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Close encounter in the new media environment

Sin Chew Daily has made a major step forward in cross media integration with the recent launch of Sinchew Always iPad app, Sinchew Facebook, Sinchew Sina Weibo, and Sinchew Always Sina X Weibo.

Decision on journalists as postal voters Wednesday

A decision on the proposal to include journalists in the category of postal voters is expected to be reached on Feb 15, said Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili, chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Electoral Reform.

Najib to hand over citizenship certificates to successful applicants

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is scheduled to hand over citizenship certificates to some of 5,593 successful applicants here Tuesday.

Pahang MCA forms committee to monitor Lynas

The Pahang MCA will form a special committee to monitor operations of the Lynas Advance Material Plants (LAMP) which has been issued with a temporary operating licence (TOL).

Be united to win election, BN members urged

Former Finance Minister Tun Daim Zainuddin has advised members of Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties to be united and to work hard for the coalition's victory in the next general election.

Local bourse to strengthen towards 1,600

Share prices are expected to rise towards the 1,600 points level next week on Bursa Malaysia boosted by strong local and better-than-expected global economic data.

BN needs to engage younger generation: Daim

Former Finance Minister Tun Daim Zainuddin said the Barisan Nasional (BN) needed to take the initiative to engage the younger generation by attracting them have an interest in the party.

MACC receives report on illegal sand mining in Selangor

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has received the Attorney-General's Chambers investigation report on two Selangor PKR state assemblymen allegedly involved in corruption and illegal sand mining.

Umno Youth lodges police report on RPK claims

Umno Youth today lodged a police report on claims made by blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin that two Selangor lawmakers were involved sand mining activities in the state.

Penang NGO to organise 'cover aurat' campaign

A group of ten non-governmental organisations in Penang, called "Pertubuhan Menangani Gejala Sosial Malaysia" (Malaysian Organisation to address social problems) or UNGGAS, is organising a campaign to encourage Muslim women to cover their 'aurat" (parts of the body which Islam rules as not fit for public viewing).