China has rejected the calls by India and international community to close down its tiger farms, blamed for perpetuating trade in tiger body parts, saying that the sharp drop in the population in the big cat has nothing do with their existence, Press Trust of India (PTI) reports Saturday.

The government will investigate a report on a website which is said to contain elements of deviant teachings, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom said.

MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat says he will defend his post in upcoming party elections.

MIC will monitor the awarding of Public Service Department (PSD) scholarships this year to ensure that it is carried out fairly, president Datuk Seri S.Samy Vellu said.

The Customs Department’s bid to curb smuggling has received a boost with the acquisition of three new speedboats.

Bayan Baru Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Mohd Zahrain Hashim has reiterated that he would not relinquish his position as MP.

Former deputy MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek has yet to decide on which post he will contest in the March 28 party elections.

The Hong Kong International Film Festival plans to honor Indian screen legend Amitabh Bachchan with a lifetime achievement award at the event's Asian Film Awards.

There is a growing trend of youths being hired as hit men in exchange for monthly salaries, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk T. Murugiah said.

Two men have been detained in Muar in connection with the attack on three kindergarten pupils.

A divisional chief of Sabah MCA says he would continue to support Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat as president of the party because he commands high respect and regard, not only of the Chinese community but also other communities in the country.

Former deputy MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek has yet to decide on which post he will contest in the March 28 party elections.

A car, in which PKR strategic director Tian Chua was a passenger, has been involved in a head-on collision that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.

The Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Musa Hassan has denied that he has resigned while questioning the source of the information.

It’s okay to travel during pregnancies, so long as certain precautions are taken.

After a generation of armed struggle, the world also wants progress in the Philippines.

KUCHING: Single mother Maureen Lee’s dream of having a roof over her head is about to be fulfilled.

StarWeekender received responses to the story last week entitled Preying on Travellers, about tourists being scammed as they travelled around Asia.

Sarawak’s botanical riches, diverse landscapes and wildlife make it a favourite stomping ground for nature lovers and scientists alike.

Expecting the usual sun, sea and sand, the writer discovers an intriguing explosion of colour, sound and sensation on the island of Mauritius that leaves him gasping for more.

From Lucky Traveller, Shah Alam.

From Alfred Siew, Cheras.

Away from the madding tourists, Cambodia’s Hpa An is a quiet town unaffected by development with plenty of temples and

He leads a seemingly impeccable family life. But after he confessed to a two-year affair with a model half his age, and with more scandals surfacing, filmmaker Jack Neo is being likened to Tiger Woods

A year-long campaign has been launched in the United States to boost awareness of, and interest in, Malaysian food and culture

Set up in 2001, the China International Search and Rescue Team has earned international recognition for its humanitarian work in disaster-hit areas worldwide

FOR most countries, Malaysia included, the stock market is frequently considered a barometer of their financial health and growth prospects and thought of as a leading indicator of the health of the country.

JOHOR BARU: Several MCA divisions here are urging former president Tan Sri Ong Ka Ting to contest for the party presidency in the March 28 party polls.

HINDRAF has joined forces with a group representing the interests of indigenous groups from Sabah and Sarawak in London to lobby British legislators, reported Tamil Nesan.

SHAH ALAM: The Selangor branch of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has grilled-up the windows in all rooms where witnesses and suspects are questioned at its new premises.

KUALA LUMPUR: A man was shot dead while three others were seriously injured when they were attacked by a lone gunman at a restaurant in Sentul.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Retailer Chains Association (MRCA) should collaborate with the MCA’s Technical Resources and Internship Network (Train) programme for customised courses, MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat said.

KUALA TERENGGANU: The principal architect of the Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium in Gong Badak was never involved in the detailed structural design or supervision of the stadium’s roof.

PUTRAJAYA: A “change in attitude” is needed among civil servants as they have to be more proactive and innovative in their work to ensure that the Government’s programmes are successfully carried out, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said.

MENTAKAB: A businessman here has ticked off certain quarters who removed a banner expressing support for MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat, saying that he will replace every banner taken down.

The parting of ways between Hindraf and Pakatan Rakyat means that the opposition pact will not have an easy ride in the next general election

SEPANG: The much-awaited moment is finally here: after six months of toil, Malaysian-owned Lotus Racing will be competing in its first Formula One race in Bahrain tomorrow.

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Barisan Nasional believes that there is a hidden agenda behind calls by a component party leader for changes in the state leadership.

PETALING JAYA: An award-winning drama actor, who is also the son of an award-winning veteran actress, was arrested after police found a drug laboratory at his luxury condominium near Jalan Segambut.

KUALA LUMPUR: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) vice-president Doris Sophia Brodi was sworn in as a senator before Dewan Negara President Datuk Wong Foon Meng yesterday.