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  • Najib, the Queen and the Pope Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:17AM(The Diplomat) Marrying the demands of international diplomacy with the political realities of home is a tough ask for most countries and their foreign ministries. The two can be a difficult fit, as Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has found out all too well. Some back home seem determined to provide an unwanted backdrop for his whistle-stop European tour designed to shore-up his country’s ...
  • Don't Tarnish UiTM Image With Ibrahim Ali Award Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:15AMReferring to UiTM which had opened nominations for the Ibrahim Ali Award to students who have "clear and consistent" principles in upholding their race to win a monetary prize of RM5,000, the Vice President of Gerakan, Mah Siew Keong today criticizes the setting up of such an award.
  • Sonos Play:3 compact streaming media Hi-Fi gets official for $299, we go ears-on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:13AMChances are you've already seen the Sonos Play:3 thanks to the leaktacular thing we call the internet. Now the tiny streaming Hi-Fi system is official and ready to start beaming that shiny new Spotify account you just scored all around your home. Inside the relatively compact chassis is a trio of digital drivers, one tweeter and two mid-range, as well as three Class-D digital amps. Unlike its ...
  • DDI can be a buffer during global downturn Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:11AMKUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The government's policy to encourage more domestic direct investment (DDI) is timely as it can be a buffer for generating economic growth, especially in times of global economic uncertainties.
  • Utusan: Anwar working with Indons to topple Putrajaya Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:06AMUmno mouthpiece Utusan Malaysia claims that Anwar is strengthening links with his Indonesian counterparts to put pressure on the Malaysian government. (Free Malaysia Today) - Umno mouthpiece Utusan Malaysia is at it again. After the tirade against the Christians and Bersih, it was quiet for awhile. Now, the newspaper is back to its stirring best by claiming that Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim ...
  • Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Pays a Courtesy Call on South Korean President Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:04AMSEOUL, 20 JULY, 2011 : Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin today paid a courtesy call on South Korean President Lee Myung-bak at the Presidential Palace, here.
  • Saudi Arabia: Malabar Gold strengthens presence in Kingdom, plans new factory Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:00AMJEDDAH - Malabar Gold, a leading Indian gold merchant group, will open Thursday the much-awaited outlet at Gold Souk, Al Balad, Jeddah.
  • Malaysia bans Australia horses on virus fears Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:53AMKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has imposed a ban on the import of horses from Australia as a precautionary measure following the outbreak of a deadly bat-borne horse virus in the country, a report said today.
  • Lapu-Lapu City Mayor Paz Radaza’s State of the City Address Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:52AMSTATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS 2011 Hon. Paz C. Radaza Lapu-Lapu City Mayor July 20, 2011, Hoops Dome     Hon. Congressman Arturo Radaza, Hon. Vice-Mayor Marcial Ycong, Honorable Members of the City Council, Barangay Officials, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, my fellow Oponganons… good morning!   This year, our city is celebrating its 50th [...]
  • UMS to increase intake of foreign students Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 8:01PMKOTA KINABALU: Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) has sealed a partnership with Asia e-University (AeU) to further expand its online distance learning (ODL) programmes.
  • Holy Men, Holy Women 13 — Gawai 2 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:52PMJULY 20 — Kampung Grogo, like many Bidayuh villages in semi-urban Sarawak, is situated on a hill. It’s a nondescript village, but not an uninteresting one. Aside from the fact that it housed some of the few Dayung Boris left in the community, Grogo had also been in the news of late. Websites such as Suabetong (link: ...
  • KOTA TINGGI: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:33PMKuala Lumpur: Britain's University of Reading Business School is setting up a branch campus in EduCity in Iskandar Malaysia, Johor, for between RM150 million and RM200 million, ...
  • ‘Late Wong may be conferred posthumous award’ Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:32PMKUCHING: Social Development and Urbanisation Minister Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom believes that the late Datuk Amar James [...]
  • James Wong, a man who appreciated the importance of multiracialism Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:32PMKUCHING: Being a man who recognised the beauty and importance of multiracialism, the late Datuk Amar James Wong [...]
  • Codemasters' Grid Discounted to $4.99 on Steam in Fundraising Charity Drive Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:30PMLOS ANGELES - The BAFTA Award-winning circuit and street racing game GRID will be available for a one-time special offer of $4.99 from Steam later today, for a total of three days, with all profits from sales going to industry-supported charities and good causes, Codemasters announced today...
  • In need of rescue Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:29PMSOMALIA has been afflicted by civil war for decades and refugees have been fleeing into neighbouring countries as a result.
  • Caixin Online: South China Sea energy riches beckon Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:12PMWith so many nations laying claim to all or part of the South China Sea, China has so far chosen stability over conflict when it comes to developing the rich energy resources believed to exist beneath the waters, reports Caixin Online.
  • Swimming: S'pore makes stunning splash at world champs Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:57PMSINGAPORE: In the biggest success yet for synchronised swimming in the country, the Singapore team qualified for the final of the free combination event at the 14th FINA World Championships on Tuesday in Shanghai.
  • Nazri’s Nonsense! Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:07PM“Although the EO was enacted and came into power as a measure to curb communist resurgency in 1948 to 1960, and also for a brief state of emergency following the May 13, 1969 racial riot, it was retained to ensure that such incidents do not recur." By Martin Jalleh At times, Minister in the Prime Minister Department, Nazri Abdul Aziz, is capable of making very profound statements and at other ...
  • Commodities 2011 Halftime Report Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:01PMCommodities don’t all perform in the same way. In any given year, a particular commodity will go gangbusters and outperform the group. However, that commodity will typically come back to Earth and underperform the following year or the year after that.
  • Power, gas price rises expected to push up CPI Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:56AMKUALA LUMPUR: The recent increase in electricity and gas prices are expected to push up inflation further in Malaysia, reinforcing a policy dilemma for Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
  • Palm futures up on strong buying interests Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:40AMCPO FUTURES CRUDE palm oil futures prices on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher yesterday on strong buying interests, dealers said. A dealer said the palm oil exports data, which were expected to be released today by Malaysian Palm Oil Board, were estimated to touch 1.1 million tonnes. August 2011 rose by RM35 to RM3,125 a tonne, September 2011 increased by RM40 to RM3,125, October 2011 ...
  • Manila to seek UN arbitration in South China Sea dispute Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:19AMNUSA DUA, INDONESIA -- The Philippines said yesterday it plans to seek UN arbitration of its conflicting claims with China over parts of the South China Sea, as tensions in the resource-rich region again rose.
  • Philippines, Sri Lanka close air deal Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:11AMTHE PHILIPPINES and Sri Lanka have agreed to increase the number of allowed flights between their capitals, with the latter granted unlimited air service rights to international airports outside Metro Manila besides, Civil Aeronautics Board Executive Director Carmelo L. Arcilla told reporters via text on Tuesday.
  • Miranda to Present at Canaccord Genuity Growth Conference Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:59AMMONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - July 19, 2011) - Miranda Technologies Inc. (TSX:MT), a worldwide provider of infrastructure, playout and monitoring systems for the television broadcast, cable, satellite and IPTV industry, today announced that Miranda's President and Chief Executive Officer, Strath Goodship, will present at the 31 st Annual Canaccord Genuity Growth Conference on Thursday, August ...
  • Smart expands coverage of ‘HelLow’ IDD service Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:52AMSmart Communications, Inc. (Smart) today announced the expansion of its ‘HelLow’ low-cost international direct dialing (IDD) service, to include four countries with the most number of Filipino contract workers. Post from: Daily Contributor Smart expands coverage of ‘HelLow’ IDD service
  • Football: Four-member team to search for new S-League CEO Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:49AMSINGAPORE: She is president of the Singapore Bowling Federation, and is widely recognised on the international circuit for her role as head of the world body -- Fédération Internationale des Quilleurs.
  • Tuanku Mizan Wants Malaysia-South Korea Relationship To Be Enhanced Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:40AMSEOUL, July 19 (Bernama) -- Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin urged the government to enhance the already strong bilateral, regional and international relationship with South Korea.
  • No dealings with public for unhelpful cop Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:38AMAMPANG: The police constable awaiting punishment for "rejecting" an emergency call from a journalist on June 13, will not be interacting with the public even though he has been transferred to the bilik gerakan (operations room) at the Ampang district police headquarters
  • DGAP-News: Phoenix Solar Aktiengesellschaft: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:37AMDGAP-News: Phoenix Solar Aktiengesellschaft / Key word(s):MiscellaneousPhoenix Solar Aktiengesellschaft:19.07.2011 / 07:23Phoenix Solar AG to build solar power plants in France with a total peakpower of 24 megawatts* Largest foreign contract ever …
  • What is sharia? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:21AMSharia means "the clear, well-trodden path to water" in Arabic.
  • Valley of shame Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:19AMInitially dubbed the "Golden Valley" Developed from 2002 Supposedly the largest starfruit farm in the world Still being promoted on government agency websites despite it apparently shutting its gates in 2008! PETALING JAYA: The mega 809ha Selangor Fruits Valley initiative, which promised to be the largest starfruit farm in the world, has become a huge disgrace instead
  • President Aquino’s speech at the courtesy call of participants of the Ambassadors, Consuls General, and Tourism ... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:10AMTo our kababayans who have come here from the U.S. and Canada: you have gone a long way just so you could join this Tour and see your home country once again. And so as your President, allow me to say: welcome home. Continue reading →
  • ISLAM CAN ACCEPT GOOD ELEMENTS IN OTHER RELIGIONS BUT ISLAM IS STILL DIFFERENT - ABDULLAH Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:06AMKUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) -- Muslims in this country can accept thegood elements in other religions but cannot admit that all other religions arethe same as Islam as it is different, says former prime minister Tun AbdullahAhmad Badawi.According to Abdullah, who is chairman of the Malaysia Institute of IslamicUnderstanding (Ikim), Islam is different from other religions in the world as ...
  • PERLIS TARGETS RM1 MILLION IN SALES DURING FARMERS FAIR Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:02AMKANGAR, July 19 (Bernama) -- The four-day Perlis Farmers, Breeders andFishermen fair starting July 27 targets RM1 million in sales, said Agricultureand Agro-based Industry and Cooperative Development comittee chairman, SabryAhmad. An estimated 100,000 visitors were expected at the event to be held atDataran Datuk Sheikh Ahmad, he added. Speaking to reporters here today, Sabry said, last year ...
  • Emerging markets: Times are changing Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:02AMTuesday July 19, 2011 While the investing world is distracted by the U.S. debt ceiling crisis and the on-going drama of Italy and Greece, I’ve noticed that a small but increasing stream of money is finding its way back into some emerging markets. Last year I advised investors to lighten up on emerging markets.
  • South Sudan ships first oil Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:00AMSouth Sudan has made its first shipment of oil as an independent country, despite failing to agree how to divide critical spoils with its erstwhile partner to the north.
  • Bursa Q2 net rises to RM35.7m Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:58PMBursa Malaysia Bhd, the country's stock exchange operator, said second-quarter profit rose to RM35.7 million from RM27.5 million a year earlier, according to a company statement today. -- Bloomberg
  • Public Mutual to launch 2 Islamic funds Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:11PMPublic Mutual is set to launch two new Islamic funds, Public Islamic Treasures Growth Fund (PITGF) and Public Sukuk Fund (PSKF) tomorrow, which will aim at the domestic market.
  • Say it enough times and some may actually believe it Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:58AMIt doesn’t get stranger than this: In Malaysia, a Malay-language daily has yesterday warned against demonstrations as they make the country vulnerable to interference by the Jews and Israel. In an editorial that appeared on Utusan Malaysia, a paper with links to the United Malays National Organization, it said street demonstrations could give opportunities to
  • Malaysia media claims Jewish plot after rally Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:39AMMalaysia's government-linked media claimed Monday that foreign Jewish groups might try to use an opposition-backed push to reform electoral laws to interfere in this Muslim-majority country.
  • Villas-Boas wants Chelsea 'untouchables' Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:30AMAndre Villas-Boas has challenged his Chelsea squad to make themselves 'untouchable' as he looks to deliver Champions League glory.
  • No more street rallies, warns Muhyiddin Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:06AMDENPASAR, July 18 — With Putrajaya still reeling from the July 9 Bersih rally, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin today warned Pakatan Rakyat (PR) that the government will brook no further street demonstrations. “Do not take any threatening action (towards the administration). We will not bow to threats but since they (PR) have a political motive, they are ...
  • July 19, 2011 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:01AMOn June 17th a series of new guidelines were drawn to ensure that the mainstream media do not go overboard in their zest to stretch the truth. It is morally wrong to criticise a democratically elected government like BN.
  • Let RTM show Bersih crowd violence, Rais tells cops Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:08AMBy The Malaysian Insider BANTING, July 18 — Datuk Seri Rais Yatim today offered for Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) to broadcast police recordings of unruly crowd behaviour captured during the July 9 Bersih rally. The information minister urged the police to hasten the showing of any such material to combat allegations of police brutality during their attempts to disperse the crowds attending ...
  • Pre-Opening Soy Complex Market Report Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:29AMNovember soybeans were down 10 1/4 cents late in the overnight session. Malaysia palm futures were down 1.2%, but futures in China closed slightly higher on the day. Outside market
  • Malaysian leader, pontiff to meet Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:10AMPrime Minister Najib Razak of Malaysia is scheduled to meet with Pope Benedict XVI in Italy today, in a visit that analysts say is intended to signal a wish to mend ties with the country's Christians after a series of episodes, including the firebombing of churches, that have strained interfaith relations in Malaysia, a Muslim-majority nation.
  • Malaysia ready to lead in setting university quality standards : DPM Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:52AMDENPASAR: Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the country was prepared to lead in carrying out educational development projects related to university quality standards in the Asean region.
  • Water Quality Of Sungai Sarawak Achieves 60 Per Cent Cleanliness By Mid 2012 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:26AMKUCHING, July 18 (Bernama) -- The construction of the first centralised sewerage system in the Kuching city centre is expected to be able to raise the water quality in Sungai Sarawak to 60 per cent when the system is fully completed in June 2012.
  • MAA: Hire-purchase changes slowing vehicle orders Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:22AMKUALA LUMPUR, July 18 — Longer booking times arising from recent changes to hire-purchase laws have dampened vehicle orders, the Malaysia Automotive Association (MAA) said today. MAA president Datuk Aishah Ahmad said there had been about a 20 per cent drop in orders after Parliament amended the Hire-Purchase Act 1967 last month. Under the ...