Clarify how debt is calculated, govt told
The finance ministry says Malaysia’s debt ratio is expected to reach 58.5% of gross domestic product. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: An economist has urged Putrajaya to clarify how it calculates the country’s debt, and if necessary, look to increase the debt ceiling. Carmelo Ferlito from the Center for Market Education voiced concern over the country’s […]
A transgender Islamic school in Pakistan breaks barriers
Transgender students learn to read the holy Quran at Dawatul Quran Tritia Linger Madrasa, Dhaka, the first-ever Islamic school specially for transgenders in Bangladesh. (Reuters pic) ISLAMABAD: A long white shawl on her head, Rani Khan gives daily Koran lessons at Pakistan’s first transgender-only madrasa, or Islamic religious school, which she set up herself using […]
Failing to obey Agong on Parliament reopening is lèse-majesté, Guan Eng tells law minister
KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 — De facto law minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hasan should abide by…
To refuse to convene parliament is to disrespect king, says Guan Eng
PERIKATAN Nasional’s refusal to convene parliament is a clear act of lèse-majesté, an insult to the…
Crane collapses over highway, killing three workers
THREE construction workers died and another person was injured after a crane launcher collapsed over the…
MMEA detains crew, tanker carrying 15,000 litres of diesel near Miri
MIRI, March 22 — An oil tanker carrying a load of about 15,000 litres of diesel…