Nothing wrong with learning from others, Kor Ming says
THE Local Government Development Ministry had already conducted several engagement sessions with Singapore’s Housing Development Board since 2015, in the areas of housing and solid waste management, its minister Nga Kor Ming said. Nga, in a statement, rebuffed allegations by certain political parties that the engagement sessions were made to fill the weaknesses of Malaysian […]
India showcases military might in Republic Day parade
INDIA showcased its military might with tanks and flyovers by roaring fighter jets in the heart of New Delhi today to mark its annual Republic Day. The yearly parade is a tightly choreographed spectacle of motorbike stunts, traditional dance and camel-mounted soldiers at a time when the emergent Asian power faces onerous security challenges.
Zahid: Any handout given during election campaign is still bribery
PUTRAJAYA: Any handout given during the election campaign period is still bribery, even if it is called charity (sedekah), says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story
Nilai rep Arul Kumar appointed Transport Minister’s pol-sec
SEREMBAN: Nilai assemblyman J. Arul Kumar will be appointed political secretary to Transport Minister Anthony Loke. Read full story
Bella case: I have been criticised harshly and received death threat, Siti Bainum tells court
KUALA LUMPUR: Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali, who was charged with neglecting and abusing a Down syndrome girl known as Bella, told the Sessions Court that she has been receiving harsh criticism and even a death threat since the case went viral. Read full story
Johor Ruler receives latest report from special task force on Batu Puteh
JOHOR BARU: Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar has received the latest report from the special task force on the sovereignty of Batu Puteh, Middle Rocks and South Ledge. Read full story
Philippines economy grows 7.6% despite inflation threat
THE Philippines’ economic growth beat expectations last year, expanding to its fastest pace in 46 years on the back of strong consumer spending despite rising inflation, officials said today. GDP expanded 7.6% last year, the state statistics agency said in a briefing, faster than the pandemic-blighted 5.7% output in 2021.
Sabah fisherman clings on to jerrycan for 30 hours after boat capsizes off KK
KOTA KINABALU: A fisherman literally hung on to dear life by clinging on to a jerrycan for over 30 hours after his boat capsized in waters near a resort off Karambunai near here. Read full story
KJ’s fate to be known after Umno supreme council meeting on Jan 27 night, says Zahid
PUTRAJAYA: The fate of Khairy Jamaluddin’s Umno membership will only be known after the party’s supreme council meeting on Friday (Jan 27) night, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story
Ranhill SAJ sets up centre to monitor treated water supply
JOHOR BARU: Ranhill SAJ Sdn Bhd (Ranhill SAJ) has set up a control centre to monitor the operation of treated water supply for 1.26 million consumers in Johor. Read full story