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| BN candidate for the KT by-election Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh visiting the aged at the Che Hoo Khor moral uplifting society in Kuala Terengganu today. He distributed hampers to some 400 members of the society and discussed problems they were facing. – Picture by Choo Choy May |
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Pakatan MBs to meet as internal disputes continueKUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — The four Pakatan Rakyat menteris besar and one chief minister will convene for a two-day "MB council" starting this month to streamline policies and to also rebuild ties between PKR, DAP and Pas amid internal disputes which have threatened the fledgling alliance. >Read more |
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Opinion
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What goes up must come down, except ...JAN 7 – One sure way to gain someone’s attention these days is to use a few key phrases – petrol price, falling oil prices, rising costs, economic slowdown. |
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In search of the promised landJAN 7 — The latest escalation in the Israel-Palestine conflict is most worrying to the international community but one that is not unexpected. The Columnists Alice Nah Baradan Kuppusamy Brian Yap Cheah Sin Ann Fahmi Fadzil Hafiz Noor Shams Hsu Dar Ren James Chin Jeremiah Mahadevan |
Malaysia
A show of unity from Pakatan in key KT vote By Debra Chong KUALA TERENGGANU, Jan 7 — Pas candidate Abdul Wahid Endut may be a big man in the local political scene, but the Pakatan Rakyat front is not... Read More |
Uthayakumar’s shut away but won’t shut upBy Baradan Kuppusamy KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 – In a New Year message issued from behind the walls of Kamunting, Hindraf founder and legal adviser P. Uthayakumar remains defiant, lambasting... Read More |
Suhakam finds police used excessive force in Cheras incidentKUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has found that law enforcement personnel used excessive force on two people during the protests at Persiaran Bandar... Read More |
World
Israel to briefly halt Gaza ops to allow aidJERUSALEM, Jan 7 -The Israeli military says it will briefly halt its operations in Gaza during the day to allow in humanitarian aid and fuel. Military spokesman Peter Lerner gave... Read More |
Israel's top leaders mulling cease-fire offerJERUSALEM, Jan 7 - Israel's top leaders are meeting to discuss whether to accept a cease-fire plan or expand their military offensive in Gaza. The meeting of Israel's security Cabinet... Read More |
Fighting continues as Israel considers peace plan GAZA CITY, Jan 7 - Plumes of smoke engulfed a neighbourhood east of Gaza City today as Israel's leaders considered a peace plan put forth by France and Egypt on... Read More |
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Sports
Spurs almost check-in, for Wembley finalTottenham 4 Burnley 1 JAN 7 — Jamie O’Hara proved just the supersub Harry Redknapp was dreaming of. Tottenham were looking anything but Carling Cup finalists until the 22-year-old starlet... Read More |
Wee Wern clinches maiden British Open TitleKUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — Malaysia's top junior squash player Low Wee Wern clinched her maiden title at the British Junior Open after her third appearence in the championship. The... Read More |
Paranoia next on Ferguson's fixture listBy Matthew Syed JAN 7 — The so-called hairdryer has nothing to do with Sir Alex Ferguson's tendency to bawl out his players from close range and everything to do... Read More |
Business
Question mark over status of Satyam Cyberjaya By Lee Wei Lian KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 - The announcement of the resignation of chairman and founder of Satyam Computer Service Ltd, Ramalinga Raju, has sent shockwaves through the... Read More |
Bursa: Prices close firmer KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 - Share prices on Bursa Malaysia closed firmer today on further buying interest in heavyweights, particularly banking and plantation stocks, dealers said. The Kuala Lumpur Composite... Read More |
KLCI unlikely to reach 1,000 mark this yearKUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 — The Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) is unlikely to reach the 1,000 mark this year amid uncertainties in the global economy. OSK-UOB Unit Trust Management... Read More |
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Opinion
In search of the promised landJAN 7 — The latest escalation in the Israel-Palestine conflict is most worrying to the international community but one that is not unexpected. Israel insists on wiping out Hamas with... Read More |
What goes up must come down, except ...JAN 7 – One sure way to gain someone’s attention these days is to use a few key phrases – petrol price, falling oil prices, rising costs, economic slowdown. There... Read More |
A year of great highs and lowsJAN 6 – What a way for 2008 to end! Steven Gerrard arrested, then charged with assault. It could mean a jail term for the England star if his lawyers... Read More |
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