The final legal battle between ousted Pakatan MB Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin and BN MB Zambry Abdul Kadir on who is the rightful MB on Nov 5 in the Federal Court will determine the political future of the Silver state. Full Article at Malaysiakini

The maiden state budget of Perak Menteri Besar Zambry Abdul Kadir for 2010 will be aimed at improving the welfare of Perakians. Full Article at Malaysiakini

Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Dubai World, the state-owned holding company grappling with $40 billion of debt, may be able to sell bonds to repay loans, including a $3.5 billion Islamic bond due at year-end, two bankers familiar with the group’s plans said. Full Article at Bloomberg.com

Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 16 (ANI): The government of the Malaysian state of Perek has announced the allocation of 800 hectares of land to raise money for an Indian education fund as a Deepawali gift to Malay-Indians. Full Article at OneIndia

Mentri Besar Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said the earnings from the land would be channelled into the Tabung Pendidikan dan Pengupayaan Pendidikan Kaum India funds. I hope this will come as good news for the Indians who will be celebrating Deepavali tomorrow. Full Article at New Kerala

In a sign of changing times squatters handed over a memorandum to the state government seeking Menteri Besar Zambry Abdul Kadir's assurance that they would be allocated alternative housing lots once they meet the Oct 31 deadline for leaving the former... Full Article at Malaysiakini