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3 firms asked for details as Penang pursues financial hub plan
Chief minister Chow Kon Yeow previously urged the federal government to reconsider its rejection of the Penang International Financial Centre…
Call to nationalise essentials will burden govt, PAS told
The government’s responsibility should not extend beyond ensuring that the supply of white rice and cooking oil is stable and…
Fund judiciary’s ‘check and balance’ function, ex-Bar chiefs tell govt
The Judicial Appointments Commission Act 2009 implicitly calls for the prime minister to ensure that the judiciary is provided with…
1 Covid-19 death, new variant detected by health ministry
Health minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said a total of 43,087 cases have been reported so far this year, compared with 85,297…
Trump’s dangerous disregard for international justice
Since returning to the White House, US president Donald Trump has set his sights on slashing foreign aid. His administration…
PAS risks backlash after sidelining PN allies, warn analysts
PAS missed the chance to impress non-Malay voters at its muktamar which ran from Sept 11 to 16, says Ilham…
Hadi is right, we need ‘true’ Islam, not bigotry
At the recently concluded PAS muktamar, party president Abdul Hadi Awang declared that the time had come for the nation…
Venezuela accuses US of waging ‘undeclared war’, urges UN probe
The US has deployed warships off Venezuela’s coast and positioned US Air Force assets in Puerto Rico in what it…
Trump raises fee for high-tech visa to US$100,000
The new H-1B visa fee, rising to US$100,000 from under US$1,000 previously, forms part of Donald Trump’s wider immigration crackdown.…
Nato slams ‘reckless’ Russian violation of Estonian skies
An image released by the Swedish Air Force shows a Russian MiG-31 flying over the Baltic Sea after violating Estonian…
Canada bans Irish rap group Kneecap over alleged support for militants
The Kneecap dispute highlighted rising entertainment-industry criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza, with over 1,800 artists and actors calling for…
Israel army says will use ‘unprecedented force’ in Gaza City
Displaced Palestinians flee Gaza City on foot and in vehicles, carrying belongings along the coastal road in Nuseirat toward southern…
Asean unity essential to maintain peace in South China Sea, says Khaled
Defence minister Khaled Nordin said the South China Sea must remain a ‘sea of peace, friendship and prosperity’, and not…
Aaron-Wooi Yik set up semi-final clash with Indian pair at China Masters
Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik have beaten their semi-final opponents Chiraq Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy 12 times in their 15 encounters. (Bernama pic)…
Sarawak craft brewer withdraws ‘Santubong’ beer after backlash
A promotion for the canned alcoholic beverage with the brand name ‘Santubong’ last month. The product has now been taken…
Obstruction, beating lights and yellow box offences are tops in KL op
Kuala Lumpur police issuing notices instead of summonses during Operation Compliance with the Law earlier this month. (Bernama pic) KUALA…
Bersatu gives 3 factors for naming Muhyiddin as PM candidate
Bersatu information chief Tun Faisal Ismail Aziz denied a report that Bersatu had rejected a PAS call for the PM…
Fines on Sin Chew, Sinar Harian an attempt to bully media, says PAS
PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan said Sin Chew and Sinar Harian are long-established, credible media outlets capable of taking corrective actions…
Pahang bans local councillors from bidding on own council tenders
Pahang MACC director Shukor Mahmud said the prohibition was intended to reinforce integrity and efficiency in the state government. (Facebook…
Freedom without responsibility can sink us all
From Mable Leong Last month, a group of us organised a charity swim. On the surface, it seemed simple enough:…
MACP seeks court ruling on copyright tribunal’s powers
MACP dismissed suggestions that Syrian composer Abdulkarim Al Ali had been denied royalties for the Malay-Arabic fusion song “Casablanca”. (File…
Move for Asean halal council on summit agenda, says Zahid
Deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi speaking to reporters after meeting his Vietnamese counterpart Tran Hong Ha in Kuala Lumpur…
Check and replace faulty MyKad chips to receive subsidised RON95, M’sians told
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said in July that Malaysians would enjoy a lower RON95 price of RM1.99 per litre once…
Postpone new Penang quit rent to 2029, say ratepayers
Quit rent for individual homes in Penang’s urban areas will go up by 16 sen per sq m to 70…
Push for Dewan seats is about being partners, says Sarawak analyst
Jayum Jawan said any increase in parliamentary seats for Sabah and Sarawak must apply to both houses of Parliament, not…
Report lodged over misuse of Selangor Permaisuri’s image by TikTok account
Screenshots of the TikTok account shared by the Selangor Royal Office on its Facebook page. (Selangor Royal Office pics) SHAH…
Sabah PAS chief files report after home splashed with paint, note left at gate
Left image shows a note with the word ‘Datuk’ in large red letters, while the right image shows the light…
Independent panel to review Putra Heights blaze report
Selangor menteri besar Amirudin Shari said members of the panel include technical experts and representatives of the government and opposition.…
Pearly-Thinaah crash out of China Masters after marathon battle with Koreans
The World Championships silver medalists go down in an energy-sapping three-game match to Baek Ha Na-Lee So Hee. Source link