Guatemala’s ex-president Alvaro Colom dies at 71
Guatemala’s ex-president Alvaro Colom, who was named in a US list of Central American officials accused of corruption, died yesterday at the age of 71, one of his former ministers said. Colom’s cause of death has not been specified but he was undergoing treatment for esophageal cancer.
Shafie wants expeditious upgrade of Sabah, Sarawak borders with Kalimantan
WARISAN president Mohd Shafie Apdal wants work to upgrade the infrastructure and increase the capability of the Customs, Immigration, Quarantine and Security Complex (CIQS) at the Sarawak and Sabah borders to be expedited. This follows Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement on the approval of the allocation of RM1 billion for the commencement of the upgrading work after chairing the Malaysia […]
Johor to continue monitoring flood situation
THE Johor government will continue to monitor flooding in the state, especially the people’s safety, and ensure that the situation is under control. Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi said that all officials and agencies involved, including state executive council members, will play their part in monitoring the flooded areas.
Thailand, Cambodia brawl over kickboxing event name at SEA Games
THAILAND will boycott a kickboxing event at the upcoming Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia, officials confirmed today, in a bitter row with the hosts over what to call the sport: Muay Thai or Kun Khmer. Thai officials are angry at plans by Cambodia to refer to the event – which they regard as their national […]
3 roads in Kota Tinggi closed to light vehicles
THREE roads in the Kota Tinggi district have been closed to light vehicles due to a rise in water levels following continuous heavy rain since early morning. Kota Tinggi district officer Hazlina Jalil said the three roads are Jalan Ladang Siang, Jalan Lok Heng-Sungai Mas, and Jalan Perani.
Lebanon’s top prosecutor, judges charged over Beirut blast
THE Lebanese judge probing the devastating Beirut port blast has charged Prosecutor-General Ghassan Oueidat and three judges, a first in the country’s history, a judicial official told AFP today. Judge Tarek Bitar decided yesterday to resume his probe into the deadly August 2020 mega-explosion despite strong political pressure that had led to a suspension of […]
Man suffers burns on his back in Kota Belud village fire
KOTA KINABALU: A 35-year-old man suffered burns on his back during a fire that broke out at Kampung Tanjung Pasir Labuan in Kota Belud on Tuesday (Jan 24). Read full story
Public programmes must include everyone, says Johor Sultan
JOHOR BARU: Nobody must be left out of any public programme because of race or religion, decrees Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar. Read full story
Negri PBM quits party, claims Sng abused power
SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) liaison committee has unanimously agreed to resign, citing a loss in the leadership of party president Datuk Larry Sng. Read full story
Body found floating near construction site in Dengkil
SEPANG: The body of an unidentified man was found floating in a former mining pool in Dengkil. Read full story