Nazir gets down to business at the football pitch | stuartmichaelstar@gmail.com | SUCCESSFUL banker Datuk Seri Nazir Razak traded his corporate suit for sports attire for a few hours recently. | The CIMB Group group chief executive who came clad in a blue shor... Team packs bag for FTA talks in Bali now NEW DELHI: The proposed pact on liberalising trade in services and investment flows between India and the ASEAN, which is expected to result in increased opportunities for Indian professionals, is set to get a ... 'Bless you Mr Obama' on Myanmar | By Stanley A Weiss | MANDALAY - In September 1952, Russian dictator Joseph Stalin and Chinese foreign minister Chou Enlai convened an extraordinary meeting to discuss the future of Southeast Asia. As recorded... Architect of Sears Tower, Hancock Center dies Bruce J. Graham March 09, 2010 | (AP) — Bruce J. Graham, the pioneering architect who designed Chicago's two most iconic skyscrapers, including the formerly named Sears Tower, has died at age 84, a public rel... CME to launch palm oil contracts in May March 09, 2010 | (Reuters) — Chicago-based CME, the world's largest derivatives exchange, is set to launch a U.S. dollar-based palm oil contract in May as global demand for the tropical oil heats up. | Some a... Reportlinker Adds Global Palm Oil Industry | NEW YORK, March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: | Global Palm Oil Industry | http://www.reportlinker.com/p0181064/Global-Palm-Oil-... Golf tournament clash to make Malaysia a 'laughing stock' Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian golf chiefs are threatening to withdraw their endorsement of the US PGA's first event in Southeast Asia over a clash of dates with an existing Asian Tour event in the country. | The USD ... Tune Hotels.com to open 15 hotels across greater London, UK | Tune Hotels.com, part of the Tune Group, the private investment group of Tony Fernandes, founder and Group CEO of low cost airline AirAsia and Team Principal of the Lotus F1 Racing team, has entered into a st... Golf tournament clash to make Malaysia a 'laughing stock' | Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian golf chiefs are threatening to withdraw their endorsement of the US PGA's first event in Southeast Asia over a clash of dates with an existing Asian Tour event in the country. | Th... Asian Markets Mixed; Nikkei Down 0.1% By COLIN NG And LESLIE SHAFFER | SINGAPORE -- Asian stock markets traded mixed Tuesday after a lackluster performance from Wall Street, with resources stocks retreating around the region. | Many investors were ... Tournament clash to make Malaysia a 'laughing stock' KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Reuters) - Malaysian golf chiefs are threatening to withdraw their endorsement of the U.S. PGA's first event in Southeast Asia over a clash of dates with an existing Asian Tour event in t... Growing demand for timber could boost exports to RM23bil | KUALA LUMPUR: Growing demand from traditional markets like the United States and Europe is boosting exports of the local timber industry, which is expected to chart an improved performance this year. | Malays... Bali dreams for Desaru | Khazanah plans to turn Johor resort area into popular spot like Nusa Dua | zaza@thestar.com.my | DESARU: The Government's investment arm, Khazanah Nasional Bhd, plans to turn Desaru, on the eastern coast of J... Move CSR up the business agenda, says Najib | newsdesk@thestar.com.my | Less than 200 firms take part in 2009 PM's Award | KUALA LUMPUR: Fewer than 200 companies out of the 600,000 businesses in the country have taken part in the 2009 Prime Minister's CS... MACC probe on Wee continues | PUTRAJAYA: Investigations are continuing into allegations of Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong's link to the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) scandal. | Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) de... Action on civil servants based on AG's report, says chief secretary | PETALING JAYA: Action will be taken against 102 civil servants and 24 companies following investigations into wrongdoings reported in the Auditor-General's Report 2008. | The special task force, which was set... Society plays important role, says expert | KUALA LUMPUR: About 300,000 Malaysians could be infected with HIV/AIDS in five years if there is not enough support from society, an expert has warned. | "The community is still having misconceptions about th... Proposal a waste of money, says Dr Khir | elan@thestar.com.my | THE Selangor government should focus on improving the services of its local councillors instead of pushing for their election. | Former Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo said ... Accidental farmer has not looked back since he started growing vegetables 12 years ago | teng@thestar.com.my | FARMING is making inroads into land-squeezed cities as many urbanites seek tranquillity amid the hustle and bustle. | The green campaign has also prompted more people to join the fratern...
MBSA to crack the whip The Star| jade@thestar.com.my | THE Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) will be starting an operation to confiscate the asse...
The art of making gum paste flowers The Star| teng@thestar.com.my | THE pleasure offered by a daintily decorated cake begins even before one bites into it...
SIC set to sizzle again The Star| metro@thestar.com.my | THE Sepang International Circuit (SIC) will again host Round 3 of the FIA Formula One...
A carnival of Brazilian flavours The Star| SWAY to infectious Latin rhythms at the Brazilian Beat Celebration at The Republic in Sunway Pyramid, Petali...
MPYO to perform at one-night concert The Star| FRESH from its pioneering collaboration with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) in the Irama Warisan...
Recognition for Rotarians The Star| MAmin@thestar.com.my | THE Rotary Foundation Recognition Night of Rotary Club district 3300 was held at the ...
Combined fest draws the crowd The Star| thoxinyi@thestar.com.my | THE Joy of Combined Festivals event successfully brought the multiracial community...
