Seven Indian barbers claim Malaysian boss abused them for four yearsPENANG/KUALA LUMPUR - Seven Indian nationals have lodged a complaint with the Indian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, accusing their employer in Penang of abusing them and failing to pay their salaries regularly for the past four years. Hindraf supporters hold protests to save Penang villageGEORGE TOWN - A group of Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) supporters gathered at Komtar, demanding that the Penang Government use its “executive powers” to save Kampung Buah Pala. Malaysia unveils major liberalization in its economy to woo foreign investorsKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia took a big step Tuesday to liberalize its economy, relaxing a host of restrictions on foreign investment, including a controversial rule requiring businesses to be partly owned by ethnic Malays. Only 3 Malay-Indians have requested for education aidIPOH - Only three Malay-Indian students in Parek have applied for Dermasiswa or education aid for further studies in last four months. Language problems hold up Asians on netPENANG - Asians were the most numerous internet users worldwide as of 2001. Yet, access to the net and computing are still largely restricted to those with knowledge of the English language. What’s cooking on wok? An internet boomPENANG - An Indonesian techie is trying to bring in a quiet revolution with the wok - a large, round-bottomed Chinese cooking vessel. His “wokbolic” is a low cost technology that takes wireless connectivity places and dramatically lowers the cost of internet access. The cellphone goes to Asian classroomsPENANG - Can the cellphone replace the blackboard? Not quite, but it is finding new uses in the classroom in pockets of Asia, says a new report. New curbs on internet content by Asian nations: ReportPENANG - Led by China, many Asian governments are shifting to a “new generation” of restrictions to control content on the internet and the growth in these curbs has been “accelerating”, according to a new study. Malaysian opposition leader Anwar seeks to block sodomy trial, calls it ‘complete farce’KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has asked a Malaysian court to throw out a sodomy charge against him, two weeks before the start of a trial that he maintains is politically motivated, his lawyer said Thursday. ‘Anwar not sincere in helping Malay Indians’KLANG - A former PKR top leader is accusing Anwar Ibrahim of not being sincere in wanting to help grassroots Indians. Islam cannot be forced on a minor: Malaysian Islamic expertIPOH - A Malaysian expert of Islamic studies has said Islam should not be forced upon a child or a minor because a call to Islam is a conscious submission. AP Interview: Emirates chief confident of staying profitable, no plans to cancel big jet orderKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The head of Emirates said Tuesday the airline has no plans to cancel the 160 new planes it has ordered — including 58 Airbus A380 superjumbos — despite the global travel slump. Airline chiefs dismiss safety fears over Airbus A330 planes after Air France crashKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Several airline chiefs dismissed safety fears over the Airbus A330 on Tuesday, saying they were confident of the plane’s reliability despite last week’s Air France jet crash. Royal Dutch Shell chief warns of future oil price spikes if investment continues to slackenKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Oil prices will spike in the future without investment in the sector to meet demand once the global economy recovers, said Royal Dutch Shell Chief Executive Jeroen van der Veer on Monday. World airlines seen losing $9 billion in 2009, double previous forecast, IATA saysKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The world’s airlines will collectively lose $9 billion this year — nearly double the previous projections — and face a slow recovery as the economic crisis saps air travel and cargo demand, an industry body warned Monday. American Airlines, British Airways hope to begin cooperation on trans-Atlantic flights by 2010KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — American Airlines and British Airways voiced confidence Monday of winning approval from U.S. and European authorities to allow them to cooperate on trans-Atlantic flights by 2010. Malay-Indian village faces demolition threatGEORGE TOWN - Residents of Penang’s sole Malay Indian village, Kampung Lorong Buah Pala, have urged Pakatan Rakyat leaders to save their village which faces demolition threat due to a development project. ‘Salam’ diplomacy: Obama’s words and references win favor with MuslimsDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The tone of respect was set from the opening lines of President Barack Obama’s address to the Muslim world. IATA calls for more open skies as it sees airlines losing more than $4.7 billion this yearKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The International Air Transport Association called for more liberalization to bolster the global airline industry, which is expected to lose more than $4.7 billion this year because of falling cargo and passenger traffic. Malaysian litterbugs to face the (shrill) music _ officials to blow the whistle on offendersKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — After flyers failed to stop litterbugs, the frustrated mayor of a Malaysian town told his officials to blow the whistle on offenders — literally. Malaysian PM credits Obama for moving to shut Guantanamo, slams harsh treatment of detaineesBEIJING — Malaysia’s prime minister praised President Barack Obama on Wednesday for moving to shut down the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay but urged him to speed up the process of relocating the inmates. Malaysian Sikh council seeks for proper directives to avoid ‘final rites’ controversyPETALING JAYA - In order to prevent controversy over final rites relating to the Sikh comunity, the Malaysian Gurudwra Council appealed to the government to issue proper directives to Ismalic religious aiuthorities. Malay Indian murdered six months after surviving brutal attackPORT KLANG - Unknown assailants murdered Malay Indian S. Sundarajan, 39, on Monday, six months to the day he lost the use of his left hand when he was slashed and robbed on his way to work with his father-in-law Teh Oh Kow. Perak Government to resolve problems of 28,000 Malay SikhsIPOH - The government in Malaysia’s Perak state has pledged to overcome the woes of the 28,000-strong Sikh community. Illiterate Indians lured into slavery in MalaysiaMALLACA - Thousands of illiterate Indians are falling prey to promises of a good life in Malaysia. Trapped between wanting a better life for their families and their eagerness to escape poverty, they fall victims to scams, managed by syndicates. Malay Indian party open to all MalaysiansKLANG - The newly formed Malaysian Makkal Sakthi Party (MMSP) is not exclusively for Indians and its founders hope that Malaysians of all races will join it. Penang Govt. ready to allot land for Malay Tamil schoolsPENANG - Penang Deputy Chief Minister Prof Dr P. Ramasamy has said that the Penang Government is ready to allot land for Tamil schools in Malaysia. Malaysian Indian Congress elects its first Sikh leader after 34 yearsKANGAR - For the first time in 34 years, a Sikh has been elected to a top post in the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC). Hindraf leaders ask Malaysian Govt. to free them unconditionallyIPOH - Four leaders of the Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf), who were released from the Kamunting Detention Centre recently, have asked the Malaysian Government to free them unconditionally. Malaysian Indian Congress demands street to be named after Tamil philanthropistIPOH - The Malaysian Indian Congress has urged the Perak Government to name a street in the Teluk Intan District after late Tamilian philanthropist Vallal Rengasamy Pillai. |
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