"Muslim nation" remark provokes anger in Australia

CANBERRA (Reuters) - An Australian government lawmaker was lambasted on Tuesday after she said an effective ban on an abortion drug should not be scrapped because the country was already

New Australia terror laws questioned after arrests

CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia is pushing ahead with tough new anti-terrorism laws on Wednesday despite Muslim and civil liberties leaders questioning their necessity a day after police arrested 17 men on charges of planning a terrorist attack.

New Australia terror laws questioned after arrests

CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia is pushing ahead with tough new anti-terrorism laws on Wednesday despite Muslim and civil liberties leaders questioning their necessity a day after police arrested 17 men on charges of planning a terrorist attack.

Traders lodge protest over Ramadan bazaar

Jalan Masjid India traders and shopowners are upset that the Federal Territories Minister has approved an additional 150 lots for the Ramadan and Deepavali bazaar.

Tough new laws to counter terrorist threats

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Muslim leaders vow to defeat radicals with ideas

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Malacca Governor's birthday honours list

Gopeng to work with YTL in Perak-Hanjoong Simen

GOPENG Bhd, which owns slightly more shares in Perak-Hanjoong Simen Sdn Bhd than YTL Cement Bhd, is expected to agree to jointly manage the Perak-based cement company.

YTL Cement buys 32% stake in Perak-Hanjoong

YTL Cement Bhd is buying a 32.1% stake in Perak-Hanjoong Simen Sdn Bhd (PHS) - the country's second largest integrated cement producer - from Doosan Heavy Industries Construction Co Ltd for RM75.25mil cash.

Economist pleads not guilty

Economist Dr Barjoyai Bardai, who is a director of a fund management company in Kuala Lumpur, has claimed trial to an amended charge of allowing two people to act as fund management representatives without a licence.