France economy grows 2.6% in 2022
THE French economy dodged a contraction in the final quarter of last year despite inflation forcing households to reduce spending, and grew 2.6% for the year, data showed today. The figures were better than projections of GDP expanding at 2.5% for the year, and for a contraction of 0.2% in the fourth quarter, when in […]
Police record 41% rise in accidents during this year's Ops Selamat
KUALA LUMPUR: The number of accidents during Ops Selamat held in conjunction with Chinese New Year this year increased by 41% compared to 2022, says Tan Sri Razarudin Husain. Read full story
Woman files leave to appeal against court decision to reinstate her as a Muslim
PUTRAJAYA: A 37-year-old woman who is embroiled in a legal battle over her religious status has turned to the Federal Court in an attempt to set aside a Court of Appeal’s decision in reinstating her as a Muslim. Read full story
Nurul Izzah capable, appointment as adviser not a liability, says economist
PETALING JAYA: Nurul Izzah Anwar’s appointment as the Prime Minister’s senior economic and finance adviser is not a liability as she has demonstrated sound political and policy independence, says economist Dr Jomo Kwame Sundram. Read full story
Comms Minister Fahmi appointed govt spokesman
PUTRAJAYA: Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil has been appointed spokesman for the Unity Government to handle the media. Read full story
Nurul Izzah's appointment will affect corruption perception index, says Transparency International
KUALA LUMPUR: The appointment of Nurul Izzah Anwar as economics and finance senior adviser to the Prime Minister will have a bearing on Malaysia’s standing in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), says Transparency International Malaysia (TI-M). Read full story
Youth and Sports Ministry wants probe into alleged racist remarks by national hockey player
PUTRAJAYA: The Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) has asked the National Sports Council (MSN) to investigate a national female hockey player who allegedly made racist remarks on social media recently. Read full story
Indonesia welcomes policy changes on foreign workers
INDONESIA has welcomed the policy changes and the alignment of foreign worker management function in Malaysia, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said. Saifuddin said the matter was discussed during his meeting with Indonesian Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah and Law and Human Rights Minister Yasonna H. Laoly yesterday, among other things, in conjunction with the working […]
Sarawak to start producing methanol from January 2024
SARAWAK will start producing methanol by January next year with the commissioning of its first plant located in the Bintulu Petrochemical (Petchem) Hub in Kidurong, Bintulu. Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg said the development of the plant, estimated to cost RM8 billion, is reaching the final stage, with the operation trial set for April this […]
UN says Myanmar junta elections will fuel violence
JUNTA plans for elections in coup-hit Myanmar this year will “fuel greater violence”, a United Nations special envoy said today, calling for the international community to unite in opposition. Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military toppled democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government almost two years ago, alleging massive fraud during elections […]