IGP says cops ready to provide manpower in flood-hit states
POLICE are always ready to provide additional manpower including from Bukit Aman to deal with the flood disaster, especially in Johor and Sabah. However, Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said for the time being, there is no requirement for additional manpower in areas affected by floods as there is sufficient personnel in those […]
PM appoints Nurul Izzah as senior adviser on economics, finance
PRIME Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appointed PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar as his senior adviser on economics and finance. The former Permatang Pauh MP revealed this to The Star in an interview and said that her appointment took effect on January 3.
Protests erupt across US after police release video of Nichols arrest
PROTESTORS took to the streets across the US late Friday after police released video of Tyre Nichols’ fatal beating and arrest in the state of Tennessee, reported Anadolu Agency. Hundreds of protestors closed the Interstate 55 bridge in Memphis where the arrest took place and demonstrators asked for justice for the 29-year-old Black man who […]
Umno polls to still be held in suspended divisions, says party sec-gen
UMNO elections will still be held in divisions that have been suspended, says party secretary-general Ahmad Maslan. He said to ensure the party elections are not disrupted, Umno has appointed administrators to handle the polling process in the suspended divisions of Arau (Perlis) and Tanah Merah (Kelantan).
Johor records slight increase in flood victims but downward trend in Pahang and Sabah
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of flood victims in Johor has continued to increase although three temporary flood relief centres (PPS) were closed on Sunday (Jan 29), but the number of victims in Pahang and Sabah dropped the afternoon. Read full story
Queen urges parents and teachers to do their part in wiping out social ills
KUANTAN: Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah has called on parents and teachers to play their roles in eradicating social ills among students that have become increasingly worrisome. Read full story
Fake police report on break-in disproved by CCTV footage
PETALING JAYA: Police have foiled a bid to make a fake insurance claim after CCTV footage debunked the report lodged by a complainant. Read full story
MAIWP celebrates 100 newlywed couples at Dataran Merdeka
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 100 newlywed couples celebrated in the Walimatul Urus Perdana, organised by the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP), at Dataran Merdeka, on Sunday (Jan 29). Read full story
Umno dismissals, suspensions valid, says info chief
THE sacking and suspension of several Umno members on Friday was valid, party information chief Isham Jalil said. He said Umno lawyers, citing the party’s constitution, said the “cleanse” needed only be referred to the party’s Supreme Council.
Decision on exco post to be known soon, says Negri Sembilan MB
THE decision on whether to fill the Negri Sembilan human resources, plantation and non-Islamic affairs committee chairman’s post will be known soon. Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun said he will discuss the matter with state DAP chairman Anthony Loke and then seek an audience with Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negri Sembilan Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir before […]