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Electronics sector looking up again with more demand

PETALING JAYA: The electronics and electrical sector in Malaysia is hiring again.

PM confident Malays will accept liberalisation measures too

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is confident that Barisan Nasional, including top Umno leaders as well as the Malays, are supportive of the various liberalisation measures he has announced since taking over as Prime Minister on April 3.

More cracks in Pakatan

GEORGE TOWN: Trouble is brewing in the state Pakatan Rakyat again with a DAP MP lashing out at a PKR municipal councillor who allegedly lobbied for a stop-work order issued to a property developer to be revoked.

• Proton still looking for the right foreign partner, says Najib
• Condo road caves in
• Capture spirit of 1Malaysia on camera
• Healthcare business on the rise
• 47 new H1N1 cases reported
• Norman-Memey khalwat charge not based on facts, court told
• Son: Tunku’s artefacts should be displayed at TAR Memorial

World Updates »

Update: Saturday, July 04, 2009 MYT 8:00:46 AM

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin to resign in surprise move

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, the Republican Party's vice presidential candidate in 2008, said on Friday she will resign this month, an unexpected move that could signal a run for higher office.

Iranian cleric says UK embassy staff face trial

TEHRAN (Reuters) - A senior Iranian cleric warned on Friday that detained British embassy staff would face trial for their alleged role in post-election unrest, and EU countries summoned Iranian envoys to protest against the detentions.

Biden urges Iraqis to heal divisions

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq has a hard road ahead if it is to heal the divisions that spurred six years of bloodshed and achieve lasting peace, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said during a trip there on Friday.

Powerful sedative found in Michael Jackson's home

LOS ANGELES (AP): The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday.

Top diplomat visits Honduras to deliver ultimatum

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP): The Americas' top international diplomat flew to Honduras on Friday to give the coup-backed government a firm ultimatum: Restore the president within 24 hours or face crippling sanctions.

Palin resigning as Alaska governor

WASILLA, Alaska (AP): Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, former Republican vice presidential candidate, said Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, raising speculation that she would focus on a run for the White House in the 2012 race.

Courts »

• Anwar’s application to be heard on Wednesday
• Man who slit dad’s throat not guilty
• Man found guilty of murder at 17 to be detained in prison

Parliament »

• Nazri questions Abu Talib’s neutrality in Perak crisis
• Opposition MPs ask for PKFZ report
• Nod for motion to fine errant