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Telekom’s value lost in paper shuffleKUALA 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 shrinking their market capitalisation in the current global financial turmoil. |
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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? |
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Iskandar shake-up imminentNOV 20 — A shake-up at the top in Iskandar Malaysia is imminent as the authorities look to speed up the pace of progress in the southern corridor. |
| The Columnists Baradan Kuppusamy Brian Yap Cheah Sin Ann Fahmi Fadzil Hafiz Noor Shams Hsu Dar Ren Joan Lau John Lee Jeremiah Mahadevan |
Malaysia
Lego theme park for JohorJOHOR BARU, Nov 21 - Lego, the Danish manufacturer of toy building blocks, is close to concluding a deal to build a theme park in Johor. State authorities familiar with... Read More |
Growing unease over race debateKUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 - Not too many years ago, Malaysians would look over their shoulders before daring to whisper criticism of the country's "social contract", or Malay rights. But... Read More |
Johor unveils plans for education hub in IskandarJOHOR BARU, Nov 21 - A British university and a private Malaysian school have signed up with Iskandar Malaysia, kick-starting an ambitious move by the Johor development region to attract... Read More |
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Business
Singapore economy may shrink up to 1pc next yearSINGAPORE, Nov 21 — Singapore's economy could contract by up to 1 per cent next year as a global slowdown undermines demand for exports, the government said today. The government... Read More |
Fear stalks the world’s economiesLONDON, Nov 21 - Fears of a severe global recession gripped financial markets on Thursday, sending interest rates to record lows and driving down US stock prices to their worst... Read More |
KL shares lower in early tradeKUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 — Share prices on Bursa Malaysia were lower in early trading today on lack of buying, reflecting the sharp fall on the Wall Street overnight amid... Read More |
Sports
Villa looks to end 13-year hoodoo against DevilsLONDON, 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 GunnersPARIS, 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 clashROME, 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
Sun sets on US power: Report predicts end of dominanceWASHINGTON, Nov 21 - The United States' leading intelligence organisation has warned that the world is entering an increasingly unstable and unpredictable period in which the advance of western-style democracy... Read More |
World confronts a choice between chaos and orderLONDON, Nov 21 - It seems only yesterday that scarcity was the story. Energy and commodity prices were heading into the stratosphere. The oil was running out, food shortages loomed,... Read More |
Britain to overhaul outdated bribery lawsLONDON, Nov 21 - Employers who turn a blind eye to corruption face up to 10 years in jail as part of a radical overhaul of Britain’s bribery laws proposed... Read More |
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Opinion
Iskandar shake-up imminentNOV 20 — A shake-up at the top in Iskandar Malaysia is imminent as the authorities look to speed up the pace of progress in the southern corridor. The move... Read More |
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 |
Showbiz
The 10 movies you shouldn’t watch onlineNEW 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 |
Madonna, Ritchie on London divorce docket todayLONDON, Nov 21 — A judge will likely grant Madonna and Guy Ritchie an initial divorce decree today, according to the schedule for London’s High Court. The court lists “Ciccone... Read More |
Britney Spears craves freedom amid career upswingNEW YORK, Nov 21 — Britney Spears is craving more freedom — and less of the "control" that's stabilised her personal life and reinvigorated her career over the last several... Read More |
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