PM Yet To Look At Commission's Report On Lingam's Video Clip
Kuala Lumpur, May 9 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said Friday he will study the report by the Royal Commission on the V.K.Lingam video clip before deciding whether it will be made public or otherwise.

Hostage-taking Robber Shot Dead
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- A robber who briefly held his victim hostage with a parang to his neck was shot dead by a policeman at Jalan Metro Prima, Kepong early Friday morning.

Call For Youths To Venture Into Aerospace Industry
DENGKIL, May 9 (Bernama) -- The Human Resources Ministry through the Peninsular Malaysia Manpower Department will encourage more youths to venture into the aerospace industry.

KTM Union Supports Decision To Cancel MKRC Contract
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) Workers Union has expressed its support for the termination of contract given to Malaysian Korean Rail Corporation (MKRC) for failing to complete the refurbishment 50 KTMB coaches on time.

I Will Stand By My Remark, Says Karpal Singh
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- DAP chairman Karpal Singh said Friday he will stand by his remark that the Sultan of Perak did not have the jurisdiction to direct the state government to reinstate Perak Islamic Religious Affairs Department director Datuk Jamry Sury who was transferred out by the menteri besar.

Sabah, Sarawak Destinations A Hit At Dubai Expo
From Jumiati Rosly

DUBAI, May 9 (Bernama) -- Tourist destinations in Sabah and Sarawak were a hit among visitors at the four-day Arabian Travel Market (ATM) exhibition here which ended Friday.

PM: Announcement On Rice Issue On Monday
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- The government will announce on Monday the measures it will be taking to counter the rice supply issue, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said Friday.

AirAsia Offers Free Air Assistance To Cyclone-hit Myanmar
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Bhd plans to offer air assistance to facilitate the transportation of aid to Myanmar which was hit by cyclone last week.

Malaysia Wants Asean Charter To Be A Success, Says Rais
By Tengku Noor Shamsiah Tengku Abdullah

PUTRAJAYA, May 9 (Bernama) -- Asean leaders signed the historic accord last November after four decades of the group's existence.

UAE To Dispatch Relief Aid To Myanmar
By Muin Abdul Majid

DUBAI, May 9 (Bernama) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is joining other countries in sending much-needed aid to Myanmar which is reeling from the aftermath of the deadly cyclone Nargis.