More flexible visiting hours at government hospitals to be studied

More flexible visiting hours at government hospitals to be studied


More flexible visiting hours at government hospitals to be studied

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 12:51 AM PST

Visiting hours at government hospitals might be made more flexible for visitors who want to see the patients.

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Political leaders carry out indelible ink simulation

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 12:51 AM PST

The Election Commission (EC) today conducted an indelible ink simulation during polls for leaders of political parties from Selangor.

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Dr Hasan can appeal against demotion, says Health Minister

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 12:50 AM PST

Datuk Seri Dr Hasan Abdul Rahman, who was suspended as the director-general of health following a 'khalwat' (close proximity) case, can appeal against his demotion by one grade by the Public Service Commission (PSC), Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said today.

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Six dead as Typhoon Bopha lashes Philippines

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 12:29 AM PST

Typhoon Bopha killed at least six people in the Philippines on Tuesday as the strongest storm to hit the country this year forced more than 50,000 to seek refuge in emergency shelters, officials said.

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Pope takes to Twitter as Vatican woos Internet generation

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 12:22 AM PST

Pope Benedict XVI will join Twitter from December 12, with regular tweets in eight languages from the account @pontifex in time for Christmas as the Vatican tries to woo the global Internet generation.

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VIDEO: Anti-Putin detainees fight for justice

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 01:00 AM PST

A year on from the parliamentary elections in Russia, which triggered a wave of mass protests against President Putin, opposition organisers are claiming they have been subjected to inhumane treatment.

Iran captures U.S. drone over its airspace - media

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 11:41 PM PST

DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran captured a United States drone that was flying in the country's airspace, its media reported on Tuesday.


Yahoo! reveals top searches of 2012

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 12:07 AM PST

Search engine Yahoo! has unveiled its report on what the US was searching for in 2012. Unsurprisingly, the presidential elections attracted the most interest, but other popular search topics included Kim Kardashian, Kate Middleton and the London Olympics.

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Kampung Pantai Acheh

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 11:47 PM PST

Pantai Acheh is one of the traditional Chinese fishing villages located at the southern of Penang Island. The natural rustic village filled with dense mangroves. Local specialties belacan and salted eggs are the charm of the village to most of the tourists.

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'Girls Gone Wild' at US campuses? Not really, study finds

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 11:28 PM PST

Are co-eds going wild with hook-ups or settling into cozy romances? A new study probes the finer points of the behavior of female US college students.

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Can a fit, sexy avatar inspire a fitter, sexier you?

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 11:25 PM PST

A new study looks at how the use of avatars in video games or apps could influence how we feel about our own health and appearance and offer a boost to weight loss and exercise training programs.

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Langat 2 delayed by 29 months due to non-cooperation from state govt

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 11:13 PM PST

The construction of the Sungai Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant (Langat 2) and the Distribution System is suffering a delay of up to 40.55 per cent, or about 29 months from the original schedule due to the refusal of the Selangor state government in giving the required approval.

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Increase road tax for large engine capacity vehicles

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 11:12 PM PST

The government needs to increase the road tax on large engine capacity vehicles as a way to protect the average consumer, says Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah.

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VIDEO: Nato 'to approve' Turkey defences

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 11:52 PM PST

Nato is expected to approve the deployment of Patriot Missile Interceptors to defend Turkey's border with Syria.

Blind China dissident says jailed nephew acted in self-defence

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 10:53 PM PST

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng said the jailing of his nephew last week was on trumped up charges which ignored clear evidence that he had acted in self-defence after men armed with sticks forced their way into his home and beat him.


VIDEO: World leaders congratulate royals

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 11:13 PM PST

The news that Prince William and Kate are expecting their first child swept around the world with speed - world leaders and royal watchers quick to congratulate the couple.

Indonesian embassy warns maids to avoid Malaysia

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 11:11 PM PST

Indonesia Tuesday warned its nationals not to work as maids in Malaysia after a weekend raid freed 105 women who were confined against their will and forced to work without pay.

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Call to expedite blueprint to make Klang Valley Asia's e-book hub

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 11:09 PM PST

Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mukhriz Tun Mahathir today suggested that the book industry resolve the issue of intellectual property first in expediting the blueprint to realise the objective of making the Klang Valley the e-book hub of Asia.

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VIDEO: Typhoon Bopha hits Philippines

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 10:33 PM PST

A powerful typhoon has struck the southern Philippines causing flooding and power cuts and forcing tens of thousands of people to leave their homes.

VIDEO: Second day in hospital for Kate

Posted: 03 Dec 2012 10:43 PM PST

The Duchess of Cambridge is beginning a second day in hospital for treatment for severe morning sickness.

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