BERNAMA The Malaysian National News Agency articles from May 2010

BERNAMA The Malaysian National News Agency archives from May 2010

PULAU BRUIT RESIDENTS CAN EXPECT BETTER FACILITIES.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency SARIKEI, May 31 (Bernama) -- The absence of fresh water supply and proper sanitation in Pulau Bruit has been attributed as one of the reasons for the appalling health standard of the residents. ...

HIGH COST OF EXPANDING 'RICE BOWLS' MAY LEAD TO RICE IMPORTS.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency CHANGLUN, May 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia may continue to import rice if the cost of expanding the 'Rice Bowl' areas in the country is higher than the cost of importing the commodity. Deputy...

MARKIMAN SWORN IN AS POLITICAL SECRETARY TO HOME MINISTER.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency PUTRAJAYA, May 31 (Bernama) -- Former Hulu Langat member of parliament Datuk Markiman Kobiran was sworn in as the new Political Secretary to Home Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein...

18 ALOR BINJAL PAS MEMBERS JOIN UMNO.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency ALOR SETAR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Eighteen Alor Binjal PAS branch members joined Umno yesterday claiming that the PAS government had failed to bring about any changes to the people. Former PAS...

MOHAMAD ZABIDI APPOINTED DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF MAMPU.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Perlis State Secretary Datuk Mohamad Zabidi Zainal has been appointed Director-General of the Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit...

ANIFAH LEADS DELEGATION TO 2ND ASEAN-GCC MINISTERIAL MEETING.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Anifah Aman is leading the Malaysian delegation to the 2nd Asean-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) ministerial meeting in Singapore...

SMS SLANDER TRIAL POSTPONED AS ACCUSED GOES ON MC.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA TERENGGANU, May 31 (Bernama) -- The trial of former political secretary to former Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh who was charged with making a criminal threat via SMS to...

ANWAR OBTAINS JUDGMENT IN DEFAULT AGAINST KHAIRY.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin today failed in his bid to set aside a judgment in default obtained by Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in a RM100...

MEDIA PRACTITIONERS COMPELLED TO FOLLOW PROPHET MUHAMMAD'S QUALITIES.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency IPOH, May 31 (Bernama) -- Media practitioners are compelled to follow and use the excellent qualities of Prophet Muhammad as example when disseminating information to the people. The Sultan of...

NO SUGAR PRICE RISE TOMORROW, STOP SPECULATING, SAYS ISMAIL SABRI.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency PUTRAJAYA, May 31 (Bernama) -- There will be no sugar price increase tomorrow and Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob wants consumers to stop...

MOTHER AND DAUGHTER AMONG 25 DETAINED FOR SNATCH THEFT.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KANGAR, May 31 (Bernama) -- A mother and daughter were among 25 snatch theft suspects detained by police during a sales carnival-cum concert held here on Saturday and Sunday. Perlis Police...

NO ONE ADVISED ME TO LODGE POLICE REPORT, SAYS MOHD SAIFUL.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan, who had complained that he was sodomised by Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, told the High Court that several individuals whom he had met had...

MORE STUDENTS FROM WEST ASIA LOOKING AT MALAYSIA.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to be an important education hub for students from West Asia to further their studies, Nippon Foundation chairman Yohei Sasakawa said today....

PENANG CALLS FOR PROPOSALS TO RESTORE FORT CORNWALLIS.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency PENANG, May 31 (Bernama) -- The state government has called for proposals from companies for the restoration of Fort Cornwallis here aimed at turning the historical site into an international...

MPPP TEARS DOWN CONTROVERSIAL DO RE MI TREEHOUSE CAFE.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency PENANG, May 31 (Bernama) -- Finally, the controversial Do Re Mi treehouse cafe in Tanjung Bungah was demolished by the Penang Island Municipal Council (MPPP) today. The stall owner, Johar...

PORT DICKSON LOCAL PLAN DRAFT BEING REVAMPED - MB.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency PORT DICKSON, May 31 (Bernama) -- The Port Dickson district local plan draft has been revamped, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said. He said the state government had decided to revamp...

TWO FRIENDS CLEARED OF HOMICIDE CHARGE.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Two friends were acquitted and discharged by the Sessions Court here today of causing the death of a woman four years ago. Judge Fathiyah Idris held that the...

ASWARA TO OFFER DIPLOMA IN ANIMATION NEXT YEAR.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Starting next year the National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage (Aswara), an agency under the Information Communication and Culture Ministry, will offer a...

FINANCE MINISTRY OFFICER UNDERGOING COMMANDO-STYLE TRAINING DIES IN HOSPITAL.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KLANG, May 31 (Bernama) -- A diplomatic administrative officer with the Finance Ministry in Putrajaya, who was on a commando-style training programme, passed away at the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah...

WOMAN ACQUITTED OF DRUG TRAFFICKING CHAREGE, BOYFRIEND TO ENTER DEFENCE.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency PENANG, May 31 (Bernama) -- A jobless woman was acquitted and discharged by the High Court here today of drug trafficking while her boyfriend was ordered to enter his defence. Judicial...

PROPOSAL TO DEVELOP KAMPUNG BARU ON A 60:40 RATIO NOT FINAL.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- The proposed Kampung Baru redevelopment based on a 60:40 ratio of Malay and non-Malay participation, cannot be finalised without acceptance from land owners said...

IMALAYSIA CONCEPT BECOMING AN INTEGRAL PART OF MALAYSIAN LIFE, SAYS NAJIB.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- The country is well on the way to accepting the 1Malaysia concept as an integral part of Malaysian life, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said today. He said that...

NO MORE SUBSIDY FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS FROM JULY - KHALED.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency PUTRAJAYA, May 31 (Bernama) -- Starting July this year, foreign students in Malaysia will have to pay their course fees in full because the government no longer subsidise them, Higher Education...

SARAWAK URGED TO KEEP UP UNITY EFFORTS.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUCHING, May 31 (Bernama) -- The various festivities celebrated in Sarawak have not only fostered the spirit of goodwill and cooperation among its people, but have also played an important role in...

UNIVERSITIES EMPOWERED TO ORGANISE PROGRAMMES IN CAMPUS - KHALED.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency PUTRAJAYA, May 31 (Bernama) -- Universities have the authority to organise programmes in campus and need not refer them to the Higher Education Ministry. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri...

INDONESIAN TO HANG FOR DRUG TRAFFICKING.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency SHAH ALAM, May 31 (Bernama) -- An Indonesian was sentenced to death by the High Court here today for trafficking in 4,697gm of cannabis six years ago. Judicial Commissioner Datuk Asmabi Mohamad...

DONGGONGON MARKET TO BE REBUILT - MUSA AMAN.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency PENAMPANG, May 31 (Bernama) -- Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said the state government would ensure that a new building would be constructed to replace the Donggongon Market which was...

WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY RECEIVES MILD RESPONSE IN KL.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- The World No Tobacco Day observed worldwide every May 31 has received minimal response, with survey around the capital showing that the public was unaware of the...

FACILITIES FOR ASIAN PARA GAMES WILL BE ON PAR WITH ASIAN GAMES - DR RAMLAN.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- The Guangzhou Asian Para Games Organising Committee (GAPGOC) has promised to place the Asian Para Games on equal terms with the Asia Games said the Malaysian Para...

PAKISTAN, MALAYSIA VOW TO BOOST DEFENCE TIES.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- The visit by a high-level Malaysian defence delegation to Islamabad, Pakistan last week resulted in new commitments being agreed upon by both countries, said the...

KEDAH'S LAND CONTROL POLICY PRIORITISES BUILDING OF AFFORDABLE HOMES.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency JITRA, May 31 (Bernama) -- The land control policy of the Kedah government gives priority to the building of affordable or low-cost houses which are in high demand from the public. Menteri...

SMOKING BAN EXTENDED TO PRIVATE SECTOR OFFICES STARTING TOMORROW - LIOW.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- The Health Ministry has decided to enforce 'no smoking' ban at works places and offices in the private sector that are installed with central air-conditioning...

TRADER SUES TESCO OVER NON-HALAL CHICKEN.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency PENANG, May 31 (Bernama) -- A trader and four of his family members today filed a suit against Tesco Stores (M) Sdn Bhd claiming negligence on the part of the hypermart operator in ensuring that...

COUNSELLORS URGED TO HELP GOVERNMENT TACKLE SOCIAL ILLS.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Counsellors should pool resources to help the government check the escalating social problems, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri...

ROADS AROUND MERDEKA SQUARE CLOSED FOR REHEARSAL.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Several major roads in the vicinity of Merdeka Square, here will be closed between 6am and 5pm until Saturday for rehearsal in conjunction with the birthday...

BE CAREFUL WHEN BUYING IMPORTED USED CAR - JPJ.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has reminded the public to be careful when buying imported used cars following reports of fake registration. Kuala Lumpur...

BEWARE WHEN BUYING USED INMPORTED CARS.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Locals intending to buy used imported vehicles are advised to be extra careful following reports of cases of forged registration numbers of such cars. Kuala...

FOUR APPOINTED AS JUDICIAL COMMISSIONERS.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency PUTRAJAYA, May 31 (Bernama) -- Four people, including two lawyers, were appointed Judicial Commissioners effective today. Vazeer Alam Mydin Meera, 48, Lee Swee Seng, 49, Samsudin Hassan, 58,...

PERMATANG PAUH UMNO CLAIMS 5,000 BN VOTERS TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER CONSTITUENCY.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency BUKIT MERTAJAM, May 31 (Bernama) -- Permatang Pauh Umno today claimed that more than 5,000 Barisan Nasional (BN) voters registered in the constituency had been transferred to another constituency...

NEGERI SEMBILAN SUKMA SQUAD TO INCLUDE SIX SUPER LEAGUE PLAYERS.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency SEREMBAN, May 31 (Bernama) -- The Negeri Sembilan football team, preparing for the SUKMA in Melaka, are expected to include six players from their Super League team that won the FA Cup. The six...

INVESTIGATE ILLEGAL SAND MINING - TAWFIQ.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency TAWAU, May 31 (Bernama) -- Government agencies should investigate illegal sand mining in Tawau district, Sabah Finance Assistant Minister Datuk Tawfiq Abu Bakar Titingan said. He said the Land...

REVIEW OR ABOLISH OBSOLETE REGULATIONS - SIDEK.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency PUTRAJAYA, May 31 (Bernama) -- Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Sidek Hassan has reminded government departments and agencies to review or repeal obsolete regulations to facilitate...

SUNGAI UDANG PRISON TO UNDERGO CLASSIFICATION.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency MELAKA, May 31 (Bernama) -- The RM305 million prison complex in Sungai Udang here will be classified as a special prison under the prison classification system implemented nationwide. Prisons...

KTMB TO MAKE RAIL TOURISM PACKAGE PERMANENT FEATURE.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) will make its rail tourism package a permanent feature in its bid to expand its services. The programe which is undertaken...

NO SUGAR PRICE RISE TOMORROW, STOP SPECULATING, SAYS ISMAIL SABRI.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency PUTRAJAYA, May 31 (Bernama) -- There will be no sugar price increase tomorrow and Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob wants consumers to stop...

KIMMA TO ELECT NEW PERSIDENT JUNE 27.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Indian Muslim Congress (Kimma) will carry out an election for the president's post on June 27, its president Datuk Syed Ibrahim Kader said. "Of...

ISRAELI RAID ON AID FLOTILLA AN ATTACK AGAINST HUMANITY, SAYS ENVOY.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Israeli attacks on the ships carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists making its way towards the Gaza strip was a "massacre against humanity" and the...

STRONG EARTHQUAKE HITS MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- A strong earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale hit Mindanao, Philippines at 6.16pm today. The quake's epicentre is 191km west of Davao and 675km...

RMAF HOPE TO BUY STATE-OF-THE-ART FIGHTER JETS TO BEEF UP AIR DEFENCE.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) are in the process of studying the capabilities of several fighter planes in efforts to procure state-of-the-art equipments...

MALAYSIA CONDEMNS ISRAELI RAID ON GAZA AID FLOTILLA.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency PUTRAJAYA, May 31 (Bernama) -- Perdana Global Peace Organisation (PGPO) chairman Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad condemned Israel's interception of an aid flotilla bound for the blockaded Gaza Strip...

CIMB OFFERS ONE SLOT FOR MALAYSIAN PRO AT CIMB ASIA PACIFIC CLASSIC.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group, the title sponsor for the inaugural CIMB Asia Pacific Classic, announced today that it will offer one of its five sponsor's exemptions to a Malaysian...

LIBRARY TARGETS JUVENILES THROUGH READING PROGRAMME.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency MELAKA, May 31 (Bernama) -- The National Library has implemented a new strategy through its reading programme, targeting a special group of individuals including those at rehabilitation centres....

DRIVING SCHOOLS MUST NOT INCREASE FEE - FOMCA.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Any increase in fees for learner drivers cannot be accepted even though there are additional curriculums in the new system said Federation Malaysian Consumer...

NEW DATE ON ESTABLISHMENT OF MELAKA MALAY SULTANATE DISCOVERED.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency MELAKA, May 31 (Bernama) -- A research team appointed by the Melaka state government has discovered that the Melaka Malay Sultanate had in fact begun in 1262, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd...

INTENSIFY ENFORCEMENT TO PREVENT MUSLIMS FROM GAMBLING - DR MAHATHIR.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency PUTRAJAYA, May 31 (Bernama) -- Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said the government should increase enforcement to prevent Muslims from involving in gambling activities. "Any...

NAJIB LAUNCHES "THE THREE SWANS".
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today launched a book titled "The Three Swans" which traces the story of his mother Tun Rahah Tan Sri Mohamed Noah and...

TWO BUSINESSMEN FILE FOR RULING ON RM848.14 MLN CASE BE SET ASIDE.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency SHAH ALAM, May 31 (Bernama) -- Two businessmen today filed an application to set aside a High Court decision ordering them to pay RM848.14 million to a timber product company over the revocation...

INTERVIEWS FOR MACC POSTS FROM TOMORROW.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will carry out interviews for the posts of assistant investigating officer (P29) and investigating officer (P41)...

PLANTATION WORKERS' PERMIT EXTENDED FOR FIVE MORE YEARS - DPM.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- The government has given the green light for the extension of permit for foreign workers who have worked for five years in the oil palm plantation sector, Deputy...

INDONESIA CONDEMNS ISRAELI ATTACK ON HUMANITARIAN VOLUNTEERS.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency JAKARTA, May 31 (Bernama) -- Indonesia today joined the voices of condemnation of Israeli attack on the Mavi Marmara ship which was on a humanitarian mission to Gaza, resulting in a number of...

MALAYSIA CONDEMNS ATTACK, URGES SECURITY COUNCIL TO CONVENE MEETING.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia today condemned the attack by the Israeli defence force on the Gaza humanitarian aid flotilla, which was sailing in international waters, saying the act...

OIL SPILL IN PENGERANG AFFECTS TOURIST RESORT.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KOTA TINGGI, May 31 (Bernama) -- The oil spill in Pengerang waters and on its beaches as a result of a collision between two vessels last Tuesday, has not only affected the livelihood of fishermen...

PREMIER LEAGUE: FELDA REMAIN ON TOP, SHAHZAN MUDA DEMOTED.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Felda United remained on top of the Premier League table after beating Shahzan Muda 1-0 at the Stadium Darulmakmur, in Kuantan, tonight. Khairul Izwan Khalid's...

"SAMY, IT'S TIME TO GO," SAYS MAHATHIR.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said tonight it is time for the MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu to retire. "Samy, it's time to go," he...

FURNITURE SHOP DESTROYED IN DESA PETALING FIRE.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- A furniture shop in Desa Petaling here was destroyed in a fire tonight. Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department assistant operations director Azizan Ismail...

M'SIA CALLS ON UN SECURITY COUNCIL TO CENSURE ISRAEL OVER ATTACK ON SHIP.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, while strongly condemning the Israeli attack on the Gaza aid flotilla today, is also urging the United Nations Security Council to censure the Israeli...

SHARE PRICES FIRMER IN EARLY SESSION.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Share prices on Bursa Malaysia were firmer in early trade today prompted by bargain-hunting activities in blue chips and lower liners, said dealers. At 9.15am,...

RINGGIT HIGHER AGAINST US DOLLAR IN EARLY TRADE.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was higher against the US dollar, in early trade today, but the local unit is expected to turn easier thereafter as concerns over the Euro-zone debt...

SHORT-TERM RATES TO REMAIN STEADY.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates are expected to remain steady as Bank Negara Malaysia continues its intervention exercise to mop up excess liquidity in the financial...

KLIBOR FUTURES UNTRADED IN EARLY SESSION.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- The three-month Kuala Lumpur Interbank Offered Rate (KLIBOR) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives was untraded as at 10.10am today. The five-year...

FBM KLCI FUTURES LOWER IN EARLY SESSION.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives traded lower despite the firmer cash market,...

SHARE PRICES MOSTLY FIRMER AT MIDMORNING.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Share prices on Bursa Malaysia were mostly firmer in midmorning trade on continued buying of selected heavyweights, dealers said. However, losses in some blue...

ACCA CALLS ON G20 TO DRIVE REFORM OF THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL AGENDA.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- As the Group of Twenty nations (G20) prepare to meet in Toronto next month, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) are putting forward...

SHARE PRICES HIGHER AT MIDDAY.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Share prices on Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher following bargain hunting activities in selected blue chips and lower liners, said dealers. At...

FBM KLCI FUTURES HIGHER AT MIDDAY.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (FBM KLCI) futures contract was traded higher at midday in tandem with the steadier cash market, dealers...

KLIBOR FUTURES UNTRADED AT MIDDAY.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- The three-month Kuala Lumpur Inter-Bank Offered Rate (KLIBOR) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives was untraded as of midday. At 11am, the underlying...

BURSA MALAYSIA QUERIES KENMARK INDUSTRIAL OVER UNUSUAL MARKET ACTIVITY.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad today queried Kenmark Industrial Co (M) Bhd over the sharp fall in price and high transaction of the company's shares recently....

SYMPHONY EXPECTS TO MAINTAIN 70-80 PCT OF IPO MARKET.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Symphony House Bhd, expects to maintain about 80 per cent share of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) market this year, said its Group Chief Executive Datuk Azman...

RHB TARGETS 900,000 CARD ISSUES BY THIS YEAR.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group expects to issue 900,000 credit and debit cards this year following its new promotion drive. Its Retail Banking Director, Renzo Viegas, said...

TIN PRICE CLOSES HIGHER AT US$17,950 PER TONNE.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Tin price on the Kuala Lumpur Tin Market (KLTM) closed higher at US$17,950 per tonne, up US$550 a tonne from last Thursday, dealers said. There was no trading...

BOUSTEAD'S Q1 PRE-TAX PROFIT SURGE TO RM134.6 MLN.(Financial report)
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Conglomerate Boustead Holdings Bhd's pre- tax profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010 surged to RM134.600 million from RM86.1 million in the same...

MUKHRIZ TO MEET GCC SEC-GEN ON POSSIBLE FTA.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir will meet Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Abdul Rahman ibn Hamad...

REMOVE SUBSIDIES ON NON-CONSUMER ITEMS, SAYS PROPERTY DEVELOPER.
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- The government should also consider removing subsidies on non-consumer items, according to a property developer. "We are reducing the subsidies for petrol,...

BANK ISLAM'S 9 MONTHS PROFIT UP 42 PCT TO RM237.6 MLN.(Financial report)
May 31, 2010... from BERNAMA, The Malaysian National News Agency KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd's profit before tax and zakat rose 41.6 per cent to RM237.6 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2010. Managing Director Datuk...