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Bruce Willis sues Petra, Tunku Imran as green venture turns sourLOS ANGELES, Nov 21 — Hollywood actor Bruce Willis of “Die Hard” fame is suing Malaysia’s Petra Group and Tunku Imran Tuanku Ja’afar over a “green rubber venture”, Bloomberg news reported today. >Read more |
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Opinion
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In Malaysia, bailouts are old hatNOV 20 — If there's any consolation for enduring the post-Mahathir era hangover, it is that bailouts seem to be a thing of the past. Or are they? |
Malaysia
Rafidah: I will stay on if elected Wanita chief By Adib Zalkapli KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 - Wanita Umno chief Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz today announced that she would be defending her post in the party polls in March... Read More |
Telekom’s value lost in paper shuffle KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 — This year's break-up of utility giant Telekom Malaysia Berhad into fixed-line and mobile units to unlock their share value has achieved the reverse and is... Read More |
Don’t let polls affect unity, Najib tells Wanita UmnoLIMA (Peru), Nov 21 — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said the Wanita Umno elections should not affect unity within the women's wing. "Wanita Umno must be professional... Read More |
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Business
Yusli gets one more year at Bursa KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 — Bursa Malaysia chief executive Datuk Yusli Mohamed Yusoff, whose future was resting on a new trading system due to start on Dec 1, will have... Read More |
Most Asian markets up after Wall Street rout BANGKOK, Nov 21 — Most Asian markets rebounded today after days of sharp declines in global markets as investors scooped up battered financial and technology shares. Major regional benchmarks opened... Read More |
Urgent need for new global financial system, says NajibLIMA (Peru), Nov 21 — Malaysia wants a new global financial architecture drawn up soon to combat the financial crisis, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said yesterday. He... Read More |
Sports
Villa looks to end 13-year hoodoo against Devils LONDON, Nov 21 - Ending 13 years of frustration against Manchester United suddenly doesn’t seem so daunting for Aston Villa after winning at Arsenal for the first time since 1993.... Read More |
Skipper Gallas slams young Gunners PARIS, Nov 21 - Arsenal captain William Gallas has called for the team’s coveted young stars to toughen up and accept that having the stomach for a fight is just... Read More |
Mourinho and Ranieri face-off in Inter-Juve clash ROME, Nov 21 - Rival coaches Jose Mourinho and Claudio Ranieri will meet for the first time when Serie A leader Inter Milan hosts resurgent Juventus this weekend. Besides the... Read More |
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World
China says 19,000 students died in May earthquake BEIJING, Nov 21 — China acknowledged today for the first time that more than 19,000 schoolchildren were among the dead in the massive earthquake that struck Sichuan province in May.... Read More |
US Attorney-General collapses during speech WASHINGTON, Nov 21 — Attorney-General Michael Mukasey, the no-nonsense ally in President Bush's war on terror, was hospitalised yesterday after he collapsed during a late-night speech and lost consciousness. "Oh,... Read More |
Obama all set to nominate Hillary, says aideWASHINGTON, Nov 21 - President-elect Barack Obama is on track to nominate Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state as early as next week, an aide to his transition said... Read More |
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Opinion
A strong middle class is key to a united countryNOV 20 — While everyone from the taxi driver to the corporate CEO often talks about race and religion, Malaysians in general don't often discuss economic class. Perhaps it's a... Read More |
Cabaran terbesar generasi kitaNOV 20 — Mohamed Nasheed umpama Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim atau Nelson Mandela bagi Maldives. Beliau pernah dipenjarakan sebanyak 23 kali, diseksa dan ditahan berseorangan selama 18 bulan oleh Kerajaan... Read More |
DAP's Personality DisorderNOV 19 - From being Umno lackeys and yes-men to condoning abuses of power and corruption, we already know the inability of Gerakan leaders to move Penang forward. That is... Read More |
Showbiz
Surprise! Violinist Shaham gets Avery Fisher Prize NEW YORK, Nov 21 - The last time they shared a Lincoln Center stage, violinist Gil Shaham wielded the big smiles as Gustavo Dudamel made his conducting debut with the... Read More |
MJ converts to Islam, says British tabloid LONDON, Nov 21 — Michael Jackson has become a Muslim — and changed his name to Mikaeel. The skint superstar, 50, donned Islamic garb to pledge allegiance to the Quran... Read More |
The 10 movies you shouldn’t watch online NEW YORK, Nov 21 — Movies are increasingly creeping online, as video sites like YouTube and Hulu are adding feature films to their extensive libraries. At the Google-owned YouTube, there... Read More |
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