2015年8月31日 星期一

2015-09-01 Malaysia Health


Indians fail to make use of RM100mil loan facility   
The Star Online
INDIANS in Selangor have so far failed to make good use of the RM100mil small loans programme introduced by the state government, Tamil Nesan reported. According to state exco member V. Ganabatirau, while the programme was not exclusively for ...

2015-09-01 Malaysia Science


The Star Online
   
Ancient shipwrecks discovered in Kedah   
The Star Online
ALOR SETAR: Archaeologists have unearthed wrecks of ancient ships embedded in the mud of an ancient river which once flowed through the historical site of 'Kedah Tua', thousands of years ago. The discovery was made at the Sungai Batu archaeological ...

2015-09-01 Malaysia Entertainment


Astro Awani
   
Diversecity 2015 ready to mesmerise Malaysians   
Astro Awani
Diversecity 2015 opening ceremony in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur was officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor. - Photo Astro AWANI. KUALA LUMPUR: In conjunction with the auspicious 58th Independence ...

2015-09-01 Malaysia Sports


Times of India
   
Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic roll but Kei Nishikori falls at US Open   
Times of India
NEW YORK: Top-ranked Serena Williams launched her quest to win the US Open and complete a calendar Grand Slam by overwhelming 86th-ranked Russian Vitalia Diatchenko for her 29th consecutive Slam match triumph. Full Coverage: US Open 2015
Serena fine with 'different and bizarre' opening US Open match   ESPN
Serena Williams Coasts Through Shortened Match at US Open, Losing Only Five Points   New York Times
Starting bid to complete Grand Slam, Serena Williams barely gets a workout ...   Vancouver Sun
USA TODAY   
Reuters Canada   
The Guardian   
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New Straits Times Online
   
Malacca lift FAM League trophy   
New Straits Times Online
Nurshamil Abdul Ghani's stoppage time header earned Malacca a 3-2 win over Perlis in the FAM League final at Hang Jebat Stadium today. It was Malacca's first silverware in the M-League in 32 years. Nurshamil, formerly with Young Tigers B, had missed a ...

2015-09-01 Malaysia Technology


The Rakyat Post
   
Motorcycle licence cost cut to RM299   
The Rakyat Post
The cost of obtaining a motorcycle licence to go down to RM299 via MyLesen from Sept 15 compared to the current RM350, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. He said the MyLesen programme was introduced to encourage the young, who did ...

2015-09-01 Malaysia Business


The Star Online
   
Indonesians arrest man behind M'sian oil tanker hijacking   
The Star Online
JAKARTA: The alleged mastermind behind the hijacking of Malaysian oil tanker MT Orkim Harmony in June has been arrested. The man, identified as Albert Yohanes was arrested by the Indonesian Navy at an apartment in Grogol Petamburan, West Jakarta.
Indonesian navy nabs Malaysian ship hijacking suspect   The Borneo Post
Mastermind of Orkim Harmony hijack nabbed in Jakarta   The Malaysian Insider
Orkim Harmony Pirate Mastermind Caught   GCaptain
The Rakyat Post   
The Maritime Executive   
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The Edge Markets
   
KLCI surges 42 points in early trade   
The Star Online
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI surged 42 points in early trade on Tuesday to a high of 1,655, kicking off the new month of September on a very strong note despite the weaker overnight close on Wall Street. At 9.19am, the KLCI was up 19.85 points to ...

2015-09-01 Malaysia World


Firstpost
   
Grenade explodes during Ukraine clashes; one officer killed   
Firstpost
Kiev: As lawmakers took up a measure to give greater powers to separatists in eastern Ukraine, nationalist protesters clashed with police outside parliament on Monday, and the Interior Ministry said one officer was killed in a grenade blast and more ...
Deadly clashes in Kiev over rebel legislation   The Nation
Kiev clashes, grenade explosion injure dozens during protests against ...   RT
On the frontlines in Ukraine, a technological gap   Washington Post
New York Times   
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Newsweek
   
Vice News Journalists Detained in Turkey on Charges of 'Aiding a Terrorist ...   
NBCNews.com
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey — A Turkish court charged two Vice News journalists and their assistant on Monday with "aiding a terrorist organization" and ordered them arrested pending trial. Their employer has called the charges "baseless and alarmingly false.".
Turkish Court orders arrest of two British journalists on terror charges   The Indian Express
Turkish court arrests British reporters on 'IS terror'   Jakarta Post
Turkey Arrests Vice News Journalists on Terror-Related Charges   Wall Street Journal
Voice of America   
Toronto Star   
Sydney Morning Herald   
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The Cry For Media Freedom in Egypt   
Huffington Post
This post was originally published on The Toolbox, a tech and social impact initiative of Humanise, Inc. Something exquisitely tragic happens when power and politics bind the hands and mouths of journalists. A lifeline between all sides of the truth ...

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NDTV
   
China punishes 197 for online 'rumours'   
The Sun Daily
BEIJING: Chinese authorities have punished a total of 197 people for circulating online "rumours" about the recent stock market crash and fatal explosions at a chemical warehouse, officials said today. The Ministry of Public Security said 165 online ...
China Punishes Stock Market 'Rumor Mongers', Journalist Apologizes On State TV ...   The Times (subscription)
Builders help blast victims   The Star Online
Death toll at 158 in blasts at China port   Herald Sun
Slate Magazine   
The Straits Times   
Manila Bulletin   
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AsiaOne
   
Bangkok bomb 'suspect' living in Turkey, denies involvement   
AsiaOne
BANGKOK - The hunt for a group behind the Bangkok shrine blast narrowed Monday as police revealed they had two new suspects -- one of whom told AFP she was innocent and living in Turkey. Two weeks after the unprecedented bombing at the Erawan ...

2015-09-01 Malaysia Southeast Asia


The Guardian
   
Australian and Thai journalists found not guilty of defaming Thai navy   
The Guardian
Thai journalist Chutima Sidasathian and her Australian colleague Alan Morison arrive at the provincial court in Phuket island. Photograph: Pornchai Kittiwongsakul/AFP/Getty Images. Oliver Holmes in Bangkok. Monday 31 August 2015 23.16 EDT Last ...

2015-09-01 Malaysia Malaysia


The Sun Daily
   
High Court judge recused from hearing Anwar's judicial review application   
The Sun Daily
KUALA LUMPUR: A High Court judge recused herself from hearing Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's (pix) judicial review application. Anwar had filed a judicial review application against Pardon Board's decision, which rejected his family's petition for royal ...
Judge recused in Anwar's judicial review application   The Star Online
Judge steps down from hearing Anwar's pardon case   The Malaysian Insider

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AsiaOne
   
Google marks Malaysia's National Day with 'teh tarik' doodle   
AsiaOne
In its welcome page, the alphabets are made up of the Jalur Gemilang except for the double “O”, which carried the crescent and moon design, accompanied by two mugs normally used when making “teh tarik". Why "teh tarik"? Google explains, "Deep within a ...

2015年8月30日 星期日

2015-08-31 Malaysia Health


Malay Mail Online
   
Report: Parents aren't protecting their children enough against the dangers of ...   
Malay Mail Online
Report: Parents aren't protecting their children enough against the dangers of e-cigs. — AFP picNEW YORK, Aug 31 — A recent study by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis reveals that many parents who use electronic cigarettes are not ...
E-cigs: Parents aren't protecting their children enough   Free Malaysia Today

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The TeCake
   
A large purple potato a day can keep cancer at bay, says study   
The TeCake
Indian-origin researcher has revealed that consuming purple potato daily can prevent cancer risk. According to the study, purple potato contains some special compounds that help in killing colon cancer stem cells and also restricts cancer cells from ...
Compound in purple potatoes could be a cancer deterrent: Study   BILKUL
Purple potatoes may prevent colon cancer   Times of India
Purple potatoes may prevent colon cancer: scientists   Livemint
Free Malaysia Today   
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Healthy workplace tied to fewer obese young workers   
Reuters
(Reuters Health) - Workplaces that encourage healthy lifestyle practices are tied to fewer obese employees among millennials, according to a new study. About 17 percent of young employees in workplaces that encouraged several healthy lifestyle ...

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AsiaOne
   
'Cure' for Chernobyl children: sun, sea, clean air in Portugal   
AsiaOne
Anya wasn't even born when Chernobyl exploded nearly 30 years ago, but even today its radioactive fallout stalks her and other Ukrainian youngsters growing up near the disused plant. The world's worst nuclear disaster saddled the sparkly-eyed 16-year ...
Portugal's sun, sea and clean air help 'cure' Chernobyl children   Malay Mail Online

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Times of India
   
High-protein diet lowers blood pressure too   
Times of India
Eating high-levels of certain proteins found in meat and plant-based foods can lower blood pressure and arterial stiffness leading to better heart health, a study has found. Eating foods rich in amino acids - building blocks of proteins - could be as ...
High protein foods boost cardiovascular health in women, says study   MetroNews Canada
High Protein Foods Boost Cardiovascular Health   Fars News Agency
Protein-rich diet could keep your heart fit, study says   Techie News
CTV News   
Pork Magazine   
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The Sun Daily
   
Screen time before bedtime could be especially damaging to preteens   
The Sun Daily
Screen time before bed has become pervasive and a new study suggests it could be particularly detrimental for children and young teens. AFP RELAXNEWS. EXPERTS have been warning for the last few years that mobile device and computer screens ...

2015-08-31 Malaysia Science


The Rakyat Post
   
Scientists create self-healing material that can plug holes in spaceships   
The Rakyat Post
Researchers from the University of Michigan has produced a liquid compound that hardens in a matter of seconds after contacting air. — Screen grab from YouTube. Adjust Font Size: DETROIT, Aug 31, 2015: A Nasa-sponsored research produced a liquid ...

2015-08-31 Malaysia Entertainment


Sydney Morning Herald
   
MTV Music Awards 2015: Kanye West announces 2020 presidential candidacy   
Sydney Morning Herald
In a stunning move that managed to be both shocking and utterly predictable at the same time, Kanye West has announced he intends to run for President of the United States of America in 2020. West used his speech while accepting the Video Vanguard ...

2015-08-31 Malaysia Sports


New Straits Times Online
   
Malacca lift FAM League trophy   
New Straits Times Online
Nurshamil Abdul Ghani's stoppage time header earned Malacca a 3-2 win over Perlis in the FAM League final at Hang Jebat Stadium today. It was Malacca's first silverware in the M-League in 32 years. Nurshamil, formerly with Young Tigers B, had missed a ...

2015-08-31 Malaysia Technology


New Straits Times Online
   
Google celebrates Merdeka with “teh-tarik” doodle   
New Straits Times Online
The doodle sees Google words made up of Jalur Gemilang, with teh-tarik being pulled in the middle. Google explains its rational behind the doodle. “Deep within a Malaysian street market, a teamaker spins a metal cup towards the sky. In mid-air, he ...
Google marks National Day with 'teh tarik' doodle   The Star Online
Google pulls out another iconic doodle for Merdeka Day   The Malaysian Insider

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The Sun Daily
   
Seat belt awareness still low among M'sians: Liow   
The Sun Daily
PUTRAJAYA: Awareness on the importance of wearing the seat belt when travelling in a car is still low with only 7-9% of car passengers buckling up, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. As such, he said the ministry would intensify ...
Stand united and build a stronger Malaysia, says Liow   The Star Online
Only nine per cent of car passengers wear seat belts, says Liow   The Borneo Post

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Times of India
   
Germany asks Facebook to remove 'racist' anti-migrant posts   
The Times (subscription)
is looking on Fb to take away “xenophobic and racist” anti-migrant posts from its web site and apps. Heiko Maas, the German justice minister, has written to the corporate to demand an pressing evaluate of its coverage over hate messages. “Pictures of ...
Germany urges Facebook to remove racist posts   BGR India
Facebook must obey German law even if free speech curtailed: Minister   Times of India
Malaysia not alone in wanting to curb hate expressions on internet   Astro Awani

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IBNLive
   
Five hot high-tech items for autumn   
Malay Mail Online
The Jolla Tablet. — AFP picNEW YORK, Aug 31 — Amongst the many gadgets out this autumn, we've compiled a list of the latest must-have products while we wait to see what other innovative high-tech products September will bring during the IFA (consumer ...

2015-08-31 Malaysia Business


AsiaOne
   
More homes to be built for Felda settlers   
AsiaOne
Joining the celebration: Najib mingling with the people during the national-level Felda Settlers Day event at the Gong Badak indoor stadium in Kuala Terengganu. Photo: The Star/ANN. More homes to be built for Felda settlers. The Star/ANN | Sharanpal ...
More affordable homes for second generation Felda settlers   The Sun Daily
Support Najib, Felda chairman tells settlers   The Malaysian Insider
Cheaper houses for 2nd generation Felda settlers   Free Malaysia Today

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The Star Online
   
Maybank's Half-Year Net Profit Rises 3.4 Per Cent   
malaysiandigest.com
Pic: StraitsTimesMalaysian bank Maybank's diversified businesses helped it continue to grow despite the financial turmoil, it reported yesterday. Net profit for the six months to June 30 rose 3.4 per cent to RM3.28 billion (S$1.1 billion), bolstered by ...
Maybank lowers loan growth outlook for Malaysian ops   The Star Online

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The Sun Daily
   
Resolve high rejection rates for home loan applications, Zeti urged   
The Sun Daily
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang government has urged Bank Negara Governor Tan Sri Zeti Akhtar Aziz (pix) to resolve the issue of high rejection rates for home loan applications. Penang housing committee chairman Jagdeep Singh said a letter will be written ...

2015-08-31 Malaysia World


Foreigner arrested in Bangkok bombing case   
New Zealand Herald
Police have arrested a suspect in relation to the Bangkok shrine bombing. Photo / Thai Police. Thai authorities arrested a foreign man they said had been holed up in a suburban apartment with bomb-making equipment and stacks of passports, the first ...

2015-08-31 Malaysia Southeast Asia


Hindu Business Line
   
Thai police hunt more suspects after Bangkok bomb arrest   
Herald Scotland
Police probing Thailand's deadliest bombing raided a second location and widened their search for more suspects on Sunday after a foreigner was arrested and stacks of fake passports and bomb-making materials found at a Bangkok apartment block.
Uproar after junta airs unrelated suicide vest picture   The Star Online
Thai Police Arrest Bombing Suspect   The Chosun Ilbo
Mystery man in Bangkok bomb probe 'never said a word'   Daily Times
The Times (subscription)   
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BBC News
   
Australia's Bishop dismisses reports of Cambodia refugee collapse   
BBC News
Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has said a deal to resettle refugees in Cambodia is on track despite reports to the contrary. Under the deal, signed in September last year, Australia is paying Cambodia to take in its rejected refugees from ...
CAMBODIA PRESS-Railway families file complaint against ADB bank - Cambodia Daily   Reuters
Julie Bishop refutes that plan to move refugees to Cambodia has failed   Daily Mail
Cambodia minister says it will take four refugees at cost of $40m   The Australian
Brisbane Times   
Phuketwan   
ecns   
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BBC News
   
Malaysia protest: PM Najib Razak calls for unity   
BBC News
Malaysia's PM Najib Razak has refused to resign after mass protests, and has called for national unity. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets at the weekend, urging Mr Najib to step down over allegations he took hundreds of millions of ...
Umno VP Hishammuddin: Ex-Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad shouldn't have joined ...   The Straits Times
Big anti-Najib protests fail to draw ethnic Malay crowd   TODAYonline
Malaysia's Mahathir calls for 'people power' to topple PM Najib   AsiaOne
The Globe and Mail   
The News International   
Channel News Asia   
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Malay Mail Online
   
Don't use us as scapegoats: Johor Crown Prince   
The Sun Daily
PETALING JAYA: Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim yesterday hit out at certain quarters which tried to pin the nation's troubles on him and his father, Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar. "Lately I received word that there are some ...
Sultan says he doesn't take sides, wants gov't to be honest   Malaysiakini (subscription)
Stay out of palace affairs, says Sultan   The Star Online
Police take serious view of 'We will blast Malaysia' video, says IGP   Malay Mail Online
Free Malaysia Today   
TODAYonline   
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The Malaysian Insider
   
Don't let DAP exploit you, Zahid tells Malays   
Malaysiakini (subscription)
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has advised the Malays not to allow themselves to be exploited by DAP for political purposes. "We (the Malays) are often challenged because they (DAP) consider us weak... So they try to put us at loggerheads ...
An 'insider' aims to topple government, says Ahmad Zahid   Fx Report Daily
ZAHID TRYING TO 'LEAPFROG NAJIB'? DPM talks of 'winnable reps' but does Najib want snap G14 or to prolong tenure   Malaysia Chronicle
Umno leader allegedly behind plot to topple government: DPM   Ledger Gazette
The Sun Daily   
TODAYonline   
Bayoubuzz   
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Ang Malaya Net
   
Thailand needs 4000 English teachers   
ABS CBN News
MANILA, Philippines - The Thai government is hoping to hire up to 4,000 Filipinos who can teach English in Thailand. Diplomatic sources told The STAR that the hiring of the teachers is one of the matters to be discussed during the visit in Manila of ...
National Newsbits for August 30, 2015   Manila Bulletin
What's new in business news: August 31, 2015   Bangkok Post
Thai Prime Minister Chan-o-cha visits the Philippines   CNN
The Straits Times   
BusinessWorld Online Edition   
Philippine Star   
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Sun.Star
   
Members arrive for Cebu protest as Iglesia ni Cristo ends rallies   
Inquirer.net
CEBU CITY — Members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) started arriving at the church in Gen Maxilom Avenue here early Monday morning for protests against the government's alleged meddling in the sect's affairs even as their leaders announced the end to ...

2015-08-31 Malaysia Malaysia


Malay Mail Online
   
Don't use us as scapegoats: Johor Crown Prince   
The Sun Daily
PETALING JAYA: Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim yesterday hit out at certain quarters which tried to pin the nation's troubles on him and his father, Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar. "Lately I received word that there are some ...
Sultan says he doesn't take sides, wants gov't to be honest   Malaysiakini (subscription)
Stay out of palace affairs, says Sultan   The Star Online
Don't make us scapegoats for nation's woes, Johor prince tells critics   The Malaysian Insider
Free Malaysia Today   
Malay Mail Online   
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Dr M cites Marcos, says rallies needed for lawless gov't   
Malaysiakini (subscription)
Known for his staunch opposition towards street rallies in the past, Dr Mahathir Mohamad now appears to make an exception when it concerns Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak. Responding to a question on whether he supported such actions, the former ...

2015年8月29日 星期六

2015-08-30 Malaysia Health


Free Malaysia Today
   
Injured lion recovering well in Johor Zoo   
The Star Online
JOHOR BARU: Sharif, the 18-year-old lion from Johor Zoo, whose emaciated frame and injured leg were recorded in a video that went viral is expected to recover in about two or three weeks. The lion hurt itself when pawing with its overlong nails ...
Johor zoo's grand old lion recovering   The Sun Daily
Johor Zoo's grand old lion on road to recovery   Free Malaysia Today

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Livemint
   
Compound in purple potatoes could be a cancer deterrent: Study   
BILKUL
Baked purple potatoes contain compounds that might destroy colon cancer stem cells and limit the spread of cancer, according to a new study supported by the United States Department of Agriculture. Since potatoes -- no matter what kind or color -- are ...

2015-08-30 Malaysia Science


Los Angeles Times
   
Like orangutans? You can volunteer to help them at a 'forest school' in Indonesia   
Los Angeles Times
International Animal Rescue doesn't just help macaques; it saves and rehabilitates a variety of animals, such as India's dancing bears, migrating birds that are illegally shot down each year as they fly over Malta, and the impossibly cute slow loris ...
Lessons from orangutan conservation – Satya S. Tripathi   The Malaysian Insider
The Orangutans Habitat   FreeDistrict

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CBC.ca
   
Mars simulation project: 6 people start 1 year of isolation in Hawaii dome   
CBC.ca
Six people will spend the next year living in a dome in Hawaii in the name of science. The crew is part of the University of Hawaii's fourth Hawaii space exploration analog and simulation (HI-SEAS) mission, which simulates Mars missions. The six ...
Nasa-funded project puts 6 recruits in a large dome for 12 months to simulate ...   The Independent
NASA simulates Mars mission by locking up people in a tiny dome   Engadget
NASA Just Sealed Six People In A Dome For A Year To Practice Mars   Gizmodo Australia
Pioneer News   
Christian Science Monitor   
ABC News   
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PerfScience
   
Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Sees A Mesmerizing River Of Lava   
Huffington Post
Need a reminder of Mother Nature's might? Then, boy, do we have the video for you. A large lava breakout began early Thursday morning from the Puʻu ʻŌʻō cone of Kilauea volcano on the southeast part of Hawaii's Big Island. In the footage above, the ...