Fifteen motorcycles go up in flames at Bukit Mertajam's Flat Tuna
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Fifteen motorcycles in the parking area at Flat Tuna D4 in Seberang Jaya here were damaged in a fire early Thursday (Feb 2). Read full story
Johor looking to open new air routes to China and India
TANJUNG PIAI: Johor is looking to have new international direct flights to China and India, which will spur its tourism sector, says K. Raven Kumar. Read full story
Bid to advance polls to quell Peru protests fails in congress
PERU’S congress yesterday voted down another bid to advance elections from April 2024 to this year, a move sought by President Dina Boluarte to calm unrest that has left dozens dead in seven weeks of anti-government protests. After five hours of debate, lawmakers rejected a bill that would have advanced elections to December by 68 […]
Ringgit stronger after smaller US rate hike
THE ringgit appreciated against the US dollar this morning following the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) encouraging move to slow the pace of its interest rate hikes during its recent meeting. At 9am, the local note strengthened to 4.2280/2350 versus the greenback from 4.2655/2700 at Tuesday’s close.
Cops record statements from 10 over Jan 27 embassy protest
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have recorded statements from 10 individuals in connection with the protest in front of the Swedish and Dutch embassies here last Friday (Jan (27). Read full story
More parking bays, other upgrades for JB's Hospital Sultan Ismail, says MB
JOHOR BARU: Patients and visitors at Hospital Sultan Ismail (HSI) will have more parking bays starting Thursday (Feb 2). Read full story
Some 444,120 police reports lodged in 2022, says KL top cop
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 444,120 police reports were lodged in Kuala Lumpur last year. Read full story
Philippines to expand US access to military bases
THE United States and the Philippines are expected to announce a deal today that will give US troops access to another four military bases in the southeast Asian nation, as the long-time allies seek to deter Chinese aggression in the region. The agreement to expand co-operation will be announced during a visit by US Defence […]
US says Myanmar emergency extension prolongs ‘illegitimate rule’
THE United States denounced the Myanmar junta’s extension of a state of emergency yesterday, saying it prolonged suffering two years after a coup toppled an elected government. “The United States strongly opposes the Burma military regime’s decision to extend the state of emergency, prolonging the military’s illegitimate rule and the suffering it inflicts upon the […]
Elephant invasion has villagers on edge
GUA MUSANG: Wild elephants near the Pos Brooke settlement have become more rowdy and are even approaching homes, leaving the local Orang Asli community feeling anxious. Read full story