Najib’s claim Jho Low ‘manipulated’ his bank account to deceive him ‘a cock-and-bull story’, SRC appeal hears
PUTRAJAYA, April 20 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak is the one “playing tricks” to “bury the…
Malaysia records worst decline out of 180 countries in press freedom index
MALAYSIA recorded the worst deterioration out of 180 countries in the annual Reporters Without Borders (RSF)…
259 Kelantan secondary school pupils test positive for Covid since April 3
A TOTAL of 259 or 56% out of the 464 individuals who tested positive for Covid-19…
Kota Tinggi school hostel supervisor remanded for allegedly making RM20m false claims in food supply contract
JOHOR BARU, April 20 — A 40-year-old woman hostel supervisor of a school in the Kota…
Philippines to trial ivermectin, other drugs to fight Covid-19
Covid-19 patients wait for rooms at the Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Centre in Marikina last month. (AP pic) MANILA: The Philippines will begin clinical trial of several drugs, including the anti-parasite medication ivermectin, in patients with Covid-19 to determine their efficacy in combatting the coronavirus, a senior government official said. Some politicians in the Philippines have […]
Hong Kong decides not to air Oscars this year
TVB’s decision has fuelled concerns about dwindling freedoms in Hong Kong. (AFP pic) HONG KONG: The decision in Hong Kong not to air this year’s Oscars has only brought more global attention to its struggle for democracy, said the director of the “Do Not Split” documentary about the city’s 2019 protests, which has been short-listed […]