultra-exclusive boutique residences in the heart of Johor Baru. Called 28@Gertak Merah, the new lifestyle residential area is located in the old quarter of the southern city in Jalan Mustapha near the Istana Besar's Royal Gardens and the Abu Bakar Mosque. With only 28 limited edition units of semi-detached homes on international leasehold lots, the houses start from RM1,177 million to RM2.534 million. The units cover a total of 1.861ha, which is surrounded by greenery and away from the hustle and bustle of the city's commercial areas. It is learnt that the project is designed with a modern colonial-cum-tropical concept. Every unit will be equipped as a modern smart home with an alarm system, complete with panic buttons and an automatic gate. The residential area will be a 24-hour guarded commune. Mudra Tropika chief executive officer Mohd Nazim Sabtu said the 28@Gertak Merah project's main advantage is its strategic location on prime land, about three kilometres from the Johor Baru city centre. "The main concept and objective is to deliver exclusive living with unobstructed hill view, low density, privacy and landscaped environment. In a nutshell, its an exclusive residential area in the heart of Johor Baru," he told Business Times when met yesterday. Nazim said they had planned the concept of having a low-density boutique residences about two years ago. The 28@Gertak Merah project is the latest addition to Johor Baru's growing, but exclusive market for high-end lifestyle residential properties which is priced more than RM1 million. Once completed, it will be a main part of the Flagship A zone under the Iskandar Malaysia economic development corridor. Nazim, who is also a director of Mudra Tropika, revealed that the company has always put pride in being different when it comes to property development, and the 28@Gertak Merah project is testament of this. Despite talk that this year will see a slowdown in property sales, he said Mudra Tropika is confident that it can achieve 50 per cent of sales for 28@Gertak Merah by this year. The figure equates to RM20 million in the project's gross development value. "The groundwork has started and the project is scheduled to be completed by early 2014," said Nazim. Mudra Tropika was established in 2006 and was initially put in charge to privatise and develop several parcels of state government land. The company has seen the development of several Malay Reserve land in the Nong Chik area starting with Nongchik Heights, D'Permata homes, a block of three-storey commercial shoplots, the Nongchik Riverside commercial project and of late the 28@Gertak Merah project....>> full story.
  • SMS BikePlus riding on Avanti's popularity
    KUALA LUMPUR: SMS BikePlus Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor of Avanti bicycles and related products, believes Avanti bicycles will be well-received by potential customers, driven by growing public interest in cycling. "In recent years, there's been a growing trend in leading a healthier lifestyle and cycling is the ultimate activity for rejuvenating one's self," said SMS BikePlus director SM Zulfaris SM Zulkifli. The company, which launched its first concept store here yesterday, aims to achieve RM500,000 in revenue every month. This means it would need to sell about 100 bicycles, which sell from RM600 to RM35,000, on top of other related accessories. The bicycles had generated strong response so far, Zulfaris claimed. "Over the past two weeks, even before the concept store was officially launched, it sold more than 20 units," he said. Zulfaris said the target is achievable as the company could get recurring income or up-sell. "This is not like a car business where you sell a car to a customer and may not get recurring income from him, as he sends the car to another place for service. "We believe customers who buy an Avanti bicycle from us will eventually buy more accessories. "We also have professional bicycle-fitting equipment so that customers are able to fit their bicycles to their own requirement. "Plus, we have a full range of bicycles - for kids and for adults. "This means there's opportunity for us to sell a few bicycles to the same customer, for his family," explained Zulfaris. The company expects to achieve monthly sales of RM1.5 million by year-end as it adds two more concept stores in the country, one in Terengganu and the other in Penang. The company, which also has the rights to distribute the bicycles in Indonesia and Brunei, plans to expand to Indonesia early next year. SMS BikePlus is a subsidiary of SMS Group of Companies. SMS Group was founded by Datuk SM Shalahuddin SM Amin, who is co-founder of the Naza Group. Within two years of establishment, SMS Group is already the parent company of 14 companies with a variety of automotive and non-automotive industries, including property management, insurance, manufacturing, limousine services and transportation....>> full story.
  • Analysts raise Alliance Financial share target
    KUALA LUMPUR: At least five research houses raised their target prices for Alliance Financial Group Bhd (AFG) after the country's smallest banking group posted slightly better-than-expected third quarter results. The group, which owns Alliance Bank, saw net profit rise by 9.1 per cent to RM121.4 million. This helped its nine-month net profit grow by 14.8 per cent to RM372.3 million, accounting for about 80.9 per cent of an analyst consensus estimate for the full year. AFG's share price rose by 1.1 per cent to close at RM3.79 yesterday after HwangDBS Vickers Research, RHB Research, CIMB Research, TA Research and UOB Kay Hian raised their targets on the stock. Not all, however, had "buy" recommendations on it. "We continue to like AFG for its attractive valuation and strong earnings visibility," said HwangDBS, which kept its "buy" call on the stock and raised its target by 20 sen to RM4.50. AFG's improved nine-month earnings was supported by a strong growth in non-interest income - something the group is trying hard to grow as competition in the lending space intensifies - as well as Islamic banking and lower impairment charges. "We believe that the group should be able to grow its non-interest income, which makes up 24.8 per cent of group net income and is on track to hit 30 per cent of overall income in the medium term. (This is) correlated to strong growth in fee income and investment income," OSK Research said in a report yesterday. AFG had hinted at an analyst briefing two days ago that that a dividend upside surprise was unlikely to happen in the foreseeable future given that it needs to conserve capital to meet Basel III requirements, the research house added. "Although Bank Negara Malaysia's new lending guidelines have reduced industry approval rates, given (AFG's) consistently stringent credit scoring process, its own approval rates are holding up albeit with some decline," Hong Leong Investment Bank Research said. It kept its "buy" call and target price of RM4.34 on the stock....>> full story.
  • Auto players to meet BNM
    The likes of Proton Holdings Bhd, Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) and Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) are seeking a review, or at least a realignment, to the policy. "This Friday, we will meet Bank Negara on reviewing the guidelines and reach an understanding, as it is not just Proton or Perodua but the industry as a whole which are facing difficulties. "Let us discuss how we can mitigate this as the long-term impact will be quite big," Proton managing director Datuk Seri Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir said. MAA early this week said total industry volume plunged 25 per cent year-on-year in January to 40,948 units from 54,781 units previously. Industry players and analysts blamed the weak figures largely to tightening of the hire purchase loan approval process, which came into effect on January 1 this year. They claimed that it had resulted in a high rejection rate with only 30 per cent of applicants securing car loans. Syed Zainal said the matter is serious as the entire industry eco-system would be severely affected in the long term if no solution was found. "The automotive industry is very much linked to the country's economic growth. We understand the move is in line with the government and Bank Negara's intention to control household debt and we agree to it. "But if this continues, it's not good for everybody, with fewer cars, less income and less taxes, due to the ripple effect," he added. Syed Zainal was speaking to reporters after the preview of "Proton-Yes First 4G Internet Cars" collaboration here yesterday....>> full story.
  • NZ seeks tie-ups in advanced food ventures
    MALAYSIAN companies are invited to form partnership with their counterparts from New Zealand to develop advanced food products and tap the potential billion-dollar business. Developing advanced food products for the 21st century and foods with proven health claims for various conditions is the new frontier for the country's food and beverage companies, said New Zealand's Trade Commissioner to Malaysia, Fiona Acheson, in an interview last week. New Zealand, which has high rates of diabetes, is increasing its effort to develop advanced food and nutraceutical products that will optimise the first 1,000 days of a newborn's life. "While there are examples of New Zealand food and beverage products that are nutritional and tasty as well as safe to eat for those with diabetes, there is room to develop more," said Acheson. "One area that needs more research and development (RandD) is products that cater to Malaysian and Asian tastes, and Malaysian and New Zealand companies are well placed to do this together," she added. In a more developed countries, supermarkets have a dedicated section for diabetes-friendly and advanced food products, an area that could be looked into by Malaysian supermarkets. Advanced food is a value-added food product with nutritional benefits that could halter the development of chronic diseases such as diabetes. This is vital to address the staggering rise in chronic diseases, especially since research has shown that the nine months that a baby spends in its mother's womb is important to its well-being in later life. It is projected that by 2020, some 300 million people in Asia would suffer from diabetes. Research has also shown that more than 25 per cent of pregnant women developed diabetes. "There is a compelling evidence that chronic diseases such as diabetes are linked to the mother's health while being pregnant. What she eats, whether she develops gestational diabetes as well as what the baby is given to eat in his/her first few years of life all contribute to the risk of developing a chronic disease later in life," said chief science adviser to New Zealand Prime Minister, Sir Peter Gluckman. The Massey University in New Zealand is undertaking the research to create and develop a functional food with specific health- enhancing effects for menopausal women. Another project, to be led by Plant and Food Research (a New Zealand Crown Research Unit), is using mass spectrometry to develop a "metabolic atlas" of the chemical composition of allium vegetables, such as onions and garlic, which the horticultural industry could use to develop new food products with health benefits. Gluckman encourages Malaysian companies to form a commercial tie-up with New Zealand partners to leverage on its raw material, RandD and innovation to develop this high-in-demand nutritional products and functional food. The Malaysia-New Zealand free trade agreement (FTA), which was finalised in August 2010, is another advantage for both countries to strengthen their partnership. The FTA eliminates tariffs on 100 per cent of tariff lines by 2016 for Malaysian companies exporting to New Zealand and 99.5 per cent for New Zealand companies exporting to Malaysia....>> full story.
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The Malay Mail

  • The new Malay Mail Monday, Jan 30
    Friday, January 27th, 2012 16:49:00 IN CONJUNCTION with the launch of the new Malay Mail on Monday, Jan 30, we will be migrating to a new website. Come Monday, you will see a new Malay Mail website that will serve you better with timely updates of current developments, investigative reports and exclusive interviews that have been our trademark. During the transition, the current website will remain but no further updates will be available. ...>> full story.
  • Menara KL operation hours extended for FT Day
    Friday, January 27th, 2012 16:42:00 KUALA LUMPUR: Menara Kuala Lumpur will be extending its operation hours on Feb 1 until midnight to enable visitors to enjoy the panorama of Kuala Lumpur until late night from the Observation Deck, located at 276 metres above ground level.Menara KL chief executive officer Datuk Zuraidah Mohd Said said the extension was in conjunction with the Federal Territories Day celebration on Feb 1.The normal operation hours for Menara Kuala Lumpur is 9am to 10pm every day. Related to frontpage:  1 ...>> full story.
  • Post-CNY illegal waste dumping headache
    Friday, January 27th, 2012 14:24:00 SUBANG JAYA: With Chinese New Year spring cleaning over, assemblyman Hannah Yeoh has urged USJ residents to be more diligent at disposing of garbage. Related to frontpage:  3 ...>> full story.
  • New year RM1.5m drug haul
    Game’s up for five foreigners and two Malaysian women using old tricks to smuggle narcotics Friday, January 27th, 2012 14:18:00 KUALA LUMPUR: It has barely been a month into the new year and narcotics police have already seized RM1.5 million worth of drugs.Yesterday, Federal Police Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Noor Rashid Ibrahim (pic) said the work of his personnel and their observation managed to nail down three cases involving various international drug syndicates. Related to frontpage:  3 ...>> full story.
  • NFCorp thanks A-G
    Friday, January 27th, 2012 14:10:00 KUALA LUMPUR: The National Feedlot Corporation Sdn Bhd (NFCorp) welcomes Auditor-General Tan Sri Ambrin Buang’s statement affirming the company is not “in a mess”.In a statement issued by NFCorp yesterday, the company said Ambrin’s statement would put to rest months of public-bashing by critics over allegations of misappropriation of funds surrounding the National Feedlot Centre (NFC) project. Related to frontpage:  1 ...>> full story.
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Malaysia Kini (News)

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New Straits Times (NST) Front Page News

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Malaysia Kini (Letters/Forum)

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Malaysia Today (News site founded by Raja Petra Kamarudin):

  • Hukuman tidak patah semangat bantah ISA
    (Harakah Daily) - Dewan Pemuda PAS Malaysia (DPPM) melahirkan rasa simpati kepada 11 orang tahanan himpunan aman membantah Akta Keselamatan Dalam Negeri (ISA) tahun 2009 yang dikenakan hukuman penjara sehari dan denda RM2,000 oleh Mahkamah Sesyen Kuala Lumpur, semalam....>> full story.
  • Lynas faces claims against rare earths plant licence
    (Malaysian Insider) - Opponents of Australian rare earths miner Lynas Corp’s refinery in Malaysia have asked a court to delay start-up of its A$200 million (RM640 million) plant and review the government’s decision to give it a temporary operating licence. Lynas said today it would fight the claims, as it aims to open the plant, which is nearly complete, by June. ...>> full story.
  • FELDA tetap disenarai
    (Berita Harian) - Penyenaraian Felda Global Ventures Holdings Bhd (FGVH) di Bursa Malaysia akan diteruskan tanpa pembabitan Koperasi Permodalan FELDA Malaysia Bhd (KPF) dengan jaminan untuk tetap menjaga kepentingan peneroka.  ...>> full story.
  • Kelantan mahu ambil balik ladang bakal diurus FGVH
    (Harakah Daily) - Kerajaan Kelantan hari ini bersetuju melantik satu panel guaman bagi memberi nasihat kepada kerajaan negeri untuk mengambil balik ladang seluas 55,500 ekar tanah Felda yang bakal diurus Felda Global Ventures Holdings (FGVH)....>> full story.
  • Inexperienced companies linked to Perak coup players get RM2.2 bil project
    (Harakah Daily) - Attention has shifted to several characters in the power-play which gave birth to Barisan Nasional's political coup in Perak in 2009, namely UMNO lawyer Hafarizam Harun and former chief justice Zaki Azmi (pics, left)....>> full story.
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Sin Chew Daily (English)

  • Largest aviation trade fairs in full swing
    Boeing's much-delayed 787 Dreamliner stars at the Singapore Airshow this week where companies touting private jets and defence hardware to the Asian market will also be out in force. Copyright (AFP RELAXNEWS/ AFPTV), 2012. read more...>> full story.
  • MAS' top priority to stem losses
    The top priority for Malaysia Airlines now is to stem its huge losses and a return to profitability soon, besides striving to regain its stature as a preferred premium airline with better services and newer aircraft, its Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Ahmad Jauhari Yahya, said today. read more...>> full story.
  • Arroyo pleads not guilty on election sabotage
    Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo pleaded not guilty during her arraignment for an electoral sabotage case before the Pasay Regional Trial Court Thursday morning. read more...>> full story.
  • Google to become top US display ad seller in 2013
    Google's online display advertising business is growing faster than anticipated and is expected to surpass Facebook to be the top display ad seller in the United States in 2013, research firm eMarketer predicted on Wednesday. read more...>> full story.
  • Improved ranking proof of press freedom: Rais
    Malaysia's improved ranking in the 2011/2012 Press Freedom Index proves to the world that the country is open to freedom of speech and people making known their views, said Information, Communications and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim. read more...>> full story.
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New York Times NYT (Malaysia News)

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Yahoo Malaysia News Headlines

  • Why no probe on Tajudin, PKR asks
    PETALING JAYA, Feb 23 — PKR today demanded authorities explain why Tan Sri Tajudin Ramli has not been investigated for alleged criminal breach of “fiduciary and statutory” duties when he was Malaysian Airlines (MAS) chairman, saying the inaction indicated Putrajaya’s lack of seriousness in the matter....>> full story.
  • PKR moots mandatory civil service wage reviews every 5 years
    PETALING JAYA, Feb 23 — Putrajaya should make wage reviews within the civil service compulsory once every five years, PKR said today....>> full story.
  • Felda Global Ventures listing 'an evil scheme'
    The proposed listing of Felda Global Ventures Holding (FGVH) is a "evil scheme" aimed at reducing the settlers' stake in '"cash cow" Felda Holdings, says the PKR....>> full story.
  • KPF snub will lower FELDA listing value, says PKR
    By Shazwan Mustafa Kamal PETALING JAYA, Feb 23 — FELDA’s formation of a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to take the majority stake in FELDA Global Ventures Holdings Bhd (FGVH) will only lower its listing value, PKR has charged.PKR strategic director Rafizi Ramli said the decision was a snubbing of the FELDA Investment Co-operative (KPF), after eight settlers blocked the co-operative from injecting its assets into the company for its contentious initial public offering (IPO). ......>> full story.
  • RCI approved, but its terms are being worked out
    Despite there being no hint during Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak's Sabah visit last week, a state BN leader confirmed that the cabinet has agreed to establish a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) on Project IC, but its terms of reference are still under deliberation....>> full story.
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