India’s Parliament approves citizenship law for non-Muslim minorities
Violent protests, student hunger strike break out over controversial legislation.
Bumiputras to get at least 30pct of Works Ministry contracts next year, says minister
Baru Bian vows to overcome challenges faced by bumiputra contractors.
Shafie to meet Mahathir on Dec 16 for oil royalty talks
Sabah Chief Minister Mohd Shafie Apdal says the state’s options have been forwarded to Petronas. KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Chief Minister Mohd Shafie Apdal said he won’t pre-empt talks that Putrajaya may consider selling a stake in Petronas to Sabah. He said he would have a meeting with Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Sarawak Chief […]
At least 3 patients die as lawyers attack doctors in Pakistan hospital
Police gather next to a police vehicle set on fire by angry lawyers during clashes in Lahore. (AP pic) ISLAMABAD: At least three heart patients died on Wednesday after a group of lawyers attacked doctors at a cardiac hospital in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore, officials and ministers said. “Three patients including an elderly woman […]
Comedy starring Ukraine president premieres in Russia
RUSSIAN television is today set to start airing a popular comedy series starring Ukraine’s actor turned…
In Malaysia, Thanos, haze levels, and BSH dominate Google searches for 2019
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 — From Thanos and the Cost of Living Aid (BSH) to the…
US$5.2 billion up in smoke due to Indonesia forest fires, says World Bank
FOREST fires that raged across Indonesia dented Southeast Asia’s biggest economy to the tune of some…
Sabah govt declares Dec 24 as additional Christmas holiday
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 11 — The Sabah government today declared December 24 as an additional public…