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West Asia conflict has no impact on foreign investment in Johor, says MB

ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 3 -- The ongoing conflict in West Asia has not affected foreign investor interest in Johor aa a major regional investment destination, said Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Gha... Read More


Three die in suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship

PRAIA, May 3 -- With Agnes Pedrero in Geneva and Francois Ausseill in Johannesburg Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, the WHO said yesterday, one a confirmed case of hantavirus -... Read More


Ex-husband of woman left comatose after abuse gets maximum 14-year jail sentence

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 -- The Court of Appeal in Putrajaya has imposed a maximum 14-year jail sentence on Rosmaini Abd Raof, the former husband of Jahidah Nordin @ Sylvester, after allowing the prosecuti... Read More


Onn Hafiz: RM138m set aside for fourth phase of Bantuan Kasih Johor welfare aid

ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 3 -- Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the state government has allocated RM138 million for the fourth phase of the Bantuan Kasih Johor (BKJ) welfare programme. He s... Read More


Petros appeal over RM7.95m Petronas bank guarantee set for June 22

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 -- Case management for Petroleum Sarawak Bhd's (Petros) appeal over a Kuching High Court ruling involving a RM7.95 million bank guarantee will be heard on June 22 at the Court of A... Read More


Malaysian man arrested after allegedly slapping churchgoers in Singapore

SINGAPORE, May 3 -- A 33-year-old Malaysian man was reportedly arrested in Singapore for public nuisance after allegedly slapping several people at a church yesterday. The incident occurred at Singap... Read More


After controversy in KL, Sarawak rep says Sibu should host 'Rain Rave' festivals instead

SIBU, May 3 -- Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Sri Wong Soon Koh has proposed that Sibu host an annual water music festival, saying the district is ready to embrace such initiatives amid controversy su... Read More


Shakira draws one of Rio's biggest crowds with free Copacabana beach concert

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 3 -- Rio's famed Copacabana beach was sizzling with energy yesterday, ahead of a free performance by Latin pop queen Shakira that will likely be her biggest concert to date. About... Read More


Hips don't lie as Shakira draws one of Rio's biggest crowds with free Copacabana beach concert

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 3 -- Rio's famed Copacabana beach was sizzling with energy yesterday, ahead of a free performance by Latin pop queen Shakira that will likely be her biggest concert to date. About... Read More


Barcelona in sight of Liga title, Villarreal secure top four and Champions League qualifiers spot

BARCELONA, May 3 -- Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres took Barcelona to the brink of the La Liga title with late goals to earn them a 2-1 win at Osasuna yesterday. Elsewhere, Villarreal guaranteed... Read More