By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- United States President Barack Obama's visit to Malaysia this October signifies that Malaysia is a country of strategic importance in the region.



  • Malaysia's innovative School-in-Hospital programme has impressed Unesco so much that the United Nations' organisation wants to share the success with its other member countries - Unesco DG Irina Bokova
  • The merging of Education and Higher Education ministries must be maintained for a reasonable period of time to ensure the transformation of the national education system into one that is more dynamic and of better quality - Academicians
  • PM Najib today received a courtesy call from Unesco director-general Irina Bokova at Putra Perdana in Putrajaya
  • The Election Commission today gazetted the official results of the 13th General Election held on May 5 - EC Chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz
  • The public is warned to be wary of a fake e-mail bearing the name of the Prime Minister's wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor


1Malaysia Concept Remains Relevant, Say Analysts
By Mohd Nasir Yusoff and Nur Aimidiyana Zuher

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) -- The 1Malaysia concept remains relevant despite efforts to interpret the outcome of the 13th general election in a racial context, say analysts.

Cabinet Line-up Solid, Fulfills People's Aspirations: Analysis
By Mohd Hisham Abdul Rafar

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) -- The Cabinet line-up announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is solid, and in line with Malaysia's 'halatuju' or direction that clearly fulfills the aspirations of the people, particularly youth.


General

18 People Who Hold Vigil For Adam Adli In Front Of Jinjang Police Station Arrested
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Eighteen people including four women who held a protest gathering in front of the Jinjang police station where pro-opposition student activist Adam Adli Abdul Halim is held, were arrested today after they failed to follow police order to disperse.


Politics

APS Leaders Mull Forming Political Party
KOTA KINABALU, May 22 (Bernama) -- Sabah-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) Angkatan Perubahan Sabah (APS), which aligned itself with Pakatan Rakyat in the recent general election, is considering the possibility of registering the organisation as a political entity.






Business

Obama's Visit Signifies Strategic Importance Of Malaysia In Region
By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- United States President Barack Obama's visit to Malaysia this October signifies that Malaysia is a country of strategic importance in the region.


Sports

Nicol Only Malaysian Still In The Running In British Open Squash
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- World No. 1 Datuk Nicol David is the only Malaysian player still in the running in the 2013 British Open squash championship being held at Pontefract in West Yorkshire, England.


Features

Mentakab Tamil School's Legacy In Tamil Education
A special report by Ravindran Duraisamy

TEMERLOH (Bernama) -- The Mentakab Tamil School (SJKT Mentakab) which will be celebrating its diamond jubilee in 2014, best illustrates how dedicated teachers and headmasters can inspire both students and parents.


World News / NAM News Network (NNN)

WHO Praises Thailand For World's Best Governance For Medicine
BANGKOK, May 22 (Bernama) -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has praised Thailand for the world's best governance for medicine, Thai News Agency (TNA) reported.









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