
A view of the fireworks display at the Atlantis resort in Dubai last night to mark the opening of the new US$1.5 billion (RM5.4 billion) marine-themed resort built off the Gulf coast on an artificial island in the shape of a palm tree. — AP pic

Telekom’s value lost in paper shuffle KUALA 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. >Read more	Fear stalks the world’s economies US stocks tumble for second day World struggles to combat plague of Somali piracy Children dying in Haiti, victims of food crisis

Opinion

In Malaysia, bailouts are old hat

NOV 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?

Iskandar shake-up imminent

NOV 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.

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Malaysia

Lego theme park for Johor

JOHOR 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...

Growing unease over race debate

KUALA 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...

Johor unveils plans for education hub in Iskandar

JOHOR 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...

UPDATE 2 By Shannon Teoh KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — Political analyst Abdul Razak Baginda said today that Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak had never met his Mongolian...

KUALA 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...

Malay group says immigrants must adapt to local culture

By Shannon Teoh KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 - Perak Raja Muda Raja Nazrin Shah's speech on multiculturalism has sparked differing reactions from different groups. Malay rights lobby group Pertubuhan Pribumi...

NOV 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...

Finally, Shahrizat gathers courage from grassroots

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 – After much anticipation, Wanita Umno vice-chief Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil finally announced her decision to take on Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz for the movement’s...

NOV 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? The looming...

Pempena: More questions for Chew

By Adib Zalkapli KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — DAP parliamentary leader Lim Kit Siang insisted today that Pempena executive chairman Datin Paduka Chew Mei Fun explain to the public the...

Singapore economy may shrink up to 1pc next year

SINGAPORE, 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...

Fear stalks the world’s economies

LONDON, 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...

KL shares lower in early trade

KUALA 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...

GE discussing possible ventures with Asian funds

PITTSBURGH, Nov 21 - General Electric Co said Thursday it was talking with Asian investment funds about forming global partnerships similar to a joint venture with an Abu Dhabi government...

China to overhaul battered dairy industry

BEIJING, Nov 21 — China has announced a complete overhaul of its dairy industry to improve safety at every step — from cow breeding to milk sales — saying its...

Democrats delay auto bailout vote, seek plan from Big 3

WASHINGTON, Nov 21 — The US$25 billion (RM90 billion) rescue plan for the auto industry, desperately sought by Detroit's beleaguered Big Three, collapsed yesterday as Congress drew the line at...

Asian nations brace for economic crisis

MANILA, Nov 21 — Asian countries led by economic powerhouses China and Japan want an expanded regional emergency fund in place next year to better shield the region from the...

Rolls-Royce plans up to 2,000 job cuts in 2009

LONDON, Nov 21 - Rolls-Royce Group PLC said Thursday it plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs next year as demand for its products slumps amid the global economic downturn....

US stocks tumble for second day

NEW YORK, Nov 21 — Stocks plunged for a second straight day yesterday, falling to a range not seen in more than five years as financial and energy stocks tumbled...

Citi shares sink despite Saudi prince’s investment

NEW YORK, Nov 21 - Citigroup Inc shares tumbled below $5 a share Thursday to their lowest level in more than 15 years, a sign that a Saudi prince’s decision...

Villa looks to end 13-year hoodoo against Devils

LONDON, 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....

PARIS, 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...

ROME, 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...

Barcelona’s success hurts for Real

MADRID, Nov 21 - Barcelona’s best-ever league start isn’t helping under-pressure Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster. Barcelona has won nine straight to sit five points ahead of its classic rival,...

Sunderland boss Keane denies improper conduct

LONDON, Nov 21 - Sunderland manager Roy Keane denied a charge of improper conduct on Thursday and requested a personal hearing to explain his behavior towards a referee. Keane confronted...

KANPUR, India , Nov 20 - India's 16-run win over England today left the tourists 3-0 down in the series and frustrated at the outcome of a game decided under...

BRASILIA, Nov 20 - Forward Luis Fabiano’s hat-trick powered Brazil to its biggest win over Portugal, a 6-2 thrashing in a friendly on Wednesday.The win was a reprieve for embattled...

World Cup Qualifying - Europe Group 3: San Marino 0 Czech Repubic 3 Asia - Final Round Group A: Bahrain 0 Australia 1, Qatar 0 Japan 3. Group B: Saudi...

LONDON, Nov 20 — Diego Maradona was a winner in his debut as Argentina coach yesterday, and John Terry atoned for a blunder with a header that gave England a...

BERLIN, Nov 20 - England captain John Terry scored a late goal Wednesday to give his young team a 2-1 win over Germany in a friendly. Terry made up for...

Obama all set to nominate Hillary, says aide

WASHINGTON, Nov 21 - President-elect Barack Obama is on track to nominate Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state as early as next week, an aide to his transition said...

What climate change? Meltdown trumps fears at Apec

LIMA, Nov 21 - Countries on both sides of the Pacific have reason to be very afraid of climate change. Rising sea levels could swamp coastal farms, higher temperatures wipe...

Sun sets on US power: Report predicts end of dominance

WASHINGTON, 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...

World confronts a choice between chaos and order

LONDON, 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,...

Britain to overhaul outdated bribery laws

LONDON, 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...

No drama? With Hillary aboard? Forget it

LONDON, Nov 21 - When the man they call No Drama Obama met the Clinton Psychodrama in the Democratic primary campaign, it was bound to produce an epic for the...

US judge orders release of 5 Gitmo detainees

WASHINGTON, Nov 21 - A federal judge ordered the release of five Algerians held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and the continued detention of a sixth on Thursday in a major...

Growing support for ban on death penalty

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 21 - A majority of the world’s nations voted in a UN committee Thursday to signal support for abolishing executions. The 105-48 vote in the UN General...

Hijackings at sea: How S-E Asia overcame scourge

SINGAPORE, Nov 21 - The seizure this week by Somalian pirates of a giant Saudi-owned tanker in the Indian Ocean has shocked the world's merchant shipping industry and navies. The...

US couple, trucker help injured butterfly migrate

NEW YORK, Nov 21 - A monarch butterfly has a chance at completing its migration to central Mexico thanks to some tiny cardboard splints, a bit of contact cement and...

A strong middle class is key to a united country

NOV 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...

Cabaran terbesar generasi kita

NOV 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...

DAP's Personality Disorder

NOV 19 - From being Umno lackeys and yes-men to condoning abuses of power and corruption, we already know the inability of Gerakan leaders to move Penang forward. That is...

Cabaran yang belum tersahut

By Fahmi Fadzil Nov 19 – Tiga senario mutakhir yang bagi saya mencerminkan perjalanan auh yang masih harus kita tempuhi sebagai satu Keluarga Besar Malaysia untuk menzahirkan Bangsa Malaysia. Pertama....

The race for polarisation

By Muaz Omar Nov 19 - Recent developments, both local and international have heightened the debate on the role of race in politics. The election of Barack Obama as the...

Freedom to err and to learn

NOV 18 — Failure is simply part of life. A world without failure is a fanciful dream incapable of withstanding reality. No matter how much failure hurts, it teaches us...

Bomoh economics

NOV 17 — Economics is such a funny subject. According to economics theory, there is a "hidden hand" in the market and if you leave the market alone, it will...

NOV 15 — Wanted: Attorney-General with ability to marshal strong prosecution team and achieve some degree of success in high-profile cases. Caveat: present holder of the position need not apply....

Inconsistency will lead to Gunners’ and Devils’ undoing

NOV 15 — You would have read that Arsenal are back in the race for the English Premiership title following last week’s outstanding performance against defending champions Manchester United. Many...

Permission to speak, sir?

NOV 14 — The Malaysian authorities have done it again. A year ago, they took it upon themselves to violently disperse Malaysians calling for free and fair elections; earlier this...

The 10 movies you shouldn’t watch online

NEW 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...

LONDON, 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...

NEW 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...

LOS ANGELES, Nov 21 — Jennifer Garner has won a restraining order from a man she says has been stalking her for years. An attorney for Garner appeared in a...

GOMA, Nov 21 — Ben Affleck is talking to children and aid officials in refugee camps in war-torn eastern Congo in an effort to raise awareness of the conflict that...

NEW YORK, Nov 20 — Spending six days with Jack Bauer has not only entertained us, but also taught us a lot. We have learned to trust no one, least...

NEW YORK, Nov 20 – Hugh Jackman says wife Deborra-Lee Furness teased him after finding out he’d been named People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive”. Recalling Furness’ reaction, Jackman says: “God...

NEW YORK, Nov 20 — Suri Cruise is the most popular kid on the playground. The 2-year-old daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes tops Forbes.com’s second annual list of...

NEW YORK, Nov 20 — Carla Bruni-Sarkozy thinks she could learn a thing or two from Michelle Obama. In an interview on NBC’s “Today” show, France’s first lady said she’d...

LOS ANGELES, Nov 20 — Paris Hilton and her boyfriend of nine months, Benji Madden, have broken up. Hilton publicist Alanna McCarthy said yesterday that the two "remain very good...

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