Clampdown on speculators, new index weigh down Bursa
KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Bursa Malaysia has been clamping down on speculative trading in recent weeks, dampening market sentiment despite the government’s moves to open up the economy and capital markets. >Read more |
Opinion
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A Pakatan shadow on Najib’s Cabinet
JULY 3 — Today, three things are in the headlines: Pakatan Rakyat’s formation of a shadow front bench, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s appeal being denied by the courts, and the Kedah DAP quitting the PAS-led Kedah government. |
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A step forward with thousands to go
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Malaysia
Dr Mahathir: Plan to open up economy won’t helpKUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has dismissed the efforts of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to liberalise the economy, saying they were “not... Read More |
Not all hopeful about merit scholarshipKUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Laura Foong scored 12 As in her O-levels three years ago but her application for an overseas government scholarship was rejected. But Foong was offered... Read More |
‘Mas Selamat-linked’ trio held by KLKUALA LUMPUR, July 4 — Three men who were believed to have met Mas Selamat Kastari to revive the regional Islamic network Jemaah Islamiah (JI) have now joined him in... Read More |
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World
India to pour billions into upgrading infrastructureNEW DELHI, July 4 — When Mumbai unveiled a sea bridge meant to cut travel time to the downtown area by more than 30 minutes this week, public enthusiasm was... Read More |
In Indonesia, personality and looks bring in votesJAKARTA, July 4 — When Indonesia's 176 million voters trickle into the 450,000 polling stations next Wednesday, they are likely to stick with tradition and pick their new president based... Read More |
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to resign in surprise moveANCHORAGE, July 4 — Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, Republican John McCain's vice-presidential running mate in 2008, said yesterday she will resign this month, an unexpected move that could signal a... Read More |
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Sports
Tournament host Woods grabs Congressional leadBETHESDA (Maryland), July 4 — Tiger Woods played the role of inhospitable host by soaring to the top of the leaderboard after the second round of the AT&T National yesterday.... Read More |
Roddick destroys Murray’s dreamLONDON, July 4 — American Andy Roddick ended Andy Murray's dream of becoming the first British man to play in a Wimbledon final since 1938 by winning their semi-final 6-4... Read More |
Isinbayeva wins at Oslo Golden LeagueOSLO, July 4 — Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva won the women's pole vault at the Bislett Games yesterday, claiming her second Golden League win in as many meetings this season.... Read More |
Business
Temasek looks to its first gusherSINGAPORE, July 4 —Temasek Holdings has finally made its foray into the oil and gas business by clinching its first-ever exploration rights — an Indonesian concession in West Belida onshore... Read More |
Crude dude with an attitudeLONDON, July 4 — All airline companies know that good service is key to attracting customers. Yet Ryanair — a European low-cost carrier — operates on a different business model:... Read More |
Asia will ‘lead recovery but it’s a long haul’SINGAPORE, July 4 — Asia will lead the world out of the economic morass, but the journey will be long and uncertain, a business school don warned yesterday. The worst... Read More |
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Opinion
A Pakatan shadow on Najib’s CabinetJULY 3 — Today, three things are in the headlines: Pakatan Rakyat’s formation of a shadow front bench, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s appeal being denied by the courts, and the... Read More |
A step forward with thousands to goJULY 3 — Liberalisation is on the move. Yet, the move hardly deserves to be called a liberalisation effort. Notwithstanding how truly free the local economy is, the federal government... Read More |
What do you get when you have two Indian lawyers?JULY 2 — I’m sure you all have heard of this racist joke: what do you get when you have two Indian lawyers? The answer is: three law firms —... Read More |
Showbiz
Los Angeles officials brace for Jackson memorialLOS ANGELES, July 4 — Los Angeles city officials are planning a massive security operation for Michael Jackson's public memorial service next week, and yesterday urged fans who do not... Read More |
Algerian star jailed in France over forced abortionBOBIGNY, France, July 3 — Algerian singer Cheb Mami was sentenced today to five years in a French prison after being found guilty of forcing an attempted abortion on his... Read More |
Deal chatter heats up in HollywoodNEW YORK, July 3 — Deal-making in Hollywood could get hot and heavy in coming months as movie studios explore ways to fight tumbling DVD sales and distribute entertainment in... Read More |
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