Govt focused on helping the people despite antics of certain parties, says Anwar
BUKIT MERTAJAM: The unity government will continue to focus on carrying out its responsibilities and trust despite the antics of certain parties in disputing the policies being implemented, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story
King, Queen extend condolences to Daim’s family
THE Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah expressed their condolences to the family of former Finance Minister Daim Zainuddin on the death of his wife, Mahani Idris, yesterday. “Their Majesties expressed sadness over her death and hoped that the family of the […]
No chance of Gerakan winning back Penang, say observers
IT WILL be tough for Gerakan to wrest Penang away from DAP in the upcoming state election as Pakatan Harapan (PH) still has the support from a majority of non-Malays in the state, political pundits said. They told The Malaysian Insight that Perikatan Nasional party components such as Bersatu and PAS may make some inroads […]
Anwar starts 2-day official trip to Brunei tomorrow
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim will be in Brunei tomorrow for a two-day two official visit. It will be his second official visit abroad since being appointed to office.
24-hour flash flood warning issued for 6 states
JOHOR, Malacca, Negri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak and Selangor are at risk of being hit by flash floods within 24 hours if there is heavy rain or significant thunderstorms, the National Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre of the Irrigation and Drainage Department said. The notice, which was issued at 5pm today, said the areas at risk […]
UK ambulance workers strike again as unions call for talks
THOUSANDS of ambulance workers held another strike across England and Wales today, in escalating industrial action as unions called the government to hold talks on improving pay and conditions. Ambulance workers began strike action on December 21 last year and further dates are planned for February.
PM in Brunei for two-day official visit from Jan 24
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be in Brunei for a two-day two official visit from Tuesday (Jan 24). Read full story
Six states issued with 24-hour flash flood warning
KUALA LUMPUR: Six states are at risk of being hit by flash floods within 24 hours if there is heavy rain or thunderstorm. Read full story
Body of drowned teen found off Johor beach
KOTA TINGGI: Authorities have recovered the body of a teenager who went missing during a swimming trip at Pantai Batu Layar here. Read full story
Tom Hanks nominated for 3 ‘Razzies’
HIS recent hit film “Elvis” is an Oscars frontrunner, but Tom Hanks was left all shook up today as he earned three nominations from the Razzies, which “celebrate” the year’s worst films. Hanks was short-listed by the tongue-in-cheek awards for his roles as Presley’s manager in rock and roll biopic “Elvis”, and Geppetto in Disney’s critically […]