Anwar's upcoming Bangkok visit a boost for Southern Thailand peace talks, say analysts
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s maiden visit to Thailand next month has raised hopes that he can help forge peace in Southern Thailand, local news outlets reported. Read full story
Najib's 1MDB trial postponed to Feb 2 due to Sri Ram's sudden death
KUALA LUMPUR: It was a sombre proceeding at the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) trial on Monday (Jan 30) following the death of lead prosecutor Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram, who was described by his team member as “a father figure”. Read full story
More flood evacuees in Johor, fewer in Sabah
THERE are more flood evacuees in Johor, fewer in Sabah and no change in Pahang as at 8am today. IN JOHOR, 2,757 evacuees are currently taking shelter at 31 relief centres in six districts as of 8am against 2,564 last night.
Top Republican to meet Biden on avoiding US debt default
SPEAKER Kevin McCarthy said he would meet Wednesday with Joe Biden to discuss avoiding a US debt default, but warned the president must rethink his refusal to consider spending cuts in exchange for raising the borrowing limit. “I want to find a reasonable and a responsible way that we can lift the debt ceiling,” while […]
Budget 2023: Increase funding for police welfare and crime fighting tools, says Lam Thye
KUALA LUMPUR: Ensuring the welfare of police personnel and having enough assets to fight crime should be the government’s priority in the coming retabling of Budget 2023, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. Read full story
Ranau-Sandakan road closed due to landslide
KOTA KINABALU: The road from Ranau to Sandakan has been closed to all vehicles because of a landslide early Monday (Jan 30) that left the route blocked by fallen trees. Read full story
Five food stalls at Seremban food court razed in early morning blaze
SEREMBAN: Five of the 15 stalls at the Medan Selera Sri Kendong food court in Kota near here were destroyed by fire on Monday (Jan 30) morning. Read full story
Johor floods: Heirloom boat helps girl get to school
BATU PAHAT: When floods hit Kampung Parit Warijo here and the road leading to her house was inundated in water about 1m deep, Nur Akifa Naila Ewan Najib, 10, was worried that she would have to skip school for days. Read full story
Umno sacking did not follow due process, says Khairy
FORMER Umno man Khairy Jamaluddin today insisted that due process was not followed in his sacking from the party last Friday. Speaking on BFM’s The Breakfast Grille, the former Health Minister said he was only notified of his sacking by friends in the Umno Supreme Council as well as on social media.
‘Avatar’ sequel now ranks fourth all-time in global sales
THE film “Avatar: The Way of Water” continued to dominate the box-office charts, taking in an estimated US$15.7 million (RM66.6 million) this weekend in North American theatres to make it the fourth-leading global grosser of all time. The Disney/20thCentury sci-fi film, directed by James Cameron, “has been #1 for 7 straight weeks… a feat that […]