Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian narcotics police have detained four suspects - three local men and a Thai woman - believed to be part of an international drug syndicate operating in Kuala Lumpur, official news reports said Wednesday.

Police launched a raid at a house in the Cheras district in the capital city on Saturday, and seized 17.5 kilograms of the drug ketamine worth 300,000 ringgit (91,000 dollars), said police chief Ahmad Amir Hashim.

The drugs were believed to have been brought in from India, and stored in the house for local distribution, he was quoted as saying by Bernama news agency.

Putrajaya, Feb 11 : The Malaysia Indian Congress (MIC) is seeking Indian representation in the Government of Perak State for the welfare and interests of the Indian community.

Johor, Feb 11 : The Malaysia Indian Congress (MIC) Youth Deputy President R. Vidyanathan has said that a college to promote Indian culture and arts will soon be established.

Kuala Lumpur - R&B superstar Rihanna has delayed a planned concert in Malaysia this week, following reports that she accused boyfriend and fellow performer Chris Brown of assault, a news report said Tuesday.

Rihanna, a Grammy award winner, was due to perform in the capital Kuala Lumpur on February 13 as part of her Good Girl Gone Bad world tour, but organizers confirmed Tuesday that the show has been postponed.

Local organisers Pineapple Concerts said in a statement that Rihanna's management would confirm a replacement date within two weeks.

Malacca, Feb 10: Malaysia's Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) party is likely to field an Indian candidate in the by-election for the Bukit Selambau seat in Kedah.

Kuala Lumpur  - Malaysia's northern state of Perak was bracing for by-elections that could see high voter turnout after the controversial manner in which the national ruling coalition took control of the formerly opposition-led state.

The Election Commission has to hold by-elections for two legislative seats within 60 days after an opposition lawmaker died of a heart attack Monday and another resigned because of personal problems.