MACC arrests 263 between January and April

MACC arrests 263 between January and April


MACC arrests 263 between January and April

Posted: 17 May 2010 12:55 AM PDT

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) arrested 263 people between January and April this year for corruption, Putrajaya MACC Investigation Division director Mustafar Ali said here today.

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Tourism Ministry to demolish the unsafe aches at botanic gardens

Posted: 17 May 2010 12:53 AM PDT

The Tourism Ministry is ready to demolish the two aches built near the entrance of the Penang Botanical Gardens if the technical report shows that they are unsafe.

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Deadline looms for Bangkok's 'Red' protesters

Posted: 17 May 2010 12:50 AM PDT

BANGKOK, May 17 (AFP) - Thai authorities vowed to clear a vast protest site in the capital "as soon as possible" as a deadline loomed Monday for opposition "Red Shirts" to leave after clashes that have left 35 people dead.

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Three directors cleared of making false statement (UPDATED)

Posted: 17 May 2010 12:33 AM PDT

The Sessions Court here today acquitted and discharged three former directors accused of four counts of making false statements in their company's quarterly reports in 2007.

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One ILI cluster case reported in Perak

Posted: 17 May 2010 12:26 AM PDT

One influenza-like-illness (ILI) cluster case was reported in Perak as of 8am today, Director-General of Health Tan Sri Dr Mohd Ismail Merican said.

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Construction of 52,240 PPR houses already completed - Lajim

Posted: 17 May 2010 12:22 AM PDT

A total of 52,240 units have already been built under the People's Housing Scheme (PPR) project to enable the low income group, single mothers and the poor to rent such houses said deputy minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Seri Lajim Ukin.

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Indonesia faces threat from terror ex-convicts: president

Posted: 17 May 2010 12:19 AM PDT

JAKARTA, May 17 (AFP) - Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said Monday that his country needed to remain vigilant for terror threats posed by militants released from jail.

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E-commerce transactions among SMEs to grow by 20 pct, says Pikom

Posted: 17 May 2010 12:18 AM PDT

E-commerce transactions among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are expected to grow by 20 per cent this year following greater awareness by the government and industry players.

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Sarawak TYT wants health facility improved

Posted: 17 May 2010 12:13 AM PDT

Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng has called for more health-related infrastructure, saying the facility is currently lacking in the state.

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Stronger ringgit good for economy, says Najib

Posted: 17 May 2010 12:09 AM PDT

The firmer ringgit is a natural progression that reflects the country's strong economic fundamentals and will serve well the nation's economy, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

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Volcanic ash grounds hundreds of European flights

Posted: 17 May 2010 12:47 AM PDT

LONDON (Reuters) - Volcanic ash from Iceland caused widespread disruption at airports in Britain and other parts of northern Europe on Monday, delaying or grounding hundreds of flights.


BP says progress in effort to contain oil spill

Posted: 17 May 2010 12:47 AM PDT

GALLIANO, La (Reuters) - Energy giant BP was making some progress on Monday with its efforts to contain the oil gushing forth from a ruptured well in the Gulf of Mexico.


Iran, Brazil, Turkey sign nuclear swap deal

Posted: 17 May 2010 12:47 AM PDT

TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran, Brazil and Turkey signed an agreement on Monday over a nuclear fuel swap designed to allay international concern over the Islamic Republic's atomic ambitions and avert fresh sanctions on Tehran.


Final Thai crackdown feared as guests evacuate

Posted: 17 May 2010 12:47 AM PDT

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Guests hurriedly evacuated a luxury hotel in central Bangkok on Monday after it came under attack, while anti-government demonstrators battled troops with a final crackdown on their protest encampment feared imminent.


Thai protesters call for ceasefire

Posted: 16 May 2010 11:54 PM PDT

Women and children are to be evacuated from the red-shirts' camp at the centre of recent unrest in Bangkok, a spokesman for the protest group has said.


Pupils, parents protest against more English in Taiwan

Posted: 16 May 2010 11:47 PM PDT

TAIPEI, May 17 (AFP) - Learning English is an obsession in Taiwan, but a plan to boost instruction in the language for elementary school students has triggered an unusual response -- outrage.

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Uniform Building By-Laws review to promote green technology

Posted: 16 May 2010 11:46 PM PDT

The Housing and Local Government Ministry is reviewing the Uniform Building By-Laws in promoting the use of green technologies in buildings to create a more sustainable living environment for homeowners.

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Water seller gets two weeks' jail and RM10,000 fine for using false note

Posted: 16 May 2010 11:44 PM PDT

A water seller was sentenced to two weeks' jail and fined RM10,000 or two weeks' jail by the Sessions Court for using a false note to buy brooches two years ago.

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First stage uniform building by-law review in final lap, says Kong

Posted: 16 May 2010 11:43 PM PDT

The Housing and Local Government Ministry is in the final lap of reviewing the first stage of the Uniform Building By-Laws to create a more sustainable living environment in residential areas.

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Eight IPTAs given approval to accredit courses internally - Khaled

Posted: 16 May 2010 11:41 PM PDT

Eight Higher Learning institutions (IPTAs) in the country have been awarded the status to accredit their courses internally without having to go through the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) said Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.

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