HIGHEST NUMBER OF TOURISTS RECORDED IN MALAYSIA LAST YEAR

19 May 2012, 8:11 am

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Last year, Malaysia recorded 24.6 milliontourist arrivals, the highest ever in the history of the country''s tourismindustry, said Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen.She said the high number of tourists would further spur efforts to promoteMalaysia as... Read More »

Gay Muslim activist launches book in Malaysia

19 May 2012, 7:54 am

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - A Canadian Muslim gay activist launched her controversial new book on liberal Islam in Muslim-majority Malaysia Saturday despite a government minister's attempts to shut down the event.... Read More »

Malaysia charges 2 policemen for assaulting photographer

19 May 2012, 1:53 am

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - A Malaysian court has charged two policemen for assaulting a photographer who was covering a mass rally for electoral reforms in April, a lawyer said on Saturday. Related Stories Myanmar's Suu Kyi to address British parliament in June Myanmar rebel group vows to 'eradica... Read More »

Malaysia charges police for assaulting photographer

18 May 2012, 11:59 pm

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - A Malaysian court has charged two policemen for assaulting a photographer who was covering a mass rally for electoral reforms last month, according to a lawyer.... Read More »

MAS rewards top spenders with A380 joyride

18 May 2012, 11:20 am

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines (MAS) is giving a joyride on its first A380 aircraft to three lucky women.... Read More »

Rajandram retires after 21 years at helm of RAM

18 May 2012, 10:41 am

KUALA LUMPUR: Rating Agency Malaysia Bhd (RAM) group chief executive officer and executive deputy chairman Tan Sri C Rajandram has retired after more than two decades in the country's bond market.... Read More »

Shangri-la Hotels Looking At Better Performance This Year

18 May 2012, 12:06 am

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Shangri-La Hotels (Malaysia) Bhd is looking at a better performance this year with the completion of renovation for its Rasa Ria Resort in Sabah.... Read More »

Malaysia's closing tin prices for May 18

17 May 2012, 9:58 pm

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Reuters) - Following is a table of Kuala Lumpur tinmarket prices provided by a Malaysian trader. (Prices in $/tonne, and volumes in tonnes unless stated) Date KL Premium/ Spot Bid ...... Read More »

DIARY - Malaysia

17 May 2012, 5:11 pm

ALL TIMES ARE PROVISIONAL AND IN LOCAL TIME FOLLOWED BY GMT (INBRACKETS FRIDAY, MAY 18 KUALA LUMPUR - Gas Malaysia Bhd launches prospectus atCrowne Plaza Hotel, Kuala Lumpur at 0900am (0100). * KUALA LUMPUR ...... Read More »

KUALA LUMPUR SHORTLISTED FOR GLOBAL SPORTS CITY AWARDS

17 May 2012, 4:00 am

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia''s vibrant capital, Kuala Lumpur, isamong 25 cities across the globe which have been shortlisted for theSportBusiness Ultimate Sports City Awards 2012.The Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) said, besides KualaLumpur, three other Asian... Read More »