Police constable T. Ravindran claimed trial at the Sessions Court here for attempting to murder his girlfriend, G. Prema, by shooting her, in her house on March 2.

The ex-husband of M. Indira Gandhi has applied for a stay order on the decision of a High Court here to award custody of her 22-month-old toddler to the mother.

The development of human capital is one of the central strategies in the formulation of the New Economic Model for the country which will be launched at the end of this month, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said on Friday.

Google will have to answer for the consequence if it insists on doing what violates China’s laws and regulations, a senior Chinese official warned Friday.

Under the state government’s open tender system, Penang bumiputra contractors have secured 100% of the projects carried out by the state Public Works (PWD) and the Drainage and Irrigation (DID) departments.

Sime Darby Foundation has pledged RM5mil to Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) to establish a research platform on climate change in the region.

The prosecution in the Muntik Bani murder trial closed its case Friday after calling 50 witnesses over 23 days.

Malaysia-Indonesia relations are based on long-standing cultural and historical ties and should not be undermined by minor issues that cause misunderstanding between the peoples of both countries, Indonesian Communications and Information Minister Tifatul Sembiring said.

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.

The hearing of Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim’s suit against Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (BIMB) for alleged wrongful sale of his shares in Guthrie Berhad has been adjourned to April 6 and 7.

Jalan Stesen Sentral 2 will be closed on Saturday from 8am to 7pm and Sunday from 8am to 1pm for construction work on Lot E (KL Sentral Park).

Two locals have been arrested for fish bombing around Kurahman Island off the waters here.

The current dry weather in the west coast states, except for Perlis, Kedah and Penang, is likely to ease from next week when rains return, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department.

A manhunt is underway for the driver of a security van who ran off with the vehicle containing RM300,000 in cash.

The Permata Insan programme, focusing on Islamic religious education for smart children, was launched by the prime minister’s wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor on Friday, following the success of the Permata Pintar programme for smart and gifted children.

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi will personally monitor development projects carried out by his ministry to ensure they were completed as scheduled and were of high quality.

PETALING JAYA: DiGi Telecommunications’s classifieds portal, mySimplifieds, has teamed up with global online payment giant, PayPal, and one of Malaysia’s largest online payment system, iPay88, to integrate payment services for its members to transact easily on the Internet.

PARIS: Companies are coming out with mobile phones catered specifically for seniors.

The Education Ministry is drafting a policy that would see a more transparent and equitable approach in the posting, transfer and promotion of teachers, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said on Friday.

The Selangor branch of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) will install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras to record statements of people who are called up, said its director Datuk Ja’afar Mahad.

Under the state government’s open tender system, Penang Class F bumiputra contractors have secured 100% of the projects carried out by the state Public Works (PWD) and the Drainage and Irrigation (DID) departments.

The Home Ministry has identified 2,500 students in Sarawak primary and secondary schools without birth certificates or MyKad identity cards, said its deputy minister Jelaing Mersat.

The Foreign Minstry has urged Malaysians in Thailand to be extra cautious in wake of the political situation in Thailand.

Suspended Commercial Crimes Investigation Department director Comm Datuk Ramli Yusoff has been acquitted of corruption charges by Sessions Court here.

Police have identified the "hammer man" who brutally attacked three kindergarten pupils in Muar on Wednesday.

Lahad Datu, which is among the rapidly developing districts in Sabah, should be upgraded to a municipal council from a district council currently, Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Datuk Datu Nasrun Datu Mansur, said Friday.

Police constable T. Ravindran claimed trial at the Sessions Court here for attempting to murder his girlfriend, G. Prema, by shooting her, in her house on March 2.

KUALA LUMPUR: Do you want to become a better runner? If you do, check out the latest gadgets from Adidas called miCoach Pacer and miCoach Zone.

SINGAPOREAN director Jack Neo’s latest movie Being Human Being, which needs to hit box-office raking of at least S$2.5mil (RM6mil) to break even, may not be able to “make it,” reported Sin Chew Daily.

PASIR PUTEH: Malaysia has not been able to produce enough halal food for export despite strong demand from the Middle East countries, International Trade and Industries Deputy Minister Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir said.

PUTRAJAYA: The Copyrights Tribunal will be re-activated to hear grouses and dispute complaints raised by artistes over the issue of copyrights and royalty.

A total of 9,698 health officers were promoted from Grade 44 up to Grade 54 following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak’s announcement on Tuesday on a comprehensive career advancement plan for the three services under the Health Ministry.

KUALA LUMPUR: Members of Parliament who have resigned from Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) can remain as independent MPs in the Dewan Rakyat, Datuk Seri Nazri Abdul Aziz said.

ALOR STAR: The liquefied petroleum gas cylinders which exploded at the double-storey shoplot in Taman Batik in Sungai Petani on Wednesday were illegally stored there.

KUCHING: Some 11,233 households in Sarawak will be lifted out of the hardcore poor bracket by the end of this year.

KUALA LUMPUR: Unscrupulous travel agents will not be let off the hook but instead hauled up to face a tribunal, the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) said.

Suspended Commercial Crimes Investigation Department director Comm Datuk Ramli Yusoff has been acquitted of corruption charges by Sessions Court here.

IPOH: Anyone can contest for the MCA president’s post as long as he is a central delegate, said former party deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek.

PUTRAJAYA: The joint public-private sector panel established to fight red tape has been given the broader task of improving the quality of life for all, beyond making it easier to do business in the country.

KUALA LUMPUR: A 36-year-old businessman has been frantically searching for his two daughters who disappeared in Manjung, Perak.