‘Rise together in unity’
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hopes that all Malaysians continue their efforts to stay strong and united. Read full story
Hotels usher in the new year on a positive note
PETALING JAYA: With flourishing occupancy during the festive season, hotels and resorts have ushered in the Year of the Rabbit on a high note. Read full story
Formula for special grant being finalised
KUCHING: The formula for the special annual grant to Sabah and Sarawak under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution is still being finalised, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Read full story
Germany faces backlash over refusal to give Ukraine tanks
GERMANY faced a strong backlash from allies today over its refusal to supply Ukraine with its vaunted Leopard tanks to bolster its fighting capacity in the nearly year-long war with Russia. Yesterday, some 50 nations agreed to provide Kyiv with billions of dollars’ worth of military hardware, including armoured vehicles and munitions needed to push […]
Iran minister orders probe into sexual assault of teen footballers
IRAN’s sports minister has ordered a probe into allegations of sexual assault targeting teenagers at a football academy in the country’s northeast, state media reported today. “A former media manager for the Shahr Khodro football team has claimed on social media that the parents of 15 players from this club and its academy have filed […]
Improved internet access can maximise digital economy, says Fahmi
EFFORTS to improve internet access can prompt a ‘quantum leap’ that can maximise the country’s digital economy revenue, says Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said the effort could also help bridge the socioeconomic gap between the people in urban and rural areas.
Environs Ministry to hold meeting on Sungai Golok project next week, says Minister
PASIR MAS: The Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry will hold a meeting in Kuala Lumpur next week to discuss issues related to the Sungai Golok Integrated River Basin Development (PLSB) project, says its minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. Read full story
Improved internet access can prompt 'quantum leap' in digital economy, says Comms Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Efforts to improve internet access can prompt a “quantum leap” that can maximise the country’s digital economy revenue, says Fahmi Fadzil. Read full story
Group says will stage walkout if no permanent positions for contract pharmacists
PETALING JAYA: A spokesman for the Hartal Farmasi movement says the group will stage a walkout if contract pharmacists are not given enough importance when it comes to permanent positions. Read full story
Selangor Sultan,Tengku Permaisuri extend Chinese New Year greetings
SULTAN of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah and Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin today extended their Chinese New Year greetings to all those celebrating the festival. Their Royal Highnesses expressed the hope that the celebration will continue to be an important element in strengthening unity and harmony among the various races in Malaysia.