Zahid: No need to call for emergency yet, floods under control
MERSING: There is no need for an emergency to be called following floods in several states, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Read full story
Israel police arrest dozens after deadly synagogue shooting
ISRAEL police said today they arrested dozens of people after a Palestinian gunman killed seven people outside a synagogue in one of the deadliest attacks in Jerusalem in years. Police identified the gunman as a 21-year-old resident of east Jerusalem, the sector of the city annexed by Israel after the 1967 Six-Day War.
Malaysia to distribute 1 million Korans as response to burning of holy book
MALAYSIA will immediately issue one million copies of the Koran to be distributed around the world as a response to the burning of the holy book in Sweden, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said. Anwar said Malaysia condemns in the strongest terms the recent act of extremist right-wing Swedish-Danish politician, Rasmus Paludan, and added that the […]
Flash floods due in 3 states if heavy rain occurs
THE Irrigation and Drainage Department (DID) has issued a preparedness notice for possible flash floods within 12 hours in several districts in Johor, Pahang and Sarawak if heavy rain or significant thunderstorms occur. It said in a statement today the notice was issued based on the Meteorological Department’s rainfall forecast, the Southeastern Asia-Oceania Flash Flood […]
France extends Covid tests for travellers from China
FRANCE on Saturday said it has extended until February 15 Covid-19 tests for travellers arriving from China due to the “evolving situation”. The tests had initially been decreed until January 31.
African swine flu: 23 Penang pig farms hit
BATU KAWAN: To date, a total of 23 pig farms in Penang have been found to be affected by the African swine fever (ASF), said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. Read full story
No politics, this is for flood matters only, says Zahid at Johor presser
MERSING: Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is keeping mum over political developments in the party. Read full story
Melaka wants schools to promote harmonious environment, unity, says CM
MELAKA: The Melaka Government wants schools to work towards promoting a harmonious environment and unity by organising Muhhibah programmes, says Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali. Read full story
Umno purge: Why appeal when no due process in first place, says Shahril
PETALING JAYA: Former Umno information chief Shahril Hamdan says he was never called up by the party’s disciplinary board before being suspended on Friday (Jan 27). Read full story
Umno purge: I'd rather be sacked than in be cahoots with current party leadership, says Noh
KLANG: Sacked former Umno stalwart Tan Sri Noh Omar says he’d rather be booted out of the party than be in cahoots with its top leadership. Read full story