2015-04-01 Malaysia Health

The Malaysian Insider   

Eighty work sites found to be Aedes breeding grounds ordered to shut down   
The Star Online
KUALA LUMPUR: About 80 construction sites in the country were issued orders to close by authorities after they were found to be breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes. The stern measure comes as the nation deals with the rising number of dengue cases ...

2015-04-01 Malaysia Science

Artificial insemination to save Sabah rhinos   
The Borneo Post
TUARAN: The Federal Government through the Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment has contributed RM100,000 for a project to artificially inseminate Sumatran rhinoceros in Sabah. Its minister, Datuk G Palanivel in announcing this yesterday, said ...

2015-04-01 Malaysia Entertainment

Detroit Free Press   

Zayn Malik's single, Trevor Noah's jokes   
Detroit Free Press
Less than a week after cutting the cord from One Direction and bringing the whole entire world to a total end, ex-boybander Zayn Malik is already making waves as a solo artist. British music producer Naughty Boy sent the Twitterverse into a tailspin Tuesday ...

2015-04-01 Malaysia Sports

Fox Sports Asia   

Jamaluddin: Sidek can help the NSC   
Fox Sports Asia
Malaysia's Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has announced that Rashid Sidek will be given the opportunity to help the National Sports Council (NSC) after he decided to sever ties with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM).
Khairy: Rashid's services still needed outside BAM   Free Malaysia Today
Rashid can still serve badminton — at NSC or private club, says Khairy   Malay Mail Online
Frost not worried over snub from coaches   The Star Online
The Malaysian Insider   
all 19 news articles »   

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The Star Online   

Zulfadli saves Malaysia from whitewash in Malaysian Open   
The Star Online
BAM technical director Morten Frost talking to Chong Wei Feng (left) during the match against Emil Holst of Denmark in the Malaysian Open at Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil. - Bernama. KUALA LUMPUR: This is no April Fool joke! Had it not been for former world ...

2015-04-01 Malaysia Technology

Livemint   

Samsung adds $11 billion in market value on S6 buzz in March   
Livemint
Samsung shares have climbed 6.2% since the announcement for their best month since May 2014. Photo: AP. Seoul: Samsung Electronics Co., struggling to retain its place as the world's largest smartphone maker, just had an $11 billion month. That's how ...

2015-04-01 Malaysia Business

Paul Tan's Automotive News   

Proton Slashes Car Prices By Up To 3.25 Per Cent With GST Implementation   
Bernama
KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- In light of the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) which comes into force today, Proton Holdings Bhd has announced the new prices for its models, with reduction of up to RM1,475, or 3.25 per cent, per ...

2015-04-01 Malaysia World

Stuff.co.nz   

Istanbul police kill hostage-takers after nine-hour standoff   
Stuff.co.nz
An ambulance arrives at Justice Palace in Istanbul March 31, 2015. A Turkish prosecutor was critically injured and two of his captors were killed on Tuesday, after security forces stormed the courthouse where a far-left group had taken the prosecutor hostage, ...

2015-04-01 Malaysia Southeast Asia

The Hindu   

Malaysia denies pardon for Anwar Ibrahim   
The Hindu
Malaysia has rejected a petition seeking a royal pardon for jailed opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, who is serving a five-year prison term for sodomy, his lawyers said on Wednesday. The petition was filed by Anwar's family in February after his sentence was ...

2015-04-01 Malaysia Malaysia

The Hindu   

Malaysia denies pardon for Anwar Ibrahim   
The Hindu
Malaysia has rejected a petition seeking a royal pardon for jailed opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, who is serving a five-year prison term for sodomy, his lawyers said on Wednesday. The petition was filed by Anwar's family in February after his sentence was ...

2015-03-31 Malaysia Health

The Sun Daily   

5 nutrition tips for better sleep   
The Sun Daily
MARCH is World Sleep Month, which means research institutes around the globe are releasing reports on the importance of shut-eye, as well as tips on how to get enough. In France, after observing the link between eating habits and sleep hygiene in a recent ...

2015-03-31 Malaysia Science

The Moscow Times   

Moscow Earth Hour   
The Moscow Times
Several Moscow landmarks, including all the iconic Seven Sisters skyscrapers, were plunged into darkness on Saturday from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. as part of Earth Hour, a worldwide initiative to encourage energy conservation. Ten bridges, as well as some 270 ...

2015-03-31 Malaysia Entertainment

The Straits Times   

Chinese museum devoted to promoting filial piety   
The Straits Times
At the Modern Filial Piety Culture Museum, which opened four months ago in Guyi, Sichuan province, slick panels and exhibits in gleaming glass cases tell of more than a dozen modern-day filial role models. -- PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE.
Family values campaign in China museum   The Star Online
Promoting filial piety as elderly suicides rise   AsiaOne
Museum devoted to 'filial piety' opens in China   The Guardian
The National   
Sin Chew Jit Poh   
all 17 news articles »   

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AsiaOne   

Jay Z to relaunch streaming service as battle heats up   
AsiaOne
NEW YORK - Rap mogul Jay Z was set Monday to launch a rebranding of his Tidal streaming service as he mounts a challenge to Spotify for a slice of the growing industry. Jay Z earlier this year bought Tidal, which markets itself for its high sound quality, ...

2015-03-31 Malaysia Sports

The Star Online   

Rashid sever ties with BAM   
The Star Online
Rashid (left) and Rosman have turned down the offer to continue their services under technical director Morten Frost. - filepic. KUALA LUMPUR: Enough is enough. Long-serving national coach Rashid Sidek has finally severed ties with the Badminton ...

2015-03-31 Malaysia Technology

Firstpost   

Pre-Orders for Galaxy S6 Start Wednesday   
The Chosun Ilbo
Pre-orders for Samsung's flagship Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge smartphones start on Wednesday. Pre-ordered phones will be available for use on April 10, when the gadgets officially hit the market. KT and LG Uplus are accepting pre-orders both on their ...

2015-03-31 Malaysia Business

The Sun Daily   

Survey: Falling commodity prices a boon   
The Star Online
KUALA LUMPUR: Factory owners and businesses are benefiting from falling commodity prices, as the lower fuel, palm oil and rubber prices drive down their production costs, a survey showed. However, according to the Associated Chinese Chambers of ...

2015-03-31 Malaysia World

The Nation   

Decision to send Pak troops on hold   
The Nation
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Monday held a top-level civil-military meeting to discuss the escalating Yemen crisis, vowing to fully support Saudi Arabia in every eventuality but once again stopping short of a decision to send its troops to join the coalition against ...

2015-03-31 Malaysia Southeast Asia

Hindu Business Line   

Singapore teen arrested for anti-Lee Kuan online comments   
Hindu Business Line
Reuters The teenager celebrated the death of Singapore's founding father Lee, who died last week aged 91 and was cremated after a state funeral on Sunday. File Photo. Ads by Google. -. SINGAPORE, March 31: A Singapore teenager, who criticised Lee ...

2015-03-31 Malaysia Malaysia

AsiaOne   

Sultan: Maintain terms of water deal   
AsiaOne
Royal text: Selangor Mentri Besar Mohamed Azmin Ali handing over the royal speech to Sultan Sharafuddin at the state assembly meeting in Shah Alam. Print. SHAH ALAM - The Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah wants the restructuring ...

2015-03-30 Malaysia Health

Free Malaysia Today   

Govt ready to help airlines screen pilots' mental health   
Sin Chew Jit Poh
BALIK PULAU, March 29 (Bernama) -- The health ministry is willing to cooperate with the country's airlines if they wish to carry out mental screening tests on pilots, says Deputy Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya. He said the checks (mental ...

2015-03-30 Malaysia Science

The Star Online   

Earth Hour: 8 things we didn't know would leave a carbon footprint   
The Star Online
Did you know that the annual global footprint of spam is equivalent to 3.1mil cars on the road? Photo: AFP. Did you know that sending a text message or email, eating an apple or watching TV leaves a different carbon footprint? People around the world are ...

2015-03-30 Malaysia Entertainment

Malay Mail Online   

Local fans lash out at British metal band for disrespecting Malaysian flag   
Malay Mail Online
A screen capture of the picture posted on British metal band Carcass' Facebook page.KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 — A British extreme metal band issued a sarcasm-peppered message to Putrajaya and its local fans after its visa was declined for a scheduled ...

2015-03-30 Malaysia Sports

fourthofficial.com   

Malaysian GP pens contract extension till 2018   
fourthofficial.com
Malaysia's hope of continuously being able to host a Formula One race is safe for the time being after the Malaysian Grand Prix signed a three-year contract extension. Following months of doubt regarding the future of Malaysian GP, Prime Minister Datuk Seri ...

2015-03-30 Malaysia Technology

Paul Tan's Automotive News   

COMOS EV car-sharing service to begin operating in May, at five LRT stations ...   
Paul Tan's Automotive News
An update on the Cohesive Mobility Solution (COMOS) EV car-sharing programme, which was due to be officially launched last November. According to a report, the project is now slated to kick off in May, with vehicles set to be available at 10 locations in the ...

2015-03-30 Malaysia Business

The Star Online   

Apply for permit before holding rallies - Datuk Bandar   
Sin Chew Jit Poh
KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- Those intending to organise rallies in the city should apply to the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) for a rally permit prior to the event. This is to prevent incidents which may threaten public order, says Kuala Lumpur ...

2015-03-30 Malaysia World

Al Jazeera America   

Powerful earthquake hits off Papua New Guinea   
Al Jazeera America
A powerful earthquake struck near the South Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea on Monday, prompting officials to warn that hazardous tsunami waves could affect some coastlines in the Pacific. The magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck at a depth of 40 miles, ...

2015-03-30 Malaysia Southeast Asia

Inquirer.net   

Weapon taken from SAF kills Army men, BIFF claims   
Inquirer.net
COTABATO CITY – A lightweight artillery weapon taken from police commandos slain in the January 25 Mamasapano incident was used in killing Army soldiers in Maguindanao Sunday, the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) claimed yesterday.
AFP-BIFF 'Palm Sunday' skirmish in Maguindanao: 5 dead, 10 wounded   Davao Today
AFP: All-out offensive vs BIFF ends today   Rappler
All-out military offensive vs. BIFF halted —AFP chief   GMA News
InterAksyon   
Shanghai Daily (subscription)   
Minda News   
all 18 news articles »   

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Malaysia Chronicle   

MP released on bail following arrest over 'Kita Lawan' rally   
The Star Online
KUALA LUMPUR: Shah Alam PAS MP Khalid Samad has been released on bail while Jingga 13 movement coordinator Faris Musa is being held until today over their involvement in the #KitaLawan rally, police said. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid ...

2015-03-30 Malaysia Malaysia

Free Malaysia Today   

Meditation guru threatened with death by IS   
Free Malaysia Today
Despite death and bomb threats. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar holds event in Malaysia and flies back to India unharmed. guru death. KUALA LUMPUR: It has been revealed that apart from chilling threats to bomb a hotel and kill thousands in Penang, the Islamic State ...

2015-03-29 Malaysia Health

Malay Mail Online   

Study: Gene mutations could be root cause of severe influenza   
Malay Mail Online
A study has found that genetic mutations could be the root cause of some severe forms of influenza in children. ― File picWASHINGTON, March 28 ― A previously unknown genetic mutation that disrupts human immune systems can cause rare but potentially ...

2015-03-29 Malaysia Science

The Rakyat Post   

How we killed the poor dolphin!   
Daily Express
Kota Kinabalu: The 3-metre dolphin that died days after it beached in Kg Teluk Layang has left a disturbing tale for those concerned about wildlife conservation and sea pollution – a total of 4.25kg of plastic rubbish discarded by irresponsible humans was ...

2015-03-29 Malaysia Entertainment

BLABBERMOUTH.NET   

CARCASS 'Disrespects' Malaysia After Failing To Secure Visas For Planned ...   
BLABBERMOUTH.NET
According to The Star Online, British extreme metallers CARCASS have upset some of their Malaysian fans by posting picture of the Malaysian flag upside down after the band failed to get visas for a show in the country. "Sorry Malaysia, no show for you guys ...

2015-03-29 Malaysia Sports

Telegraph.co.uk   

Sebastian Vettel Joins Lewis Hamilton on Top Row in Malaysia   
New York Times
Lewis Hamilton took the pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix, while Mercedes' run of nine straight front-row lockouts in Formula One came to an end as Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel qualified second. Hamilton topped the grid with a time of 1 minute 49.834 ...

2015-03-29 Malaysia Technology

TechSmash   

Virtual Reality: The Future of Life and Entertainment?   
TechSmash
Virtual Reality, the arch-nemesis of actual reality, has the potential to change the way we socialize and consume entertainment. Facebook, the owner of a VR pioneer company, Oculus, displayed their latest Virtual Reality Headset, Crescent Bay, and their ...

2015-03-29 Malaysia Business

Free Malaysia Today   

GST gets confusing for patients   
The Star Online
PETALING JAYA: Malaysians who mainly use public health services need not worry come April 1 as this have been totally exempted from the Goods and Services Tax. However, those using private healthcare facilities in the country, including buying their own ...

2015-03-29 Malaysia World

The Hindu   

Modi arrives in Singapore to attend Lee's funeral   
The Hindu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in Singapore to attend the State Funeral Services of Singapore's founder and first premier Lee Kuan Yew. Lee, 91, died of severe pneumonia on March 23. The Prime Minister will be attending the funeral of ...

2015-03-29 Malaysia Southeast Asia

The Hindu   

Modi arrives in Singapore to attend Lee's funeral   
The Hindu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in Singapore to attend the State Funeral Services of Singapore's founder and first premier Lee Kuan Yew. Lee, 91, died of severe pneumonia on March 23. The Prime Minister will be attending the funeral of ...

2015-03-29 Malaysia Malaysia

GMA News   

Malaysia readies offshore military bases as Mindanao peace process shudders   
GMA News
Malaysia is preparing offshore military bases to intercept potential refugees from Mindanao in the event of a breakdown of the peace process between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, a Malaysian news site reported Sunday.
Malaysia strengthens defence cooperation to tackle terrorism, militancy   Astro Awani
Malaysia preparing for influx of refugees if Southern Philippines peace talks ...   The Star Online
Malaysians in Yemen to be brought home   Free Malaysia Today
malaysiandigest.com   
all 10 news articles »   

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Free Malaysia Today   

#KitaLawan: Isn't it time to step back?   
Free Malaysia Today
We cannot afford to be careless because it looks like there's a build-up towards real conflict. COMMENT. kitalawan_600_1 Words cannot describe the relief I felt when I read that the #KitaLawan rally yesterday had come and gone without any untoward ...

2015-03-28 Malaysia Health

AsiaOne   

Age just a number when you exercise   
AsiaOne
Leap into wellness: Tan engages in the occasional trampoline workout to keep the adrenaline pumping. Print. PETALING JAYA - When it comes to exercise, age is just a number. TSH Resources chairman Datuk Dr Kelvin Tan can attest to this - being in his ...

2015-03-28 Malaysia Science

The Star Online   

Marine creatures most at risk   
The Star Online
Alarming find: More than 4kg of plastic were found in the stomach of the pilot whale that died on Wednesday. KOTA KINABALU: Marine researchers are once again raising the alarm about the dumping of plastic material in the sea following the death of a pilot ...

2015-03-28 Malaysia Entertainment

Marketing Interactive   

Malaysian Grand Prix: Are local brands doing enough to market through the event?   
Marketing Interactive
While title sponsor Petronas' marketing tactics seem to be in full gear, the rest of the Malaysian brands' campaign activities seem somewhat lacklustre. Petronas invited the Malaysian media and contest winners over the last weekend to get a ride on the ...

2015-03-28 Malaysia Sports

Gulf Daily News   

HAMILTON ON SONG AGAIN!   
Gulf Daily News
SEPANG, Malaysia: Lewis Hamilton recovered from a frustrating morning session to lay down a marker to his Formula One rivals with the fastest time of the day in second free practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix yesterday. Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg ...

2015-03-28 Malaysia Technology

GMA News   

VR games coming to Facebook soon — report   
GMA News
Facebook's chief technology officer Mike Schroepfer hinted at this at the F8 Developer Conference in San Francisco, tech site Mashable reported. "Why is VR going to work now, when it didn't work in the '80s and '90s? ... Each one of these core tracks of ...

2015-03-28 Malaysia Business

The Star Online   

Overwhelming response for online GST session with Customs Dept   
The Star Online
PETALING JAYA: The Customs Department managed to answer several questions on the upcoming Goods and Services Tax (GST) during The Star Online's #AskGST session with readers Friday. Assistant director of Customs Annie Thomas and senior ...

2015-03-28 Malaysia World

The Straits Times   

Indonesians mourn loss of close friend Lee Kuan Yew   
The Straits Times
Mr Lee's friendship with Mr Suharto helped Singapore and Indonesia to forge close ties. Even after Mr Suharto resigned from office in 1998, Mr Lee remained a good friend. Mr Lee with a Bird of Paradise during a visit to a bird park with Mr Suharto on Sept 9, ...

2015-03-28 Malaysia Southeast Asia

The Straits Times   

Indonesians mourn loss of close friend Lee Kuan Yew   
The Straits Times
Mr Lee's friendship with Mr Suharto helped Singapore and Indonesia to forge close ties. Even after Mr Suharto resigned from office in 1998, Mr Lee remained a good friend. Mr Lee with a Bird of Paradise during a visit to a bird park with Mr Suharto on Sept 9, ...

2015-03-28 Malaysia Malaysia

Free Malaysia Today   

Tian Chua told to turn himself in at Dang Wangi police HQ   
Free Malaysia Today
PETALING JAYA: Following activist Hishamuddin Rais' alleged abduction, Tian Chua has been told by the police to turn himself in at the the Dang Wangi police headquarters last night, said PKR communications director Fahmi Fadzil. Earlier last night, activist ...

2015-03-27 Malaysia Health

AsiaOne   

Plastic bags found in dolphin   
AsiaOne
KOTA KINABALU - Plastic bags appear to have killed the Risso's dolphin that was found in a weakened state in shallow waters at Likas Bay here nearly two weeks ago. The dolphin died on Wednesday while being cared for at the Borneo Marine Research ...

2015-03-27 Malaysia Science

The Hindu   

BSES urges consumers to 'switch off' for Earth Hour   
The Hindu
Supporting the symbolic initiative to conserve energy that would be observed across several countries on Saturday, power distribution company BSES on Thursday urged its 34 lakh consumers to “switch off” during Earth Hour - 8:30 p.m. to 9: 30 p.m. on that ...