Questions arise over Khairy’s fate in Umno
PUTRAJAYA: Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin’s claims that “imported delegates” were “brought in” for the recent Umno general assembly is likely to be among the main topics discussed at the party’s supreme council meeting tomorrow. Read full story
The little boot is gone, says Nurul Izzah
PETALING JAYA: PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar shared that she recently suffered an unfortunate miscarriage. Read full story
Party’s over for couple selling drugs
MELAKA: A couple peddling drugs-laced soft drinks for RM300 per bottle and health drinks for RM150 were detained by Melaka police. Read full story
Only if it’s a matter of life or death
PETALING JAYA: Retirement funds should be left untouched unless there is a pressing need, say financial planners as calls surface for another round of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) withdrawals. Read full story
No evidence of racial discrimination in SPM workshop, says Johor exco
THE Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) preparatory workshop at SMK Infant Jesus Convent in Johor Baru did not discriminate against students on the basis of race or religion, Johor Education, Information and Communications Committee chairman Norlizah Noh said. She said her office had called several people, including the state education director, the school’s principal, a few […]
Russian lawmakers vote to conceal their income declarations
RUSSIA’S lower house of parliament today voted in favour on a bill that will lift the requirement for lawmakers to make their annual income and assets reports public, in a move that will significantly decrease transparency. According to a statement on the website of the State Duma, after March 1 publicly available information about Russian […]
OPR can remain at 2.75% if inflation rate continues to ease, says Rafizi
THE overnight policy rate (OPR) can remain at 2.75% if the country’s inflation rate continues to ease in coming months, Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli said. He said food prices are the largest contributor to inflation (measured by the consumer price index) in the domestic market.
Floods: Number of evacuees in Johor goes up to 5,000
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of flood victims in Johor, Sabah and Pahang continues to increase on Wednesday (Jan 25) night following continuous heavy rain. Read full story
Twenty passport office to open seven days a week to ease congestion, says Home Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 20 Passport Issuing Offices, apart from the Urban Transformation Centres (UTC), will operate seven days a week starting Friday (Jan 27) in efforts to overcome congestion at Immigration counters, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story
7 roads rendered impassable as floods hit Sabah
SEVEN roads in three Sabah districts have been closed tonight to all types of vehicles due to flooding. The Sabah Public Works Department in a statement said the seven are Jalan Pinawantai, Jalan Kampung Pengaraban, and Jalan Indrasan in Kudat; Jalan Liu Malibang, Jalan Kabatasan, and Jalan Kanibongan in Pitas; and Jalan Teringai in Kota […]