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Overwhelming silence of snow

2012-02-14T07:56:00.001-08:00

Overwhelming silence of snow

Overwhelming silence of snow
Freedom and moral obligation
Clause and effect

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 05:42 PM PST

The sights, especially the snow-covered mountains, were gorgeous, but it was the silence that was the most surprising and serene.

Freedom and moral obligation

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 05:42 PM PST

Secularism, which seeks to abolish the institutionalisation of religious beliefs, diminishes the role of religion to the merely subjective, personal, individual and privatised domain shorn of its social dimension.

Clause and effect

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 03:40 PM PST

Changing circumstances may render favourable clauses, unfavourable.

Tajudin Ramli, Danaharta reach out-of-court settlement

2012-02-14T05:07:00.001-08:00

Tajudin Ramli, Danaharta reach out-of-court settlement

Tajudin Ramli, Danaharta reach out-of-court settlement
251 new cases of AGE reported in Perak
Public advised against Yoko cream products
Tourism Ministry wants MAS, AirAsia X to resume suspended flights
Prehistoric skeletal remains found in cave in Tasik Kenyir area
Over 3.7mil M’sians above 21 reminded to register as voters
Liow slams those ‘manipulating’ ongoing 1Care healthcare reform discussions
PM: Construction companies should leverage on strength
Malaysia clears first Thomas Cup hurdle
142 more acute gastroenteritis cases detected in Perak
Firefly offers cheap tickets to holiday spots
Subramaniam: Drafting of private sector retirement age bill in final stage
6P legalisation phase extended to April 10
34 Sabah, Sarawak schools to be constructed using IBS
Five couples nabbed in early Valentine's Day raids
Nik Aziz: Anwar should publicly clarify Israel statement
MCA blasts Kedah MB over '30% rebate' issue
13 motorcycles torched
Lack of land space causes drastic dip in country's cocoa production
PM: Malaysia's support for Palestinian cause remains steadfast

Tajudin Ramli, Danaharta reach out-of-court settlement

Posted: 14 Feb 2012 03:27 AM PST

PUTRAJAYA: Former Malaysia Airlines (MAS) executive chairman Tan Sri Tajudin Ramli and Pengurusan Danaharta Nasional Bhd reached an out-of-court settlement on Tuesday concerning a civil suit filed six years ago over RM589mil in debts incurred by the corporate figure for the purchase of MAS shares.

251 new cases of AGE reported in Perak

Posted: 14 Feb 2012 03:08 AM PST

IPOH: Another 251 new cases of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) have been reported in the Batang Padang and Hilir Perak districts, with 15 more patients warded at the Tapah and Teluk Intan hospitals.

Public advised against Yoko cream products

Posted: 14 Feb 2012 02:51 AM PST

PUTRAJAYA: The Health Ministry has advised the public against using the Jole et Beaute Daily Protecting Cream and several face cream under the brand name "Yoko" as they were found to contain mercury.

Tourism Ministry wants MAS, AirAsia X to resume suspended flights

Posted: 14 Feb 2012 02:47 AM PST

RAUB: The Tourism Ministry will intensify its efforts to persuade Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and AirAsia X to resume their flights to regional and international destinations, which were suspended recently.

Prehistoric skeletal remains found in cave in Tasik Kenyir area

Posted: 14 Feb 2012 02:31 AM PST

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Museum Board has discovered another prehistoric skeleton in Gua Bewah located in the Tasik Kenyir area, following a recent excavation.

Over 3.7mil M’sians above 21 reminded to register as voters

Posted: 14 Feb 2012 01:11 AM PST

KANGAR: Over 3.7 million Malaysians aged above 21 are reminded to register as voters now so that they will not regret missing the opportunity to vote in the coming 13th general election.

Liow slams those ‘manipulating’ ongoing 1Care healthcare reform discussions

Posted: 14 Feb 2012 12:41 AM PST

KUALA LUMPUR: Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai hit out at "certain quarters" that had manipulated information on the 1Care healthcare reform ongoing discussions.

PM: Construction companies should leverage on strength

Posted: 14 Feb 2012 12:32 AM PST

KUALA LUMPUR: Construction companies should identify strategic areas and leverage on their strength to seize opportunities in the industry worldwide, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Malaysia clears first Thomas Cup hurdle

Posted: 14 Feb 2012 12:16 AM PST

MACAU: Malaysia, led by World No 1 Lee Chong Wei, defeated Hong Kong 3-2 in their opening Group D tie of the Thomas Cup Asian Zone qualifying tournament in Macau.

142 more acute gastroenteritis cases detected in Perak

Posted: 14 Feb 2012 12:15 AM PST

IPOH: A total of 142 cases of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) (inflammation of the stomach and intestines) cases were detected in Perak Tuesday to bring the total to 2,686 since the outbreak was reported in Perak late last month.

Firefly offers cheap tickets to holiday spots

Posted: 14 Feb 2012 12:06 AM PST

KUALA LUMPUR: Firefly launched its "Just Pay This To Fly" campaign on Tuesday, offering seats as low as RM19 for one-way tickets to nearby holiday hotspots.

Subramaniam: Drafting of private sector retirement age bill in final stage

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 11:52 PM PST

PUTRAJAYA: The Private Sector Retirement Age Bill is in the final stage of drafting, said Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam.

6P legalisation phase extended to April 10

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 10:50 PM PST

PUTRAJAYA : The legalisation phase of the 6P amnesty programme for illegal immigrants had been extended to April 10 from the earlier deadline of Wednesday.

34 Sabah, Sarawak schools to be constructed using IBS

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 10:33 PM PST

KUALA LUMPUR: The construction of 34 schools in the rural areas of Sabah and Sarawak will be done using the Industrialised Building System (IBS), which will see the schools completed in a mere two months and at a lower cost.

Five couples nabbed in early Valentine's Day raids

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 10:04 PM PST

PETALING JAYA: Five couples were nabbed during the early hours of Valentine's Day for alleged khalwat (close proximity), in raids conducted by the Selangor Islamic Affairs Department (Jais) and Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ).

Nik Aziz: Anwar should publicly clarify Israel statement

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 09:58 PM PST

KOTA BARU: PAS spiritual leader Datuk Seri Nik Aziz Nik Mat wants PKR advisor Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to publicly clarify his statement on Israel to The Wall Street Journal.

MCA blasts Kedah MB over '30% rebate' issue

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 09:34 PM PST

PETALING JAYA: Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak has been lambasted for being "unaware" of the alleged request by some state executive councillors' agents for a 30% cut from allocations meant for non-governmental organisations and Chinese temples.

13 motorcycles torched

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 09:18 PM PST

KUALA LUMPUR: Thirteen motorycycles were destroyed in two separate fire incidents, believed to be arson, at the Seri Semarak PPR and Air Panas PPR flats Monday night.

Lack of land space causes drastic dip in country's cocoa production

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 09:07 PM PST

SERIAN (Sarawak): Stiff competition among the commodities, particularly for land space, caused Malaysia's cocoa sector to suffer a 70% dip in production last year.

PM: Malaysia's support for Palestinian cause remains steadfast

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 06:53 PM PST

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia remains steadfast in its support towards the Palestinian cause, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

'Fresh debate' needed on donation

2012-02-14T03:13:00.001-08:00

'Fresh debate' needed on donation

'Fresh debate' needed on donation
Thornton confronts own family trauma in wartime drama
Whitney Houston’s body heads home to New Jersey
How can two parts of the world be experiencing such radically different winters?
Wobbling Pekingese repeats as top Westminster toy (AP)
Working the world
Gliding towards the brink
How deep is your love?
Clause and effect
Students lend a hand
Canine look-alike bats
Hunting rules
Cells 'heal' heart attack scars
Overwhelming silence of snow
Freedom and moral obligation
Service culture lacking
Illegal car jockey parking the bane of motorists
SPAD to study taxi coupon system
In line with ‘Malaysia Truly Asia’
Maths bedrock of modernity

'Fresh debate' needed on donation

Posted: 12 Feb 2012 04:02 PM PST

Society should have a fresh debate on organ donation, according to a new report by the British Medical Association.

Thornton confronts own family trauma in wartime drama

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 10:15 PM PST

BERLIN, Feb 14 — Billy Bob Thornton leads an all-star cast in "Jayne Mansfield's Car," premiering at the Berlin film festival yesterday, about the US and British sides of a family of veterans who reunite during the Vietnam War. The 1960s drama tinged with black comedy, which was warmly received at a press preview, tells the story of an Alabama ...

Whitney Houston’s body heads home to New Jersey

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 06:19 PM PST

LOS ANGELES, Feb 14 — The body of pop superstar Whitney Houston was en route from Los Angeles to her New Jersey home yesterday ahead of funeral services there, as new details emerged about the death of the singer who had long battled drugs and alcohol. A plane owned by actor-producer Tyler Perry carrying the Grammy-winning singer's remains left a ...

How can two parts of the world be experiencing such radically different winters?

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 10:35 PM PST

Wobbling Pekingese repeats as top Westminster toy (AP)

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 08:12 PM PST

AP - Wobbling the whole way, a people-pleasing Pekingese made quite a walk down the green carpet at Madison Square Garden.

Working the world

Posted: 14 Feb 2012 01:24 AM PST

Doing volunteer work while travelling opens up your mind to other cultures and experiences.

Gliding towards the brink

Posted: 14 Feb 2012 12:37 AM PST

Flying foxes face an uncertain future as their habitats shrink and they are shot down.

How deep is your love?

Posted: 14 Feb 2012 12:13 AM PST

On this day of starry-eyed lovers and candlelight dinners, it is perhaps natural to think of the Taj Mahal, a profession of love so grandly immortalised that it continues to capture the imagination nearly 400 years later.

Clause and effect

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 11:06 PM PST

Changing circumstances may render favourable clauses, unfavourable.

Students lend a hand

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 03:20 PM PST

By Nick Collins and Alasdair Chadwick.

Canine look-alike bats

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 03:19 PM PST

With a wingspan of up to 1.6m, flying foxes are one of the largest bats in the world and aesthetically, they are among the animal kingdom's most unique-looking creatures.

Hunting rules

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 03:14 PM PST

Hunt for the challenge, not the numbers.

Cells 'heal' heart attack scars

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 04:52 PM PST

Damage caused by a heart attack has been healed using stem cells gathered from the patient's own heart, according to doctors in the US.

Overwhelming silence of snow

Posted: 13 Feb 2012 06:24 PM PST

The sights, especially the snow-covered mountains, were gorgeous, but it was the silence that was the most surprising and serene.

Freedom and moral obligation