Tsunami news for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

South Asian leaders try to promote tourism despite tsunami ... 24 Jan 2005
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia They've got their work cut out for them. ... t cancel their vacation plans because of the widespread destruction from last month's tsunami. ... KESQ,

Malaysia to stop accepting donations for local relief soon 24 Jan 2005
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. ... Minister Najib Razak Monday said January 31 was the cutoff date for accepting donations by all funds set up to help the tsunami victims in ... Xinhua,

Concert in aid of tsunami victims tonight 24 Jan 2005
KUALA LUMPUR: City folk can enjoy a concert by Malaysia’s top artistes tonight and donate to victims of the tsunami. By purchasing ... The Malaysia Star,

ASEAN officials discuss how to recover tourism after tsunami 24 Jan 2005
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - Tourism ministers from ASEAN countries gathered in Langkawi, Malaysia, on ... has been affected by the Dec.26 earthquake and tsunami disaster. ... Viet Nam News Agency,

The emerging Bay of Bengal 24 Jan 2005
The tsunami disaster also forced the cancellation of the India's biennial ... Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur's only port directly fronting the Indian Ocean, will house the ... Asia Times Online,

Tsunami tie teams on 1 February 24 Jan 2005
Ticket prices for the tsunami relief One ... for the match — the ICC XI and the Asia XI — will be selected on 1 February, either in Dhaka or in Kuala Lumpur. ... The Statesman,

If at first you don't succeed ... 24 Jan 2005
...to leave Jakarta for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday evening, the officials added. Nessen was detained on Sunday after visiting the tsunami-ravaged province ... Jakarta Post,

AirAsia’s Indon venture may cancel flights to Singapore 24 Jan 2005
We’re on track despite the tsunami (disaster) and ... It would seek permission to fly to Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam from Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, Fernandes said ... The Malaysia Star,

Malaysia sends second police relief team to Aceh Jan 23, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 23 (Xinhuanet) -- A second Malaysian police team left for Aceh Sunday to help in disaster relief work in the tsunami-ravaged Indonesian ... Xinhua,

PEOPLE: More aid for Tsunami victims Jan 23, 2005
...in Kuala Lumpur on Feb 1 from 10am to 4pm with proceeds from the sale going to Mercy Malaysia, which will then channel the money to tsunami victims across Asia ... New Straits Times,

The tsunami disaster US troop withdrawal to begin immediately Jan 21, 2005
Speaking in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Fargo said the US military "will start right now transferring ... 26 tsunami have moved from the "immediate relief phase . . . ... Concord Monitor,

Sixty days seen as limit of major US military role in relief ... Jan 21, 2005
...told media in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, that 60 days is "probably a pretty good benchmark" for withdrawing military units from the tsunami-affected region. ... All American Patriots (press release),

Two months enough for US Navy to help Tsunami-hit countries: Jan 22, 2005
...benchmark for withdrawing military units from the tsunami-affected region," Commander of US Pacific Command, Admiral Thomas Fargo told media in Kuala Lumpur. ... New Kerala,

MUSIC MAKERS: Actress Syanie cuts an album Jan 21, 2005
...in co-operation with Ampang Jaya Municipal Council and Heaven Studio in Kuala Lumpur, the PTA is organising a performance called Konsert Ihsan Tsunami to raise ... New Straits Times,

MCA convoy arrives with aid for tsunami victims in Pulau Betong Jan 21, 2005
PENANG: An MCA Youth convoy of 32 four-wheel-drive vehicles from Kuala Lumpur arrived here with foodstuff for tsunami victims in Pulau Betong, Balik Pulau. ... The Malaysia Star,

US military to halt its tsunami relief efforts Jan 21, 2005
...pledging to shoulder a greater share of the burden to aid tsunami survivors ... Speaking in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Fargo said the US military "will start right now ... Tucson Citizen,

PM hailed for championing environment Jan 21, 2005
...sign that greets Malaysia Airlines passengers arriving in Paris from Kuala Lumpur is a poster in French appealing for humanitarian funds for tsunami victims. ... The Malaysia Star,

US military to begin withdrawing troops Jan 21, 2005
Speaking in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Fargo said the US military ''will start right now transferring functions to the appropriate host nations and ... 26 tsunami. ... Salt Lake Tribune,

Malaysia says no compromise on deadline for illegals Jan 21, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): Malaysia threatened on Friday to crack down hard next month on ... on making an exception for those from Aceh, the tsunami-hit Indonesian ... Jakarta Post,

Malaysia plans crackdown on illegal immigrants next month Jan 21, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR : Malaysia will not further extend an amnesty for hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants from tsunami-hit Indonesia and other countries, and ... Channel News Asia,

Chance for Danny to make money for charity Jan 22, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR: Top Malaysian golfer Danny Chia will have a chance to make thousands ... Caltex will reward exceptional play by donating funds to the tsunami victims ... The Malaysia Star,

Malaysian GDP Growth May Slow to 5.7%, MIER Says (Update3) Jan 18, 2005
The tsunami ... 69 people in Malaysia after slamming into northern ... the institute's Executive Director Mohamed Ariff Kareem told reporters in Kuala Lumpur. ... Bloomberg

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 11: Jan 11, 2005
He and his wife Sharifah Zahrah Alsagoff, 70, are the paternal grandparents of Syed Ehsan Yahya, 12, who has been missing since the tsunami struck Sumatra on ... New Straits Times,

PM shows he’sa true environmentalist Jan 23, 2005
The Malaysian position is taken seriously as Kuala Lumpur had hosted the 7th Conference of ... is top priority after last week’s meeting on the tsunami in Kobe ... The Malaysia Star,

US admiral says to hand over tsunami relief effort Jan 19, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Reuters) - US forces are preparing to wind down tsunami relief efforts around the Indian Ocean, confident of leaving behind stronger ... Reuters AlertNet,

US Troops to Scale Back Tsunami Efforts Jan 20, 2005
Speaking in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Fargo said the US military ``will start right now transferring ... 26 tsunami have moved from the ``immediate relief phase ... ... Guardian,

ASEAN troops in Indonesia's tsunami-hit Aceh to remain Jan 16, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR : ASEAN troops carrying out relief work in Indonesia's tsunami-battered Aceh province will be allowed to remain indefinitely, Malaysian Defence ... Channel News Asia,

ANALYSIS-Asia's tsunami builds global military ties Jan 20, 2005
...informal. At a meeting in Kuala Lumpur this week in the wake of the tsunami, they shied away from serious multi-lateral issues. Some ... Reuters AlertNet,

Donations keep flowing in Jan 17, 2005
PETALING JAYA: Three weeks after the killer tsunami waves caused widespread havoc and ... hope we can do out bit to help them out,� said Kuala Lumpur Society of ... The Malaysia Star,

No deadline for troops to leave Aceh Jan 17, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR: Indonesia has not set a deadline for Malaysia to pull its troops out from tsunami-relief operations in Aceh, Malaysia's deputy prime minister says ... Stuff.co.nz,

ASEAN to set up hotline to facilitate mutual aid in emergencies Jan 17, 2005
At their meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Indonesia also clarified it is not imposing any withdrawal deadline for neighbouring troops rendering aid in tsunami-hit Aceh ... Channel News Asia,

Asia, Indonesia Gets Tsunami Aid, US Eyes Withdrawal Jan 20, 2005
Abraham Lincoln form the biggest single force helping tsunami survivors ... nation and international organizations," Fargo told reporters in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday ... Keralanext,

Airbus supports Red Cross tsunami relief efforts Jan 20, 2005
Red Cross’ tsunami relief efforts in Asia with delivery of a Eurocopter Super Puma heavy lift helicopter and emergency supplies to Kuala Lumpur. ... Manila Bulletin,

US navy chief on cooperation among militaries in tsunami disaster Jan 20, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan ... described as "great and very successful" the cooperation in relief operations among the US forces and the militaries of the tsunami-hit nations ... Xinhua,

Malaysian navy to re-chart Malacca Straits after tsunami Jan 17, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR : The Malaysian navy will re-chart the Malacca Straits, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, in case the depth of the narrow channel was ... Channel News Asia,

Malaysia allocates loans for tsunami-affected fishermen Jan 18, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 18 (Xinhuanet) -- The Malaysian government has approved loans totalling 17.1 million ringgit (4.5 million US dollars) for 1,744 tsunami- ... Xinhua,

Asia’s tsunami builds global military ties Jan 20, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR: Asia’s tsunami has turned into a military confidence-building exercise on a global scale, as armed forces work alongside each other and forge ... Daily Times,

US troops to complete tsunami relief effort in 60 days Jan 21, 2005
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Fargo said the humanitarian missions in Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand and other countries affected by the Dec. 26 tsunami have ... Seattle Times,

Tsunami Aid in Aceh Is Hampered by Rains, UN Says (Update2) Jan 20, 2005
US will begin withdrawing military forces from the tsunami-damaged regions ... commander in the Pacific, said late yesterday in Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur. ... Bloomberg

Asia, ANALYSIS-Asia's tsunami builds global military ties Jan 20, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR - Asia's tsunami has turned into a military confidence-building exercise on a global scale, as armed forces work alongside each other and forge ... Keralanext,

Government to buy unsold fish amid post-tsunami scare Jan 16, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - The Malaysian government will buy thousands of dollars worth of unsold fish to help tsunami-hit fishermen whose incomes have been severely ... Borneo Bulletin,

Zharif offers more than just help to Acehnese Jan 19, 2005
Sodichin, asking him to stay away from the beach as a tsunami had hit ... year-old, who recently graduated from Damansara Utama College in Kuala Lumpur, where he ... Jakarta Post,

US troops start exit from areas struck by tsunami Jan 21, 2005
Speaking in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Fargo said the US military “will start ... 26 tsunami have moved from the “immediate relief phase toward rehabilitation and ... Fort Wayne Journal Gazette,

Donations still pouring in for tsunami victims Jan 22, 2005
...s headquarters in Jalan Nipah in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. MRCS received about RM380,000 from several donors in aid of the victims of the December 26 tsunami. ... Malay Mail,

Chinese tourists expected to return during Chinese New Year ... Jan 18, 2005
Kuala Lumpur. ... tourists especially from China will continue to visit Malaysia during the coming Chinese New Year holidays despite the tsunami tragedy, Kazinform ... Kazinform,

US military to scale down relief operations in Aceh by end of ... Jan 19, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR (AP): The United States will scale down its relief operations in Indonesia's tsunami-hit Aceh province by the end of February, the Malaysian ... Jakarta Post,

IDB OFFERS US$500 MILLION TO HELP TSUNAMI-HIT COUNTRIES Jan 20, 2005
LUMPUR, Jan 20 (BERNAMA-TNA) -- The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has offered US$500 million (RM1.9 billion) to help countries hard hit by the Dec 26 tsunami ... MCOT,

Baby-for-sale ring uncovered Jan 18, 2005
...said Berita Harian, reporting about a syndicate uncovered by Kuala Lumpur police last ... in Banda Aceh to house orphaned children affected by the tsunami tragedy. ... The Malaysia Star,

Local artistes team up in Concert of Love Jan 18, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR: About 30 local artistes, ranging from veterans to newcomers, are teaming up to sing in a concert to raise funds for the tsunami victims. ... Malay Mail,

Nestle sets aside RM1 million in aid Jan 19, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR: Nestle has been actively assisting tsunami victims locally and abroad, and has allocated RM1 million to help them. ... Malay Mail,

US to scale down Aceh relief operations by end-Feb Jan 19, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The United States is expected to scale down its military involvement in relief operations in Indonesia's tsunami-hit Aceh ... Reuters AlertNet,

Malaysian economic growth may slow Jan 18, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia's economic growth may slow to 5.7 percent this year from an estimated ... 26 tsunami on the economy would be "no more than marginal," it said ... International Herald Tribune,

Study to determine depth of Malacca Straits Jan 17, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR: The Navy’s hydrographic survey team will carry out a study to determine the depth of the Straits of Malacca after the tsunami hit the northern ... Malay Mail,

Aid workers can continue in Aceh Jan 16, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians carrying out humanitarian aid in Aceh are exempted from the ... neighbouring countries would be allowed to remain in the tsunami-hit areas ... The Malaysia Star,

Batik is more about style, says designer Jan 19, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR: Batik is more about style than it is about fashion, which can go out of ... sales will go to the National Disaster Relief Fund for the tsunami victims ... The Malaysia Star,

Malaysia wants troops to remain longer in Aceh Jan 16, 2005
LUMPUR (AP/dpa) - Malaysia has voiced hopes that its forces will be permitted to remain for as long as possible in Indonesia's Aceh province to help tsunami ... Borneo Bulletin,

Young ones with big hearts Jan 19, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR: Cheques big and small continue to pour in for the Malaysian Tsunami Disaster Fund at Balai Berita, here yesterday. ... Malay Mail,

No deadline for Asean troops in Indonesia Jan 18, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - Asean troops carrying out relief work in Indonesia's tsunami-battered Aceh province will be allowed to remain indefinitely, Malaysian ... Borneo Bulletin,

How bargain hunters can help Mercy Malaysia Jan 18, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR: The Muslim Professionals Forum Bhd (MPF) is trying to raise funds by ... to help Mercy Malaysia in rebuilding the lives of tsunami victims across Asia ... Malay Mail,

MRCS shifts focus to sending aid fast Jan 18, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) has received RM10.65mil in cash ... since the start of collections for the victims of the Dec 26 tsunami. ... The Malaysia Star,

Endon the singer nets RM 1.5mil Jan 17, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR: An impromptu performance by Datin Paduka Endon Mahmood helped to raise ... by the Culture, Arts and Heritage Ministry for tsunami victims, gathered a ... The Malaysia Star,

Disturbing number of mental cases among survivors Jan 18, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR: While many are still living with the scars of the tsunami disaster, the mental repercussion it has on the people of Aceh is disturbing. ... Malay Mail,

US military begins winding down tsunami operation Jan 19, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR — The US military has started transferring functions in tsunami-wrecked nations to international organizations, though no deadline has been set ... Japan Today,

Culinary festival takes regional journey via laksa Jan 22, 2005
...in Aceh caring for children who lost their families to the tsunami disaster. ... with only cinnamon and aniseed, while the ethnic Chinese in Kuala Lumpur and Perak ... Jakarta Post,

Genting to celebrate its 40th year with a bang Jan 18, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR: The Genting Group will have a 40-hour countdown to the official ... Yesterday, the Genting Group donated RM2 million to tsunami victims and RM160,000 ... Malay Mail,

Only ‘useful’ volunteers Jan 12, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR: A charity concert featuring more than 20 local artistes will be organised to raise funds for the Malaysian Tsunami Tragedy Fund. ... The Malaysia Star,

US to Withdraw Military Aid Effort Jan 21, 2005
Fargo, speaking in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, said the US military would "start ... 26 tsunami had moved from the "immediate relief phase … toward rehabilitation ... Los Angeles Times (subscription),

US to Scale Back Relief Efforts; Death Toll Exceeds 220,000 Jan 21, 2005
26 tsunami, Indonesia's army chief of staff said Thursday. ... Aceh, Indonesia, Kenji Hall in Kobe, Japan, and Jasbant Singh in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, contributed ... Frankfort Times,

Donors rush to beat deadline Jan 22, 2005
With the Malaysian Tsunami Disaster Fund winding down on Wednesday after almost a ... The Society of Petroleum Engineers Kuala Lumpur donated RM10,000, the cheque ... New Straits Times,

Believe it or not ... Jan 22, 2005
...fish have become contaminated because they fed on the corpses of tsunami victims washed ... Azmi Hashim, born and raised in London, now lives in Kuala Lumpur as a ... The Malaysia Star,

WORLD IN BRIEF Jan 20, 2005
BANDA ACEH, Indonesia -- The US military -- the largest group helping tsunami survivors -- will immediately start withdrawing ... In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Adm. ... Washington Post,

Anti-rebel ops clash with Indonesia relief efforts Jan 21, 2005
...sides to resume talks, as the armed conflict has hampered tsunami relief and ... US Admiral Thomas Fargo told reporters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday that ... ISN,

Kuala Lumpur suspends expulsion of Indonesian immigrants Dec 30, 2004
Kuala Lumpur (AsiaNews/Agencies) – The Malaysian government extended the amnesty period for ... that was hardest hit in last Sunday’s earthquake-cum­-tsunami. ... AsiaNews.it,

Malaysian government to hold talks with Air Astana Jan 21, 2005
The general damage as a result of the tsunami reached several tens of ... air carrier Air Astana to organize flights to the capital of Malaysia, Kuala-Lumpur. ... Kazinform,

Foreign Desk Jan 21, 2005
...that we won't have military assets forever." Speaking in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Admiral ... and other countries affected by the December 26 tsunami have moved ... New York Sun (subscription),

Cheaper fares, calamity fear lead city fliers to Malaysia Jan 12, 2005
With the tsunami hitting other preferred hot-spots (like Bangkok), and airlines slashing ... more than a fortnight to go for the Kolkata-Kuala Lumpur flight to ... Times of India,

INTERVIEW: Singapore Tiger Airways Eyes Malaysia Routes Jan 17, 2005
Calling Singapore-Kuala Lumpur and Singapore-Jakarta "core routes," Davis said Tiger ... Last month's earthquake and tsunami that ... more than 168,000 people ... Yahoo News

Untouched in the tsunami zone Jan 16, 2005
South of the capital of Kuala Lumpur, Melaka was unscathed by the Indian Ocean tsunami that hit the equally popular tourist destination of Penang, 300 miles ... San Francisco Chronicle,

FOCUS: When the earth moves Jan 22, 2005
Ever since the Boxing Day earthquake off the Sumatra coast and the ensuing tsunami, Kamaruddin Abdul Malek has been ... Many people in Kuala Lumpur felt the quake. ... New Straits Times,

MAIL HIGHLIGHTS: Seeing red over JAWI raid... Jan 22, 2005
...in which they were treated following a raid at a club in Kuala Lumpur recently. ... of people like her that God punished the world with the tsunami," the celebrity ... Malay Mail,

Indonesia tsunami miracle survivor rescued Jan 9, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- An Indonesian tsunami victim was plucked out of choppy waters by a passing cargo ship after surviving nearly two weeks at sea ... Boston Globe,

Massive blackout hits KL and four states Jan 14, 2005
Kuala Lumpur: While the nation is still reeling from the aftermath of the devastating tsunami on Dec. 26 which affected mostly the ... Daily Express,

Seven Collar T-Shirt makes a difference with second album Jan 20, 2005
The band plays the Louder Than Love tsunami benefit gig alongside 15 other homegrown acts at Zouk KL, Jalan Ampang in Kuala Lumpur on Feb 6. More details at ... The Malaysia Star,

Talking pictures Jan 22, 2005
13 photographs currently on show at Valentine Willie Fine Art in Kuala Lumpur until Feb ... country, what with the unrest in the south and the devastating tsunami. ... The Malaysia Star,

Malaysia's Mahathir turns chauffeur in tsunami aid Jan 11, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad plans to ... as a part-time chauffeur to raise money for Asia's tsunami victims. ... Reuters AlertNet,

Tsunami disaster pushed her on Jan 14, 2005
Datin Paduka Sharifah Mazlina Syed Abdul Kadir received news from her secretariat in Kuala Lumpur that Malaysia was also hit by the Dec 26 tsunami, she was ... Malay Mail,

Schools 'Aedes breeding grounds' Jan 12, 2005
...editor-in-chief Datuk Hishammuddin Aun for tsunami victims. He warned of the possibility of a dengue epidemic, especially in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Penang. ... New Straits Times,

MUSIC: A helping hand for those in need Jan 22, 2005
It helped raise RM1.9 million for the Malaysian Tsunami Disaster fund. The concerts at Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur, showed how highly efficient ... Malay Mail,

Hijackers Have More Vehicles To Chose From In South Africa Jan 22, 2005
I am really looking forward to your response regarding the Tsunami. ... as a society will live, love and war in that timeframe." Ian lives in Kuala Lumpur with his ... Useless-Knowledge.com

Set up aid system, say firms Jan 12, 2005
...channel funds for relief aid before a disaster occurs, said Kuala Lumpur Business Club ... while facilitating the club's talk on The Impact of Tsunami at Carcosa ... The Malaysia Star,

Guests moved by scenes of devastation Jan 12, 2005
KUALA LUMPUR: Corporate guests at the “The Impact of Tsunami� talk tried hard to contain their emotions as they viewed pictures of the devastation left ... The Malaysia Star,

Asian Tsunami Disaster Jan 11, 2005
Tsunami survivor, Indonesian Ari Afrizal, speaks to reporters on a hospital bed in Klang, outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005. ... Yahoo News