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18-year-old girl guilty of infanticide given bound over
An 18-year-old girl who pleaded guilty at a Sessions Court to causing the death of a new born child was given a bound over for the sum of RM5,000 over three years.
Celcom signs Gerrard, Owen, Giggs and Pires
English Premier League superstars Steven Gerrard, Michael Owen, Ryan Giggs and Robert Pires have signed on with Celcom to promote its services.
Fight for 69 seats
Sarawak politicians are fanning across the state for the May 20 elections. The Barisan Nasional picked up two of the 71 seats uncontested after nominations were filed yon Tuesday against four in the 2001 polls.
Siti Nurhaliza to sing at Bollywood film awards
Pop princess Siti Nurhaliza will be joining Bollywood heart-throb Shah Rukh Khan at the Global Indian Film Awards in Kuala Lumpur this August.
‘Barisan MPs have no choice’
Conscience is not a factor when Barisan Nasional MPs vote in Parliament because under the BN Whip, which is enforced at all times, they are not allowed to support any motion by the Opposition.
Not the right time for film
The Home Affairs Ministry banned the movie Lelaki Komunis Terakhir (The Last Communist) because the timing of its screening was inappropriate due to current events and public sentiment.
Sailor Ellen is one cool dame
She is one cool dame. In her years of sailing, 29-year-old Dame Ellen MacArthur has found herself in many sticky situations.
Let MPs vote freely, say readers
Should political parties allow their MPs to vote according to their conscience?
Abdullah: World must confront root of terror
The fight against international terrorism will not succeed unless the world confronts the factors that draw people to take up arms, says Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Asean defence ministers agree on regional security
Defence ministers in Asean countries have agreed on a four-point declaration to promote regional peace and stability.
Remembering Onn Jaafar
Datuk Onn Jaafar founded Umno 60 years ago and the party has planned a major celebration to mark the event in Johor Baru tonight. SA'ODAH ELIAS talks to his descendants and party leaders about the sacrifices made by the party’s first president.
Car pool to avoid jams, public advised
Umno members and the public who will be attending the party’s 60th anniversary celebration tomorrow are advised to car pool to avoid traffic jams because it will be a working day.
Life changed by a cancer scare
Like many people, Wong Mun Heng was not satisfied with what he had.
Meditation has healing benefits, says author
Buddhism emphasises the cultivation of the mind, said a writer of books on the religion.
We are not mercenary, say Malaysian students
Don't get us wrong. We are not mercenary. Money is not the main reason why Malaysian professionals and students choose to remain in Britain.
Girl foils kidnap bid by motorcyclist
Two girls were nearly abducted by a man who offered them a ride to school on his motorcycle.
No pork for chang festival
Chinese celebrating the Dumpling Festival might have to go without their favourite “bak chang” or pork dumpling this year.
Barisan win crucial for progress
A Barisan Nasional victory in the coming state elections is crucial for the future stability and development of Sarawak, said MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting.
Don’t let complacency creep in, warns Najib
A clean sweep of all 71 seats is on the cards for the Barisan Nasional in the coming state elections, but deputy Barisan chief Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is wary of complacency creeping into the coalition.
Two seats in the bag for BN
Barisan Nasional had a good start, bagging two seats uncontested on nomination day in the ninth state elections, with 158 candidates joining in the fray.
More women join fray
The ninth Sarawak elections will see 10 women candidates – the highest number so far – in the fray and already one of them has given the Barisan Nasional a head start on nomination day.
‘Comply ‘with code ‘of ethics’
Candidates have been told to abide by the electoral code of ethics issued for the first time by the Election Commission.
Differing views on why more are contesting
There are more contests in the Sarawak election, and the opposing parties have their own interpretations for this.
Skeletal remains of child found
The skeletal remains of a child have been found near the entrance of Senai Technology Park.
Robbery suspect who shot at cop surrenders
The robbery suspect who grabbed a police constable’s service revolver and shot at him in Puchong here last Wednesday has given himself up to the police.
Cloned credit card scam
Fancy an all-expense paid trip to the United States or Europe and get paid for shopping?
Zahid still upset over donations of rags
Deputy Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is still irked over the deplorable behaviour of some Malaysians who had “donated” useless items to victims of the Dec 26, 2004, tsunami.
World War Two bomb detonated
He was digging when he hit a hard metal object in the ground.
Balinese spirit not shaken
GUNARTO had a pensive look as he waited outside the Hilton Bali for the delegates to board the shuttle bus to the D8 Summit venue. He was staring at the flags of the eight member nations, including Malaysia, flying majestically in the cool Bali breeze outside the hotel, which has seen better days.
Watch over 40 more dumpsites
Forty more open dumpsites have been found near water intake points and they could be closed down.
Ambulance on call crashes
A 69-year-old heart patient has more to worry about now than her heart.
Tourney raises RM30,000 for orphanage
An inter-bourse charity golf tournament held from April 30 to May 6 raised almost RM30,000 for Rumah Jagaan Titian Kasih, an orphanage.
Samy: I’m staying neutral
MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu is taking a neutral stand in the contest for the Wanita MIC top post between incumbent Datin Paduka Jaya Partiban and secretary Komala Krishnamoorthy.
Some shops rationing sugar
A sugar shortage has hit the capital with some supermarkets limiting sales to two packs per customer.
Felcra settler nabbed over gemstone scam
A Felcra settler sold a RM30 gemstone to a businessman, who thought the stone could make him invincible, for RM10,000.
No foul play in son’s death, father believes
The father of death row prisoner Alex Wong Teck Choy believes there was no foul play in his son's death.
Armed gang busted
An armed robbery gang that preyed on bank customers who withdraw large sums has been busted.
Gratitude to teachers
You can say it with a poem, a song, or flowers and gifts. With Teacher’s Day around the corner, this is the best time for us to express our appreciation for teachers.
Bogus priest arrested over jewellery scam
For nearly a year, a 20-year-old youth claiming to be a priest duped housewives into handing over their jewellery in exchange for “divine protection”.
Father and son held after fatal accident
A father and son were arrested after they were believed to be involved in a “hit and run” accident resulting in the death of a man they had argued with earlier.
Boat gift from Japan to aid conservation work
Sabah’s wildlife conservation received a boost with a Japanese government donation of a catamaran for riverine policing.
Frightening experience
It was dark and at the back of his car was the most feared man in Mala-ya – Chin Peng, Communist Party of Malaya secretary-general.
News in brief
Kids without birth certs because of dad’s ignorance
THE woes of a 26-year-old mother of three children who do not have birth certificates were highlighted in Tamil Nesan.
Village head has big plans
THE first woman village head in Johor is determined to turn her kampung in Pulau Aur, Mersing, into a model village.
Dad abandoned at car park in Malacca by son
A 79-YEAR-OLD man was abandoned at a car park in Malacca last week by his unemployed son.
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