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Break in attempt at Ambiga's law firm - New Straits Times
A spokesman who declined to be named said the employee found the front door's access card panel dismantled before contacting the firm's management. “The security system box was taken off the wall. However, we believe that the culprits did not manage to ...
Pros and cons of setting up new body to represent lawyers - New Straits Times
If the lawyers can't come, they can submit the ballot papers," said a Kuala Lumpur-based lawyer who did not wish to be identified. However, some lawyers when contacted at random said any change should come from within the Bar Council itself.
Postman finds letter with live bullet - New Straits Times
The postman, who declined to be named, said he had just pulled the letter from the sorting bin when the bullet slipped out. "There was a note threatening the recipient and his family," he said. The post office official later lodged a police report at ...
Big investor interest in Felda listinging - New Straits Times
This indicates investors' strong interest in the upcoming listing of the Federal Land Development Authority's (Felda) commercial arm, the source said. Applications for the ministry's portion of the shares closed on Friday. The 419.54 million shares are ...
The design factor for UM Land - New Straits Times
A veteran architect who declined to be named, views design as the most important part of selecting a property, after its location. “The design defines its function as a living space; the confinement that we are in will influence our state of mind and ...
Ransom dropped off in Cheras - New Straits Times
A source close to the investigations revealed yesterday that the kidnappers had contacted the family within 24 hours of the boy being forced into a car near the Mont Kiara International School last Friday. The kidnappers made contact through a social ...
Auto-theft group nabbed - New Straits Times
One of the public witnesses of the incident, a burger stall owner who refused to be identified, said he was stunned when he realised it was a real cops and robbers chase scene. “When the Toyota Camry was blocked and shot by the police, ...
Sg Ara losing green lung, open spaces - New Straits Times
According to a resident, who declined to be named, the development received objections from the residents in 2008 as the project would affect some 80 terrace houses located just below it. MPPP initially rejected the project in November 2008 on grounds ...
US to pressure Myanmar military to end ethnic conflicts - New Straits Times
But a senior administration official said that the military appeared to be an outlier in the reform process as troops defied orders by Thein Sein in December to cease fighting in northern Kachin state. “I think there is reason to reach out to the ...
Police deny roughening up jeweller - New Straits Times
The 39-year-old jeweller who did not want to be identified, reportedly claimed that he was driving along Jalan Datuk Keramat when four men on motorcycles and in plainclothes who claimed to be policemen, ordered him to stop for inspection.
Clogged drains cause floods in airport - New Straits Times
Another airport user, a retired school teacher in his 60s, who refused to be named, said the airport expansion project was beneficial to all but called on the authorities to clean up the areas adjacent to the project as they were dirty.
Man shot dead in restaurant - New Straits Times
The restaurant owner, who declined to be named, said the victim was a regular at the restaurant. The owner sent the 35-year-old woman to the hospital. South Klang deputy police chief Superintendent Azman Abd Razak said police were investigating the ...
Bus stop at Central Market LRT an eyesore - New Straits Times
A petty trader, who refused to be named, told Streets that the area no longer receives the regular cleaning services it used to. He also added that the petty traders piled their rubbish in heaps in front of the shops as the large garbage bins had been ...
Fly invasion - New Straits Times
According to one villager who asked not to be named, there are more than 20 chicken hatcheries near their villages and the operators do not always follow the guidelines concerning the disposal of bird droppings. The blatant disregard for cleanliness ...
Children riding pillion put at risk - New Straits Times
A trader, who declined to be named, said there were many accidents in the town involving children who rode pillion on motorcycles without helmets, despite regular checks by the police. He said so far there had been no fatalities, but feared that it was ...
Rich Arab nations keen on investing in India - New Straits Times
NEW DELHI: The rich oil-producing Arab nations are keen to make investments in India since the returns would be higher than from the US or European Union, a government official said on Wednesday. AR Ghanshyam, Joint Secretary (Gulf) at the Ministry of ...
Smoke in their eyes - New Straits Times
Another resident, who refused to be named, said he hoped the authorities would do something about the situation. "I am worried that the smoke would trigger my 5-year-old daughter's asthma," he added. Selayang Fire and Rescue department station chief ...
Patrons avoiding Pantai Emas stalls - New Straits Times
A trader who declined to be named said the authorities should look into ways to regenerate the place and is urging the authorities to spruce up the surroundings. "It is high time that the place gets a much-needed facelift to bring back the lustre to ...
Afghan protests erupt over Koran burning - New Straits Times
Allegations that NATO troops at Bagram had set fire to copies of the Muslim holy book were first reported by Afghans working at the base, a senior government official said. A local police official said more than 2000 people were demonstrating outside ...
Look Out Point hearing today - New Straits Times
One of the operators, who refused to be named, said they were unable to run their business as the public shied away from the cordoned-off area. "We are not sure what is going to happen as we were not told whether the closure was temporary or permanent.
Grieving woman found hanged in room - New Straits Times
The relative, who refused to be identified, said just before the incident, Rajamma had said that she had wanted to take a shower. When she failed to return after a long time, relatives broke down the room door and discovered her hanging.
Man robs woman at lunch - New Straits Times
A witness who did not wish to be identified said the robber came up to the women, in her 20s, who was seated near the entrance and tapped her on a shoulder at about 1.30 pm. As she turned towards the man, he placed a knife against her neck and grabbed ...
Boy injured at centre - New Straits Times
The owner was agitated when department officials turned up yesterday to conduct preliminary checks. The owner, a woman who refused to be identified, said it was unfair that she was being punished as the incident "happened while the boy was under his ...
Pricier items for Chinese New Year - New Straits Times
An Indian customer, who refused to be named, said he would avoid buying food considered expensive during the festival. "I will head to hypermarkets to shop as they have standard pricing there," he added. The Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism ...
Short-term solutions to cool crisis - New Straits Times
But a senior Shia politician who asked not to be named saw little hope that national dialogue would produce results. “It is not expected that this conference will offer anything new, but it offers an acceptable reason for Iraqiya leaders to end their ...