Vote-buying is bribery, not charity, Hadi told
PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang is only trying to legitimise bribing voters by saying that the act of giving money to them during the recent general election was an act of charity, Umno information chief Isham Jalil said. Isham said any act of giving money to voters is not charity but a bribery.
Malaysia needs clear vision to develop green economy
THE Association for Welfare, Community and Dialogue (Acid) welcomes Malaysia and Singapore’s intention to sign a memorandum of co-operation for green economy. The Singapore government has shown commitment by involving various stakeholders, which can be observed on CNA.
Gang attack in Haiti leaves 4 dead
GANG members attacked a police patrol in Haiti’s capital, killing three officers and another person, the National Police said yesterday. Another officer is now missing after the ambush Friday and another was seriously wounded, the National Police said in a statement carried on social media.
Manufacturers’ association welcomes govt plan to bring in migrant workers
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama)—The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has welcomed the government’s initiative to introduce the foreign worker recruitment relaxation plan and illegal immigrant recalibration plan 2.0 to meet the immediate labour needs of the economic sectors. It said the government – which introduced the window until March 31 this year, recognises the […]
Cops bust drug distribution ring in Kluang and Batu Pahat, cops nab six men
JOHOR BARU: Police have arrested a 32-year-old foreign man and confiscated drugs worth more than RM250,000 during a series of raids on entertainment centres in Kluang and Batu Pahat. Read full story
Tour bus catches fire at UPM Toll Plaza
PETALING JAYA: Exit lanes at the UPM Toll Plaza are temporarily closed for further investigation and structural works due to a vehicle fire incident on Sunday (Jan 22) morning, says PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS). Read full story
Cops detain 19 for drink driving during traffic ops in Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 19 individuals were detained for driving while under the influence of alcohol following an operation around the city. Read full story
PM Anwar attends MCA Chinese New Year open house
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attended the MCA Chinese New Year 2023 reception at the party headquarters on Sunday (Jan 22). Read full story
293 new Covid cases, 2 deaths
MALAYSIA recorded 293 new Covid-19 cases yesterday against 285 a day earlier. According to the KKMNow website the total number of infections since the start of the pandemic stood at 5.034 million cases.
Celebrating Chinese New Year in tandem with unity
AS we celebrate Chinese New Year together as Malaysians, let us take a minute to embrace and reinforce the sense of unity as a family. Togetherness is everything when it comes to embracing and respecting the different cultures in Malaysia. It is displayed in our everyday speech and actions.