Top Gear star says BBC is obsessed with Black Muslim lesbiansOctober 9th, 2009 LONDON - Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson took a swipe at BBC bosses on Thursday over their obsession with "Black Muslim lesbians". Jezza's outburst came as he admitted being fed-up trying to explain why Top Gear does not have a female presenter.
Malaysia bans Baron Cohen's hit movie 'Bruno' because of gay sex scenesSeptember 30th, 2009 Malaysia bans Baron Cohen's 'Bruno' filmKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia has banned U.S. box office hit "Bruno" by Sacha Baron Cohen because it highlights gay life and has gay sex scenes, an official said Tuesday.
Beyonce to perform in Malaysia after canceling show last time amid dress code debateSeptember 20th, 2009 Beyonce to perform in Malaysia despite dress codeKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Beyonce Knowles says she will perform in Malaysia in October, two years after canceling a show in this Muslim-majority country after protesters threatened to disrupt the concert because of her sexy image and clothing. The R&B superstar's upcoming show is already drawing the ire of conservatives in this country, where female performers are required to cover up from the shoulders to knees with no cleavage showing.
Aussies attempt world's longest jam sessionSeptember 6th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Artists in Australia have attempted to grab a place in the record books with a jam session lasting seven days. More than 850 musicians took part in the 150-hour recording session that is yet to be verified by Guinness World Records.
Pakistan sees Malaysia as a partner against sea piracySeptember 1st, 2009 PORT KLANG - Pakistan views Malaysia as a strategic naval partner in combating piracy and terrorism, captain of the visiting Pakistan Navy frigate PNS Zulfiquar has said. "We view Malaysia as an important destination and a defence partner, not only in counter piracy and terrorism, but also in maritime assistance," Captain Zahid Ilyas said.
Malaysia reverses ban, says Muslims can attend Black Eyed Peas concertSeptember 1st, 2009 Malaysian Muslims allowed at Black Eyed Peas gigKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The Malaysian government has agreed to let Muslims attend a concert by U.S. hip-hop stars Black Eyed Peas, reversing an earlier ban imposed because the show is sponsored by an alcoholic beverage company, officials said Wednesday.
Malaysia bars Muslims from Black Eyed Peas concert organized by Irish beer giant GuinnessAugust 27th, 2009 Malaysia bars Muslims from Black Eyed Peas concertKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia's government has barred Muslims from a concert by U.S. hip-hop stars the Black Eyed Peas next month because the event is organized by Irish beer giant Guinness, an official said Thursday.
Muslims banned from 'beer giant Guinness-sponsored' gig in MalaysiaAugust 27th, 2009 LONDON - The Malay government has banned Muslims from attending a Black Eyed Peas concert because it has Irish beer giant Guinness as its sponsor. The US hip-hop group are due to take to the stage near Kuala Lumpur on September 25 as part of global celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of Guinness' flagship brewery in Dublin.
Malaysia, India to explore avenues for promoting tourism industryAugust 20th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen ha, currently on a visit to India, has said that the Malaysia and India would intensify joint efforts to mutually promote the tourism industry. Yen also said that her meeting with Indian Tourism Minister Kumari Selja had been fruitful, where both countries decided to explore mutual avenues for promoting tourism products and investment opportunities in the hospitality sector, The Star online reports.he also informed that last year, about 22 million foreign tourists had visited Malaysia, including about 500,000 from India.
Carla Bruni, Dave Stewart to sing two duets at Nelson Mandela b'day gigJuly 18th, 2009 LONDON - Former model Carla Bruni will sing two duets with Dave Stewart today as part of the worldwide 91st-birthday tribute to Nelson Mandela. This will be the former model's first public performance since becoming the First Lady of France.
Brit novice wins world peashooting championshipJuly 13th, 2009 LONDON - A 34-year-old British novice piped experienced Americans and Aussies to become world peashooting champion. Jim Collins, who entered the competition just for fun, beat experienced participants from as far away as Australia, the US, and New Zealand.
Indian dancer Roja Kannan to perform in MalaysiaMay 14th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Bharatanatyam exponent from India Roja Kannan will perform here this month-end along with dance students and teachers from Malaysia and Singapore. Roja, from Chennai, will perform at the Festival of Bharatanatyam, The Star newspaper said.
Report: Malaysia signs unprecedented deal with Brunei to supply power to sultanateMay 10th, 2009 Report: Malaysia to supply Brunei with powerKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A newspaper says Malaysia has inked an unprecedented agreement with Brunei to supply power to the neighboring sultanate. The Star daily reported the two countries signed a deal Friday that could lead to 400 megawatts of power being supplied from Sarawak state to Brunei within the next two or three years.
Poor in Malaysia to receive welfare even if they own TV, cableApril 27th, 2009 TV ownership no bar to welfare, says MalaysiaKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — An official says Malaysia will scrap a rule that denies government welfare to poor people if they own a television set or cable connection at home. Community Development Minister Shahrizat Abdul Jalil says the Welfare Department would introduce a "more effective and realistic" system for providing aid.
Robber forces 2 moneyless women to perform oral sex insteadApril 18th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - A robber in Malaysia made two women perform oral sex on him after finding that they did not have any money. The two cleaners, aged 68 and 43, were waiting for their factory van at a bus stop in Jalan Kem in Port Klang at 6.30am when a car stopped in front of them.