WTO to consider Brazil-US orange juice disputeSeptember 25th, 2009 GENEVA - The World Trade Organisation Friday set up a panel to judge a dispute brought by Brazil against the US over orange juice imports. Brazil's complaint is similar to others brought against the US by various countries on different products, and pertains to Washington's method of calculating anti-dumping margins.
Indonesian woman gives birth to 8.7-kilo baby!September 24th, 2009 LONDON - A woman in Indonesia has become a history making mum after she gave birth to the country's biggest ever baby - weighing a whopping 19.2lbs (8.7kgs). The baby, who is still unnamed and is 62 centimetres (24.4 inches) long, was born by caesarean section Monday at a public hospital in North Sumatra province.
Second 'alien' baby found dumped outside army baseSeptember 4th, 2009 MELBOURNE - After reports of an alien baby being found in Mexico, a new video has emerged of an alien foetus said to have been dumped outside a military base.he video clipping shows the still and lifeless body of what has been claimed to be a baby alien, reports the Daily Telegraph. The footage appeared on UFO sites around the world and has been the subject of frenzied speculation amongst extra terrestrial commentators for some years.
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.
100,000 Pakistani labourers expected to work in Malaysia by end 2010August 27th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - With an estimated three-fold increase in workers, Pakistan is set to join Indonesia, Bangladesh and Myanmar as the largest primary source of foreign labour for Malaysia. Pakistan High Commissioner to Malaysia, Liutenant General (retired) Tahir Mahmud Qazi said the expected surge in number of labourers would help Malaysia cope up with the increasing demand due to the boom in the construction industry.
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.
Baby boy with stomach in his chest, hole in heart kept alive with ViagraAugust 18th, 2009 LONDON - A baby boy born with multiple complex conditions is being kept alive on Viagra. Three-and-a-half weeks old Owen Bloomfield, born with his stomach in the chest, a hole in his heart and a rare lung disorder, is virtually living on the impotence drug.
Baby dies after being forgotten in car by fatherJune 12th, 2009 MEXICO CITY - A nine-month-old baby suffocated to death inside a car in the Mexican city of Saltillo, after his father forgot him there for seven hours, the Mexican daily La Vanguardia reported Friday. The incident happened Thursday in Saltillo, about 850 km north of Mexico City.
Three Indian banks form joint venture in MalaysiaJune 8th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Three Indian banks have put up an initial investment of 86 million dollars into a joint venture to set up a subsidiary in Malaysia. The three banks - Andhra Bank, Bank of Baroda and Indian Overseas Bank - have inked an agreement to set up the India BIA Bank (Malaysia) Bhd, which is expected to start operations by September.
History, geography also seem to shape our genomeJune 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - History and geography shape our genome, according to a new study. The movements of humans within and among continents, expansions and contractions of populations and vagaries of genetic chance, have influenced the distribution of genetic variations.
'Miracle' baby survives 3-storey fallMay 18th, 2009 NEW YORK - A 2-1/2-year-old boy miraculously survived a terrifying plunge from a third-floor window with minor injuries. According to the neighbours and fire officials, the toddler identified as Tristan, fell from the window at E.
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.
Malay Indian mom waits to get baby back from converted hubbyApril 26th, 2009 IPOH - Indian origin teacher in Malaysia M. Indira Gandhi spent a sleepless night at the Ipoh police district headquarters, waiting for her baby to be returned to her.
India were worthy hockey champions: ReportsApril 13th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - India were 'worthy champions' of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, but runners-up Malaysia were also 'not completely outplayed', media reports said on the prestigious hockey tournament finals held in Ipoh. For Malaysia, it was their third defeat in the final.
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