In an effort to save Malaysia from becoming bankrupt within the decade, Datuk Seri Idris Jala today  (May 27) proposed several major steps to better manage the government’s growing spending on subsidies. Among the suggestions include slashing subsidies for 12 items, which would see prices hiking for petrol, diesel, gas, electricity, sugar and flour, among other staples over the next five years. But...

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MOTORISTS in Seremban can finally look forward to a smoother drive when the upgraded Seremban-Senawang road opens next month after a two-year delay. The RM110mil road project started in 2005 and was supposed to have been completed in three years but was delayed due to land acquisition, underground structural barriers and the increase in building material costs. Rasah MP Anthony Loke said this...

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Hang Tuah Bus Terminal fully operational tomorrow May 14, 2010 by Meena L. Ramadas KUALA LUMPUR : The Hang Tuah Bus Terminal here will be fully operational from tomorrow for short distance express bus operations to Seremban and Tanjung Malim during the closure of the Puduraya Bus Terminal for renovations. Federal Territories and Urban Well-being secretary-general Datuk Ahmad Phesal Talib said in a...

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The Korea ended their Uber Cup jinx in style when they dethroned China 3-1 in the final of the 23rd edition of the World Team Championships for women at the Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil today. Winners: South Korean women team with their medals The pumped up Koreans rose to the occasion and handed the mighty Chinese a lesson in badminton to win...

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These are the headlines splashed on a Chinese newspaper on May 13 reporting on the Sibu parliamentary by-election campaigns: “RM10 million for Chinese primary schools” “RM5 million for Chinese independent secondary schools” “RM3 million for Christian missionary schools” The newspaper was reporting on a grand ceremony where Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak handed over cheques for the above amounts to the respective...

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The Malaysian Bar Council's publication titled Police and Your Basic Rights is one good source for young people to get information on what to do when stopped by the police. Here are some of the information provided: > When you cannot be arrested: The police cannot arrest you just because you are a potential witness and want to take a statement from you...

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A policeman has been detained for allegedly shooting a teenage biker during a chase along Jalan Jelebu here, early Saturday. In the 3.30am incident, policemen in a patrol car were allegedly taunted by the motorcyclist, who kept weaving in front of their vehicle.   He refused to stop despite being repeatedly told to do so, and it is believed a policeman opened fire....

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WHAT is a world expo? – A World Expo is a fair where countries and companies display their latest scientific achievements and technological advancements. Expos historically have been remembered for the creation of landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the introduction of television and the ice cream cone to mass audiences but fell out of favour in the last few decades. Why are...

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When asked to comment on Malaysia Airlines’ claim that the network of AirAsia overlaps 90% of MAS’s, Fernandes said: “Azran Osman-Rani, our CEO of AirAsia X, will handle deal that. But do you think so? “(To me) it is 30%–40% overlap, so the claim (by MAS) is incorrect. Do you say Tianjin is next to Beijing when the distance is so far away;...

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Comment By Tengku Datuk Azmil Zahruddin AirAsia X has been lobbying its cause aggressively in the media locally and abroad to fly to destinations operated by Malaysia Airlines (MAS). Its allegations appear to logic on surface: Open up Sydney, Seoul, etc., as that is best for the country. There are two sides to any argument and I would like to take this opportunity...

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AirAsia X (AAX) has not received approval from government to fly to Sydney and Seoul although the long haul budget carrier had expected to land in Australian city by June, this year. AirAsia X A330 “We had expected the approvals by the end of March and without a formal word from the Government we are unable to keep to our June time line,’’...

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In the 2am incident, Aminul Rasyid Amzah died after being shot by policemen while his friend fled after they came across a police patrol car in Section 11, here. His friend escaped on foot while Aminul allegedly tried to reverse his car towards the policemen in his bid to escape. One of the policemen fired four shots, one of which killed Aminul. However,...

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